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Sensormatic Promax an evolution…

The “Promax” line by Sensormatic has long been the industry standard for wide aisle security systems. It began with the Promax I and has progressed all the way to the Digital Promax IV. The Promax line can be seen in most Walmart stores, The Home Depot, and in countless stores in malls around the globe. The major selling points of these systems have always centered on 3 major factors:

1. The Promax line has always provided retailers with the widest aisle tag detection of any pedestal system with the widest variety of tagging options.
2. Promax systems are durable and stand the test of time.
3. With the EuroPromax model, retailers have been able to obtain maximum protection while enhancing the high end look of their store.

Detection, durability, and styling have set the Promax line apart from its competition. The current models of Promax are the Digital Promax and Digital Europromax. Both systems are extremely popular and effective. The Digital EuroPromax boasts nine feet of detection between two antennas in optimal conditions. The Digital Promax is perhaps the sturdiest pedestal ever constructed. Both systems are industry leaders. Retailers have long sworn by the Promax and with years of upgrades and innovations Sensormatic has assured the future dominance of these retail security standard bearers.

EuroPromax 9 Foot System

Sensormatic Labels – DR Vs. LE

Sensormatic labels DR

Sensormatic labels LE

Dual resonator labels are known as DR labels.  DR labels are the most widely used Sensormatic labels in the world.

Low energy labels are known as LE labels. LE labels were the most widely used Sensormatic labels in the world prior to the development of the DR dual resonator Sensormatic label.

The performance with Sensormatic labels will be less with low energy labels than with DR labels on wide aisle systems. We strongly recommend DR labels over LE labels. In our opinion DR labels are far superior to LE labels in the category of detection. They look alike and adhere to the products equally well, but DR labels have a much better pick rate in our experience.

Sensormatic Supertags – I’s and II’s

Sensormatic has recently launched its newest Supertag, the Supertag III.  Yes the III is a great tag, and yes the III offers the same great detection as previous Supertag generations.  Is the Supertag III worth a premium price over the Supertag I or Supertag II?  Not at the current price differences.  Supertag I’s and Supertag II’s in both black and grey are highly stylish and effective theft deterrents.  The Supertag I and the Supertag II have been so popular over the past decade that millions of tags were produced.  Due to the great recession plaguing US retailers many stores have been closed.  The result of these mass closings and the previous mass production of Supertags is a glut of used security tags in the market place.  Before big box stores turn to Sensormatic’s new offerings of III’s they should take advantage of the vast quantities of used supertag I’s and II’s to be had on the secondary market.  In the past major retailers have not been able to purchase the large quantities of Supertags a thousand plus location chain may need.  Now all sized retailers can acquire the quantities of tags needed to meet their loss prevention needs.  These tag buying opportunities should be available through the first six months of an economic recovery.  Post recovery large retailers will be back at the mercy of Supertag III pricing.

Lanyards solve tagging problems…

Security tags are not always able to be attached to a product with an ordinary pin.  That’s where the security lanyard comes into play.  There are three very popular forms of security lanyard commonly used with retail security tags.  They are as follows:

1.  The loop Lanyard.

2.  The Steel Flex.

3.  The Pin Lanyard.

These three inexpensive steel cables with specialized ends can help you save thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise.  In this economic climate everything must be tagged to be considered somewhat secure.  Purses and shoes are commonly shoplifted items.  Lanyards are one of the best ways to protect these high value targets.  Security tags and lanyards are hard to defeat and provide visual deterrence.  Contact www.HarryGS.com for free samples.

All Hail The S10 Evolve Door Frame Security System

Checkpoint has released the newest and best looking door frame system to ever be offered to both small and large retailers.  The S10 Evolve system is truly remarkable.  Its slim design still preserves effective theft deterrence by way of aesthetically pleasing visibility.  The S10 is unobtrusive and pleasant to look at while simultaneously it sends a message that this store is serious about protecting its merchandise.

HarryG Security is proud to have installed the S10 for some of our most security conscious customers.  Two antennas can protect a six foot door using any 8.2 branded Checkpoint security label or sticker.  The 1″ x 1.1″ or one point one square inch EP2410 label works amazingly well with this security system.  Checkpoints amazing radio frequency technology works extremely well in mall environments so installation of these systems is almost always a smooth and quick process.  The S10 is most commonly compared to the Sensormatic Doormax which is another extremely popular door mounted system.  The Doormax can be mounted on a glass window which is unique in the  door mounted security system class. 

HarryG Security Is A Leading Refurbished Checkpoint And Refurbished Sensormatic Delaer

Come one, come all.  HarryG Security Inc. is a leading refurbished Checkpoint and refurbished Sensormatic retail security EAS products dealer.  We are stocking the full line of refurbished EAS labels including Sensormatic and Checkpoint manufactured labels which are the industry leader.  The Checkpoint and Sensormatic brands are recognized the world over as the representation of the highest quality EAS labels and hard tags available.  They set the standard and we are proud to offer the best.  We have labels for every application.  We can even protect refrigerated meats and other high risk items.  Our fleet of full time technicians are able to install and service all comers nationwide.  If there is anything you don’t see on our site, please give us a call 1-866-Hard-Tag.  All of our products are warrantied by HarryG Security Inc. and do not carry any warranty from the manufacturer.

Customer Service Season

It’s that time of year again.  Customer service season is upon us.  It’s easy to keep the lines of communication open during the slow months of summer, but it’s that much more important to double your efforts in the busy fall months.  During the fall season retailers experience increased traffic in their stores and concurrently an increase in shoplifting.  When the wave of theft begins it is important that retail security providers and their loss prevention counterparts are able to work together to prevent the development of a shrinkage tsunami.  When employing an anti shoplifting strategy no person need go it alone.  Rely on your security tag provider to be a partner in loss prevention.  We can and must stem the tide of losses.

It’s only human…

Guilty feelings are often felt buy retail store employees when pressing charges against a shoplifter.  It’s only human to feel sympathy for your fellow man when you see him in trouble.  The important thing to remember is that enabling the shoplifting to continue by not pressing charges would be the real tragedy.  If shoplifters are not provided a wake up call in the form of criminal prosecution they just keep on stealing.  Stealing has a consequence and that consequence is proscribed by the law of the land.  Break the law face the wheel. 

Changes on the Retail Security Landscape

As with all industries, the retail security trade sees people come and go.  Salesmen at the majors and the little guys bounce around until they often fade away.  It is rare however that an EAS company will change ownership completely.  When it does happen it usually indicates a major change in the marketplace.  Sensormatic consolidated it’s dominance over the EAS industry through the execution of many well timed buy outs in addition to manufacturing the best products in the industry.  The companies that were purchased were either incorporated into the larger fold or they were fazed out.  Either way the moves lowered the competition level in the EAS industry thereby strengthening the industry leader.  As smaller EAS companies sell out or change ownership outside of the traditional formula (selling to a major) it will be interesting to see how the retail security map will be redrawn. 

Sticker prices to remain low in 2007

Good news for retailers.  Security tag sticker prices look like they will remain low in 2007.  After a fabulous 2006 for retailers purchasing Checkpoint or Sensormatic labels, many were concerned that low priced sticker supplies were eroding.  Well rest easy because a huge supply of adhesive eas tags have been purchased by various loss prevention dealers guaranteeing a competitive pricing structure.  Retailers will be the beneficiary of some recent high profile warehouse liquidations.