Latest News

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on Supply Chain Executive Order
  • Narrow Aisle announce significant US investment
  • AIPUT breaks ground on second state-of-the-art air cargo warehouse at dnata City East
  • Rack protection enhanced & mast control revisited; Innovative options for Linde reach trucks 
  • Cardboard Shortage? Make the switch to alternative sustainable & recyclable plastic containers
  • Home
  • News
  • Materials Handling
  • Health & Safety
  • Notice Board
  • Multimedia
    • Audio
    • Book Review
    • T.V.
    • Video
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Google+
    • Pinterest
    • RSS Feed
    • Linked
    • Youtube

BIOMETRICS SECURE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRANSPORT

Nov 08, 2016 Warehousing Ireland Logistics, News Comments Off on BIOMETRICS SECURE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRANSPORT


With the value of thoroughbred precious sport horses ranging from several thousand to millions of pounds, their security, especially during international journeys as the elite compete in events around the world, is a very serious subject and one that has given ievo Ltd, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, an interesting export application.

The company have supplied their innovative fingerprint readers to Belgian security systems specialist, db Electrics of Antwerp, who designed and provided a dedicated access system to European Horse Services (EHS), the Belgian-based equine logistics experts who now transport some of the world’s most valuable horses to global destinations, including the prestigious intercontinental equestrian event the Longines Masters, based in Paris, LA and Hong Kong.

The planning for EHS’s new headquarters had begun in 2013 with the purpose-built facility opening in June 2016. One of the design’s challenges was to strictly control access to the valuable horses, a challenge exacerbated by the logistical requirements of the 24/7 access required to meet international flight schedules.

Stephen Thompson, export manager of ievo Ltd, explains the challenges the security system had to overcome, “On the one hand, they need constant access by drivers who may well be on their first visit to the facility, whilst on the other they’re trying to provide security for incredibly valuable large animals whose owners demand the very highest standards of care for investments worth millions of pound in some cases.”

“db Electrics specified a Paxton Access control system featuring our ‘ultimate’ biometric fingerprint readers at all entry, exit and other critical points around the facility. The whole system is controlled by a central computer at reception which features an additional fingerprint reader for registering personnel who are new to the facility.”

“EHS have around 25 employees and transport around 3,500 horses annually but the facility is also accessed by veterinary staff, owners, customs officials and transportation drivers. The new system enables EHS to not only control access but also to register these new authorised personnel whilst keeping the facility completely secure from those not authorised. Our fingerprint readers were preferred over other identity systems such as keys, badges swipe cards and PIN’s which can all be lost, stolen or passed on – fingerprints are unique to that person.”

“We’ve worked very closely with Paxton Access on numerous installations – in this particular case, their software integrates the biometric fingerprint readers for access control, fire alarms and security cameras to provide a total solution for EHS to ensure the safety is the major concern for all educational establishment – it’s all about knowing who is on site, when they arrived and left and where they went to, all of which can be accessed in real time.”

Tweet

  • tweet
Walker ensure Pampelone’s clients will head to the beach in style Countdown for IFOY entry 2017 has started ...

Warehousing Ireland

Related articles
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on Supply Chain Executive Order
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on...

    Feb 28, 2021 Comments Off on U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on Supply Chain Executive Order

  • Narrow Aisle announce significant US investment
    Narrow Aisle announce significant US...

    Feb 28, 2021 Comments Off on Narrow Aisle announce significant US investment

  • AIPUT breaks ground on second state-of-the-art air cargo warehouse at dnata City East
    AIPUT breaks ground on second...

    Feb 28, 2021 Comments Off on AIPUT breaks ground on second state-of-the-art air cargo warehouse at dnata City East

More in this category
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on Supply Chain Executive Order
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on...

    Feb 28, 2021 Comments Off on U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on Supply Chain Executive Order

  • AIPUT breaks ground on second state-of-the-art air cargo warehouse at dnata City East
    AIPUT breaks ground on second...

