Outdated key management system
Before switching to Creone’s intelligent key management system, Samancor Chrome used older key cabinets that had become increasingly difficult to manage. The outdated systems often caused data losses and downtime, and lacked the functionality needed to maintain a clear overview of who had accessed which key – and when.
“We wanted to be able to monitor and report on users, keys, and events. Our main goal was to eliminate the ‘who took the key?’ scenario and hold users of high-risk keys accountable if an incident were to occur on site,” says Jandre Claassen at Samancor Chrome.
A modern solution with peace of mind
By upgrading to Creone’s key cabinets in combination with the KeyWin6 cloud-based software platform, Samancor Chrome now benefits from full transparency and control. Every key transaction is logged and traceable in the event log, providing the team with confidence and peace of mind.
“The key management system we have now gives us total peace of mind, knowing it runs smoothly and that every single key is accounted for. All the information about who has which key is available with just a few clicks, thanks to KeyWin6’s IoT features,” says Jandre.
As key volumes continue to increase at some of the company’s sites, Samancor has found the modular expansion design of Creone’s system to be a major advantage. The ability to simply add new key strips to an existing cabinet – or to install additional key cabinets as needed – allows them to scale the solution efficiently, without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Designed for usability and control
Samancor Chrome highlights the importance of user-friendliness and centralized control. With KeyWin6 IoT, all key cabinets are managed from one central point, enabling extensive reporting and simplified oversight.
“The Creone brand pretty much sold itself. It stood out visually, but more importantly, the system is modern, intuitive, and designed to grow with us. The deployment was smooth, and the support we received throughout the process made a real difference. Our other sites are already starting to look into rolling out the same solution,” says Jandre.
Today, the intelligent key management system supports Samancor Chrome’s broader mission of creating safer, more efficient work environments – with accountability built into every step.
