Convergint Modular Vault Team Leading the Industry

I have 40 years of experience in the vault industry and was the first colleague to join Custom Vault Corporation, subsequently acquired by Convergint in 2021. Working with a team of vault experts, I have designed and installed hundreds of systems for government and industry including the pharmaceutical, cash-in-transit, healthcare, financial, credit card production, and medical cannabis business. That said, most of my experience has been focused on DEA compliant vault installations, expansions and relocations for every major US pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor. As such, I have been credited with some of the industry’s most significant innovations including CustomVault’s HighBay™ Vault Systems which were developed to leverage vertical space in response to rapid-fire drug introductions and the industry’s need for high-volume, high-security storage in the context of limited footprints.

Our in-house engineering group applies a high level of expertise to the design of Convergint’s customized modular vault solutions. Initial drawings are developed based on customer needs and compliance requirements with consideration for site limitations, assembly demands, dimensions, weights, and additional components. Revisions are made in collaboration with the customer, and final submittals are accompanied by samples for selection and verification. From site evaluations to structural engineering, the team has worked extensively in all industries requiring vault storage and can therefore add significant value to any project under consideration. Most notably, we assist from project inception to completion and take great pride in our ability to be ‘responsive by design’.

One of the biggest initial challenges in vault construction is centered on regulatory compliance. No matter what the industry, requirements are stringent and rightly so. Ultimately, there are no shortcuts with the DEA or GSA, therefore our customers are compelled to get their vault security right the first time.

Site selection presents yet another set of challenges. Greenfield installations are certainly easiest but not as commonplace as working within the confines of an existing structure. Subsequently, site circumstances and limitations must be considered when mapping out the type of vault, size, and material.

In addition, many customers struggle with planning for both present and future vault needs. No vault ever seems to be big enough in the end, therefore Convergint works to incorporate opportunities for future expansion as part of the initial design.

Convergint takes common challenges head-on. We are well schooled in the intricacies of regulation and have a solid reputation for compliance therefore we have never failed a DEA inspection, or any other inspection for that matter. In terms of site issues, Convergint’s CustomVault designs work around any and all constraints, whether they be a low-hanging beam or a tight corner. Moreover, the CustomVault Lightweight vault helps manage floor load, whereas the CustomVault HighBay vault can accommodate restrictive footprints. And as noted, our designs incorporate a path forward for expansion should the need arise.

Convergint has long been an expert in both electronic and physical security, with a top priority of service in every way—service to customers, colleagues, and community. Likewise, Convergint’s vault solutions are supported by exemplary service. Vault designs are innovative, client-focused and backed by industry expertise, therefore solutions are widely regarded as industry leading. Ultimately, we offer customized and transformative solutions for each vault customer, ensuring their full satisfaction.