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Aaron Kernaghan, Managing Director of security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, has stepped up to take on a major role in the Midlands region of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). This is the pioneering certification organization for providers of security systems. He has become the Regional Assistant Chairman and will represent the Midlands region on the NSI technical committee. As the Assistant Chairman, Aaron deputises for the Regional Chairman, Ian Ramsay, Managing Director of Coventry-based Clear Sound Fire & Security. Prior roles of Aaron Aaron will also be supporting NSI’s approved companies and ensuring their views are heard, particularly in respect of technical issues. He will hold the Regional Assistant Chairman position for two years. Regional meetings of NSI-approved companies, like Ecl-ips, are held annually. They provide approved companies with technical knowledge and external speakers often attend to give advice on topics to help them grow their businesses. NSI Gold certification Ecl-ips is featured on the NSI website, where Aaron explains the benefits that NSI Gold certification brings Worcestershire-based Ecl-ips became an NSI Gold-approved company in August 2019, having been NSI Silver approved since 2010. In 2022, Aaron became an associate member of the prestigious Association of Security Consultants (ASC). Ecl-ips is featured on the NSI website, where Aaron explains the benefits that NSI Gold certification brings. It shows the company meets the highest industry standards for intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems. Identify areas for improvement To achieve NSI Gold certification, they operate a Quality Management System compliant with the ISO 9001 Standard, which helps companies to continually monitor and manage quality across their businesses, so they can identify areas for improvement. The NSI is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), which operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Government through the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Bromsgrove-based security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, is celebrating its win at the North Worcestershire Business Awards 2024. Best use of Technology Ecl-ips was a winner in the ‘Best use of Technology’ award category at the event at Hogarths Stone Manor near Kidderminster. Ecl-ips beat two other finalists: Redditch-based TSR Electrical Group and StarkEV, an electrical vehicle charging point installer to win. The security installer was among the 30 local businesses that were shortlisted for an award. HALO Smart Sensor The entry from Ecl-ips centered on the advanced technology that is provided by its vape detector offering, the HALO Smart Sensor manufactured by IPVideo in the USA. Ecl-ips was one of the first companies in the UK to identify the potential of the technology that provides real-time alerts of vaping as well as providing indoor air quality monitoring.  Addressing the vaping problem This smart sensor has supported schools in the UK to tackle the problem of young people who are vaping With all its solutions Ecl-ips aims to find the best partners to help meet the needs of its clients. This smart sensor has supported schools in the UK to tackle the problem of the rising numbers of young people who are vaping.  Schools are finding that students are disrupting lessons by asking to go to the toilet and creating an intimidating atmosphere in the school toilets because more students are gathering in them to vape. Vape detector When combined with strengthened behavior policies and the use of CCTV outside the toilets to confirm the identities of students, the vape detector has proved to be very effective at improving pupil behavior and reducing vaping at school. Ecl-ips customer, Charlotte Slattery Deputy Head Teacher at St Joseph’s College in Stoke-on-Trent, said, “I had dithered about it for over 12 months due to the cost but it has been transformational for us. We started with only 2 devices in our worst areas and have now ordered another 5 to go into more toilets.” North Worcestershire Business Awards The North Worcestershire Business Awards were judged by an independent panel that said the finalists reflect “an impressive range of diverse businesses, all showcasing their commitment to growth, sustainability and adding extra value for customers.” In their sixth year, the awards are organized by North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) and the local authorities in North Worcestershire in partnership with Hogarths Stone Manor. 

Bromsgrove-based security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, is counting down to the North Worcestershire Business Awards on Thursday 21 November 2024 at Hogarths Stone Manor near Kidderminster. The company is among the 30 local businesses that have been short-listed for an award. Ecl-ips is a finalist in the ‘best use of technology’ award category along with Redditch-based TSR Electrical Group and StarkEV, an electrical vehicle charging point installer. Vape detector The nomination form Ecl-ips centered on the advanced technology that is provided by its vape detector offering, the HALO Smart Sensor. Manufactured by IPVideo in the USA. Ecl-ips was one of the first companies in the UK to identify the potential of the technology that provides real-time alerts of vaping as well as providing indoor air quality monitoring.  With all its solutions Ecl-ips aims to find the best partners to help meet the needs of its clients. HALO Smart Sensor The vape detector has proved to be very effective at improving pupil behaviour and reducing vaping This smart sensor has supported schools in the UK to tackle the problem of the rising numbers of young people who are vaping. Schools are finding that students are disrupting lessons by asking to go to the toilet and creating an intimidating atmosphere in the school toilets because more students are gathering in them to vape. When combined with strengthened behavior policies and the use of CCTV outside the toilets to confirm the identities of students, the vape detector has proved to be very effective at improving pupil behavior and reducing vaping at school. Customer comments Ecl-ips customer, Matthew Carpenter, Principal at Baxter College in Kidderminster, said, “It has transformed the amount of antisocial behavior in toilets, children are more confident in going to the toilets." "It has also reduced the number of students asking to go to the toilet during lessons.” North Worcestershire Business Awards The North Worcestershire Business Awards are judged by an independent panel that said the finalists reflect “an impressive range of diverse businesses, all showcasing their commitment to growth, sustainability and adding extra value for customers.” In their sixth year, the awards are organized by North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) and the local authorities in North Worcestershire in partnership with Hogarths Stone Manor.