Automatic Systems is N. American Speed Gate Market Leader

Automatic Systems, a supplier of secure entrance control, is North American speed gate market leader according to the most recent 2015 IHS technology report.

In the American market, the company increased its market share by over 4%, taking the top spot with 22.5%, and making it the leading supplier of speed gates for intrabuilding applications there. The IHS technology report entitled "The Market for Pedestrian Entrance Control Equipment – 2015" studies various product types within the pedestrian market, including speed gates. To be classified as a speed gate, the equipment must enable authorized personnel to enter restricted areas. They are equipped with sensors that detect the presence of people and objects, as well as the direction of travel. The two most popular types of speed gate are retractable types, occupying 38% of the North American market, and swing gates occupying 50% of the same market. Within this category, Automatic Systems offers both the Smartlane retractable security turnstile and the Slimlane swing door speed gate.