News Briefs, Nov. 2025

Camden Emergency Call Systems for Universal Restrooms

Mississauga, ONTARIO – Camden Door Controls has introduced two Emergency Call System kits designed for Universal restrooms with or without low-energy door operators. Both kits meet the latest OBC and City of Toronto Building Code requirements.

The CX-WEC12-TS and CX-WEC13-TS kits include a 33 ½” vertical 'PRESS FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE' Ribbon Switch. When the Ribbon Switch is pressed, it activates the exterior corridor LED annunciator and illuminates the interior LED 'ASSISTANCE REQUESTED' annunciator. Flexible installation requirements are accommodated with adjustable volume annunciation and 1/2” depth single gang electrical box mounting. The CX-WEC12-TS allows you to reset the system by pressing the red single gang 'PRESS TO RESET' button. Alternatively, the CX-WEC13-TS system is reset using the heavy-duty stainless steel single gang key switch.

Both the CM-AF141SO LED Dome Light with sounder, and the CM-501SO 'ASSISTANCE REQUESTED' LED with sounder annunciator can be powered with 12/24 VAC/VDC. Both kits include the CX-LRS24 24V Latching Relay Assembly, and Emergency Assistance white panel signage available in English, French, and Bilingual.

For more information, visit https://www.camdencontrols.com/products/CX_WEC_Series

 

Schlage Unveils Performance Series

CARMEL, Indiana -- Allegion US has launched the Schlage Performance Series Locks. Available to order now, the new PM Series mortise, PC Series cylindrical and PT Series tubular locks bring trusted Schlage reliability to commercial real estate and multifamily projects where budgets matter and applications call for quality and security.

"With the Performance Series, property teams can outfit every door with hardware that works as hard as they do," said Nate Spitz, general manager, Locks & Access Solutions, Allegion. "This portfolio expansion helps customers match the right product to the right performance need and application – without sacrificing the quality you expect from Schlage."

Non-residential construction costs have increased approximately 44 percent since 2020, putting pressure on project budgets. At the same time, rising multifamily insurance and operating expenses further squeeze net operating income (NOI). In this environment, owners, facility teams and developers are prioritizing faster installs and protecting NOI without sacrificing the resident experience. Performance Series delivers fit-for-purpose performance, streamlined installation and ProExpress priority delivery for select mortise and cylindrical SKUs starting November 2025, helping teams hold schedule and budget.

One Family, Three Locks

• PM Series Grade 1 Mortise Locks – 23 mechanical and three electrified functions
• PC Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Locks – eight mechanical functions
• PT Series Grade 2 Tubular Locks – four mechanical functions

In addition to the in-demand levers and finishes offered, two new decorative levers—Selena (contoured, round concave) and Playa (bold, rectangular)—plus a square rose (D) on PM and PT Series can help create a cohesive look from lobby to unit.

More info: commercial.schlage.com/performance

 

Centrios Unlocks Recurring Revenue for Partners

Berlin, Conn. – Centrios, the small business access control platform from ASSA ABLOY, is announcing the most powerful advantage to date within its growing Partner Program: the brand-new Recurring Revenue benefit. This update marks a milestone in Centrios’ commitment to fueling long-term growth opportunities for its partners.

Since its inception, the Centrios Partner Program has been an opportunity for locksmiths, security professionals, and integrators to access sales tools, training, and incentives designed to accelerate their businesses. Now, with the launch of the Recurring Revenue benefit, Partners can transform every Centrios deployment into an ongoing revenue stream; while helping small businesses take advantage of Centrios’ intuitive,subscription-based access control platform.

“Our partners have asked for recurring revenue opportunities since we launched, and we are excited to offer a path to an even more long-term profitability with Centrios.” said Bryan Lieberman, General Manager of Centrios. “It’s not just about installing hardware anymore. It’s about creating lasting value for customers and recurring success for partners. That’s what makes this benefit so transformative.”

The Recurring Revenue benefit allows partners to earn predictable, recurring revenue each time they sell and set up a Centrios system. Partners can purchase subscription services from Centrios on a monthly or annual basis and then resell those services to end users at a price that the partner determines. Partners can choose to use this benefit or choose to let their customer handle their own subscription billing. This win-win approach ensures that small businesses gain the simplicity, reliability, and scalability they need, while partners can see their efforts rewarded long after the installation is complete.

