Original Date of Release: 8/4/04

Patented WATCHMAN 2000* Provides Overhead Protection For Warehouses, Distribution Centers

Chino, CA--Alvarado's patented Watchman 2000 collision avoidance alarm is attracting plenty of attention among those concerned with safety in the warehouse.

Priced at approximately 25% of the cost of a typical repair to an overhead door, the Watchman is designed to hang in front of and slightly below overhead doors and fixtures, to warn drivers of forklifts or overheight vehicles of impending collisions. When contact is made with the Watchman, flashing red lights and a 120 decibel siren are triggered, alerting the driver to stop before damage occurs from impact with the fixture.

The industrial grade sensor technology used in the Watchman 2000 causes the device to alarm whenever it is struck or pushed, yet is not activated by normal wind gusts. The Watchman uses no mercury switches, so it's suitable for use in food processing and packaging environments.

"When you consider the cost of a single workers compensation claim from an accident involving a forklift or overheight vehicle, not to mention an expensive repair to an overhead door or a conveyor system, the Watchman just makes sense," says Dale Staton, Alvarado sales manager. "That's why more and more companies are equipping their warehouses and distribution centers with the Watchman."

Available in various standard lengths, the Watchman 2000 is a simple, reliable method of protection for warehouse doors, canopies, conveyor systems and other overhead fixtures such as, pipes, ducts and sprinklers.

For more information about the Watchman 2000, or any other Alvarado product, contact Alvarado toll free in the U.S. at (800) 423-4143, or visit www.alvaradomfg.com.

*U.S. Patent # 6172604

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An industry leader for over 50 years, Alvarado is the most trusted name in entrance security, patron flow and physical asset protection products. Alvarado specializes in the design and manufacture of waist high and full height turnstiles, optical turnstiles, security gates, counting systems, admission control, queuing systems, and other access control equipment and software.