Flakt Woods a fan of Tensor

Tensor install WinTA time and attendance and access control system for Flakt Woods.

Flakt Woods is a global company providing solutions for ventilation and air treatment for buildings as well as fan solutions for Industry and Infrastructure applications.

The company first thought of installing a new Time and Attendance system when they decided to move to new premises.

They had had an existing Time and Attendance system that was 10 years old but now needed an integrated system for their 400 staff at their new UK manufacturing facility in Colchester.

Their Human Resources Officer, was given the task of finding a new supplier.

Essentially, Flakt Woods wanted a system that would accurately monitor time and attendance, was easy to use and less time consuming than their existing one to administer.

The new system also needed to be an integrated access control system to secure the site.

Flakt Woods looked at 7 systems and bought from Tensor because "Tensor could do what was needed and demonstrated the flexibility and ease of use of their system".

Another advantage with Tensor was that they demonstrated the ability to interface with other pieces of software, in particular their new HR system.

Tensor installed a WinTA Time and Attendance and Access Control system comprising T8440 clocking station and T1481 Smart Card Access Control scanners in early 2006, including a Fire Roll Call system.

A few problems were encountered during the installation as some of the doors to which the access control was to be fitted were not in place.

No problems were encountered with the software installation, and the HR department were all trained on how to use the WinTA system at a special workshop style session at their premises in Colchester.

Although Flakt Woods does not believe that they yet use the Tensor system to its full potential, they are happy with the current use for time recording and access control.

"Logical layout and easy to understand," was Flakt Woods's view of the Tensor system and they particularly liked the Mimic Panel and Absence Planner and the way that exceptions are dealt with.

"Once you know what you are doing it's very easy to use - but you do need the training first".

Asked what they liked most about Tensor, Flakt Woods said "Functionality, flexibility and reportability" - and "Yes", they would recommend Tensor to other companies.

Summing up Tensor in a few words, Flakt Woods concluded "Tensor's staff know what they are talking about and are friendly".

"The system is adaptable and links well with our HR system".

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