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All over the country, gyms are back open for business, but plenty of people are thinking twice before they hit the treadmill or picking up a set of dumbbells. Of course, safety is top of mind for most gym-goers, as the Government of Canada still classifies gyms and athletic studios as “high-risk” establishments alongside concerts, cruise ships, and nightclubs.

Fortunately, the government also notes risk levels may change depending on physical distancing and face mask rules.

This is good news for gym owners hoping to keep their doors open in a safe way. There are ways to reduce the risk of your facility, provided you implement new protective measures that include enhanced cleaning procedures and social distancing measures. 

While drafting these new rules, don’t overlook what ID cards and printers from Avon Security Products can do to keep your gym members and staff safe. 

Gym & Health Club Membership Cards Help You Monitor Your Attendance

Safety in the time of COVID centres around de-populating a public space. In other words, you need to regulate your attendance to ensure you aren’t allowing too many people inside at any given time.

While you can get staff to count your customers by hand, this process is time-intensive and imperfect. It means someone has to be at the doors, watching like a hawk as people come and go; if something distracts them, you can accidentally permit too many people for your space.

This is where our gym ID card systems come in handy.

Our ID cards and accessories help your staff monitor your guests, making sure only those with a genuine membership have access to your facility. But better yet, our ID card systems can integrate time and attendance tracking features to ensure you can keep track of your members at all times.

These security features come standard with a variety of our ID card printer machines. And as Canada’s largest photo ID warehouse, we have the widest selections of products and the biggest ID card system brands in the business.

How Else Can You Keep Your Gym Members Safe?

While a sophisticated Avon Security Products ID card system will help manage your attendance, it works best when you combine it with other safety measures. You can further reduce your risk level with the following tips and tricks:

·         Increase the frequency of your cleaning routines

·         Move equipment so that there are two metres of space between each

·         Install plastic guards to create a physical barrier around equipment

·         Enforce a mandatory mask rule

·         Designate workout stations at the free weight station

·         Provide sanitization stations for gym members to clean their hands

·         Propose workout limits to 60 or 90 minutes

·         Bring in an HVAC professional to ensure your facility’s circulating air properly

For more ideas, get in touch with local fitness industry organizations and look for any best practices for handling the risks associated with COVID-19. As always, look to the government and other prestigious organizations for leadership.

Get in Touch to Learn More

As for more information on how our gym ID badge systems work, don’t hesitate to get in touch. One of our helpful security experts will guide you through upgrading your ID card printer system. Talk to us even if you aren’t in the fitness industry. You can check out our ID card systems by industry before picking up the phone. Together, we can choose the best fit for today’s unique health concerns.

For the last decade and more, Avon Security Products have been supplying the country’s biggest corporations, government agencies, and special events with top-rated ID card systems. This ever-expanding list of clients partners with us because we have the products they need at the prices they want. What’s more, we back all our products with lifetime support provided by our consummate security professionals.

As the nation’s leading distributor of plastic card printers, we boast Canada’s largest photo ID warehouse. It’s the only way we can keep the biggest brand-names in stock and a fast, same-day shipping guarantee.

One such brand is the Zebra ID printer systems. Zebra has been one of our best-selling systems since our start, and there’s little wonder why; the Zebra name is an industry leader in both barcoding and RFID technology.

The ZXP Series 3 is Ideal for Financial Security Solutions

The ZXP Series 3 is first in its class, capable of printing contact, contactless, and smart ID cards. Its fully lockable cabinet enclosure ensures strict access to the printer and its ID cards, giving you total control over who may print cards and when.

The Zebras ZXP Series 3 Series Dual Sided ID Card System is perfect for the financial industry because it produces EMV-compliant smart cards.

EMV — or Europay, Mastercard, and Visa, the three companies responsible for this technology — is the technical standard for smart payment cards around the world. It’s the very same tech that powers the chips on your debit and credit cards.

The durable ZXP series promises affordable ease of use with impressive printing speeds. It flawlessly prints 180 ID cards per hour, making it ideal for fast-paced businesses that welcome a rotating cast of clients and visitors.

