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The ISO 7010 standard: unified safety signals on a European scale

In recent years, the term "iso standard" has tended to emerge, particularly in relation to ISO 9001. ISO standards are diverse and varied and cover a wide range of standardised concepts to protect users by conforming manufacturers to strict restrictions on manufacture and use. Due to globalisation, the ISO organisation wishes to standardise and unify rules to ensure safety.

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Which bracelet to choose for an event?

Fairs, meetings, seminars, festivals... Whatever the nature of the event, wristbands are a simple, affordable and effective way to communicate about your event and control access more easily. Discover in this article the advantages of our event wristbands available in different materials.

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What is the difference between POS and corporate signage ?

If you pay attention to your surroundings in a shop, you will find many signs and posters, but what are they for? Who decides to put them up? We answer all your questions in this article. 

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How to avoid fraud with a security label?

The number of business thefts has been on the rise in recent years. It is therefore essential to protect your business assets. Security labels are an effective and inexpensive way to authenticate your equipment and avoid any risk of theft, counterfeiting or fraud.

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Security: an essential point for the organisation of an event

Organising an event is not an easy task, it is essential to define the retroplanning with the different stages well in advance. Among the different points to anticipate we find security, a mandatory element for the success of an event. In this article, we present you with the different security solutions that comply with legal requirements.

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What is the difference between a Kensington and Dell security cable?

Before you buy an anti-theft cable, it is important to know if it is compatible with your computer. In this article, we present the 3 types of anti-theft cables, specific to a security slot present on a PC.

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Safety signs: what you need to know

It is very common to see signs in public spaces as well as in businesses. Safety signs are essential in gathering and public environments. But who decides on business signage in France? And more importantly, how do you know which sign to put up and where? 

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PC anti-theft cable, how does it work?

The use of PCs and laptops is now commonplace in companies, schools and at business events. It is therefore essential to secure your computer equipment against theft with an anti-theft cable, an effective and inexpensive solution.

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RFID and textile labels

The textile and clothing industry produces large quantities and needs to ensure the traceability of large stocks. That’s why companies in this market are adopting RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to streamline their operations and improve performance. Find out more about the benefits of this technology in this article.

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What is the purpose of a company badge?

Companies are optimising the security of their employees, premises and equipment by adopting effective devices such as badges. The badge is increasingly used and in some cases is even mandatory. This PVC access card has 3 main uses, allowing the security of goods and people within the premises.

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How to create a textile label ?

Do you want to make and sell clothes that comply with the legislation? Then you need to add a textile label, which is mandatory in France, to inform consumers about the composition of the garment and other important information. These textile labels allow you to be more transparent and help people in their purchase. In this article, we give you all the elements that can appear on a textile label.

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Why use label printing software?

Using a label printing software such as BarTender is now a strategic lever for companies seeking to structure their labeling processes, secure their operational flows, and meet specific requirements related to their industry. Labeling plays a central role in the supply chain, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day operational management. At SBE Direct, we support professionals in selecting a professional label printing solution capable of meeting the needs of both SMEs and industrial environments. BarTender stands out as a professional labeling software recognized for its reliability, flexibility, and compatibility with a wide range of management systems.

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The badge holder, an essential protection for your badges

The identification of people is essential in most companies and essential to attend events (trade shows, conferences, concerts...). Badges are therefore the solution adopted by companies to control the access of their employees and visitors. In order to simplify this process and make it easier to wear the badge, the badge holder is recommended to protect them over time.

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Print your own PVC cards or have them printed?

In recent years, PVC cards have become an indispensable item for securing business premises. Ideal for personal identification and also as a promotional item, PVC cards can be personalised and printed on your premises, saving you time and money.

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Which badge reader should you choose to control access to your premises ?

For several years now, the technologies concerning badge readers and badges have been constantly evolving. The first trend was mainly magnetic stripe readers, but this is a limited method of storing data. Over time, the technologies have improved with RFID badge readers entering the market. Today, adding an access control system to your premises is a must to protect your premises, your employees, your sensitive information... Installingg a badge reader allows you to save time by quickly identifying your employees, controlling access to people from outside your company, managing computer access authorisation etc. SBE Direct offers a complete range of badge readers for all types of businesses and applications. In this article, we will answer all your questions about badge readers.

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How to choose the right ink ribbon for quality labeling?

Choosing to print in-house saves a considerable amount of time and can, in some cases, be an economic gain. Printing labels with variable information within a company is extremely important, especially for barcode labels that need to be readable by scanners and have a long shelf life.  But this implies certain risks of misprints caused by many printing components that can have big consequences. In particular, when printing barcodes where a bad print will lead to an inability to read and track the product. To avoid the risks, you need to understand the printing components (label printer, ink ribbons and label rolls) and choose them carefully. SBE is here to guide you in your choice of ink ribbons. 

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Professional adhesive labels: print them yourself or have them printed?