This is the new cornerstone of Centrios’ partner program. By giving both professionals and end-users the ability to pair robust hardware solutions like the Cylindrical Lock, Smart Reader, and Padlock with subscription services, Centrios is redefining what it means to grow in the access control industry. Current and prospective partners can explore the Recurring Revenue benefit today through the Centrios Partner Portal. To get started, visit partners.centrios.com and sign up to join the program.

 

Hanwha Vision Unveils OnCAFE Cloud-based Access Control Platform

Teaneck, N.J. — Hanwha Vision is opening new doors for security applications with the launch of OnCAFE (Cloud Access For Everyone), a cloud-hosted Access Control as a Service platform and the latest tool in the company’s expanding line of cloud-based solutions. Delivering a user-friendly, scalable, and cost-effective option for access control needs, OnCAFE reduces the deployment challenges traditionally associated with system initialization, device, user, and software management.

OnCAFE’s cloud-based architecture eliminates the need for dedicated on-site servers and costly IT infrastructures. The software was developed entirely by Hanwha Vision’s new Software Engineering Team and extends Hanwha Vision’s mission to deliver solutions for the end user from one source. With an open platform API that can be used to connect to any video or monitoring system, OnCAFE is compatible with Hanwha Vision’s WAVE VMS and OnCloud camera-to-cloud VMS platforms.

“OnCAFE was built from the ground up to remove operational barriers without sacrificing performance, delivering the most user-friendly access control system on the market,” said Tom Cook, Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing, and Operations, North America, at Hanwha Vision. “Users never have to worry about server crashes, disaster recovery plans, or ongoing software maintenance. We’re building a suite of fully integrated security, surveillance, and facility management tools, enabling organizations to configure and maintain surveillance systems tailored to their unique needs.”

An intuitive mobile and web interface allows administrators to securely manage credentials, access rights, and monitor door activity remotely. New access points can be added by modularly connecting additional controllers, much like adding IP cameras in a surveillance system.

OnCAFE is designed as a highly scalable, cloud-based Access Control as a Service platform, offering:

• Centralized control from a single door up to an unlimited number of multi-location sites.
• Intuitive “single pane of glass” dashboard views to view and monitor alarms and entities across an organization.
• Direct-to-cloud communications, with no on-prem servers, bridges, or appliances required.

Learn more at www.hanwhavisionamerica.com.

 

Z-Wave Alliance Launches Certified Product Guide

The Z-Wave Alliance has introduced the Z-Wave Certified Product Guide, an online resource that centralizes the full ecosystem of Z-Wave Certified devices.

The enhanced guide features a searchable database of more than 4,500 products from hundreds of global brands and manufacturers. Each device listed is said to have undergone independent Z-Wave certification, a mandatory process to ensure interoperability, security and performance across the ecosystem. Categories include lighting, locks, sensors, controllers and gateways, along with the latest Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) devices, which already number over 100 certified products in 2025.

“With the release of the reimagined Z-Wave Certified Product Guide, we’re delivering so much more than a catalog, we’re giving the industry a roadmap to Z-Wave interoperability,” said Bettina Roll, certification program manager for the Z-Wave Alliance. “Whether you’re researching, designing, integrating, or buying, the revamped guide makes it easy to not only find the right product, but verify that it meets Z-Wave rigorous certification standards.”

The guide provides advanced search and filtering tools for product selection by brand, type, protocol version, frequency region, command classes and firmware details. It is designed to support all methods of Z-Wave deployment and evolves continuously as new products are certified, ensuring it remains the most current reference for Z-Wave solutions worldwide.

The Z-Wave Certified Product Guide is available at https://products.z-wavealliance.org/.

 

People in the News

Amityville, New York – NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. has hired Richard Gibbey  as National Accounts Sales Manager, responsible for driving sales growth and developing strategic relationships with national accounts across NAPCO’s security product portfolio. He will report to Duane Warehime, Vice President of Sales, NAPCO National Accounts.

Gibbey (who goes by Ric) brings extensive sales and account management experience to NAPCO, with a proven track record of cultivating partnerships and expanding market share in the security industry. His expertise in working with large-scale customers will help strengthen NAPCO’s position as a trusted provider of intrusion, commercial fire, and access control solutions for national retail, commercial, and institutional clients.