The Zebra Brand is Adaptable to Your Industry

The ZXP series, in particular, provides a perfect financial security solution. But beyond the financial world, Zebra offers a wide variety of ID card printer systems that fit any industry’s needs. Our extensive range of specialty Zebra ID card printers is available for access control, employee security, healthcare, hospitality, and more!

Not sure which Zebra ID card printer system is the right option for your business? Expert help is only a phone call (or mouse click) away. One of our security specialists is at the ready to help you compare and select the right Zebra ID card printer system today — a service that comes at no extra cost!

Our systems provide a one-box solution, including all the essential equipment to get you started. In addition to your card printer, you’ll also receive the appropriate software, ribbon, ID cards, and webcam for your make and model.

Our factory-trained technical support team provides full training on your printer, software, and accessories, making the full integration of your new security system fast and convenient.

This promise extends to all our card printers, regardless of the brand name. Whether you opt for a Zebra ID card printer or something from Javelin, Polaroid, or Datacard, we’ll be here to help. Give us a call today to find out more.

If they haven’t already done so, schools across the country are getting ready to open their doors this fall, many of them for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered them back in the spring.

Canadians have conflicting feelings over this year’s back-to-school season. A national survey carried out by Maru/Blue Public Opinion shows 64 percent of Canadians believe they should go back to school in the fall. However, 74 percent say they want their provincial governments to invest more money into the school system to create a safer learning environment.

Clearly, safety is a crucial element of education now more than ever. At the same time, physical security has never been more vital either.

As Canada’s top security ID system provider, we’ll leave the health guidelines to school boards and the government, but we are ready to help you tighten on-site security. Our visitor solutions from Avon Security Products play an integral part in back-to-school plans, as our secure ID badges help school administrators crackdown on who can visit these locations at any given time.

Plastic ID Cards for Staff, Students, and Visitors

While school ID badges were once limited to universities and colleges, any educational institution should consider upgrading security systems. Private schools, grade schools, and high schools can also use these ID badges to their advantage.

In terms of our visitor solutions, our systems provide a simple and fast front desk check-in process. They prove to visitors you’re taking the restart of school and COVID-19 seriously, all while strengthening your security and protecting sensitive information.

As Canada’s largest photo ID warehouse, we have an impressive catalogue that spans several different types of visitor and lobby products. We’re confident we can find the best fit for your needs. Our plastic card printer systems can help you seamlessly welcome supply teachers, parents, and repair professionals confidently.

We also have visitor system hardware that prints temporary visitor passes on sticky paper, allowing your visitors to sign in by hand. For added security, these badges are self-expiring. This means they change colour overnight to ensure they can’t be reused.

These passes offer the same peace of mind as our more advanced plastic ID cards, as they let you see who’s allowed to be in your school and who is not.

Student ID Badges Are Multi-Purpose

The staff and student ID cards we offer here at Avon Security Products do more than fortify your on-site security. They also serve these other useful functions:

·         Building and lab access

·         Library checkout

·         Meal plans

·         Payment solutions

We Can Help You Choose the Right Security System

School may be back in session this fall, but your return to class won’t be anything you’ve seen before. As you develop new guidelines to safeguard staff and students’ health, take this opportunity to re-evaluate your on-site security.

If you aren’t sure what your school needs, give us a call today. One of our knowledgeable representatives will help you find the best fit for your visitor, student, and staff needs.

Now that the film industry has the green light to resume work, actors, producers, and stage crews are ready to return to sets across the country. But like many industries restarting after lockdown, Hollywood North faces new challenges.

Here at Avon Security Products, we understand the delicate nature of returning to work in times like these; you’re keen to let the cameras roll but only if you can ensure your crew’s safety.

If you aren’t sure how to strike that balance, you’ve come to the right place. While many of the safety guidelines will come internally from your industry and union authorities, Avon Security Products can help you spruce up your on-site security.

The security ID cards, printers, and custom lanyards at Avon Security Products help you control your filming locations, giving access only to those who need to be on set.

Industry-Led Changes to TV and Movie Sets

As the CBC reports, the industry plans to head off health and safety challenges by changing the way they write and film scenes.

