E.K. Kanoo Group

At the time of Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo’s birth in 1920, there were only two cars on the island of Bahrain. Within a decade this had increased seventy-fold with the demands of oil exploration, despite the ravages of the Great Depression. In the years following World War II, Ebrahim established himself as a leading importer of automobile parts and the sole authorised dealer of Toyota and industrial vehicles in Bahrain in 1966. Today, with over 50 years of commitment to excellent service, E. K. Kanoo is universally acknowledged as one of the island’s automotive pioneers, exceeding expectations in the automotive business.

Toyota Plaza

Toyota Plaza has a total surface of more than 300,000 m² and encompasses every after-sales facility. There are separate workshops dedicated to different repairs: general repairs, body and paint jobs, and light commercial vehicles. Additionally, there is a mosque, an internet café and a comprehensive training centre for company staff. While waiting for their vehicles to be repaired, customers enjoy their time in the Toyota and Lexus lounges as they have the chance to view the latest Toyota and Lexus models on display as well as available F1 merchandise.

Pre-existing situation & UTCFS’s role

For an investment of this proportion, Security 1, a division of the E. K. Kanoo Group and a UTCFS business partner, presented UTCFS’s product and software solutions to Toyota Plaza. The most important requirements were a 24/7 fire system, a night time intrusion system and a video surveillance system, supporting a local central station that would be capable of managing the entire building in an integrated, comprehensive manner.

UTCFS’s solution

UTCFS’s solution for Toyota Plaza consists of a mix of different security systems. Firstly, a fire detection system is installed from the UTCFS EST product range, which handles over 210 addressable fire detectors and 12 manual call points. Secondly, a video surveillance system is deployed; operating over 75 fixed and dome cameras, all connected to digital recorders. Last but not least, the ATS Master integrated access and intrusion solution is provided. State-of-the-art software combines all security systems, allowing security personnel to monitor and operate the entire system through one user interface. UTCFS’s solution provides high quality and high efficiency at a simplified management level.