The Best Security Manufacturer Award is bestowed upon the company with the most votes cast by the UK’s Top 50 NACOSS-registered installers and the 50 premier members of the Association of Security Consultants (ASC)

winner: Panasonic (UK)

Established in the UK in 1972, the company has grown to become a leading supplier in the security industry. Panasonic manufactures a wide range of products including standard and IP-networked cameras, mini domes, monitors and DVRs, multiplexers, matrix systems, transmission systems, lenses, software and biometric products. The range extends to provide complete security systems and solutions for end users and installers which can be controlled by front end software. Support starts from the specification all the way through to commissioning and maintaining the system, and includes a product support hotline open to all trade customers.

Runners-Up

JVC Professional Europe
A worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacture of CCTV and IP monitoring technology, JVC Professional Europe provides innovative security system solutions for the industry’s consultants, installers and end users. JVC cameras, recording and monitoring equipment are used in many different environments – from town centres and shopping malls through to warehouses, hospitals, schools and municipal car parks.

Pyronix
Pyronix prides itself on providing professional installers with high quality products and industry-leading levels of customer support. All products are manufactured in-house, and designed to comply with each and every relevant standard. The company developed the Veritec P2 sequential confirmation detector specifically to help UK installers comply with the ACPO policy. Recent additions to the company’s products are DD243-compliant.

Dedicated Micros
An international market leader in the field of specialist CCTV control equipment, Dedicated Micros is renowned for the design and manufacture of robust, dedicated multiplexer hardware to meet the demands of 24-hour surveillance. Technological developments pioneered by Dedicated Micros – including the world’s first video multiplexer – helped form the building blocks of the CCTV industry as we know it today. The company’s product offerings include solutions for retail applications, network video servers, digital recorders and video multiplexers.

Honeywell Security Intruder
Honeywell Security manufactures a world-renowned range of intruder alarm control panels. The company’s products protect millions of homes as well as commercial, industrial and Government facilities in over 80 countries. Those products include the Galaxy range of wired and wireless security systems, the Galant intruder alarm panel (designed for residential and smaller commercial properties), the Domonial wireless intruder alarm system (again for residential applications) and products in the Accord range – an eight-zone, audible-only wireless communication solution.

Cooper Security
Cooper Security is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of security equipment for all types of commercial and domestic premises, and is the name behind both the Menvier and Scantronic brands. Menvier Security encompasses intruder alarm panels – including the complete Networker range – speech diallers, ancillary devices and access control systems. Scantronic products exhibit a competitive edge, including a diverse series of multi-zone hardwire systems, hybrid systems and wirefree solutions for end users, consultants and installers.