Adhesive labels can have many roles in a company: they can help identify a product for inventory and logistics identification, but labels can also have a communicative purpose, to convey a brand image. In any field, labels are a wise choice to inventory or communicate.  You have two options: you can print your own custom product labels with the information, codes, numbers and logos you want, or you can hire a label professional.  What to choose between producing your own labels and using a professional?  In this article, we will help you to choose between these two options as well as explain you how to choose these rolls of labels for a printing at home, in your premises.

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Label rolls: essential consumable for printing with a label printer

After reading the article on "choosing between do-it-yourself or professional label printing", I decided to choose do-it-yourself printing. But that’s not all, you must first choose your label printer, for that I recommend you to read the following two articles:  - The 4 questions to ask yourself before buying a barcode label printer - How to choose the best label printer ? These articles will help you choose the label printer best suited to your needs, so that you can save time on printing your barcode labels, for example. You can then create custom labels according to your needs. Now that you know the printer you want, you need to find the essential consumable: the label rolls. 

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How to optimize stock management with a barcode scanner ?

Inventory management is nowadays one of the major concerns of company managers. Indeed, it must be optimized to allow the traceability of products and thus increase the profitability of the company and its reputation with its customers. SBE offers several models of barcode scanners that will help you save time during your inventories thanks to their fast and reliable data reading and their ease of use.

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The mobile charging cart, simple and secure management of laptops and tablets

Digital tools are increasingly used in companies as well as in schools. However, computer rooms are becoming obsolete with old PCs and are less and less used because of technical, pedagogical and organisational obstacles. This is why schools are investing in state-of-the-art equipment such as laptops and tablets. Access to these tools must be controlled and secured to avoid any risk of loss or theft. SBE offers you the solution with two laptops charging stations, made in Sweden, suitable for storing and charging laptops and tablets. These mobile classrooms ensure the security of electronic devices in companies and public institutions such as schools.

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Barcode label printers: 4 professional questions to ask before your purchase

Buying a label printer is the ideal way to customize your own labels and barcodes. This is a real advantage when you want to print several small quantities of labels. It is also a time advantage as it is usually much quicker than professional label printing. It goes without saying that for large volumes of labels, it makes sense to contact label makers in order to benefit from better prices. 

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The manufacturer plate, a device to identify industrial products

In 2019, more than 2 million new cars were sold in France. In addition, the market for the rental of professional equipment (construction machinery, forklifts, computers, etc.) has increased by 7% over the past year because it represents a lower cost for companies. These sales and exchanges of equipment encourage manufacturers to identify their industrial products and certify their compliance with current European regulations. SBE Direct can provide you with affordable rigid aluminum and flexible polyester manufacturer plates with high quality markings and finishes. 

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How to best choose your office safe?

Commercial and industrial premises are the first target for thieves because they contain a large amount of computer equipment, confidential documents and sometimes money. Every year, more than 17,000 cases of burglary are recorded, with an average value of €2,900. These thefts, which account for more than 40% of burglaries in France, are only increasing in this period of health crisis when companies are deserted by employees to telework, leaving the way clear for thieves. It is therefore essential to secure company property as much as possible with a burglar-proof and fire-proof safe. SBE Direct offers a wide range of cost-effective security safes made in Germany. Available in various sizes, with a choice of locks, our security safes can meet any need.

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How many fake documents circulate in (and outside) your company?

The South Korean film "Parasites" won the 2019 Palme d’Or directed by Bong Joon-ho. Did you see the South Korean film « Parasite », Golden palm at the last Cannes film festival? Yes? Then you have certainly noticed that the whole intrigue and the disastrous effects which result from it begin on a simple false document, where the decision-maker Mrs. Park who has no real means of verifying its authenticity.

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What is security paper for?

Or how can simple security paper protect your business from fraud document ? In the last studies carried out by PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers "on the occasion of the 9th edition of the "Global Economic Crime Survey 2018", 71% of French companies declare that they have been victims of Documentary Fraud. The three most frequent are counterfeiting, falsification and fraudulent use of documents. What measure should be taken to fight the anti-copying of sensitive documents?

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The best identification and security equipment at SBE

Our technical team offers you a selection of the best products from SBE labs.

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How to best choose your label printer

Label printers are easy to use. However, it is not always easy to choose your printer and to distinguish which technical characteristics correspond to your needs. Here is a comparative table of all the printers we offer on our website. The main uses for each printer allow you to better understand the difference between all these printers.

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Multiply by 2 the life of your badges

Double the lifespan of your badges thanks to this ultra competitive range of badge and card protectors and attachments.

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The 9 adhesive seals that our key account customers are tearing off

9 adhesive security seals that will never let you fall due to their strength and high level of security. They will protect your documents WITHOUT FAIL. The evidence: test their effectiveness by receiving a free sample by simply clicking on the product sheet.

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Make your inventory a success with our range of identification labels

Save time and money during your asset inventories by avoiding the loss of identification or even the theft of your assets. Come and test our most recognized and innovative range of identification labels on the market for free.

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Philippe Montureux
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