Agri Retail

Agri Retail is the organisation behind 'BoerenBond' and 'Welkoop', two Dutch shops that share the philosophy for outdoor activities throughout 226 stores. The difference between BoerenBond and Welkoop is not in their product offering, but in their geographical location. Welkoop is present in the northern part of the Netherlands, while BoerenBond in the southern part. The group offers everything related to DIY activities, construction and renovation, gardening, outdoor clothing and pet products.

Pre-existing situation & UTCFS’s role

Previously, Agri Retail had an intrusion system in place based on CD panels. This, however, required a dedicated telephone line to report alarms to a central station. Furthermore, CD panels became outdated. As a result, Agri Retail looked for a new and improved intrusion detection system for 75 of its sites. The most important requirements of Agri Retail were the use of IP or GSM to convey alarm signals to a central station and cost-effectiveness in replacing the old systems. Having clearly outlined these requirements, Agri Retail selected the supplier who would best meet its needs - UTCFS.

UTCFS’s solution

UTCFS and its local installer, van Dijnsen in Breda, equipped 75 Agri Retail sites with the ATS Master intrusion detection platform. Each site now has an ATS Master control panel replacing the old CD panel. This is connected to a central control room by an IP and GSM interface; the primary alarm signal being sent over IP, with a GSM system as back-up. The entire system, with all of its sites and components, is integrated, controlled, configured and monitored from the central control room using UTCFS’s Titan Advanced management software. In order to replace the old systems in the most cost effective manner, many of the original intrusion detectors were kept and connected to the new control panels. More than 1,000 detectors are in place in strategic locations throughout the sites, ensuring that any movement is detected. To complete the intrusion detection package, doors have been equipped with magnetic contacts and all vaults provided with UTCFS vault detection technology. With this solution in place Agri Retail can rest assured that its assets are protected as comprehensively as possible.