Abloy UK showcases Escape Door System benefits for retail environments

Retail environments are under increasing pressure to tackle issues such as run-out theft and unauthorised access to restricted areas. The video demonstrates how the ASSA ABLOY Escape Door System enables authorised personnel to move efficiently through secure spaces, while also maintaining control over sensitive areas and exit points. 

Further, the video highlights how the Escape Door System provides controlled egress and access through panic and emergency escape doors, in turn helping to prevent unauthorised exits without compromising life safety.

A key feature explored in the video is the system’s ability to resist forced exits and tampering. Doors remain secure even when subjected to physical pressure, helping to reduce losses, minimise risk and provide security teams with time to assess and then respond to incidents.

The video also showcases delayed egress functionality: an important feature for retail settings where attempts at unauthorised exits can be deterred, while maintaining compliance with escape regulations.

Central Management Control 

In addition, viewers can see how the system integrates with Central Management Control, allowing security personnel to monitor activity, remotely release doors and override delays as and when required.

During a fire evacuation event, the system automatically releases doors within one second, enabling occupants to exit the premises quickly and without restriction. Even in the event of power loss or certain fault conditions, doors remain accessible for safe egress.

Neil Hughes, business development manager at Abloy UK, commented: “Retailers are under constant pressure to reduce losses, while ensuring people can leave a building safely and without delay in an emergency. The Escape Door System is designed to meet both of these requirements, providing strong control over unauthorised egress, while maintaining compliant escape routes.”

Hughes concluded: “This video shows how the system works in practice and why it has become such an important part of modern retail security strategies.”

*View the Escape Door System video on the Abloy UK YouTube channel 

**Further information about products and services available from Abloy UK is available online at www.abloy.com