Posted on Wed, Aug 25, 2010
Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) has to date focused primarily on the selling of it’s patented MAC portal. The mobile turnstile conex that MSSI manufactures and sells is a mobile access control portal that can be equipped with any type of biometric, card reader system, or camera system that a customer might need. These modular turnstile buildings are then shipped in a “turnkey” state anyplace in the world where a customer might need to address access control in a timely manner. Early in 2010 MSSI executives made a business model decision to create a rental fleet of these mobile turnstile conex containers and market them at a fairly appealing price. Since the creation of this turnstile container rental fleet MSSI has rented the MAC security portals to refineries, power plants, commercial construction sites as well as steel manufactures.
Rob Slagel, Co-President of MSSI had this to say about the new rental program; “We at MSSI feel that the new rental fleet of MAC’s will be well received by our customers who need a mobile turnstile unit in a container for their access control needs. This modular turnstile building now being offered in a rental option should please our customers who have a need for a MAC for a short project or shorter time duration where the purchase of a mobile turnstile connex might not be as appealing.”
Over the past 50 plus years the prefabricated building industry has been building guard booths and guardhouses as security units at plant and construction sites across the United States. The prefabricated building for -Guard Shacks without Turnstilesguard booths and guard houses is no new product and is fairly ubiquitous throughout construction and plant sites across the US and world. Though the guardhouse is no new invention the modular turnstile building or turnstile conex is a new invention and is becoming a staple on construction sites throughout the world. The U. S. Patent and Trade Mark Office is recognizing this mobile turnstile conex as a new invention by awarding MSSI a recent patent for this unique invention of a prefabricated building to serve as a guard booth.
David Slagel, Co-President of Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) has this to say about the new invention; “Our new invention of a mobile turnstile conex, that will serve as a guard house or guard booth will revolutionize the construction industry. This mobile turnstile conex or modular turnstile building is quickly replacing the out dated “brass shacks” guard house that has been previously used on construction sites for access control around the world. The MAC Security portal will also allow sites required to comply with MARSEC laws to come into immediate compliance. Our mobile turnstile conex buildings will allow industrial facilities to come into rapid compliance with MARSEC rules and laws.”
Find more information on the MAC, watch our Video, visit us online at www.securedbymac.com or contact Kevin Harrison or Steve Shelton toll free at 888-388-7768.
Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) is an intellectual properties holding company with expertise in designing and manufacturing unique solutions to address ever-changing world wide security issues. MSSI sales and core market segments include worldwide ports, worldwide refineries and petrochemical plants, military installations, global industrial contactors, mass transit and large public events.
Posted on Fri, Jul 30, 2010
This week in Columbus, Ohio hundreds of AEP employees, vendors, and guest utility representatives gathered for the AEP BRO Forum to share cutting edge industry knowledge and technology. A Vendor Expo of over 150 vendor booths and breakout conference sessions provided an informational venue for an abundance of boiler experts and subject matter. According to AEP representatives at the show, this year's event included even more networking and information sharing opportunities than in the past.
Modular Security Systems Inc. was at the AEP BRO Forum in Columbus to represent it's wide array of custom container modifications including the Modular Access Control (MAC) Portal, the V-Series MAC Portal, and the Guard Shack. Having worked on numerous AEP locations around the country including the John Amos Power Plant, the Conesville Power Plant, the Kyger Creek Power Plant, and the JW Turk Power plant MSSI felt right at home at the show.
A number of AEP field and office representatives stopped by the booth after recognizing MSSI products that they'd seen on site at power plants across the country. Over the years MSSI has made it's presence known within the AEP system. "We've done a pretty good amount of business with AEP and AEP site accross the country and the BRO Forum just makes sense for us to attend. It was a great opportunity to meet with old friends and customers within AEP and I'm sure we'll be back again next year", stated President/Owner of MSSI. Rob Slagel.
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Posted on Tue, Jul 06, 2010
Modular Security Systems Inc. prepares another high security turnstile and shipping container combination, the V-Series MAC Portal, for shipment. This new unit will be shipped, per the customers request, with the standard MSSI blue paint and SecuredbyMAC.com signage. Although the majority of V-Series MAC Portals have been fitted with an exterior facade this modular, full height turnstile security unit was ordered to look similar, not to existing structures on site, but to match the other MAC Portals the customer already has on location.