Those plans centre around “depopulating the set,” a new post-pandemic phrase to join the likes of social distancing and flattening the curve. It means production crews will limit how many people can work in one space, and writers will avoid scenes that require crowds.

How Can an ID Card System Help?

The typical filming project can employ hundreds of people; that’s a lot of folks to keep an eye on at any given time on a normal day. Now, when crew numbers play a crucial part in your health plans, you need flawless oversight of your filming locations.

Security ID badges and their accessories offer a simple system to monitor crewmembers and visitors. Not only will this help you ensure only those with a legitimate reason have access to sets, but it will also help you keep track of the crew to make sure you aren’t overpopulating filming locations.

Our plastic card printer systems give you the ability to issue ID badges in-house. This freedom is perfect for unusual shooting schedules when you’re just as likely to film at 2 a.m. as you are at 2 p.m.

You can print ID badges whenever you need them — whether it’s at the start of the job or mid-production when visiting contractors, delivery professionals, or health and safety specialists swing by the set. Our visitor lanyards make it easy to spot and identify these visitors to confirm they have the appropriate ID badge.

Why Choose Us for Your Security Needs?

Our large-scale identification projects include some of the country’s biggest events, organizations, and corporations.

If that’s not enough, our plastic card printer systems come with the following perks at no extra cost!

·         PC and Mac compatible software

·         Full training on both software and printer

·         Lifetime support on all products

·         No duties or brokerage fees

·         Fast and free shipping

·         100% Canadian with the country’s lowest prices

 

Take the time to explore our printers and ID badges, as well as our accessories like breakaway lanyards, reels, and holders. With our reliable suite of products, you’ll be ready to say lights, camera, action with confidence!

When it comes to airline security, most of us think of what we do as passengers before we board a plane. From the initial check-in, security checkpoints, and finally the boarding gate, passengers spend a lot of time verifying their identities in the lead up to their flights.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) screens millions of passengers and their baggage each year in airports all over the country. The on-board security of passengers is top-of-mind as many airlines gradually take off again, but the flyer’s experience barely scratches the surface of what goes on behind the scenes.

Here at Avon Security Products, we serve airports all across the country, which gives us insights into these special processes.

Plastic Card Printer Systems Are Essential to Airport Security

Toronto Pearson International is Canada’s largest and busiest airport, serving roughly 155,000 passengers each day and employing 50,000 people from the city and the Greater Toronto Area. Despite its rock-star status as an international airport, Pearson shares something with even the smallest regional airports.

Security is crucial to the efficient and safe functioning of air transportation, no matter how many people an airport serves or employs.  It ensures the right people are working behind the scenes, so passengers can jet-set on vacations, visit family, or take business trips without worry.

Our plastic card printer systems are a critical feature in an airport’s security measures. It ensures airports can provide each staff member with an official ID badge showing their name, photograph, and security permissions. Our airport security ID cards come with holographic imprints or watermarks for added security, making it impossible to tamper with or counterfeit.

With a quick check or scan of these ID badges, airport security can ensure only authorized personnel have access to restricted areas, such as tarmacs, control towers, cargo areas, planes, and more. It also safeguards technology to shield confidential data from prying eyes.

Airport Security ID Cards Need to Be Tough

Check-in agents, flight attendants, and CATSA professionals aren’t the only ones in need of ID badges. A variety of people ensure flights can take off safely, including aircraft fuelers, baggage handlers, janitors, airport operations specialists, mechanics, and more.

At Avon Security Products, we understand these unsung heroes of the airport see rough conditions. Baggage handlers and aircraft marshals are out in any weather, from the most humid days of summer to the coldest nights of winter. They (and others like them) are working physical jobs that can damage flimsy badge holders and other accessories.

That’s why we’ve made secure ID badges and badge holders that can withstand considerable wear and tear. Just like our construction ID cards, they’re designed to tolerate outdoor labour conditions.

Tough airport security ID cards and accessories keep up with the demands of the job, so you don’t have to reissue ID badges any more often than necessary.

