Exclusive CAME Gate Operators Integrate LiftMaster Technology and Performance with Superior Design Elmhurst, IL - August 2012 - LftMaster, the lindeing manufacturer of access automation in North America, has joined forces with Italy-based CAME Cancelli, the foremost producer of access automation in Europe, to unveil a new line of residential gate operators that deliver on design, technology and performance. LiftMaster will exclusively market three CAME-branded operators optimized with LiftMaster’s Security+ 2.0™ technology, providing the North American marketplace with innovative gate access solutions.
"CAME brings a new, unrivaled design to our current offerings and boosts our dealers’ ability to provide a wider array of solutions to their customers," says Jim Roberts, CEO of The Chamberlain Group.
On the new joint venture, Andrea Menuzzo, CEO of The CAME Group states, "This partnership was a natural fit – LiftMaster’s leadership position in North America provides CAME with a broader customer base, the right technology and service support. Coupling those strengths with our engineering yields a perfect blend of design and performance."
The CAME partnership demonstrates LiftMaster’s commitment to evolving the design and capability of its products. The Security+ 2.0 radio technology has been incorporated into selected ETL-approved 24V DC CAME residential gate operators: a slide gate operator, an underground swing gate operator and a column-mount swing gate operator. Along with its efficiency and security features, the Security+ 2.0 radio technology virtually eliminates interference, has up to double the range of standard remote controls for reliable and immediate access, and works with all LiftMaster Security+ 2.0 remote controls.
The BX-243 Series
The BX-243 slide gate operator features a 24V DC motor with soft stop that supports gates weighing up to 660 pounds and measuring up to 25 feet in length for residential applications. It has a robust yet compact design and is available in chain drive or with a rack and pinion transmission. The BX-243 also includes a timer-to-close that automatically closes the gate after a preset time.
The Frog
The Frog underground swing gate operator mounts flush with the pavement for an invisible installation and includes a 24V DC motor with soft stop that supports gates weighing up to 1,170 pounds or measuring up to 11.5 feet in length. It is equipped with a watertight motor and a reliable, maintenance-free direct gear drive system, includes a timer-to-close that automatically closes the gate after a preset time and is available for dual or single residential gate applications, an ideal solution for high-end ornamental swing gates.
The Ferni
The Ferni residential swing gate operator, coming out in the fall of 2012, includes a compact articulated arm that mounts neatly on a column, offering a versatile solution for gates mounted on large pillars. The Ferni can be mounted on the top, middle or bottom of a gate and includes a 24V DC motor with soft stop that supports gates weighing up to 1,770 pounds or measuring up to 13 feet in length and includes a timer-to-close that automatically closes the gate after a preset time. The three gate operators will be ordered through LiftMaster's Customer Care, will ship out of CAME's state-of-the-art distribution center in Medley, FL, and dealers can contact the LiftMaster Service Center for installation or troubleshooting assistance. For more information, please visit www.liftmaster.com/CAME.
About LiftMaster
LiftMaster is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers, as well as a major manufactuere of commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, telephone entry systems and related access control products. Driven by te access and security needs of the marketplace, LiftMaster's expansive line of state-of-the-art residential and commercial products is designed to fit any lifestyle or application, providing the latest technology and innovations in safety, secrity and convenience. For inquiries on LiftMaster products or to inquire about becoing an authorized dealer, please visit www.LiftMaster.com.
About CAME
The CAME Group is Europe’s leading access automation manufacturer with CAME Cancelli, Urbaco and BPT among its principal brands. Today CAME operates in the automation industry through 25 affiliate companies including 19 sales subsidiaries and 350 distributors throughout the world. As a global leader in the access automation industry CAME continues to lead the way in product innovation, design and quality. Over the years, this unique combination has been the key to its success and has allowed CAME to continue offering its customers the best value in access control equipment and systems. Please visit www.came.com to learn more about CAME and the family of CAME products.
