Manufacturing factories grapple with a variety of security concerns above and beyond what most normal businesses face.

At SMG, we specialize in industrial security system installations and design for manufacturing facilities throughout the Chicago area. By designing a system with the specific risks and needs of your business in mind, we provide the highest level of protection.

In addition to burglaries, fire, and theft, manufacturers need to protect their employees from the inherent dangers of the manufacturing process. Thus, surveillance cameras are especially important in the world of manufacturing.

Manufacturing Camera Systems

Surveillance cameras have proven to be one of the best deterrents to crime in the form of both employee theft and burglaries. And in industrial environments, camera systems also improve the physical security of your employees. By periodically monitoring your personnel at work, you can identify dangerous habits and correct them before they become anyone gets hurt.

With modern security cameras, you can pull up live views of your plant from multiple angles at any time and from anywhere. And thanks to our video management software, you can store high quality recordings of your facility for virtually any period of time and access them from any device. Plus, advanced video analytics can identify and notify you at the first sign of a threat.

Industrial Alarm Systems

Alarms are an integral component of any business security system. Manufacturing facilities are filled with valuable machinery, raw materials, and merchandise, making them a prime target for thieves. By pairing access control systems with traditional intrusion detection systems, your factory will be safe from every kind of threat.

Industrial alarm systems are only as effective as their monitoring services. Our UL approved central station monitoring station is located in the heart of Chicagoland to provide the fastest possible response times. And our highly trained monitoring team is standing by 24/7, ready to spring into action the moment your alarm sounds.

With alarm systems to watch over your business after hours, you still need to protect the restricted areas of your property during the day. Access control systems do just that.

These systems allow you to adjust permission for each individual employee, granting or denying access at any time. You can choose from fingerprint and proximity car readers, fobs, and even smartphone Bluetooth systems. Plus, you’ll have records of every time an employee accesses a restricted area.

Industrial Fire Alarm Systems

Whatever the industry, fire poses one of the biggest threats to businesses. And for manufacturers, the risk can be even greater. Even a small fire can disable your machinery, slowing or even stopping production for months on end.

Thankfully, today’s industrial fire alarm systems are the most advanced the world has ever seen. Rather than simply waiting for smoke to waft into their sensors, some modern systems use lasers to detect smoke anywhere in the room. Others sense slight changes in heat or carbon monoxide. Once we’ve inspected your business, we can recommend the perfect combination of sensors to keep you safe.

To ensure the effectiveness of any fire system, regular inspections are a must. We have over 30 years of experience designing and inspecting industrial fire alarm systems. So whether or not we install your system, we can test it to make sure it’s working properly. For many businesses, doing so is even a legal requirement.

At SMG, we pride ourselves on the response times that our fire alarm systems make possible. To complement their sophisticated sensors, we’ve developed close relationships with several local fire departments. As a result, we have direct lines of communication that allow us to get our clients the help they need that much faster.

Protect Your Manufacturing Factory with Security Systems from SMG

From paper products to electrical equipment, manufacturers have helped build Chicago into one of the greatest cities in the world. After all you’ve done for our city, we want to help keep your businesses safe.

There’s no substitute for the peace of mind that comes from knowing your facilities are in good hands. And with SMG, you’re in the best hands.

So contact us today for a free consultation.

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In Their Words

Thanks for your help with this process! Your install team was amazing! They were extremely efficient and we hardly knew they were there. Great guys who took the time to show us how to use the system and answered all our questions. I’m sure I will have some for them down the road. Big thanks to you and your team!

- Frank M.

The installation crew that was here was FABULOUS!!! I didn’t even know they were here most of the time. There was no doubt in my mind that they knew what they were doing. You have no idea how comforting that is. As I’m sure you know, that isn’t always the case when there are technicians in the building. It went very smoothly and we’re so grateful for that! Please extend my gratitude and appreciation for the job they did. I knew we made the right decision!

- Gail H.

We used SMG for monitoring services for our home for 35 years (!) and were consistently well served and attended to. Calls were always picked up promptly, and the service attendants never failed to immediately call to check in on us if the alarm was ever triggered (99% of the time were false alarms we generated...oops...). Service technicians were very competent as well. Highly recommend.

- J. Winstein

Recently switched my monitoring service company for an Elk Grove location. These guys gave me the best quote for an affordable system! Great company!

- Jade N. , Curv Group LLC

A short note to tell you about the great customer service provided by your staff. We moved to Wheaton in August 2019 to a townhome that had an older SMG System. Anthony came out and explained the SMG capabilities, John updated the system and Dave has been by several times to troubleshoot and solve problems. The three are real professionals and know what they are doing. The administrative staff on the phone are always very helpful and professional. Please thank them for their service.

- M. Thomas

Your employees, from the start through completion of the job, were professional and concise in the performance of their work... From the first contact through the end of the project Christian kept me informed, answered all of my questions, and guided me in having the correct system installed... They were indeed professional, polite, kept their work area tidy and worked around all of the functions we had going on at the church. I am especially grateful for these men being on our job as they are the face of your company and they represented you well.

- Mark K., Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake

I wanted to take a moment to share with you some good news you may not hear every day but I am sure you will welcome. Your team completed the installation of the security system in Bethel. They were professional and followed our safety, security and Covid-19 protocols to the letter. Throughout the installation, communication was great and the team was very friendly and helpful. In particular, I want to call out Dino for his great customer service. Thanks.

- Mark P.

- Mark T.

Awesome. I just wanted to pass along that the fire alarm test yesterday was without a doubt one of the best I have ever witnessed. The crews had everything set up and ready to go and were even asking me questions about the programming before we started so they could get the changes made. They had no issues with some of the changes I requested due to our local codes and immediately corrected them. Absolutely everything went smoothly and the guys were great to work with. I really hope I get to work with them again.

- Richard T., Palatine Community Health Center

Your team just left and I wanted to take a moment to say how great both Armando and Mike were during the camera installation process. Everything is up and running and I could not be more pleased.

- Susan C., Centerpoint

Industries

Manufacturing Video Surveillance & Factory Security Systems