“We are excited to welcome Ric to the NAPCO National Accounts team,” said Duane Warehime, VP of Sales, NAPCO National Accounts. “His customer-first approach and industry knowledge will be a great asset as we continue to drive this business segment and support our growing list of partners.”

Gibbey can be reached directly at 631-487-8701 or email [email protected] .

NAPCO also announced the promotion of Ray Krispin to Vice President of Sales, Marks USA and Alarm Lock. In this expanded role, Krispin will unify the sales and independent rep teams across both NAPCO Locking Solutions divisions — Alarm Lock and Marks USA — to deliver a more seamless customer experience and strengthen relationships with distributors, dealers, and integrators nationwide. 

Supporting this initiative, NAPCO also promoted Chris Davila and Tom Masterson to Business Development Managers, representing both electronic and mechanical locking solutions. Together, the team will focus on growing market share, launching innovative product lines, and providing enhanced customer support across North America. 

Adding to the momentum, the NAPCO Access Group will debut its new MVP EZ Cloud-Based Platform, designed for use with Alarm Lock Trilogy and ArchiTech PIN/Prox locks as well as Marks USA’s new Smart Interconnected Deadbolts. MVP EZ offers a powerful yet simple solution for managing access, enabling remote programming, monitoring, and control of locks from any browser or mobile device—ideal for SMBs with just a few doors and users, yet fully scalable to large commercial facilities using  MVP Access Enterprise. As part of this initiative and expanded leadership alignment, Krispin will report to Peter Lowenstein, VP, Sales for the NAPCO Access Group, which also includes Continental Access, known for large enterprise integrated systems. 

Krispin is based in New York and can be reached at [email protected] or 516-675-2580.

 

ATLANTA– Salto North America has appointed Bob Wilkins as director of marketing and category management, further strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its market presence and deliver solution-driven access control technology.

Wilkins, based in St. Louis, will oversee the growth of both the marketing and category management teams. His role will focus on positioning SALTO WECOSYSTEM in the market, supporting business partners, and driving brand awareness across North America.

“I am thrilled to welcome Bob Wilkins to Salto North America as our new director of marketing and category management,” said Salto North America Sales Strategy Director Colin DePree. “Bob will play a key role in strengthening our position as we continue focusing on solution-oriented offerings. His efforts will focus on ensuring the SALTO WECOSYSTEM is well-positioned in the marketplace, supporting our partners’ growth, and driving growth through brand awareness and activation across the industry.”

Wilkins brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial hardware, product strategy, and marketing to Salto. Prior to joining the company, he served as senior vice president of marketing and product development at Hager Companies.

“I can’t express how excited I am to join Salto and have the opportunity to work with the talented people throughout the organization, but specifically with the marketing and category management teams,” Wilkins said. “The Salto culture, along with the products and solution offerings, made the decision to join the company a no-brainer, and I look forward to being an integral part of future growth and expansion.”

 

DALLAS, Texas— The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.

Ryan Kaltenbaugh leads global sales for M.C. Dean’s Security & Electronic Systems business unit, where he is responsible for customer growth, partner development and expanding the company’s cyber-physical solutions across global markets. Prior to joining M.C. Dean, Kaltenbaugh held leadership roles at LenelS2, AMAG Technology, videoNEXT Federal and systems integrators across business development, operations and software/ software as a service (SaaS) sales.

A longtime advocate for workforce development, Kaltenbaugh helped launch National Security Technician Day in 2022, served on the SIA Board of Directors from 2022 to 2025, chaired multiple industry committees, frequently speaks at industry events and received SIA’s Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award in 2023. 

“It is an honor to be nominated to the FAST board of directors and join leaders dedicated to advancing the security workforce,” said Kaltenbaugh. “I look forward to supporting FAST’s mission by building greater awareness of career opportunities in our industry, strengthening training and development for technical professionals and fostering collaboration across manufacturers, integrators and end users. By investing in people, we can ensure the security industry continues to grow and adapt to meet evolving customer needs.”

FAST is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry. Created in 2020 through a partnership of SIA and ESA— the industry’s leading associations—FAST connects passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in electronic security and life safety. The foundation brings awareness to the career advancement opportunities within the fast-paced technology industry that serves to keep people, places and property safe.

Learn more about getting involved with FAST activities on the Partner With FAST page.