To learn more about our plastic card printer systems and badge accessories, get in touch with one of our representatives today. We’re happy to talk about your security needs so that we find the best id card printer system for your business today!

With the first of July in our rear-view mirrors, Canada Day has already come and gone. This year, we celebrated the country’s big birthday bash a little differently than usual. Many of the typical outdoor, in-person celebrations were cancelled due to ongoing public health concerns.

As cities navigated the choice to go digital with their Canada Day events, our team of experts at Avon Security focused on what we do best: providing secure ID card systems to businesses all over Canada.

We are proud to be 100% Canadian, not to mention the largest distributor of plastic card printers in the nation. We’ve helped some of the country’s most prominent names in a variety of sectors, including (but not limited to) education, transportation, and healthcare.

Get to Know Our ID Card Systems

Avon’s ID card systems offer what we like to call a one-box security solution. This is because it comes with all the necessary equipment and supplies to ensure you have everything you need to get started.

Inside this one-box solution, our plastic card printer systems come with the following items:

·         A Professional Card Printer

·         ID Software

·         Ribbon

·         Webcam

·         Blank White PVC Cards

You may need to invest in additional ink ribbons, cleaning supplies, and even replacement parts as you use your ID card printer over the years.

Whatever you need, Avon Security Products is here to help. We have an enormous warehouse, and our products are always in stock.

Don’t worry if you’ve left reordering to the last minute. We offer same-day shipping in Canada — and not just because it’s Canada’s birthday month! It’s our permanent policy. Our responsive team is working all year round to ensure you have the supplies you need.

What System Will You Choose?

When it comes to plastic card printer systems, it all starts with the printer. With brands such as Polaroid, Fargo, and Zebra (just to name a few), our selection of ID card printers affords you the freedom of choice. We don’t force you to buy a plastic card printer that doesn’t match your needs exactly. Instead, we make it easy to compare your options until you find your ideal ID system.

Feeling like you’re in over your head? Not to worry! One of our ID experts is available to assist you with this task. Our recommendations are convenient, straightforward, and — most importantly — free! We support you at every step of your purchase — from comparing printers and choosing supplies to troubleshooting issues with hardware and software.

We stand by the product and service we offer, and we have an A+ rating from the BBB to prove it. If that doesn’t convince you, visit our testimonial page to see what other customers have said about us. They only have kind words to say about our systems.

While we weren’t able to celebrate the nation in the typical way, we can appreciate the fact we’re sacrificing concerts and parties to flatten the curve. This selfless act, which minimizes the spread of the virus in our communities, is just one reason why we’re so proud to be Canadian. From the team at Avon to your family, we hope you have a wonderful start to the summer!

Issuing each employee an ID card is the first step towards tightening your business’ security. The next is investing in the right accessories.

As trusted security professionals, we provide a wide array of badge accessories — from custom lanyards to badge holders and everything in between. Here are three reasons why we always keep these items fully stocked.

1. Branding

An ID lanyard — or the fabric cord that carries keys and security ID cards on a loop — is a fantastic opportunity for your brand. The long-lasting polyester or nylon material that we use is highly versatile, and we can expertly transfer your organization’s image to the fabric.

A custom lanyard is a simple marketing technique if your employees always keep their personalized lanyards within arm’s reach. Your logo will accompany them to the coffee shop where they get their caffeinated pick-me-up in the mornings. The same goes for when they pop out to get lunch from a nearby restaurant.

In other words, you’ll gain exposure in places you can’t typically access without a costly ad campaign. With your company’s colours, logo, and name proudly displayed on each custom lanyard, your employees will share your brand wherever they go.

2. Convenience

From your employees’ perspective, security accessories are a simple matter of convenience. Badge holders, clips, or reels make it easy to access their security ID card at a moment’s notice.

It’s convenient for you, too. Vinyl badge holders tolerate scuffs and scrapes that could otherwise interfere with the barcode, chip, or name on the ID card. Meanwhile, rigid plastic badge holders can withstand wear and tear from the toughest of construction sites.

Any day you can prevent damage to security ID cards is a good day, as you won’t be wasting money or time replacing spoiled cards.

