The door entry product firm Videx Security has appointed James Gray as Project Manager. The firm points to a focus on working with more local authorities and housing associations.
James will be taking care of customers from the beginning of a door entry installation, the estimation stage, to the system is finished, wired and installed. He will also spend time on development sites to see a smooth installation process and offer support to customers and engineers.
James joined Videx in 2009 as an apprentice in the repairs and production team. After that apprenticeship, he moved into the technical department where he handled trouble-shooting and technical issues. As Project Manager, a national role, he will manage large scale specialist projects that particularly focus on housing association and local authority access control.
James, pictured, said: “I joined Videx as an apprentice ten years ago and, during this time, I have gained a vast amount of experience, knowledge and skill in the access control market which puts me into a strong position to fulfil the potential of the Project Manager role. A key regulation in the social housing market is Secured by Design (SBD), the UK police initiative for designing out crime by physical security, that aims to reduce crime through effective environmental design. The scheme calls for the installation of security products that meet police approved standards to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour using the principles of SBD. Videx were the first door entry manufacturer to achieve Secured by Design accreditation in 2013 with a range of products tested to STS202 BR2 level of burglary resistance, and it continues to be a vital part of our advice and assistance especially with social housing installations.”
As Project Manager, James will also explain how Videx systems can integrate with other technology. This includes demonstrating how Videx systems can work with other providers such as Milestone video management software, and burglar alarms, so that end users receive a holistic and all-inclusive service.
Neil Thomas, National Sales Manager at Videx, added: “It’s great to see how James has risen through the ranks at Videx, starting out as a young apprentice a decade ago, and now taking on a vital role within the company that requires extensive and specific knowledge and understanding of key issues within the access control market as well as specific sectors like social housing. James has a wealth of technical experience and skills that enables him to manage our larger scale projects, where education and guidance on key issues such as regulations, specific requirements and common security challenges form a vital part of the job. 2019 has a lot in store for us – we cannot wait to get started!”
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