Enhancing Security at Cross Creek Ranch with Strong Hold’s Retrofit Access Control Units

Overview

Michael Porter, owner of Cross Creek Ranch, oversees a sprawling 1,500-acre working ranch in the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Known for its cattle and farming operations, the ranch also features a dedicated area for hunting and sportsmanship activities. Ensuring the security of tools and equipment across the ranch is a top priority for Michael and his team.

To further enhance the security of their existing Strong Hold cabinets, they recently turned to Strong Hold’s Retrofit Access Control Unit. This innovative solution allowed Michael to add digital access control to their Strong Hold cabinets, improving security and convenience without the need to replace their current Strong Hold storage solutions.

Challenge

Operating a working ranch as large and diverse as Cross Creek Ranch presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to tool and equipment security. Key issues included:

1. Enhanced Security: Michael needed a way to protect critical tools and supplies stored in their Strong Hold cabinets against unauthorized access, ensuring the smooth operation of both farming and hunting activities.
2. Retrofitting Without Replacement: With existing 12- and 14-gauge Strong Hold cabinets already in use, replacing them was not an ideal solution. Instead, Michael sought an upgradeable option to add digital access control to their current cabinets.
3. Ease of Installation: As a busy ranch, downtime had to be minimized. The solution needed to be simple to implement, allowing the team to quickly secure their cabinets without interrupting daily operations.

Solution

Strong Hold provided the perfect solution with its Retrofit Access Control Unit, designed to upgrade existing Strong Hold cabinets with a digital SECURAM SCANLOGIC BASIC electronic lock. The unit came equipped with a 7-gauge steel retrofit lock plate, ensuring that the new electronic lock integrated seamlessly with the cabinets and maintained their durability.

Key features of the Retrofit Access Control Unit included:

• Post-purchase digital security upgrade: Enabling digital locking functionality for existing cabinets.
• Ease of installation: A straightforward installation process, requiring no specialized tools beyond a basic power drill, allowed the locks to be installed in under 30 minutes.
• Durable and secure construction: The retrofit lock plate’s heavy-duty steel construction ensured that the cabinets retained the extreme durability Strong Hold is known for.

Michael and his team completed the installation themselves without the need for outside assistance, adding an advanced layer of security to the ranch’s workshop quickly and efficiently.

Results

After the installation of the Retrofit Access Control Units, Michael reported significant improvements in security and ease of use:

• Enhanced Security: The digital locks ensured that only authorized personnel could access the contents of the cabinets, reducing the risk of theft or unauthorized use of tools and supplies.
• Ease of Use: The digital locking mechanism provided a simple and reliable way to secure and access equipment, streamlining daily operations.
• Fast & Simple Installation: Michael noted that the installation process was intuitive and efficient, with the locks installed in less than half an hour per cabinet.

Michael praised the product, stating, “The locks are amazing, easy to install, the mechanism works great, and it’s a great product.”

Key Takeaways

The success of the Retrofit Access Control Unit at Cross Creek Ranch highlights the value of Strong Hold’s flexible solutions for enhancing security in a variety of industries, including agriculture and outdoor recreation.

Key insights from this case study include:

1. Cost-Effective Security Upgrades: The Retrofit Access Control Unit allows customers to upgrade existing storage systems without needing to purchase new cabinets, delivering significant savings while boosting security.
2. Simplicity and Efficiency: With an installation time of less than 30 minutes and no need for specialized tools, the Retrofit Access Control Unit is ideal for businesses or operations with limited downtime.
3. Uncompromising Durability: Strong Hold’s commitment to using heavy-duty materials ensures that its retrofit solutions maintain the same level of strength and reliability as its original cabinets.
4. Customer-Centric Design: The product’s intuitive functionality and ease of installation were designed with end users like Michael in mind, making security upgrades both accessible and practical.

Conclusion

Cross Creek Ranch’s adoption of Strong Hold’s Retrofit Access Control Units is a testament to the brand’s ability to provide secure, durable, and user-friendly storage solutions. By adding digital locks to their existing cabinets, Michael and his team were able to enhance the security of their equipment without disrupting operations or replacing their trusted Strong Hold cabinets.

This case study demonstrates Strong Hold’s commitment to empowering customers with practical, high-quality solutions that fit their specific needs. Whether you manage a working ranch, a manufacturing facility, or any other operation requiring secure storage, Strong Hold has the tools to protect what matters most.

For more information on Cross Creek Ranch, please visit their website, https://www.crosscreek-ranch.com