One-stop shop designed to help security professionals better serve their customers, grow their businesses
Nairobi, August 30, 2008 -- GE Security Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE: GE), today announced the opening of the first African Pro Express security dealer shop in Nairobi, to be operated by Unisafe Limited, an authorized dealer.
One address, one-stop-shop, Pro Express offers convenience for security professional customers, answering their needs by offering easy access to buy a selected range of electronic security products in a business-to-business service outlet. This complimentary point of sale service allows security professionals to be more efficient in their work.
GE Security regional sales leader Africa, Mr. Carlo Klopper said, "Pro Express will carry permanent stock of at least 150 high-volume items which allows customers to pick up what they want, when they want -- a just-in-time supply concept."
Pro Express additionally provides on-location, first-hand technical support from experts who have extensive knowledge of the complete range of security products, solutions and applications.
As economic prosperity is growing in Africa, so is the need for security technologies and fire protection. "Security and safety is a concern globally and with big investments in these sectors, it is important to protect them," Klopper said.
Every Pro Express has a state-of-the-art product demonstration area, animated with a team of enthusiastic professionals whose mission is satisfying their client's needs. With its advanced security products, GE Security has launched a fresh drive to promote the use of new technologies.
Pro Express Nairobi, serving Kenya and the East Africa region, is the first in Africa and follows successful openings in Paris, London, Brussels and Helsinki demonstrating GE's commitment to satisfying customers' needs and creating value.
The Nairobi Pro Express shop is operated under an authorized dealer agreement with Unisafe Limited LTD.
About GE's Security Business
GE Security, Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $1.8 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, including access control, explosives and narcotics detection, fire detection, intrusion, key management and video surveillance. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, banking and finance, education, government and military, healthcare, law enforcement, residential, retail, stadiums and event venues, and transportation.
GE Security was honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2008 North American Video Surveillance Solutions Company of the Year Award for its industry leading video portfolio and integration strategy vision and execution. For more information about GE Security, please visit www.gesecurity.com.
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