Discover how our integrated security systems for manufacturing facilities can protect your assets, enhance operational efficiency, and meet stringent client requirements.
Implement robust access management to safeguard entry points and sensitive areas.
Utilize high-definition cameras for clear, reliable monitoring and incident verification.
Enhance perimeter security with real-time alerts and immediate visual verification.
Modern manufacturing facility security systems are no longer optional. For many industrial operations, security infrastructure directly impacts employee safety, operational control, and even the ability to win large contracts.
Elegant Packaging, a luxury rigid box manufacturing facility in Cicero, Illinois, faced this reality as their business expanded. With 80 full-time employees — scaling up to 200 during peak production — their outdated security setup was no longer sufficient for a growing industrial operation.
Here’s how upgrading to an integrated security systems for manufacturing helped improve facility control, increase employee confidence, and support the acquisition of a major new contract.
Integrated security systems for manufacturing combine access control, industrial-grade video surveillance, intrusion alarms, and perimeter monitoring into a unified platform designed to protect facilities, control entry points, and support operational compliance.
Like many manufacturing plants, Elegant Packaging initially relied on a basic camera system. Over time, weaknesses became clear.
The existing system produced poor-quality footage. Playback was unreliable and “jumpy,” making investigations difficult.
Wireless cameras frequently experienced connectivity issues — not ideal in a facility handling proprietary materials.
Entry and exit points were not properly controlled. An employee entrance was often left open, allowing uncontrolled access.
As Elegant pursued larger customers, they encountered security standards that their existing system simply couldn’t meet.
For a manufacturing facility handling high-value materials, these gaps posed operational and reputational risks.
“Our security upgrades didn’t just improve safety — they helped us secure a major contract. Umbrella Security delivered a system built for manufacturing operations and backed it with real partnership.”
Umbrella Security designed and installed a fully integrated physical security system built specifically for an industrial environment.
The goal was not just better cameras — but a scalable manufacturing facility security solution.
Umbrella installed key card access control systems on:
All perimeter doors
Select interior doors
Sensitive areas requiring restricted entry
This provided controlled entry, improved employee accountability, and enhanced operational oversight.
Access control systems are one of the most critical upgrades for manufacturing plants — especially those managing large workforces or temporary staffing fluctuations.
The unreliable Wi-Fi cameras were replaced with a professional-grade, hardwired surveillance system featuring:
High-definition cameras
Strategic coverage of key operational zones
AI-ready capabilities for future analytics integration
Clear, reliable footage is essential in manufacturing security — not just for theft prevention, but for safety incidents, workflow verification, and liability protection.
Umbrella implemented a door alarm system integrated with the video surveillance platform, creating layered security rather than isolated components.
Integrated alarm and camera systems for manufacturing facilities provide:
Real-time alerts
Immediate visual verification
Stronger perimeter control
This eliminated the vulnerability of unsecured entry points and improved after-hours protection.
As part of continued security improvements, Elegant Packaging added:
A license plate recognition (LPR) camera to monitor vehicles entering and exiting the property
Enhanced exit-door access control to prevent doors from being pushed open without authorization
For industrial properties with regular shipping, deliveries, and workforce traffic, vehicle monitoring and controlled exits are critical components of a comprehensive security system.
This upgrade was not just about better hardware.
It changed how the facility operated.
Employees reported feeling safer within the building. Controlled access replaced open entry points, improving overall confidence without feeling intrusive.
Management gained real visibility into who was entering and exiting the facility — improving accountability and compliance readiness.
Most importantly, the upgraded manufacturing security system helped Elegant Packaging meet the security expectations of a large prospective client.
For industrial decision-makers. The improvements directly supported winning a significant new contract!
Industrial and manufacturing leaders today face increasing pressure to demonstrate:
Facilities that cannot show these capabilities may struggle to compete for larger contracts.
Umbrella Security specializes in designing and installing integrated security systems for industrial and manufacturing environments, including:
Our integrated systems provide seamless video surveillance across all locations, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and rapid response capabilities.
Enhance security with our sophisticated access control systems that allow for real-time monitoring and management of entry points.
Protect your premises with our cutting-edge intrusion detection technology, designed to alert you instantly to any unauthorized access attempts.
Stay connected and in control with our remote monitoring services, offering you peace of mind and security oversight from anywhere in the world.
If you’re evaluating security upgrades or need to meet customer security requirements, explore our full Manufacturing Facility Security Solutions here:
Discover answers to the most common inquiries about our manufacturing facility security solutions and services.
An integrated security system combines access control, surveillance cameras, intrusion alarms, and perimeter monitoring into a centralized platform designed specifically for industrial environments.
Manufacturing plants often handle proprietary materials, fluctuating workforces, and high-value inventory. Integrated systems provide controlled access, monitoring, and compliance support.
Yes. Many industrial clients require documented access control, surveillance retention, and perimeter security before awarding large contracts from high-end customers. It’s key to hire a security consulting company who understands the security system compliance.
Visitor management strengthens security, ensures compliance, improves emergency response, and creates a positive first impression.
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