
Don't let smartphones threaten the confidentiality of your events.
A fast, simple, and effective solution to protect your sensitive events To address these challenges, SBE Direct offers two innovative and effective solutions, tailored to your high confidentiality needs: the Reusable Anti-CAM Pouch and the Single-Use Anti-CAM Sealed Bag for smartphones. These products provide a unique protection to ensure the s...

SBE Direct’s Secure Paper X21 Featured in a BBC Story.
Confirmed: the citizenship certificate shown in a recent BBC piece was printed on our Secure Paper X21, designed and manufactured by SBE Direct. This appearance in a BBC article is no coincidence: it provides real media visibility and a reminder that security paper is the first anti-counterfeiting barrier for any high-value secured document. Whe...

SafeTech™: 30 Years of Expertise in Professional Security Solutions
A SafeTech™ brand born from field insight and customer demand SafeTech™ was created over 30 years ago, at the same time as SBE Direct. This brand stems from a strong belief: to offer security solutions tailored to real-world needs. No company, public institution, or local authority should have to compromise between performance, discretion, an...

How SBE solutions could have prevented data theft at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Recent incidents of data theft at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have highlighted the crucial importance of sensitive information security. These events have raised questions about the adequate protection of data in such a critical context. Thus, we are bringing solutions to prevent such incidents. Présentation des solutions : Mallette ordinat...

Find out how Coperni protected its bag with a secure carrying case
Recent data theft incidents at the Paris 2024 Olympics have highlighted the crucial importance of sensitive information security. These events have raised questions about the adequate protection of data in such a critical context. Therefore, we provide solutions to prevent such incidents. Presentation of solutions: Secure computer transport c...

Tips for using mobile charging carts effectively in the classroom
The introduction of mobile charging carts into educational institutions has radically transformed teaching and learning methods in classrooms. Equipped with laptops and tablets, these carts provide teachers and students with easy access to cutting-edge technological tools, thereby enriching the educational experience. The introduction of mobile...

All about European standards for safety gloves
Did you know that European standards for safety gloves are crucial for ensuring the safety and protection of your colleagues and employees? If you are a professional in the building or artisan sector concerned about the safety of your employees, don’t miss out on this article. In this article, we will provide you with everything you need to...

EN 420: All about the general requirements for safety gloves
Safety gloves are an essential personal protective equipment to protect workers’ hands from mechanical and chemical hazards. European standards for safety gloves, such as EN 420, define the general requirements for the design and sizes of protective gloves. In this article, we will take a closer look at the EN 420 standard, its objectives, requi...

What is the best professional barcode reader?
Barcode readers are efficient tools for the identification of products stored in the professional environment. Barcode readers can read one-dimensional barcodes (128, UPC-A, EAN13..) but also two-dimensional ones (QR Code). There is no ideal reader but a reader adapted to a need. In order to find the reader model that suits you, it is essential ...

What is the best SATO industrial label printer?
You need to change your industrial label printer and you want to invest in the best SATO printer on the market, but you don’t know which product to choose? In this article, we will compare the SATO CL4NX Plus and CT4-LX to best suit your needs! Introducing the SATO CL4NX Plus: This label printer is a condensed technology. It combines precision...

What are security bags for?
We have been offering security bags for several years now, but have you really understood what they are used for? We will answer all your questions about these bags that could bring security solutions to your business. What is the purpose of a security bag for my business? Shuttle bags, originally used for mail delivery and sorting, have bee...

Is there a meaning to hospital bracelets?
Identification wristbands in hospitals are a crucial identification tool in terms of identity surveillance for health centres. Unlike the successful French TV series Les Bracelets rouges, not all patients have a specific coloured bracelet to indicate a disease. What is the purpose of the identification wristband ? A patient may stay in dif...

Thermal label printers : Thermal transfer VS direct thermal
A printer is an essential office tool. Its invention has revolutionized a multitude of sectors. It is not simply a matter of projecting ink onto a blank sheet of paper. It is nevertheless a tool at the cutting edge of technology, combining several skills for various media and uses. So let us guide you through the world of thermal label printing ...

The EN 12320 standard: the world’s strongest security padlock classification
Padlocks are a simple and effective tool to protect against theft and break-ins. Choosing the right padlock may seem trivial. To guarantee optimal security, there are different levels of security of a padlock dictated by the EN 12320 standard. Discover with us all the tests that classify according to their strength! What is the EN 12320 standa...

