Choosing the Ideal Retail Security Shutters for Your Premises

At MDS Industries, we specialise in designing and manufacturing a wide range of retail security shutters to provide an added level of solution for commercial and retail premises.

Depending on the nature of your business, we can either provide solid roller security shutters or punched or perforated slates. Perforated security roller shutters are almost transparent when backlit, allowing retailers to continue to display their products even when closed, whilst still providing a high level of security. Despite the perforated design, retail security shutters still have a considerable inner integral strength, preventing would-be intruders from breaking in.

Perforated retail security shutters are very common for business premises where a level of ventilation is a prerequisite. A major benefit of perforated shutters is that they can be manufactured for premises with wide openings, whether they be windows or doors, as they can be manufactured to be as much as 10m wide in a single span. Should larger sizes be required, retail security shutters can be manufactured in more than one span.

Punched security shutters do not provide the same transparent effect as perforated slates, however, we can provide them offering as much as 55% vision when they are in the closed position. Punched retail security shutters can provide equal security to solid or perforated shutters, offering a highly cost effective way of providing high levels of security whilst still maintaining a level of visibility. For this reason, fully punched roller security shutters also please local planning authorities.

At MDS Industries, we can provide retail security shutters as either raw galvanised, or with a polyester powder coated finish. Many retailers choose powder coated shutters, as they can then choose security shutters that not only fit with their shop front and branding, but provide an extra level of security.

All of our security roller shutters are powered, allowing them to be opened or closed with the press of a button. We use excellent quality tubular motor units that operate at 240 volts and can provide either a single control, or a multi controlled operation, depending on customer requirements.

To find out more about roller security shutters and curtains for commercial and retail premises, you can visit the MDS website.

Is Your Shop Front Safe, What Deterrent Do You Have In Place For Burglars?

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.