Shopping Centre Bullring Birmingham - New Venture for LockTec
LockTec has recently installed a locker bank in a large UK shopping centre on a profit-sharing basis. It is a small, 15-locker, Locksafe 4 electronic locker bank, with our latest, bar code reader technology. The locker system is in an easily accessible location, but is also well covered by security cameras, to ensure that all transactions there can be closely monitored.
So far, the system is a big success with the public, who are delighted to deposit their shopping bags in a locker whilst they spend a relaxed hour or two in the Centre.
In case you are also interested in an intelligent, automated LOCKSAFE left-luggage locker system on a profit-sharing basis, just send an email to info@locktec.com. For full address details, please refer to "Contact".
LOCKSAFE IV Paypoint Upgrade
In October 2009, LockTec upgraded existing paypoints in two locker systems at a shopping centre in Yorkshire, UK, to our latest, Locksafe 4 technology. The new paypoints work with bar code readers and tickets, and are already a big success.
The user-friendly paypoints with enlarged screen and easy-to-follow instructions are ideal for busy shoppers, and the tickets can be retained as a receipt after use, if required. Altogether maximum benefit with minimum disruption for both operator and users!
InterAirport Europe Fair in Munich
From October 6 - 9, 2009 we exhibited at the InterAirport Europe Fair in Munich.
At our stand visitors found our intelligent locker and security solutions.
Starting from electronic, keyless left-luggage lockers up to personnel access locks with biometrics and metal detection: LockTec develops and delivers the right solution based on your requirements.
NEW: We demonstrated our new solution for so-called "prohibited items" in passengers' hand luggage: GoAndSmile.com - the intelligent delivery service. A lot of fair visitors were impressed by this new idea - while flight guests can commence their trip and do not have to dispose valueable, forbidden items that may not be taken into the hand baggage, GoAndSmile takes care for this item and sends it to traveller's address.
PostExpo in Hannover
From September 29 - October 1, 2009 we exhbited at the PostExpo Fair in Hannover.
On our booth we demonstrated intelligent last-mile locker solutions for the delivery of urgent letters, parcels and goods to the industry as well as to private homes and flats.
From the simple parcel box up to the networked, automatic professional system - LockTec delivers the right solution.
Especially our new "ServiceBox" with its attractive design has got very positive feedback from the fair visitors. Different to the standard parcel stations, different delivery services can use the "ServiceBox". However, not only urgent parcels, goods and tools can be delivered to our "ServiceBox" but also several services like laundry cleaning or repairs can be handled via the system.
LOCKSAFE IV at Flughafen Dresden, too
In September 2009 an electronic LOCKSAFE IV left-luggage locker system was installed and handed over.
The LOCKSAFE lockers are painted in an attractive, friendly light grey, the user station and cover panels in a red colour which ideally fits to the airport's corporate identity. The user-friendly locker system replaces the previous system with keys. Flight guests will find the new lockers in the entrance area of the car park, opposite to the entrance of the flight terminal.
03.12.2008: State-of-the-art LOCKSAFE locker systems for shopping centre in Texas, USA
In December 2008, two state-of-the-art LOCKSAFE IV locker systems were delivered to the United States and installed in a shopping centre in Laredo, Texas.
The customer set a high value on the corporate identity of the shopping centre as well as on the technical equipment of the paypoint. Thus the LOCKSAFE systems were lacquered in an appealing red colour, according to the shopping mall, and offer a special service to the customer who can pay by coins, bank notes and credit cards. In this case the credit card payment is done via an on-line connection.
- Shopping bags are safe in the LOCKSAFE locker
- Paypoint accepts coins, banknotes and credit cards
- Attractive design
27.10.2008: LOCKSAFE IV in International Convention Centre Capetown, South Africa
Based on the cooperation with our "new" partner Elocksys, in Autumn 2008 we already could deliver an electronic LOCKSAFE IV left-luggage locker system to South Africa which was installed in the International Convention Centre in Capetown.
Thereby the system offers a special service to the centre's visitors as via an integrated power supply in the small "XS"-lockers, electronic devices of all kind (e.g. laptop, mobile phones, iPods, etc.) can be recharged. Furthermore the large lockers are equipped with coat hooks. The customer gets a barcode-ticket with which he opens the locker again after he has paid the rental fee by South-African Rand coins or bank notes.
