Statistics from the Centre for Retail Research show that the
costs of robberies and burglaries in UK retail stores for the year 2012-2013
were as high as £120million. This was an
increase of 5.3% from the previous year, highlighting the need for retail
stores both big and small to take a look at their security systems in order to
reduce the amount of money lost through burglary.
One way of deterring burglars is by installing specially
designed retail security shutter doors. These
are often manufactured with perforated steel slats, in order to comply with
legislation from the local council planning office. Although the shutter doors are perforated,
they are still able to secure the premises effectively and can allow window
shoppers to view the items at the front of the store when the shop lights are
switched on.
Here at MDS Industries we have vast experience of manufacturing,
installing and maintaining retail security shutter doors. The doors are easy for staff to operate and
are controlled by an electric motor. Once
closed, the shutter doors provide effective security for a shop front and will
prevent unwanted visitors from being able to access the shop after hours. The retail security shutters can be made available
in a variety of colours in order to complement the branding of the shop and to
maintain consistency.
Being broken into is one experience which no shop owner
wishes to face – not only can the theft affect the shop financially, but it can
also leave the owner and any employees feeling vulnerable and shaken up. A burglary can have a huge impact on the
business as a whole and if a shop is faced with repeated break in attempts, the
owners may decide to move the shop away from the area or indeed close the
business altogether.
Larger retail stores have a strong emphasis on shop security,
but it is also vital for smaller businesses to protect their shop front and
their assets in order to deter would-be burglars. Installing specially made retail security shutters
is an effective way of securing the shop and alerting any potential thieves to
the fact that shop security is taken seriously.
For further information on retail security shutters, feel
free to visit the MDS Industries website.
