Paxton Access Limited (http://www.paxton.co.uk), a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced the appointment of Mark Thompson as Development Director.

A professional engineering graduate with over twenty years experience in the electronics industry, Mark has a proven track record in the development of innovative products. Mark’s most recent roles were as Managing Director of Aston Broadcast Systems and Technical Director of Aston Electronics Designs Ltd. Here he was responsible for the development of the live caption generators 'Motif' and 'Ethos' that are now the industry standard and used by broadcasters all over the world including the BBC, ITV, C4 and Sky in the UK. Mark developed early high definition (HDTV) graphics systems with EU funding, and promoted, through technology demonstration, the use and benefits of digital projection in cinemas.

With this wealth of experience combined with his commitment to innovation, Mark will strengthen Paxton’s determination to extend the application of access control technologies in the workplace and help shape Paxton as one of the most exciting and forward thinking companies in its sector.

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About Paxton Access Limited
Paxton Access is a market leader in the design and manufacture of access control systems. In terms of doors secured each year, Paxton Access has the highest market share of networked access control systems in the UK.

Paxton Access’ success is derived from two key achievements. A consistently high level of engineering excellence ensures the design and manufacture of intelligent, intuitive and innovative products that are acclaimed by their users. Complementing this, Paxton Access is passionate about customer service and is especially keen to receive feedback from customers and users. Confident about its reputation, Paxton Access posts feedback comments daily on its website.

Established in 1987 and based in East Sussex in the UK, Paxton Access systems are sold through its distribution network throughout the UK and continental Europe, Japan and the Middle East. Paxton Access is the largest supplier of Access Control systems to the UK’s three leading access control distributors: Norbain SD, Gardiner Security and Advanced Access.

Paxton Access is privately owned and has been profitable every year since 1993. http://www.paxton.co.uk

About Paxton Access Limited

Paxton Access is a market leader in the design and manufacture of access control systems. In terms of doors secured each year, Paxton Access has the highest market share of networked access control systems in the UK.

Paxton Access’ success is derived from two key achievements. A consistently high level of engineering excellence ensures the design and manufacture of intelligent, intuitive and innovative products that are acclaimed by their users. Complementing this, Paxton Access is passionate about customer service and is especially keen to receive feedback from customers and users. Confident about its reputation, Paxton Access posts feedback comments daily on its website.

Established in 1987 and based in East Sussex in the UK, Paxton Access systems are sold through its distribution network throughout the UK and continental Europe, Japan and the Middle East. Paxton Access is the largest supplier of Access Control systems to the UK’s three leading access control distributors: Norbain SD, Gardiner Security and Advanced Access.

Paxton Access is privately owned and has been profitable every year since 1993.

http://www.paxton.co.uk