AFS positioned for good growth

December 2001 News & Events

AFS Systems, a division of Chubb Security, are specialists in the installation of integrated fire and security systems and have successfully completed several multimillion-rand projects. The company is headed by Managing Director Mike Smiles, who is based at the company's headquarters - AFS House - in Bedford View, Gauteng. Further, AFS Systems has branches in Cape Town and Durban and through Chubb Security's South African network, have representation throughout South Africa.

AFS Systems are the major distributor of Lenel, Cardax and Sensormatic access control products. "We have successfully completed major projects for some of the largest corporate companies throughout South Africa utilising this equipment and because of the expertise developed over the years, we have now evolved to the point where our company has, in many instances, been transformed from a contracting operation into an IT solutions provider," says Smiles. Some of these installations include: Standard Bank, De Beers Consolidated Mines, BMW South Africa, Caltex SA, Woolworths and Tuynhuis.

In addition, the company is also the distributor for major international equipment manufacturers such as Ansul, Fike and Kidde. "These relationships enable us to provide total solutions for the majority of risk management applications and the commercial support and technical backup provided by our business partners ensures we can provide and maintain products and systems of the highest quality," explains Smiles.

One of AFS Systems' major strengths is the technical support provided by our Service Department which consists of 12 personnel in the Johannesburg area alone. This department has in excess of ninety ongoing service and maintenance agreements and continues to grow.

For further details contact Mike Smiles on tel: (011) 453 1434.





Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page



Further reading:

Pentagon appointed as Milestone distributor
Elvey Security Technologies News & Events Surveillance
Milestone Systems appointed Pentagon Distribution (an Elvey Group company within the Hudaco Group of Companies) as a distributor. XProtect’s open architecture means no lock-in and the ability to customise the connected video solution that will accomplish the job.

Read more...
Gallagher Security’s Integrate Roadshow
Gallagher News & Events
Gallagher Security recently teamed up with nine technology partners to showcase the latest integrated security capabilities at the Integrate Roadshow in Durban, bringing together about 60 attendees, including end users, channel partners, consultants, and other industry professionals.

Read more...
Ransomware impersonates employees and self-spreads
News & Events
Following a recent incident, the Kaspersky Global Emergency Response team is shedding light on an attack where adversaries crafted their own variant of encryption malware equipped with self-propagation capabilities.

Read more...
Level of RDP abuse unprecedented
Sophos News & Events
Cybercriminals abused Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in 90% of attacks handled by Sophos Incident Response in 2023, Sophos’ newest Active Adversary Report finds. External remote services were the number-one way attackers’ initially breached networks.

Read more...
Hexagon rebrands Qognify
News & Events
Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced that Qognify has officially adopted the Hexagon corporate identity and fully integrated into the division as the physical security business unit.

Read more...
Five efficiency strategies for your security installation business
Securex South Africa News & Events
A recent conversation with one Securex South Africa 2024 exhibitor, led to the event organisers being able to share some advice on helping security installers make their businesses more efficient.

Read more...
Sophos celebrates partners and cybersecurity innovation at annual conference
News & Events Information Security
[Sponsored] Sun City hosted Sophos' annual partner event this year, which took place from 12 to 14 March. Sophos’ South African cybersecurity distributors and resellers gathered for an engaging two-day conference.

Read more...
Sales basics for security installers
News & Events
Being the best security business in South Africa means little if no one uses your services. Your business success is only partly linked to how good you are at security installations.

Read more...
From security technician to salesperson
News & Events
Being great at security sales starts with having the right mindset. How you think informs what you say and how you act; and how you act informs the results you will achieve in your business.

Read more...
From the Editor's Desk: Something old and something new
Technews Publishing News & Events
      Welcome to the 2024 edition of SMART Security Solutions’ Mining Handbook. Mining is a challenging industry for security professionals, although security is a challenge on this continent, no matter your ...

Read more...