Heinen & Hopman Marine Equipment Co., Ltd. – Access Control Solution

Background

Heinen & Hopman Marine Equipment Co., Ltd. operates a major ship equipment manufacturing facility. The factory handles daily traffic from employees, contractors, visitors, and logistics vehicles.

The existing manual access system faced several challenges:

High traffic volume during shift changes: Vehicles and employees often queue at the main gate, causing delays and congestion.
Security risks: Manual checks could not fully prevent unauthorized entry, making it difficult to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and assets.
Limited traceability: Visitor and temporary staff access records were not systematically captured, complicating incident investigations.
Operational inefficiency: Gate operators were required to manually monitor multiple access points, resulting in increased labor costs and a higher risk of errors.、

To address these challenges, the company needed a modern, intelligent access solution that could streamline vehicle and pedestrian flow, enhance security, and enable centralized management

Client requirements

Smooth Vehicle and Pedestrian Flow:
Efficient entry and exit are required during peak hours without causing bottlenecks, while ensuring safety
Automated Identification:
Authorized employees and vehicles should be recognized automatically to reduce manual intervention and improve throughput
Visitor Access Control:
Temporary visitors, suppliers, and contractors need pre-approved, time-limited access with a fully traceable entry and exit record
Physical Security:
Main gates should be equipped with anti-collision devices and emergency lockdown functions to prevent unauthorized entry and respond to incidents promptly
Centralized Monitoring & Management:
All devices must integrate into a unified platform to allow real-time monitoring, automatic alerts, and data reporting
Scalability & Future-Proofing:
The system should support future expansion to accommodate new gates, additional traffic, or new security protocols without major overhauls

Solution

QiGong implemented an integrated access control system combining multiple intelligent devices to meet all requirements.

Vehicle Access

Products Used: Telescopic Sliding Gate, License Plate Recognition Barrier Gate

Key Features:

Automatic license plate recognition enables fast, seamless vehicle entry.
Sliding segment gate and barrier arm ensure physical security while maintaining traffic flow.
The emergency lockdown function provides a rapid response in critical situations.

Pedestrian Access

Products Used: Face Recognition Access Gate
Key Features:
Employees pass quickly using face recognition.
Visitors and temporary staff gain access via pre-registered QR codes or temporary cards.
Anti-tailgating features prevent unauthorized entry.

Centralized Monitoring & Management

All access points are networked to a single management platform.
Provides real-time monitoring, access logs, automatic alerts, and reporting.
Supports coordinated management of both pedestrian and vehicle access, improving operational efficiency.License Plate Recognition Barrier Gate

Project Outcomes

Efficient Traffic Flow: Vehicles and pedestrians move smoothly even during peak hours.
Enhanced Security: Multiple layers of access control and emergency lockdown protect personnel and assets.
Centralized Control: Unified platform enables real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and simplified reporting.
Reliable Operation: Automated recognition reduces manual labor and errors, improving overall operational efficiency