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07/07/2010 | APT AND CIRCONTROL PUT NEW POWER BEHIND ELECTRICAL VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING SOLUTIONS

APT Controls Group, the

05/07/2010 | APT GETS SET TO PUT LUTON STREETS AHEAD FOLLOWING NEW CONTRACT WIN

APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance access systems, has helped design a new street scheme for the Arndale Centre

14/06/2010 | APT’S COMPLETE RANGE IN CRASH TEST TRIUMPH

Following the launch of its new ‘Complete' bollard range, APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle access sys

13/06/2010 | APT SKIDATA LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION IN INTEGRATED PARKING MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

APT SkiData has taken its thought-leadership in parking management solutions a step further with the launch of Plato Pay, the next generation i

19/01/2010 | APT SKIDATA APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

Sean Dunstan has succeeded Dermot Murphy as Managing Director of APT Skidata, the UK‘s number one parking technology specialists. Dermot has mo

18/12/2009 | APT EXTENDS RANGE OF CRASH-RATED AUTOMATIC BOLLARDS

A new mid-range automatic rising bollard that can withstand the impact of a 7.5 tonne vehicle striking it at 30mph has been launched by APT Sec

14/12/2009 | APT MAKES A STAND FOR STREET FURNITURE!

What is believed to be the first crash-rated cycle stand with anti-terrorism/ram raid properties has been launched by APT Security Systems (par

07/12/2009 | APT TECHNOLOGY GIVEN LUXURY THUMBS UP FROM HARRODS

Harrods, the luxury London store, is controlling traffic to its delivery bays and valet car park using a number of barriers from APT Security S

30/11/2009 | PARKING TECHNOLOGY FROM APT SKIDATA HELPS VIRGIN TRAINS

Future-proof parking technology from APT Skidata is playing a central role in a £90 million investment programme by Virgin Trains to modernise

16/11/2009 | APT ACCESS TECHNOLOGY KEEPS TIGER FANS ROARING

Sophisticated people access control technology, designed and installed by APT Skidata, is helping fans of the Leicester Tigers gain a speedy an

07/10/2009 | FIRST OUTING FOR APT’S NEW ‘FLEXY BOLLARDS’ AT ANDERSON HOUSE

The UK's most advanced Flexible bollards have been installed by APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle acce

30/09/2009 | APT SKIDATA COMPLETES HAT-TRICK OF UPGRADES FOR BAA

APT SkiData has completed final works on the third of three complete system upgrades and expansions at all of BAA's London Airports – Heathrow,

28/09/2009 | APT LAUNCHES NEW ‘CLASSIC’ BARRIER RANGE

A new ‘Classic' range of cost-effective and highly reliable barriers designed for long-term residential and commercial use has been launched by

20/07/2009 | NEW BOLLARD THAT RISES, FLEXES AND GLOWS IN THE DARK!

An innovative bollard that automatically rises, flexes and even glows in the dark has been launched by APT Security Systems, leaders in vehicul

APT SKIDATA COMPLETES INSTALLATION AT WESTFIELD DERBY

Derby city centre has undergone a £340 million redevelopment of its primary shopping district, with the refurbishment of the existing car parks and a multi-storey car park to meet visitor demand – all of which will have parking technology from APT SkiData.

The major shopping centre is owned by the Westfield Group and was opened in October 2007 with over 180 stores, the Showcase Cinema de Lux and the 12-outlet Eat Central. The Westfield Group is one of the largest retail groups in the world with seven trading shopping centres in the UK.

Serving the parking needs of visitors is a variety of car parks with an additional 2,000 spaces – providing a total of 3,700 spaces feeding directly into the extended centre.

APT SkiData has installed its well-proven APT 450 range in the seven-storey car park, and replaced parking equipment at the existing underground and multi-storey car parks. In total, APT has installed nine entry columns and barriers, nine exit columns and barriers, and 29 automatic APM450 pay stations across the three car parks.

Car Park Manager for Westfield Derby, Paul Barnes adds: “All of the equipment is working well, and we have successfully worked through the initial teething problems. I have been working in parking for 20 years, and with APT Skidata for 16 years and it is regarded as one of the best in the business.”

The APM450 station offers reliable technology for users to make payments either in cash (banknotes and coins) or by credit, debit or loyalty card. The pay station is also designed to accommodate the necessary user pin pad and the EMV control board should Chip and Pin be required. The pay stations are equipped with Coder Unlimited, APT SkiData's new automated ticket handling technology, making it possible to process all kinds of ticket type, including mag-stripe, crosswise barcodes and also lengthwise barcodes.

The APM450 is part of APT SkiData's proven APT 450 range, which is ideal for all types of installations from citywide car park networks and retail shopping centres to airports and hospitals. All the visible hardware elements of the range are manufactured from high-grade steel, cast aluminium and polycarbonate and require only minimal maintenance. With regard to their aesthetics and design, they still reflect the company's renowned attention to detail and modern approach, with a grey, silver and charcoal colour scheme. The APT 450 software has been upgraded and now runs on Windows XP.