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May 2020, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has installed Thermal Elevated Temperature Screening Solutions from Hikvision to improve the health and safety of their employees and visitors during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The system works by automatically checking the forehead skin temperature in real time as employees pass by, maintaining a 2m gap in accordance with UK Government social distancing advice.

If a person is over a normal temperature threshold, an audible and visual alarm is given and they will be asked to verify their body temperature using a…

April 2020, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed a new account manager to manage and develop accounts in the Midlands and surrounding areas, with a specific focus on the security product portfolio as part of the converged solution.

Matthew Farthing joined the business at the end of March and comes to Mayflex from a security installer background, so is familiar with the type of customer Mayflex works with. Having worked in a general sales and national account management role, Matthew is currently undergoing a full induction, albeit it remotely, to prepare…

February 2020, Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, is now actively distributing the Hikvision product portfolio, following the initial announcement of the new partnership, back in December 2019. The team of security specialists at Mayflex will place a particular focus on the IP solutions available.

Hikvision is a world leading provider of security products and solutions. Featuring an extensive and highly skilled R&D workforce, Hikvision manufactures a full suite of comprehensive products and solutions for a broad range…

January 2020, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Tom Filce in the role of Interim Head of Security. Tom has previously led the ‘Security Strategic Accounts’ team and has worked closely with the larger Mayflex security customers, providing a bespoke account management service for each of them.

Tom has worked for Mayflex in a variety of sales related roles since 2000. He has an excellent understanding of the security, infrastructure and networking marketplace having dealt with all areas of the business in his 19 years on board with the company.

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10th December 2019 – Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has been appointed as a distributor for Hikvision an agreement that will see Mayflex stock, supply, and support the entire range of products from Hikvision with specific focus on IP solutions.

Hikvision is a world leading provider of security products and solutions. Featuring an extensive and highly skilled R&D workforce, Hikvision manufactures a full suite of comprehensive products and solutions for a broad range of vertical markets. Hikvision products also…

October 2019, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has made some fundamental changes to the way its customers goods are wrapped and secured for delivery. Following the highly successful implementation of plastic free packaging for the Excel infrastructure product range in September of this year, Mayflex has continued to work hard to introduce environmentally friendly replacements for much of the packaging used on a day to day basis at its headquarters in Birmingham.

The first of several changes to be made is the removal of plastic bubble wrap, which has been replaced…

Paxton10, Paxton’s new, integrated single-platform system, is being launched later this year. It combines access control, video, smart credentials, feature-rich software and, for the first time, Paxton10 cameras, to offer customers something they’ve never seen before.

The launch follows a period of in-depth research, development and engagement with installers.

Gareth O’Hara, Paxton’s Chief Sales Officer, said: “Paxton10 was designed with ultimate simplicity in mind, utilising the latest technology to deliver powerful features, including the first ever camera from Paxton. …

Excel Networking Solutions, the infrastructure provider that offers: Copper and Optical Fibre, Pre-Terminated Solutions, Racks, PDUs, Voice and a full range of accessories, is making significant changes to the packaging of their copper and fibre optic components that is forecast to save over 40 tonnes (40,000kg) of single-use plastic each year.

Based upon Excel’s 2018 performance, they estimate that at least a staggering 16 million single-use plastic bags will be removed from the supply chain each year.

Jason Rudge, Commercial Procurement Director at Excel Networking…

July 2019, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has recently issued each of its office-based staff with a re-fillable metal water bottle and branded china mug to utilise on a day to day basis. Each item has been distributed as part of the businesses continuing efforts to lessen its impact on the environment by reducing its consumption of single use plastic and paper.

To coincide with this, Mayflex has replaced its free vend, drinks machines with a model that does not dispense cups. All employees are actively encouraged to consider the environment throughout their…