This state-of-the-art locker system is very well accepted by the visitors of the Capetown Convention Centre which is reflected by the additional receipts of the operator who in view of the 2010 Football Worldcup in South Africa is very optimistic to install further LOCKSAFE systems.
- Entrance of International Convention Centre Capetown, South Africa
- LOCKSAFE IV system with roof
OCTOBER 2008: Chilled Lockers for the Westside Shopping Centre in Berne, Switzerland
Having supplied two LOCKSAFE IV locker systems with "LOCKSAFE fridge" chilled lockers to Sihl Shopping Centre, Switzerland, in February 2007, now the Westside Shopping Centre in Berne has decided to purchase chilled LOCKSAFE lockers.
Westside was designed by star architect Daniel Libeskind (e.g. Jewish Museum Berlin) and houses amongst others an adventure bath, 11 cinema halls, hotel and shopping centre.
Both Sihl City and Westside Berne are offering their customers a special service with "LOCKSAFE fridge": whilst visitors to the Centres continue to shop, or drink an espresso, or go to the cinema or swimming pool, any chilled items or foodstuffs they have bought can be stored safely at a temperature of approximately +5° C.
This LOCKSAFE product again underlines LOCKTEC's position as a market leader in innovative, intelligent locker solutions. The added "LOCKSAFE fridge" function provides a very useful service for both Operator and Customer, and is therefore not just a concept, but is in use in a practical, long term application.
New Partner in Southern Africa
Since May 2008 we have a partner company in South-Africa. Then Mr. Marco Zumpt and Mr. Blum Khan, the General Manager of Messrs. Elocksys, signed the cooperation contract with LockTec Germany.
We are happy that we are represented by Messrs. Elocksys in Southern Africa.
April 2008: NEW LASER MACHINE L 3040
Our metal fabrication is always state-of-the-art - again in 2008 we will invest in the latest technology.
In April 2008 we will get our new flatbed laser TRUMATIC L 3040 from Messrs. Trumpf in Ditzingen, Germany.
With this laser system we will be able to cut large-sized steel sheet of format 3000 x 1500 mm, 10 mm thick aluminium, 15 mm thick inox and 20 mm thick steel.
31.01.2008 - Locksafe IV at Stuttgart Airport
In February 2008 four Locksafe locker systems for the storage of luggage were installed at the Airport Stuttgart.
The systems are located in a separate building in front of the check-in hall.
The Locksafe systems issue barcode tickets as intelligent "key" to open the locker again. Passengers can pay with coins, banknotes, credit- and debit cards.
20.12.2007 - New left-luggage lockers at Heidelberg station
In December 2007, 11 Locksafe IV left-luggage locker systems were installed at the German rail station Heidelberg .
All systems are networked with each other, i.e. at any time the operator is able to supervise all revenues, events, alarms, etc. centrally at his PC. Of course, changes of the configuration of the locker systems (e.g. rental prices and time, access rights, etc.) can also be centrally done.
19.12.2007 - International patent for parcel lockers
Already in 1999 by registering in Germany, we have patent-protected our technology for the deposit of parcels to an automated system. On December 19, 2007 we have also received the registration of the European patent under number PCT/EP2000/013242.
20.11.2007 - Pharmacy lockers for Mediveen
In October 2007 the 15th Locksafe medic system was delivered and installed for the Dutch Mediveen Group.
Medicine for Mediveen's customers are deposited in the Locksafe lockers.
The customer gets a short message with a pick-up PIN number sent to his mobile phone informing him that his medicine has been deposited in a locker ready for pick-up. By typing in this PIN-number at the automated system, the customer can pick-up his goods at any time.
In some pharmacies we have furthermore mounted a counter element with pass-through and intercom system next to the locker system. Thus the customer can get personal advice from the pharmacist at night. Theses systems were also delivered by us.
However, even for the distributors there is a special service at the Mediveen Apotheek Sommelsdijk for example. Here a parcel lock ("incoming module") of our mother company SITEC was installed in the pharmacy's entrance area which enables to deliver urgent medicine all-around-the-clock, independent of opening times.
Another 10 of these systems were delivered in 2008.
- LOCKSAFE medic system with integrated user station
- System with separate user station
- Easy operation
- Pharmacy fills system from inside
23.10.2007: LOCKSAFE Left-luggage locker system for central bus station Bayreuth
Within the rebuilding of the central bus station Bayreuth (Upper Frankonia, Germany), a fully electronic left-luggage locker system of the latest LOCKSAFE generation was realized.