Having provided standard Modular Access Control (MAC) Portals to the customer in the past MSSI had developed a good working relationship when it came to design and implementation of their MAC. This time the customer wanted a larger structure at the main entrance to their facility that would match up to standard MAC Portals located at smaller additional entrances to the site. Like all V-Series MAC Portals this unit comes complete with entrance and exit vestibules, a guard office, and full height high security turnstiles integrated with access control technology.
For more information on Modular Security Systems Inc. and the Modular Access Control (MAC) Portal as well as the V-Series MAC Portal contact us and watch our Video. Also check back at SecuredbyMAC.com and our Blog as it is updated regularly.
Posted on Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Modular Security Systems, Inc., MSSI would like to announce that it has received a formal Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on its intellectual property application regarding the Advanced Security Checkpoint. This unit like other MAC Portals is a combination of shipping containers, turnstiles, and access control systems. Due to this Notice of Allowance being issued, MSSI expects to have the official Letters Patent to be issued regarding it’s US Patent and Trademark application in the coming months.
In addition to filing for intellectual property rights with the US Patent and Trademark Office, MSSI has also filed for patent rights in many other countries around the world. Back in July of 2009, while waiting for the US Letters Patent to be issued, MSSI was pleased to receive the official Letters Patent for its mobile turnstile unit from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This Nigerian Patent which has been issued to Modular Security Systems, Inc (MSSI) is for a term of 20 years, has a filing date of 15 September 2005 and an expiration date of 15 September 2025.
Modular Security Systems, Inc., MSSI, has incorporated a number of turnstiles from various turnstile manfacturers and other barrier devices into its patented MAC Security portal to date and management at MSSI has been very pleased with the performance of all makes/models of barrier devices that it has installed thus far in its manufacturing of MAC Security portals. Rob Slagel, Co-President of MSSI says: “MSSI has been extremely pleased with the performance of the turnstiles used as an access control turnstile inside of the MAC Security Portal. We have used a number of brands including Boon Edam, Controlled Access, and Perey turnstiles.
Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) official position on this patent allowance is as follows; The patent application covers our Containerized Access Control Systems. We want to ensure
our customers that the patent allowance WILL NOT impact our product pricing, product quality or customer service. We remain committed to being the low cost solution for providing an access control turnstile and/or access control turnstiles to your sites and we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional customer service.
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Posted on Mon, Jun 28, 2010
In an ideal world a construction site or industrial plant should have only one access point that allows for close monitoring of individuals entering and exiting the site. Employee, vendor, and guest parking areas should always be located outside the perimeter of a construction fence or in a clearly designated area within the fence line. Workers should also be easily recognizable by credentials that identify them as someone allowed to access the work area.
High quality fencing around your perimeter is more often than not the first line of defense against trespassers and unauthorized individuals from entering your facility. Once an 8' fence has been installed around your perimeter the Modular Access Control (MAC)full height, high security turnstiles and access control technologies, including proximity card readers, hand geometry readers, and iris scanning detection MSSI can deliver the MAC Portal fence line ready to install. For sites where more than one entry/exit point multiple MAC Portals can also be installed at a major cost savings in comparison to traditional stick built structures. Portal can be utilized to solve the rest of your problems. Through the use of
The Modular Access Control (MAC) Portal can easily be linked up with existing security systems on site or can act as a stand alone unit. Once on site the MAC Portal has proved to be successful in securing the perimeter of construction sites, but also brings the added incentive of maintaining employee time keeping records for payroll purposes and also by generating mustering reports in the case of an emergency.
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Posted on Mon, Jun 14, 2010
With Modular Security Systems Inc. and the Modular Access Control (MAC) Portal the safety and security of your construction site need not suffer simply because the location is "Under Construction". MSSI has been helping industrial construction companies protect their job sites at refineries, power plants, and nuclear facilities from theft and vandalism since 2003. MSSI offers your site a safe and secure point of entry and exit for construction projects using our modular guardhouse with access control turnstiles that are perfect for any location. MSSI also offers Modular Access Control (MAC) Portals that can be integrated into a plants existing security system or act as stand alone units. Utilizing these portable guard shacks with turnstiles a security guard can monitor the flow of traffic entering and exiting your site from a climate controlled guard office.