If you aren’t sure which accessories would best suit your business or industry, check out these badge holders to see the differences in ID card protection.

3. Security

A loose ID card is easy to misplace on its own. Your employee may dump it on their coffee table after a long day and forget to retrieve it the next morning. They may leave it in their rain jacket pocket because it rained the day before but not the day after. Or, in the worst-case scenario, they may leave it behind in a public space.

A misplaced ID card is a security risk to your company, so make it easy for your employees to keep their ID cards and badge holders on them at all times. Improve your badge-wearing success rate by offering a variety of badge accessories that suits their unique needs.

Here at Avon Security Products, we offer custom lanyards, neck straps, arm bands, and more, so you can order the best option for your team without compromising on ID visibility.

If you like what you see, simply click the item to add it to your basket and log in to complete your purchase. But don’t worry if you have a question — one of our knowledgeable support representatives is ready to help you today.

Have you ever worked in an office, retail space, or at an industry event? Do you belong to a fitness gym or a club at a community centre? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you’re probably familiar with using personalized ID cards. Industries of all sorts use them because they provide a high level of security that’s unlike anything else.

 

ID cards serve as instant identification for individuals working in a facility, and they’re essential because they provide a feeling of safety and ubiquity among users.

 

We’re Avon Security Products, and we’re Canada’s biggest distributor of ID cards and printing supplies. We offer identification for any business and have the most extensive photo ID warehouse in the country.

 

Having been in the business for over 40 years, we understand that choosing the right kind of ID card for employees can be overwhelming — there are so many to choose from! Different types of cards offer unique features and functionalities.

 

To help you decide what type of card to get for your business, we’ve outlined the three most common options.

 

 Proximity Cards

These are popular security products that come in the form of printable cards about the size of a standard credit card. They feature an antenna and electronic chip that’s placed between two thin plastic cards. The antenna and chip are used to interface with an access control system to grant access to a specific location.

 

Unlike ID badges with a magnetic stripe or a barcode, proximity cards don’t require contact with a reader device — meaning they don’t need swiping or insertion to work. They can be left in a purse or a wallet and still serve a purpose. If they’re close enough to the electronic reader, they’ll work just fine.

Consider proximity cards if you’re a:

 

• Government organization
• School faculty
• An office

 

PVC Cards

Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (or PVC) cards are known for their durability, versatility, and flexibility. They come in a variety of forms, and you can customize your PVC cards to the exact solution that your business requires, including the size and the embedded features that your card holds. If your organization is making a conscious effort to go green, you can find PVC cards made of recycled material.

 

To secure a PVC card, they are equipped with magnetic strips or newer, high-tech security features such as smart chips.

 

Examples of when to use PVC cards include:

 

• Student ID
• Medical ID (for example, in a hospital or lab)
•  Workplace employee ID
• Membership cards

 

Credential Cards

Are you in charge of a crew working on a film set? Or perhaps there’s a big event coming up where you’ll require visual photo ID for thousands of employees. Credential cards are just what you’ll need to ensure that the facility is safe and free from any unwanted guest entering a sensitive location.

 

Credential cards are highly versatile and unique to the user as well as the facility. The card and the user are specific to the facility, so the card can’t be used anywhere else.

 

Avon Security supplies the latest trends in employee ID’s — including credential cards that can be customized for any workplace environment. We also offer comfortable accessories such as lanyards and armbands, so employees can conveniently carry their card on their person at all times.

 

We’re here to deliver the best quality ID cards and ID card printing supplies for any industry. Call our experts today to discuss which type of card is the best choice for your business.

Whether your company has a staff of 3 or 3000, security should always be the number one priority in the workplace. A comprehensive security plan reduces liability, insurance, compensation, and other social security expenses paid by any company stakeholders. You and your employees will feel safer with an active, practical security plan that’s measurable and efficient.

 

Many organizations are already using employee ID cards as a useful tool to monitor security. ID cards make it possible to simultaneously simplify employee and visitor identification and strengthen a company’s security and integrity. Even during the off-hours, an identification system is a powerful way to ensure that your building remains protected.

