Tag: Paxton Access
Paxton founder Tony Ratcliffe retires
August 16, 2022SSN Staff
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Tony Ratcliffe, Founder and Group Chairman of security technology manufacturer Paxton Access Ltd., announced he is stepping down after 38 years. His son Sholto will take on the role of Group Chairman.
Ratcliffe, 73, is a British inventor and successful entrepreneur. Nearly four decades ago, he oversaw the company’s growth from a small enterprise launching the humble TOUCHLOCK keypad in 1985, to a multi-million-dollar international business that now exports to over...
Suprema appoints new President of Suprema America
March 7, 2022SSN Staff
SEOUL—Suprema, a global leader in access control, biometrics and time and attendance management solutions, has appointed Bob McKee as new President of Suprema America.
McKee brings over 45 years of experience in the electronic physical security sector to this new role and will be responsible for leading Suprema’s North America business and its operations in the U.S.
Prior to joining Suprema, McKee held key executive positions with major and global security companies including Cardkey...
Paxton increases US focus
September 14, 2016Spencer Ives
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Paxton Access, a manufacturer of IP access control and door systems, in early September announced additional investment and a strategic restructuring to its U.S. market approach.“We've reached the stage with Paxton Inc. in the Americas where our business, the size of business that we've grown to, necessitates an adjustment of structure … for ultimately an accelerated level of investment,” Gareth O'Hara, Paxton's global sales and marketing director, told Security...
Milestone hires and promotes
March 21, 2011SSN Staff
COPENHAGEN—Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform IP video management software, on March 14 announced new hires and promotions in North America.
David King has been hired as city surveillance/critical infrastructure sales manager in North America. He comes to Milestone from AMAG Technology, with prior employment at OnSSI and Anixter.
Mike Tice is now the north central territory manager covering sales for Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois, bringing industry expertise from prior...