Now you can safeguard your major construction project with a customized MAC security portal designed to your exact specifications. MSSI is the modular security industry's leader in portable access control systems with turnstiles. For more information on MSSI and the Modular Access Control (MAC) Portal don't forget to watch our video and check back here at our turnstile blog as it is updated regularly. You can also feel free to contact us Here at SecuredByMAC.com.
Posted on Tue, Jun 08, 2010
Modular Security Systems Inc. (MSSI) has, based on customer demand, began construction on new V-Series Modular Access Control (MAC) Portals. In preparation to modify these portable guardhouses with access control turnstiles these 45' high cube shipping containers have been cut and are being prepared to be pulled together. As with all Modular Access Control (MAC) Portals these portable guard shacks with full height turnstiles are built out of 16 gauge corten steel ISO shipping containers as their backbone. Once they are cut to the appropriate dimensions these units will be fully insulated with customer specified flooring, wall finishings, over head lighting, access control technology and high security turnstiles.
Unlike most V-Series MAC Portals this modular guard shack with access control turnstiles will be delivered without an exterior facade. The customer, having purchased standard Modular Access Control (MAC) Portals in the past, chose to stick with the blue painted exterior as opposed to having the fiber cement facade installed. Once completed this guard office with full height security turnstiles will be loaded and shipped for on site installation, saving the customer a significant amount of time and money as compared to traditional stick built structures.
Posted on Wed, Jun 02, 2010
MSSI since its inception has been committed to meeting the site specific needs of its customers and has yet to say no to a new idea or need. One example of that is seen here in this modified MAC-2. This is a Modular Access Control (MAC) Portal with two full height security turnstiles and has been modified by installing a liftmaster vehicle barrier. This modular guardhouse with turnstiles is delivered fence-line ready and can be built, delivered, and installed in a fraction of the time it takes a similar stick-built structure to be constructed.
Once on site this unit regulates the entry of employees and visitors to the site through access control technology and full height turnstiles. As seen above the 2 full height security turnstiles on the entry and exit sides of the MAC-2 have been installed and integrated with access control technology to manage foot traffic on to the site. Based on the needs of the site this MAC Portal has also been setup to regulate vehicle access to the site through the use of the liftmaster road barrier.
Posted on Mon, May 24, 2010
Modular Security Systems Inc (MSSI) recently shipped another Modular Access Control (MAC) Portal with 4 full height turnstiles and access control. This portable guardhouse with access control turnstiles was sent to a major construction project in the U.S. where the site perimeter required access control entry and egress for employees and visitors. Like most MAC Portals this unit was setup with proxemity cards that identify employees, allow them access to the site, and track their time on site for payroll purposes.
One major benefit of having a MAC Portal delivered to your site is the lead time on these units. What would take a construction crew, engineers, contractors and months of planning and permiting to accomplish can be manufactured and delivered to your site in a matter of weeks. Built fully integrated with any type of site specified access control technology these portable guardhouses with turnstiles offer the perfect solution for both temporary and permanent installations.
Posted on Fri, May 14, 2010
Modular Security Systems, Inc., MSSI announces that it has received a formal Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on its intellectual property application regarding mobile turnstiles in a conex container. Full height turnstiles are used inside of the branded MAC Security Portal. The patent is not turnstile type specific, meaning it does not require MSSI to incorporate only full height turnstiles into its mobile turnstile unit but rather any type of a barrier device including full height turnstiles but also including half height turnstiles and other types of barrier devices. Modular Security Systems, Inc., MSSI, has incorporated both full height turnstiles as well has half height turnstiles into its MAC Security portal to date and management at MSSI has been well pleased with the performance of all makes of barrier devices that it has installed thus far in its manufacturing of MAC Security portal mobile turnstile units.
MSSI would like to use its new patent allowance to enable it to team up with others interested in providing mobile turnstile units and our modular turnstile units in a cross marketing effort of the MAC Security Portal.
More information on the MAC can be found online at www.securedbymac.com or contact Kevin Harrison of Steve Shelton toll free at 888-388-7768.