DALLAS, August 15, 2019 – Security Today magazine, the leading industry media brand providing technology, education and solutions for security professionals, and securitytoday.com, the preeminent editorial website for the security industry, announced the winners of the Security Today 2019 New Product of the Year Award today.

The Security Today New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security. Nearly 100 entries were received in the 11th successful year of the independently juried contest. Winners were honored in 40 product award categories.

Designed Security, Inc. won the Pedestrian Security Entrances division award for the ES8300 Barrier Arm Optical Turnstile.

Winners will receive awards and will be recognized at GSX September 10-12 in Chicago. They will also be featured on the security industry leading website, securitytoday.com, and will be highlighted in the November/December 2019 issue of Security Today magazine. Entrants are included in the September 2019 issue of Security Today magazine. The magazine is distributed to more than 59,000 subscribers monthly as well as at key industry trade events such as GSX, and its website is visited by thousands of security professionals every week.

“In an ever-changing society and security world, I’m always excited to see and study the newest products entered in our New Product of the Year contest, each year,” said Ralph C. Jensen, editor in chief of Security Today magazine. “I’m very pleased that many manufacturers take the time to share with us and our readers the products they have designed and brought to fruition. Our world needs the technology and benefits from those people who are ever thinking about new ways to secure the world. There has never been a time in the history of mankind when security efforts are more needed than they are today.”

Luis Altamira has been hired as a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Luis holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Politecnica de Aguascalientes as well as a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. Luis brings more than 10 years of experience to Detex.

Luis will primarily be responsible for supporting and processing the DSI product line, including mechanical and optical turnstiles, annunciators, door management alarms, and customized products.

Detex Corporation, one of the nation’s oldest and largest security door hardware companies, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2023. The Detex Corporation centennial commemoration will be ongoing throughout 2023 as the company highlights key moments in its history, hosts events for employees and customers and conducts a series of community service projects.

While very few businesses in any industry withstand the test of time to reach their centennial, Detex Corporation is proud to be one of just a couple of door hardware manufacturers to claim this distinction.

The celebrations and community service events will take place in New Braunfels, Texas. These events will recognize and thank the customers and employees that have helped make Detex Corporation successful over the past century.

“We are privileged to have outstanding, loyal customers, and this year we want to take the opportunity to thank them for their continued confidence,” said Ken Kuehler, President and CEO of Detex Corporation. “As we look to our next 100 years, our commitment to delivering quality products and superior support services while practicing the highest ethical standards will continue to be our business model.”

Headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, Detex Corporation is consistently ranked as one of the top security door hardware companies in the country. Detex also represents a variety of other major equipment lines and maintains an extensive parts inventory and dedicated service capabilities.

Today, as it has throughout its history, Detex continues to serve the needs of the construction market and other industrial segments. The company also remains committed to top quality customer service and prides itself in having played a major role as a good corporate citizen in all the communities it has served.

For more information about Detex Corporation’s centennial celebration or any of the company’s products and services, please visit www.detex.com.