This eventwas originally broadcast on November 7, 2024
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Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
From upgrading mechanical locks to adding electronic access control options, the multi-family (MTF)/multi-housing (MTH) sector continues to offer opportunities to both locksmiths and security manufacturers. In this discussion, the panel will look at trends they are seeing in this area, including:
- The latest in locking and smart locking products and systems.
- Ways locksmiths are upgrading customers from mechanical to electronic access control solutions.
- The rise of mobile access and credentials.
- Cloud-based access control systems.
- Installation techniques, from new construction to retrofits.
Speakers
Elizabeth Parks
President and CMO
Parks Associates
As the President and Chief Marketing Officer at Parks Associates, Elizabeth Parks plays a pivotal role at Parks Associates, a leading research firm in the security space. With over two decades of dedication to the company, she has been instrumental in shaping its growth and success, along with the continued focus of delivering timely and quality industry and consumer insights on the connected home and SMB industries.
Joshua Sands
Owner
Key City Locksmith and Security in Kansas City, Mo.
Joshua Sands has been a locksmith for over 12 years now and has served in the security industry for more than 17 years. He is the Vice President and Director of Education for the Missouri-Kansas Locksmith Association and enjoys helping teach others how to be better locksmiths for the community.
Michael Rooney
Director, Business Development Multifamily
ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions
Michael Rooney is the director of Business Development Multifamily for ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions, which he has been with for nearly a decade. Rooney is a technology management professional with more than 20 years experience in organizational management, systems sales, project management, implementation, and usage.
Moderator: Paul Ragusa
Senior Editor
Locksmith Ledger
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