The "old" key lockers were removed as they do no longer fulfil the latest requirements.
When selecting the type of lockers, main focus was put on design, functionality and guaranteed future of the system. Thus the reliable and local partner LockTec GmbH could store.
The architect planned the systems in a separate room within the building. The lockers and the user station were painted with a special iron mica lacquering in order to perfectly fit to the whole concept of the building. The partition panels and connections to the wall were also delivered by LockTec.
In addition to the left-luggage lockers, extra small lockers were delivered that are exclusively reserved for the bus drivers. Thus, with a separate personnel key, the drivers have the possibility to store their valueables safe and free-of-charge.
- Here you can store your luggage
- State-of-the art and safe lockers
- User station
30.06.2007 - Locksafe IV at German Rail station Karlsruhe
End of June 2007 twelve electronic left-luggage locker systems type Locksafe IV have been put into operation at Karlsruhe main station of Deutsche Bahn (German Rail).
The defect electronic lockers of a French producer were disposed.
In the front area of the toilets, a Locksafe system was equipped with a pledge solution in order to enable a free usage. For the first 15 minutes the lockers are free - thereafter the customer has to pay a higher rental fee. Thus a long-term rent of the lockers is prevented.
The LOCKSAFE locker systems were installed inside as well as outside (with integrated heating system) of the Karlsruhe station.
10.3.2007 - New Locksafe left-luggage lockers for the Netherlands
In the past months Locksafe has delivered the latest version of the electronic left-luggage locker system Locksafe IV to 29 stations in the Netherlands.
Altogether 136 locker systems with 2,500 lockers have been installed by our Dutch partner BAVAK.
As a special feature, all systems work cash-less. Payment is effected by Chipknip and Chipper debit cards which are very common in the Netherlands. In larger stations of the Dutch Rail, credit cards of VISA and Mastercard are also accepted for paying the lockers' rental fee.
All systems in the Netherlands are networked with each other. The server is located in the main office in Utrecht where all revenues are administrated, all events are recorded and evaluated . Thus, via his computer, the operator is able to change configurations like e.g. rental prices and duration or access authorisations.
In March 2007 the last 40 Locksafe locker systems with 863 lockers were installed in the redesigned station in Amsterdam.
16.10.2006: LOCKSAFE IV Locker System for Airport Faro, Portugal
In October 2006, a LOCKSAFE IV left-luggage locker system with barcode ticketing system was installed at Faro Airport at the Portugese Algarve. As the system is located outside, an optically appealing perspex canopy was additionally installed.
13.01.2006: State-of-the-art lockers for Lufthansa Crews
In close cooperation with the project manager of the Deutsche Lufthansa at Frankfurt Airport, LockTec GmbH developed "brand new" lockers for the crew cellar to deposit the luggage of the flying Lufthansa staff.
Due to the positive acceptance of these systems, in February 2007 a new LOCKSAFE Crew locker system was installed at Munich Airport.
- Renting a locker at the LOCKSAFE user station
- LOCKSAFE lockers even for large crew suitcases
- Crew lockers of Deutsche Lufthansa at Munich Airport
- User Station
Sept. 2003: LOCKSAFE "BusinessBox" for project "HORN" of Fraunhofer Institute
In close cooperation with the Fraunhofer Working Group of Technologies of Logistic Services in Nuremberg, Germany, LockTec GmbH delivered the so-called "delivery boxes" for the HORN project (Home and Office Replenishment Nuremberg).
Thereby the LOCKSAFE "BusinessBox" was connected to the HORN IT-system. More information can be found under: www.horn-nuernberg.de.
5.6.2002 - First "Packstation" in the Netherlands
On June 5, 2002 the first automated system for parcels developed by LockTec / New Logix was put into operation in the Netherlands.
Parcels and goods can be delivered to and dispatched from the system. All in all another 9 systems are installed for several months of testing. In the Netherlands the parcel stations are operated by Van Gend & Loos a subsidiary of Deutsche Post.
20.08.2000 - 19 Parcel locker systems for the U.S.
In August 2000, LockTec delivered 19 parcel locker systems as a pilot system to the United States of America.
The systems will be installed at metro and railway stations, bus terminals and other public places.
Customers can order goods via internet and have them delivered directly to one of the parcel locker stations. The customer gets a text message sent to his mobile phone informing him that the goods he ordered were delivered to one of the lockers. There he can pay for and pick-up his delivery.
