The express delivery company City Link is using cameras and domes at its depots.
At the specifier, Skelmersdale-based Unique Integrated
Systems (UIS) Managing Director Paul Brown says: “City Link depots are spread throughout the UK, so the reliability of the technology we install is imperative. The security teams have been impressed with the quality of Bosch Gen 3 domes, and want to make sure that they have the very latest technology available.”
UIS has recently upgraded systems in Aberdeen, Middlesbrough, Manchester, Preston, Leicester, Shrewsbury, Okehampton, Gloucester, Cowes, Glasgow, Exeter and Plymouth. Installations at three new depots in Coventry, Norwich and Kidderminster have included a total of 48 cameras: 15 VG4 domes, 21 LTC 0455 Dinion vandal resistant flexi-domes, and 12 VDM 0455.
City Link depots range from 25,000 to 65,000 sq ft and are normally a mix of offices, warehouses and a yard, as Paul adds: “Usually projects of this size take around six weeks, but for the three new sites the work had to be completed within four. It was quite a challenge, but again this is where being able to install cameras where we know there won’t be any subsequent issues with performance is a major advantage.” Stuart Godman, Sales & Marketing Director, City Link says: “At City Link we understand the importance of investing in our security systems as part of our commitment to our customers. We pride ourselves on delivering premium express delivery services and to do this we must continue to invest heavily in a safe and secure network and that is why we chose quality partners such as Bosch and Unique.”
City Link, which this year celebrates 40 years in business, has a network of 100 depots, employs more than 6,500 people and operates a fleet of 3,500 vehicles. In recent months the company has also enjoyed a number of significant contract wins, invested over £2.5 million in IT development systems and continues with its investment in its depot refurbishment.
