Paxton Inc, an international security technology manufacturer, has appointed Werner Geldenhuys as its new country sales manager for South Africa.

“I joined Paxton in 2013 and have seen what we have achieved in South Africa over the past 10 years. It makes me excited to see what’s coming for us in the next decade,” Werner said. “I am honored to be promoted to country sales manager and continue to be part of Paxton’s journey providing our solutions in South Africa and helping people feel secure.”

Dan Drayton, divisional director – EMEA sales region, said, “I am excited that Werner has stepped into the new role. He’s well-known in the industry and his knowledge of the market will add value to our customers and distributors. We’re looking forward to his impact with our customers, his team, and leading Paxton towards our long-term goals in the region.” 

Geldenhuys has spent the last 10 years at Paxton and is highly experienced with Paxton’s range of access control solutions and knowledgeable about the landscape of the security industry in South Africa, according to the announcement.

“We want to introduce Paxton’s products to as many people as possible, making the Paxton brand a household name,” said Geldenhuys.

Paxton recently opened a new Experience Centre in Johannesburg, demonstrating live their range of security systems. Werner said, “We provide free product training, a 5-year warranty, and license-free software, ensuring our customers enjoy the best possible experience with our products and systems.”

For more information, visit: paxton-access.com.