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    XPANDA: Frustrating criminals for 30 years

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Storefront Security, Access Control, break-in, burglary, General News, Physical security, Retail security, Security, security gates, Smash and Grab Prevention, Theft, Uncategorized

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  • Taking Extra Security Precautions for the Holiday Season

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff November 20, 2015 General News, Physical security, Retail security, Security, security gates, Theft

    Protecting your Holiday Merchandise from Shoplifters and Smash and Grab Thieves Now that the holiday shopping season is here, your retail store is likely stocking up on extra inventory. Unfortunately, while you’re preparing for the holidays, so are criminals. They know that stores have more product and more expensive items in store at this time…

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  • Using Physical Barriers to Discourage Smash and Grab Robberies

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff July 14, 2015 General News, Physical security, Retail security, Safety, Security, security gates, Uncategorized

    Deter Criminals with Security Tools Unfortunately, smash and grab robberies can be quite common. Criminals often use the smash and grab tactic because it is quick and – generally – effective. They can break through a window or a door, steal what they’re looking for and get out of the location before anyone can react….

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  • How Physical Security Products Can Help Secure Retail Stores

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff June 5, 2015 General News, Physical security, Retail security, Security, security gates, Uncategorized

    Cell Phone Store Robbed Four Times in Four Weeks: How Similar Crimes can be Prevented Using Physical Security Products A mobile phone store in Orlando, Florida has been robbed four times in four weeks, despite the property having an alarm system and surveillance cameras installed. The Boost Mobile store in Orlando was robbed three times…

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  • Adjusting To Crimes Of Opportunity

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff September 20, 2014 General News

    We call them opportunistic criminals because these types of criminals are not the ones that make hard thought out plans. These types of thieves act by impulse, they see something that they want, or think they can make some money from and make a sudden judgment call to get it. What may be surprising is…

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  • Is Your Personal Information Safe?

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff September 12, 2014 General News

    Making sure your personal information is kept safe should be one of our greatest concerns. The damage that can be done is difficult and very time consuming to repair. Today more than ever are we hearing about hackers, and that files being breached. It may be very difficult to control where and how your information…

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  • Security Bars or Security Gates?

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff August 19, 2014 General News

    The primary function for these security products is to protect against unwanted intrusion. Loss prevention specialist working to protect their retail stores are familiar with “Smash and Grab” style break-ins, it is a never ending battle as opportunistic criminals look for that quick score. Highly targeted retailers such as Gun shops, Drug stores, Sporting Goods…

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  • Tubular Steel Scissor Gates – A Good Choice For Retailers

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff August 1, 2014 General News

    Tubular steel scissor style security gates are very popular in securing storefront windows and doors. These modern scissor style gates are designed for today’s retailers, unlike older more industrial designed product with loose pad locks these modern gates have smooth edges, and come with locks that are built in for convenience and strength. Why are…

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  • Easily protecting warehousing and manufacturing facilities with Security Gates

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff July 14, 2014 General News

    Protecting warehousing and manufacturing facilities against unwanted  intruders and break ins is an important consideration today. There is a need to layer the security using alarm systems and video surveillance system,  to monitor activity and alert responders when business is closed. Access control and visual deterrents are equally important. Preventing access to restricted or sensitive…

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  • Security in Shopping Malls and Large Openings

    Posted ByNick Rykhoff June 23, 2014 General News

    To help secure retailers within a closed shopping mall it helps to limit access throughout the shopping center during off hours.Many shopping centers have movie theatres directly connected and may want to restrict those patrons access to the entire facility while the retailers are closed. Construction or maintenance may also require the need to further…

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