Abloy UK provides bespoke access control solution for CPA Group’s Lanarkshire HQ

CPA Group is a leading provider of integrated security, safety, and incident management services across high-risk and critical environments. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and expertise, we deliver tailored solutions that protect people, assets, and operations—ensuring business continuity and peace of mind for clients across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

ABLOY UK has supplied CPA Group with its PROTEC2 CLIQ solution to streamline access control and protect assets at its headquarters in Shotts, Lanarkshire. Replacing traditional mechanical keys with this fl exible, electronic access control system ensured physical security with enhanced key control, remote management and auditability.

CPA Group is a provider of compressed air and controlled air solutions, operating in a highly regulated industry where both physical security and auditability are essential. The company required a system that would streamline security processes while maintaining robust protection for sensitive areas, particularly for shipping containers and site safes used to store equipment on sites.

Given the nature of the business, which involves engineers frequently visiting various sites, having a system that ensured tight control over who accessed certain areas and when was critical.

Prior to working with Abloy UK, CPA Group faced several key security challenges, which included the company’s over-reliance on traditional mechanical keys, which were difficult to manage and control. Engineers would often arrive on site without the correct key, which slowed down operational efficiencies, plus they offered no way to track access.

Additionally, there was a significant need for secure padlocks on steel containers at their customer’s sites, as these held equipment needed to carry out maintenance. CPA Group needed a solution that could protect its assets while offering better control over who had access to them.

Key benefits of the solution:

  • Individual access rights for each engineer with full audit trail visibility.
  • Remote access management with ability to instantly update or revoke keys.
  • Reduced risk of lost keys and improved control over asset protection.
  • Wire-free installation with easy integration into existing infrastructure.