    Feb 28, 2021 Comments Off on AIPUT breaks ground on second state-of-the-art air cargo warehouse at dnata City East

  • Rack protection enhanced & mast control revisited; Innovative options for Linde reach trucks 
    Rack protection enhanced & mast...

    Feb 20, 2021 Comments Off on Rack protection enhanced & mast control revisited; Innovative options for Linde reach trucks 


Tweets by @warehousingIrl

Recent Posts

New Modulean Lite shadow boards from Beaverswood

New Modulean Lite shadow boards from Beaverswood

Nov 14, 2020 Comments Off on New Modulean Lite shadow boards from Beaverswood

Improved organisation of workplace tools is in warehouse and logistics centres is provided with new Modulean Lite shadow boards from workplace visual communication solutions specialist,...
Hyster Europe expands its range of electric counterbalance lift trucks

Hyster Europe expands its range of electric...

Sep 13, 2020 Comments Off on Hyster Europe expands its range of electric counterbalance lift trucks

Linde Training Solutions – Well Trained Without Fail

Linde Training Solutions – Well Trained...

Aug 09, 2020 Comments Off on Linde Training Solutions – Well Trained Without Fail

Warehouse Strategy, Design & Operation for a Post-Covid-19 World

Warehouse Strategy, Design & Operation for a...

Aug 03, 2020 Comments Off on Warehouse Strategy, Design & Operation for a Post-Covid-19 World

How to safely buy a used ATEX forklift

How to safely buy a used ATEX forklift

Jul 12, 2020 Comments Off on How to safely buy a used ATEX forklift

Recent Posts

Axial Properties Ltd fined €80,000 following serious incident in Clonee warehouse

Axial Properties Ltd fined €80,000 following serious incident in Clonee...

Nov 22, 2020 Comments Off on Axial Properties Ltd fined €80,000 following serious incident in Clonee warehouse

On Friday 20th November, at Trim Circuit Court, Judge Martina Baxter imposed a fine of €80,000 on Axial Properties Ltd following a serious incident at one of their warehouses in Bracetown...
New Modulean Lite shadow boards from Beaverswood

New Modulean Lite shadow boards from Beaverswood

Nov 14, 2020 Comments Off on New Modulean Lite shadow boards from Beaverswood

How to safely buy a used ATEX forklift

How to safely buy a used ATEX forklift

Jul 12, 2020 Comments Off on How to safely buy a used ATEX forklift

A-SAFE launches new hygiene partition for industrial facilities

A-SAFE launches new hygiene partition for...

May 31, 2020 Comments Off on A-SAFE launches new hygiene partition for industrial facilities

Hospitality casualties could join warehousing workforce says UKWA

Hospitality casualties could join warehousing...

Mar 25, 2020 Comments Off on Hospitality casualties could join warehousing workforce says UKWA

Newsletter

Recent Posts

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on Supply Chain Executive Order
  • Narrow Aisle announce significant US investment
  • AIPUT breaks ground on second state-of-the-art air cargo warehouse at dnata City East
  • Rack protection enhanced & mast control revisited; Innovative options for Linde reach trucks 
  • Cardboard Shortage? Make the switch to alternative sustainable & recyclable plastic containers
  • Always totally individual: the customer-specific PhoeniX AGV from Hubtex
  • Optimised Material Flow from Linde Storage Solutions
  • Clark France moves into new HQ in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier
  • Schoeller Allibert plays role in returnable packaging sector
  • Combilift launches new Order Picker: The Aisle Master-OP
  • Irish supply chain company TBM Solution sets up GB base
  • Coca-Cola signs 5-year contract renewal with CHEP 
  • DHL Express is a Global Top Employer 2021
  • Micro-fulfilment – a game changer for online grocery?
  • AGV Mesh-Up celebrates premiere at IFOY TEST CAMP 2021
Copyright 2020 Warehousing Ireland / All rights reserved