UNION secures University of Essex’s new student accommodation with keyPRIME
Our keyPRIMETM reversible key cylinder platform has been installed at the University of Essex’s new student accommodation, providing assured key control for the university and security for undergraduates.
The new accommodation, named The Copse, consists of 643 new single ensuite rooms and studios across two accommodation blocks: The Oaks and The Poplars.
We worked with main contractor Bouygues to identify the best platform to help meet the university’s needs for these two buildings. After careful consideration, Bouygues selected our keyPRIMETM system, due to our extensive experience in master keying, how cost-effective the solution was, and the longevity of the product’s patent protection.
Offering a patented lifetime to 2036 – one of the longest available on the market – our keyPRIMETM keys and cylinders can only be ordered, cut or assembled by authorised partners.
keyPRIMETM has a solid 3mm thick key, and is offered as a master key, keyed alike or keyed to differ, in euro, single, double, or key and turn cylinders. Certified to the toughest requirements of BS EN 1303:2015, the platform offers anti-pick, anti-drill, anti-bump and anti-pull protection as standard.
Regional Sales Manager Rob Moore said: “UNION keyPRIMETM is ideal for the education sector, as it can be keyed for just one or multiple doors, and cylinder upgrades or replacements are easy to install.
“We are delighted that keyPRIMETM has been selected for the University of Essex’s new student accommodation, further strengthening our reputation in the education market.
“Delivering greater value for money than more costly master key solutions, keyPRIMETM features symmetrical faces and no sharp edges, so the key works easily at all times, no matter which way it’s inserted.
“While facing some tough competition from other brands, our keyPRIMETM platform came out on top due to its performance capabilities, the overall cost and UNION’s established heritage and reputation in this field, covering more than 100 years’ experience in master keying. We are thrilled that the platform has been chosen for this prestigious institute.”