 

When it comes to concentrating on a specific location that experiences a large amount of employee traffic, security ID cards bring better protection than any other kind of security system.

 

Companies such as Avon Security Products supply ID card printers to businesses, so you don’t have to worry about dealing with outside vendors. We’re the largest distributor of ID printers in the country, and our products are always in stock.

 

We believe that businesses should have control of how they implement a workplace security plan, including printing ID cards in-house — and here’s why.

 

It’s Convenient

Wouldn’t it be nice to have one team of employees and never have to think about rehiring or making changes to people’s titles? However, employees do come and go, and titles do change. And when staff changes occur, so too does the need for updated security identification.

 

Avon Security’s ID card systems give you the flexibility to make digital changes to existing cards and to welcome new employees with a personal one faster than if you had to order it externally.

 

It Gives You Control

 

Owning your own ID card printing equipment can give you peace of mind. You’re in complete control of all aspects of the card creation and distribution process from beginning to end. You won’t have to worry about third parties touching your data, printing equipment, and card stock.

 

The ease of owning security products for your business and producing ID cards in-house allows you to control day-to-day access throughout your facility in a variety of different ways. You can issue different styles of cards to clearly mark visitors or contractors. You can restrict certain areas of the facility to employees only, which will make it easy to tell if someone is wandering in an area that they shouldn’t be.

 

A printer equipped with an encoding system can program cards immediately. These printers make it physically impossible to enter sensitive areas without swiping a card with the appropriate level of clearance. You can adapt to any security challenge that might arise when you’re able to program or reprogram these cards daily.

 

It Will Save You Money

The true savings come from increased security and reduced legal liability. You’ll feel so much relief knowing that you’re deterring thieves from pretending to be employees — a fact that isn’t easy to put a specific dollar on.

 

Incorporating the task of running the card printer into an existing employee’s duties will save you money because you won’t have to pay someone outside of the company to print them for you. Everything remains in-house.

 

An in-house ID security card printer will save you money as well as anxiety. Contact Avon Security Products to find out how you can optimize your security plan today.

For students and faculty, digitally enhanced student ID cards can contain such an abundance of alternative uses that their main purpose may seem to be merely secondary. Nonetheless, these cards are essential tools for keeping property and personnel safe at all times within the academic setting. Here are a few of the essential ways that your ID cards can be used to the greater benefit of those who belong to academic institutions.

 

Protecting You Behind the Scenes

 

Even when students use security ID cards to access other features, they’re constantly working behind the scenes at all times to keep academic institutions safer. This ability to keep a location so safe that dangers remain out of mind is the ideal of a good security product.

 

Top Grade Technology

 

When you use security products by Avon at your school, you can be sure that you’ll be using the most professional grade of security technology available and also gain access to a wide variety of useful features for your students and faculty to enjoy. That’s because security ID cards have proven effective in a wide variety of contexts over a period of many years.

 

Security Features

 

The security features of your student ID cards allow you to prevent anyone from gaining access to a sensitive locations without presenting a personal ID card that is programmed with the valid authorization credentials. This allows administration to keep better track of everyone that has access to the campus in case of emergency.

 

In a school setting, this feature can be important for keeping those who are not enrolled as students or hired as faculty from entering classrooms, rare book libraries, offices or any other sensitive locations. They also contain high resolution photographs of the card bearer, to ensure that no one is using a card that does not belong to them.

Other Uses for Security Cards at Schools

 

Since security ID cards contain digital information, when you install a complete ID card system at your school, students can also use their cards to gain access to personal data like meal plans and library accounts. Providing students with these extra services helps to ensure that they keep their security cards available at all times and use the system properly.

Buying an ID Card Printer

When you invest in a professional ID card printer for your school, you’ll gain more control over the ways that your students and teachers are able to use their ID cards. You’ll also be able to create new ID cards for new students on the spot. Gaining access to this level of control over a security ID card system is important for any organization that contains as many people as a college or university.

School safety is more important today than it ever has been in the past, so it is vital that the best security technology available is used on campus. Contact Avon Security Products to find out more about how an ID card printing system can benefit your school.