BRIEF HISTORY

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The GSA2000/20  : ArtGuard Series III




    

      
 

      
PRODUCT HISTORY
      
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The ArtGuard
      System for the protection of paintings and antique objets d'art
      was first developed by Mike von Joel of PSi and David Prince
      of Simba Security in 1994.
      
Subsequently,
      the ArtGuard Series (1 & 2) was extensively and very successfully
      tested under the auspices of Simba Security Systems, a leading
      UK security provider since 1963, who were instrumental in aiding
      the development and professional profile of the product.
      
During this dynamic
      period under the direction of Mike von Joel, ArtGuard became
      an "endorsed product" at a number of major arts and
      cultural organisations as well as establishing a firm presence
      in the arena of professional security.
      
Additionally,
      ArtGuard has the privilege of being approved and recommended
      by a number of Police Forces across the UK via the Crime Prevention
      network and by CPO's at local level.
      
The flexibility
      of the product has resulted in many clients adapting the fundamental
      premise of the ArtGuard System. A myriad of "in the field"
      uses have been reported back to the company by customers who
      had previously been unable to support the financial costs of
      fixed, hard wired or infra-red alternatives. (To view some examples
      see: Feedback)
      
The GSA2000,
      Series 3 ArtGuard System (launched: April 2000) incorporates
      a number of technological advances and user-friendly operations
      developed as a direct result of client feedback (see Product Information).
      
Today each and
      every System is a bench made and tested product customised to
      individual customer requirements. The GSA2000 is fabricated in
      the UK by ArtGuard Security Systems with the technical collaboration
      of a leading British electronics company (founded 1960 -- other
      clients include IBM; ICL; Mitsubishi; Casio; Pentax; Cannon;
      Thorn EMI; the Home Office and the Ministry of Defence). There
      is no mass production or Far East generation whatsoever.
      
Already in use
      in major art galleries in London's West End as well leading historic
      houses, museums, public and private gardens across the UK, ArtGuard
      is also becoming a "must have" item for members of
      the general public who have discovered ArtGuard through such
      diverse routes as the Metropolitan Police display at the famous
      Chelsea Flower Show; BBC2's More Front Gardens
      programme, BBC's Gardener's World and the Hampton Court
      Garden Show (again courtesy of the Metropolitan Police security
      presentation).
      
ArtGuard Systems
      enter the new millennium still true to the original concept of
      a security product that is:.
      

        
Low Cost
        
Expandable
        
Completely Flexible
        (Movable)
        
Simple to Install
        & Operate
        
Free from all
        Drilling & Fabric Damage
        
Offers an immediate
        Audible Response
        
Operates when
        person(s) or animals are present
        
Undetectable
        & Foolproof
        
Manufactured
        in the UK to the highest standard
        
Indoor or Outdoor
        operation