Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2015 product catalog. Southco Handbook 65 is the leading global resource for best-in-class engineered access hardware solutions, providing solutions to engineering design challenges for over 70 years.

Within the global gaming equipment sector, reducing instances of theft and fraud while maintaining compliance with changing industry requirements are key concerns. Given the high traffic environments that gaming machines are often exposed to, integrating the appropriate security controls is crucial to loss prevention. As a result, gaming equipment manufacturers are increasing their design focus on physical security solutions.

Southco, the long-established provider of innovative access hardware solutions, has helped pharmacy automation specialist NewIcon to optimise its line of automated electronic medical cabinets with a highly innovative electronic rotary latch. Having searched high and low for a suitable programmable lock solution, NewIcon was delighted to find that Southco's R4-EM- 64-161 electronic rotary latch fitted the bill exactly.

Southco has refreshed its successful C6 Detent Hinge series with an improved design that provides increased corrosion resistance for applications that require doors and panels to be held securely at predetermined angles. Constructed of robust plastic and stainless steel, the new C6 Detent Hinge features contemporary styling and enhanced functionality without sacrificing cycle life.

With the rise and rise of e-commerce, the retail landscape has seen enormous change for both consumers and retailers in recent years. With double-digit growth year on year, there can be little doubt as to the growing importance of shopping online. In the same way that shopping online satisfies a growing demand for speed and convenience, the way goods are delivered and received has also evolved to reflect ever-changing consumer tastes.

By Jim Ford, Manager of Corporate Product Management at Southco

AKCess Pro, one of the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of networked environmental, power, security and access control monitoring equipment, has integrated Southco’s Electronic Access Solutions (EAS) into its data center infrastructure management to offer customers secured and convenient experience.

When designing for interior access and positioning applications in aircraft, design engineers must choose mechanisms that meet styling and enhanced functionality demands, satisfy global industry standards, allow for total access flexibility, and provide a quality experience for the end user. The following focuses on key access and positioning applications in aircraft interiors and highlights examples of prime latching systems and positioning technology solutions, featuring products and systems offered by Southco as examples. Multipoint Systems

Southco has expanded its successful line of rotary latching solutions with the launch of the compact R4-10 Two-Stage Rotary Latch, which allows for increased operator safety by eliminating false latching conditions in enclosure applications. The compact design of the R4-10 Two-Stage Rotary Latch occupies minimal space within the enclosure, providing concealed latching and increased security.

Southco’s P2 Flush Pull Lockable combines the reliability and fast installation of the standard P2 product class with the added security of an integrated cam lock. This one-piece assembly features single-hole panel preparation and built-in tabs that snap into position behind the panel to hold the pull in place without added tools, reducing installation time and effort.