80 years of success for Blick

May 2002 News & Events

The Blick Group - a global provider of security, communication and time management solutions and the parent company of Blick South Africa - celebrates 80 years of business this month.

The Group, launched in 1922 under the name of Blick Time Recorders, today has over 70 000 clients worldwide and offers expertise to meet the specialist needs of commerce, industry and the public sector.

Blick South Africa designs, installs and maintains time management, access control, data collection and telecommunications systems. Vanda Murray, the Group's chief executive, said: "It is a marvellous achievement that we are celebrating our 80th birthday.

"Throughout our 80 years the success of the Group and its products has been based on a combination of innovation, integrity and customer service and these core values will ensure we continue to thrive in the future."

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