Baldwin Boxall, a leading provider of emergency voice communication solutions, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into the Norwegian market through a new partnership with Hedengren, a trusted name in life safety systems across Scandinavia. Together, we are bringing innovative, real-time school lockdown solutions to the region – designed to safeguard students, staff and campuses during critical incidents.
As schools and universities around the world face a rising number of emergency situations, the demand for reliable, responsive life safety equipment has never been greater. Decision-makers in educational environments are prioritising systems that provide immediate, effective communication when it matters most – and this partnership delivers exactly that.
Filling a Critical Gap in Campus Security
As the demand for robust school life safety technology grows, Hedengren identified a key gap in Norway’s educational sector; the need for a reliable, real-time two-way audio system for schools. Recognising Baldwin Boxall’s global reputation in safety-critical communications, the partnership was a natural fit.
Over several months, our teams collaborated to design and promote a powerful, user-friendly solution that offers immediate communication during school lockdowns – providing peace of mind for school/university administrators, teachers and parents alike.
More Than Just an Alarm: Real-Time Two Way Communication with OmniCare
What makes the OmniCare system stand out from traditional school lockdown alert systems is its ability to facilitate live, two-way conversations between classrooms, school administration and even off-site emergency responders.
Alexander Lervik, Product Manager at Hedengren commented: “We believe the external graphic solution (large format touchscreen) and cabling solutions are what sets us apart from the competition, putting us a step ahead!”
Key features include:
- Discreet classroom call points and silent alarm switches, allowing teachers to raise an alert quickly and safely.
- Instant alerts to school admin panels and off-site locations such as local police or security companies.
- Precise location tracking – every alert pinpoints the exact room where it originated.
- Real-time audio monitoring and two-way communication capabilities, enabling immediate response coordination.
Flexible, Scalable & Fully Integrated
This advanced campus lockdown system based on OmniCare is highly adaptable and can be integrated with existing infrastructure, including:
- Public address (PA) and voice evacuation systems
- Access control systems to enable automatic school lockdowns
- Live or pre-recorded message broadcasting
Whether it’s a small primary school or a large multi-building campus, this system is fully scalable and customisable to meet a wide range of school security system requirements.
A Powerful Collaboration for Safer Schools
Jason Allen, Export Sales Manager at Baldwin Boxall, praised the collaboration:
“The partnership with Hedengren has been very good. I believe we’ve demonstrated the strength of our joint capabilities and the system is extremely flexible in its functionality.”
This project demonstrates how strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology can come together to create effective school lockdown communication systems that make a real difference.
The Hedengren team is also very happy with the evolving partnership, Mr Lervik added:
“We are very pleased with the partnership so far and truly appreciate that Baldwin Boxall involves us in the development of new solutions and products. While our input is naturally influenced by the needs of the Norwegian market, I firmly believe that the new capabilities of OmniCare and OmniCALL have the potential to enhance safety in educational environments worldwide. Our goal is to ensure that school facilities are safe and welcoming spaces for everyone – teachers, staff and students alike – at all times and in every setting.”
A Global Solution for School Safety
While the initial roll-out focuses on schools, in Norway, this system is designed with international scalability in mind. Its flexibility, reliability and integration options make it ideal for educational institutions worldwide looking to upgrade their emergency voice communication systems.
Explore how our advanced school lockdown life safety technology can enhance protection in your school or campus.
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