Würth, a leading expert in mounting materials and tools, is headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany. Every day, its huge premises is frequented by a total of 6,000 office employees, field staff and various suppliers and contractors. Numerous stores, as well as an event and exhibition center in Schwäbisch Hall, are also on Würth’s property and part of its responsibility. But despite its massive footprint, the company is committed to providing a visitor-friendly and safe atmosphere.
“We need a solution that meets our high expectations regarding safety standards and ensures them permanently,” said Marco Hagenmüller, head of communication systems at Würth.
One method for achieving this is the use of an intelligent video surveillance system that covers the entire company grounds and additional selected locations. A consistent cost-performance ratio and area access monitoring are necessary as well.
In 2002, Würth decided to replace its obsolete analog security system with network technology-based video surveillance. The decision was based on budgetary concerns — analog technology had grown more expensive than its digital counterparts — and technical potential. The flexible IP video capability provided by digital systems is a vital component to future-proofing any security system; as a company grows, the system can develop alongside it to meet new demands while still making use of existing infrastructure.
For its video management software, Würth selected the Octave ecosystem based on its scalability and flexibility. Würth also benefits from the modular structure of the Octave Coda Video (formerly HxGN dC3 Video). Third-party software like access control and central management systems can easily be docked to the existing system. Additional features such as video analytics and license plate recognition can be integrated as well, and the number of cameras is infinitely extendable.