Which secure cash bag to choose ?
The cash desk bags are similar to bags that can be used to carry either cash or tickets. Our till bags are designed to centralise various till documents (coins, cheques, vouchers, blue card receipts, etc.). However, there are several types of checkout pockets and their uses vary according to the shape, size and security of the pocket. Discover i...

SBE participates in the authentication of a new video game from a French studio!
Do you know the connection between hologram stickers and vintage video games? And yet there is a link at SBE Direct! The French studio NEOFID has trusted us to authenticate their new game with a vintage look: Demons of Asteborg. These video game lovers have the ambition to revive the mythical SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis console by creating a new or...

Everything you need to know about barcodes and their readers
1948, Norman Joseph Woodland invented the barcode and since then, this revolutionary invention surrounds us daily. Mainly used in the retail industry, barcodes can be used to obtain information about a product: origin, price, weight, unit price, description... What is its history? How do we read it and how do we use it nowadays? We reveal you ev...

How to secure your motorcycle or scooter with an anti-theft device?
Did you know that every 10 minutes a motorized two-wheeler disappears in France? Scooters and motorcycles represent 7% of the transportation used by the French to go to work (Alphabet France/ IFOP survey, September 2021). And its popularity is only going up in 2021, the market for motorcycles and scooters took 9.19% in 2021. This makes it one of...

Tablets at school: what impact and how to secure them?
Since the national digital plan of the french gouvernment, the number of tablets and computers has increased. To store, secure and charge tablets and computers, many schools are using mobile classrooms. These charging carts also make it easy to move them around, a real advantage if the tablets are shared between teachers and classes. The nation...

All about the textile heat press
When it comes to personalising clothing, a heat press is your best friend. To heat set patches, iron-on labels or other ink transfers on your garments, a heat press is the best option. What is a heat press A heat press is a customised marking solution mainly used for flocking. This machine allows you to print text, logos or images on textiles...

Secure your laptop with the PC anti-theft device
Have you ever thought about using an anti-theft device for your laptop or other computer equipment? Didn’t you know that it could exist? And if I talk about Kensington-type locks, you ask me what language I am speaking? Then this article is for you! Why use a PC lock? Very good question! Nowadays, many companies choose to work in coworking s...

All about the certifications for long gun cases
There are different types of carrying cases, all of them corresponding to a specific need. For example, you can find waterproof, secure, wheeled or long gun cases. Almost all long gun cases have certifications that prove their efficiency. Why long gun cases? First of all, one might ask why a long gun case is needed. Carrying cases are ver...

Plastic seals: what are they for and how do they work?
The plastic seal with progressive tightening is used in many fields, such as logistics, transport, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, medicine cabinets... their operation may seem imprecise and confusing, we will understand in which context it is preferable to use this type of seal and also understand their opening/closing system. An easy to...

Why use adhesive seals
Many companies are confronted with the theft of their goods, both internally and externally, resulting in significant financial loss. To deter thieves, VOID adhesive seals are an effective and durable protection that is becoming increasingly popular with companies. In this article, discover the advantages of adhesive security seals and their use...

The use of seals in sea transport
The security of goods transported by sea is essential to avoid any risk of theft, loss or damage. This is why shipping companies require the secure closure of containers with controlled identification security seals. Seals are the most widely used security device for their strength and traceability. The different regulations in terms of sealing...

Why use plastic seals?
Plastic security seals are an effective tool used in all sectors of activity. They ensure the traceability of goods or the identification of security equipment thanks to a unique identification number. This allows them to act as a deterrent and witness to fraud thanks to their single-use closure. In this article, discover how a plastic seal work...

Which security seal for which use?
There are many security seals available to protect your goods from theft. It is important to choose the right seal according to the desired use. For that, our article will present you the different seals, their utility and their functioning to choose your seals adapted to your needs. What is the purpose of a security seal ? A security seal i...

Which security padlock should I choose?
There are many ways to secure access, equipment or transport to prevent break-ins and theft. The padlock is an ideal solution to protect your goods and products. In this article, we present the different types of padlocks and how they work. What is the purpose of a padlock? Our security padlocks are specially designed for professional, indus...

What is industrial marking?
Would you like to personalise your products with a logo? Or add a mandatory statement? Industrial marking is essential to identify goods and your brand. In this article, discover the different marking techniques adapted to your needs and the materials to be marked. What is the purpose of industrial marking? Industrial marking allows a large ...

How to choose a fireproof safe?
The risk of theft and fraud has increased in recent years, so it is essential to take the necessary measures to protect your confidential documents, computer data and other valuables in business premises (companies, hotels, etc.). The fireproof safe is one of the most effective solutions to protect your belongings against theft but also against ...