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Total security is only achieved when you secure all your doors and windows -anything else is a compromise!

MPPI's intense involvement with Maxidor over many years, brought into the company a culture where every employee , at any level, has a desire to grow and excel

A business leader commented that the following two points in our mission statement are mutually exclusive. He argues that we cannot live up to both!

Are you going away this month? With all the public holidays in the month of April along with the school holidays, many families choose to go away for a short break. Unfortunately so many return to find their houses have been cleaned out.

When Maxidor launched its new family orientated commercial online, they had high hopes for the response of this advert as it really elevated the true purpose behind this industry leading company.It is with further high expectations that Maxidor will be showcasing their Family commercial on local television channel e.TV for the month of March.

What makes Maxidor the safe choice in the physical security industry is the combination of unique product benefits that enable them to still be the only company in the industry that will Buy-Back any of their products broken through. This ultimate guarantee shows true confidence and strength, not only in product but in the company and enables real peace of mind for the end user.

The name “Maxidor” has become synonymous with safety and peace of mind as South Africans everywhere have continuously chosen Maxidor to secure their families and homes over the last three decades, making Maxidor one of the leading suppliers of physical security barriers.

“The Nelspruit area in Mpumalanga is known as a scenic, often idyllic, tourist destination. But over the past four months, residents of smallholdings surrounding Nelspruit have been targeted by criminals like never before.”

Total security is only achieved when you secure all your doors and windows. Anything else is a compromise! At Maxidor, we understand that a full house security application can be costly. this is why we have develop the

As we approach the end of the year, it seems natural to slow down and postpone priority items to the next year. Unfortunately, what many of us do not realise, is that now is the time to make sure we are doing everything in our power to ensure the safety of our families, our homes and our businesses.

USERS of the third-party payment system EasyPay have been warned against using it to pay bills and buy cellphone airtime, amid even more complaints of credit card fraud.

INITIATIVES such as Community Active Protection should not be viewed as a temporary measure. That is the view of Gareth Newham, head of the crime and justice programme at the Institute for Security Studies, who said crime would diminish in the long run if more community-building projects were launched.

WITH security a concern for millions of South Africans, a protection concept driven by members of the public has seen a reduction in crime numbers of up to 90%. Launched in November 2006, Community Active Protection (CAP) is a non-profit, community- based crime-fighting programme.

THERE is nothing more relaxing than going away on holiday, but that nagging feeling of worry about the security of your home can be distracting. Reduce this by making your house as safe as possible and you will certainly get that much more out of your break away from everyday life.

THE internet is a vast new world of information, entertainment and learning opportunities, but there are also dangers for children out there in cyberspace. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to protect your child: Explore the internet together. Let your child take the lead while you monitor the sites they visit.

THE number of house robberies might have decreased by 10% this year, but that doesn't stop South Africans from spending thousands of rands on securing their homes. Private security has in recent years become paramount for families wanting to provide peace of mind for their loved ones.

Ensure all gates cannot be taken off railings and access gained to your home in this manner.

ONE form of crime that is becoming increasingly popular, is driveway hijacking. Be ready for the unexpected as hijackers can strike at any time. Exercise caution when arriving at or departing from home. Keep a lookout and be prepared to drive away quickly when necessary. Always have an emergency plan. Decide which is the best way to escape if an attempted hijacking were to occur in your driveway. Could you drive down the pavement or over a concrete island for example?

EVERY year sees an increase in attempted breakins during the festive season. To guard against becoming a statistic, Danna Strydom, m a n ag - ing director of ADT South Africa, offers some festive season tips to keep you, your loved ones and property safe during the holidays. "First things first, check that alarms and perimeter security systems are in working order, as this is your first line of defence.

HE more communities do to organise themselves in the fight against crime, the better protected they are against any criminal attack. This, according to criminalist Dr Rudolph Zinn of the department of police practice at Unisa's College of Law. Zinn, who has been interviewing violent criminals in the country's prisons for the past 11 years, said while the best way of combating crime is for the police to have a successful arrest and conviction rate, in South Africa the safer communities are those who organise themselves against criminals.

Although our core business rests within the physical safety and security market, our corporate interests extend far beyond those boundaries into the physical and general safety of our valued team members and clients. This “Creed of Care” has been exhibited, throughout the years, in Maxidors relentless drive to educate our own staff and our customers.

The latest crime statistics released early in September 2011 by Safety and Security Minister Nathi Mthethwa show that the downward trend in the country's crime rate is continuing. There has been a reduction in most violent crimes; assuming of course that the statistics are right.

If you are an Architect, or involved in the building industry then Maxidor has a new solution to your product specification needs.

At Maxidor, we strive to provide every one of our clients with the best physical security solutions to suit their needs. This includes making choosing the right product as effortless as possible and is why we have created a comprehensive product library where you can view, compare and specify our products using one source without leaving your desk.

It is no secret that a company runs successfully when all its members work with passion and pride. Our mission statement shapes the platform that enables this culture and mind-set within all Maxidor employees, from our factory to the board of directors.

Four (4) out of our eleven (11) Mission Statement Goals are specifically employee orientated, and this is because we understand that in order for everyone to win, everyone must first and foremost have FUN at what they are doing.

The question on every business owner’s lips is: What can I do to make my business stand out from the rest? Unfortunately many people get stuck at “Unique Selling Points”, when more often than not the answer is actually “service”.

Maxidor feels a profound responsibility to people and their safety which extends to a deep rooted creed of care for the community and all it encompasses. When we heard of the Johannesburg Zoo’s need for financial aid to radically improve their infrastructure and upgrade their animal’s enclosures, their habitat, we immediately came forward with a significant aid program that was to extend over many years. After all, “protecting your home and your loved ones” is something we know and we are good at. It was important for us to see the Johannesburg Zoo remain a safe haven for the local community and the generations to come.

“Staying ahead of the game” has been Maxidor’s 2011 Maxim which has driven every single development and upgrade within the organization.

In this spirit, Maxidor has developed a new world class website that enables users to interact through easy to use client zones, browse the customised product ranges, post their comments on the news blog and most importantly, focus on customised security tips, advice and solutions.

Maxidor has consistently been at the forefront of product development, pioneering client orientated products, services and solutions that include the renowned Maxi Buy-Back Guarantee.

The Maxidor Mission Statement is not just a document at the company, but a representation of a culture that beats through the core of the business. Two of these statements epitomise the purpose behind the launch of their new Physical Security product, the Sahara:

1. To provide the best possible security to as many families, individuals and groups as possible.
2. To stay ahead of product development and always offer the best value for money on any of its products

The Maxidor vision is to “ provide the best possible security to as many families, individuals and groups as possible; to thwart undesirable characters in their effort to do other people harm and to provide comfort to people who are in distress through our efficient, kind, compassionate service”. This includes doing what we can to help create a world where we take better care of the environment and of each other.