The client:
Corio Spain is one of the largest listed property investment companies in Europe, with a
focus on retail. Corio’s portfolio worth six billion Euro consists of 81% of shopping
centres in the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and Turkey. The owners of Corio are also
the managers of its own shopping centres. In Spain, Corio is one of the main companies
in this sector, with nine commercial centres located around the country which are a
recognised reference in modernity and design. The situation:
Corio Spain has always given high importance to the security of the millions of people who visit its
commercial centres daily, as well as to the security of its employees and the assets of the multiple
shops located in its centres. There are several security threats associated with commercial
shopping centres which can include robbery, shoplifting, and vandalism in the external parts of the
premises. There are many areas, completely separate from each other that need to be controlled
and monitored in a shopping mall, starting with goods for sale on supermarket shelves, benches in
the shops, emergency exits and common areas such as car parks. For that reason, Corio was
looking for a comprehensive and modern security system, one that was even superior to the
security standards required legally, and presently in place for these types of security installations.
The solution:
TAS, Tecnologías Aplicadas de Seguridad,
was selected by the Corio Spain Security
department. After visiting various Corio
commercial centres in Spain, and
evaluating customer needs, TAS designed
a security system that responds to the
customer’s requirements, and provides a
flexible and easily scalable solution that
can also accommodate integration with
other security applications as and when
required. Prior to working with TAS, Corio
used independent contractors that
installed different equipment to varying
standards. Controlling the different
systems had become really difficult to
manage, and in addition, each commercial
centre chose independently which system
it installed.
Antonio Lopez, manager of the Corio
Spain Security Department, comments:
“TAS fully understood our security needs
from the beginning and provided us with a
highly specialised solution and assistance
that could be applied in all our centres.
TAS is a highly specialised company in the
retail sector, with a service that best fits our
requirements.”
Rafael Fernández, TAS general manager,
comments: “We recommended a
Honeywell Security solution because we
trust in the quality and professionalism of
the company. Also, and no less important,
Honeywell Security provides a full product
range and experience in integrated
security solutions which are key for this
customer. The Honeywell Galaxy intruder
alarm platform offers multiple intrusion
detection features and the ability to
integrate with an access control system,
which could be required by Corio Spain in
the near future.”
The system provided to Corio included
intrusion detection, video and fire, all
controlled by an integration software. In
order to manage it, the project designed
had to be of the highest quality, and close
collaboration between the installer and the
manufacturer with the end user was
essential in order to develop the most
customized and functional security system
possible.
The Honeywell Security Sales manager, César Vaquero and the TAS General
Manager, Rafael Hernandez worked
together to design the security system,
choosing the Galaxy platform as the
perfect fit for this commercial installation.
Galaxy training courses were organised
for the people that would be in direct
contact with the systems, and for the
commercial centres managers.
The security system enables managers to
be constantly informed of movements in
the commercial centres. If an emergency
door has been opened, if an alarm has
been switched on in the car park, or any
other security event occurs on their
premises, the managers are alerted
through the Galaxy keypads placed in
their offices and at the software slave
points. During opening hours, the security
manager of each commercial centre
makes the necessary decisions when an
alarm has been switched on, and they can
communicate the event directly to the
employees avoiding any disturbance to
customers.
With its multiple functionality panel, the
Galaxy platform is easy to use, a highly
valuable factor for Corio Spain as it
reduces the response time of the security
guards. Equally, because the security
system is used in a commercial
environment, the aesthetically pleasing
design of the keypads and sensors is an
excellent fit with the modern and elegant
style of all of Corio’s commercial centres.
“TAS fully understood
our security needs from
the beginning and
provided us with an
outstanding solution
and assistance that
could be applied in all
our centres. TAS is a
highly specialised
company in the retail
sector, with a service
that best fits our
requirements.”
Antonio Lopez
manager of the Corio Spain Security
Department
The Benefits:
Safe and secure
The security system with its advanced
functionalities has required a large financial
investment by Corio Spain. However, the
positive results have rapidly been noted. Losses
linked to theft and vandalism acts have been
reduced by 50%, and provided large savings
for the company.
It is important to remember that Corio’s main
objective is for its customers to feel safe and
secure when they are enjoying a shopping
afternoon in any of its commercial centres.
Because of this, Corio’s management team
didn’t consider security as an expense, but
rather as an important investment.
Increasingly, security is considered as an
added value, and another sign of quality of
comfort in any building or site. Thanks to the
Honeywell Galaxy solution, starting in the car
park and finishing on the highest shelf in the
store, all the commercial centres are protected,
and customers and employees feel safe and
relaxed.
Partner of Choice:
TAS was founded in January 1996. Since then, it
is a key partner of choice for Honeywell Security
Spain, and specialises in the retail market. TAS
selected Honeywell Security as a partner of
choice because of its technical knowledge,
professionalism, and a team that has always
fully supported TAS in its installations. The
company is recognised for the personalised
assistance and support it provides to its
customers.
Products:
- Galaxy Classic + Mk7
- DT7550 sensors
- RIO PSU
- Magnetic contact 960
- RIO
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