stanley security solutions launches new center for learning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Jim LabadieMullen313-394-0322Jim.Labadie@Mullen.comSTANLEY SECURITY SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES NEWCENTER FOR LEARNING AND INNOVATIONState-of-the-Art Facility to Set Industry Standards and Best Practices forProduct- and Skill-Based TrainingINDIANAPOLIS – September 22, 2008 – Stanley Security Solutions, Inc., anindustry leader for providing integrated access control and security solutions,announced today the opening of the Stanley Security Solutions Center forLearning and Innovation. This new, multi-use learning facility will advance theStanley® vision of becoming a global leader in commercial security by settingindustry standards and best practices for product- and skill-based training.Stanley Security Solutions is committed to providing learning services that offermaximum value for both external and internal customers. All learning programsgo through extensive analysis designed to match the content with the appropriatedelivery method and audience. The Stanley Security Solutions Learning team isstaffed with instructors who have deep and broad industry experience and areschooled in developing and delivering content guided by adult learning principlesand attention to the “voice of the customer.” The results are learning programsthat effectively convey the maximum amount of content, in the least amount oftime, in the most appropriate circumstances.All learning programs at the Center offer “hands-on” experiences, simulating realworldsituations, delivered in a safe and effective learning environment. StanleySecurity Solutions is clearly investing in its future, and a major component of thisinvestment strategy centers on this new state-of-the-art facility.

Located at 6161 East 75 th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, the new Stanley SecuritySolutions Center for Learning and Innovation is designed to provide customersand staff with more than world-class learning opportunities. In addition toclassrooms configured for specific product training, the Center also includesconference and breakout rooms for customer focus groups, leadership andbusiness skills training/development for Stanley Security Solutions staff, and toshowcase and demonstrate Stanley Security Solutions products in an interactive,real-world environment.“The systems integration environment of today requires a highly skilled, technicalworkforce more than ever,” said Brett Bontrager, president, Stanley ConvergentSecurity Solutions. “The new Center for Learning and Innovation provides usbetter control over the development of such a workforce.”Stanley Mechanical Access Solutions President Justin Boswell notes: “This newCenter for Learning and Innovation is a significant investment in the future forboth Stanley and our customers. Clients and employees who visit the newCenter will experience an environment that’s designed to represent the fullbreadth and depth of Stanley Security Solutions and showcase our abilities tomeet any security challenge.”“Stanley has designed an outstanding training facility to match its outstandingfactory training programs,” said Daryle Hutchens of the Fleet and IndustrialSupply Center (FISC), Jacksonville, Fla. “I always find tremendous value invisiting Indianapolis for my training needs.”“Stanley has put together a very impressive training facility,” said Ciree Loftus,independent training consultant. “You get the feeling that you are about to entersomething special just walking up to the entrance.”About Stanley Security SolutionsStanley Security Solutions, a business division of The Stanley Works, is aprovider of access control and integrated security solutions for institutional,commercial and industrial businesses and organizations. With a strong emphasison service, Stanley Security Solutions delivers a comprehensive suite of securityproducts, software and integrated systems directly to end-user customers.Stanley Security Solutions is committed to extending its position as a leadingcomprehensive resource for a broad and extensive array of solutions that spanthe entire security spectrum.