Birmingham International Airport Valet Parking Company Installs KeyTrak System.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1999-- AirValet uses KeyTrak's computerized key control system to safeguard and manage customers' keys KeyTrak, Inc., (www.keytrak.com) announced today that its new valet parking valet parking n. Parking arrangements provided by a commercial establishment, such as a restaurant, whereby patrons leave their cars at the entrance and attendants park and retrieve them. Noun 1. computerized key control system has been installed at a valet parking facility at Birmingham International Airport Birmingham International Airport may refer to:
AirValet, the first to offer valet parking at a Southeastern airport, uses KeyTrak VP at its Birmingham airport location to store, safeguard and track customers' keys, said KeyTrak CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Mark Singleton. "AirValet offers travelers a fast, safe, and easy way to park their vehicles when they travel out of Birmingham. Now with KeyTrak's VP system, AirValet has added another benefit and safety feature for their customers," Singleton added. When a customer leaves his car with an AirValet attendant, the attendant stores the car keys in VP's computerized, locked steel drawers. Access to the drawers is limited to authorized users only. "KeyTrak VP keeps the keys so secure, it's like having them in a safe," explained Dave Russell, CFO See Chief Financial Officer. for AirValet. Whenever vehicle keys are removed, the system automatically notes the identity of the person removing the keys as well as the time out and time returned. With this information, according to Singleton, AirValet can track access to every vehicle. "Using KeyTrak VP is the only way to run this type of operation," said Rick Gardner, manager of Birmingham Air Valet. "The system puts management in control of security, revenue tracking, and employee performance." Plus with KeyTrak VP in operation, customer keys aren't misplaced mis·place tr.v. mis·placed, mis·plac·ing, mis·plac·es 1. a. To put into a wrong place: misplace punctuation in a sentence. b. or, more importantly, lost. Another benefit of VP, according to Gardner, is that the system allows AirValet to easily reconcile cars checked in or checked out, with fees due and the amount paid. This feature alone helps eliminate employee theft, which definitely can have a substantial impact on cash revenue, he added. The system also has a unique Vehicle Damage Report program that allows quick, visual entry of any existing vehicle damage to help protect AirValet from false damage claims. In addition, KeyTrak VP has Lot Locator software that pinpoints a vehicle's location, so the customer doesn't have to wait while the attendant searches for the right car. KeyTrak VP also comes with a built-in time clock that prevents employees from padding hours and eliminates paper work. Plus, the system's detailed reports help management with revenue projections, showing the number of cars parked, rates, and validations. About KeyTrak, Inc. KeyTrak, Inc., has more than 5,000 installations worldwide, tracking over 3 million keys and other assets other assets Assets of relatively small value. For financial reporting purposes, firms frequently combine small assets into a single category rather than listing each item separately. at apartment and office complexes, universities, hospitals, automobile dealerships, military installations, and government agencies. KeyTrak customers include the Pentagon, U.S. House of Representatives, Federal Reserve, the Empire State Building, Post Properties, Trammell Crow, Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 4,279 acres (1,732 hectares), central Md., est. 1943. It is the chief military airport of Washington, D.C., as well as the headquarters for the air force's high-priority airlift command. , Federal Express, Walter Reed Army Hospital, University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. , the Prudential Center, Yale University, the USAF Academy, Budget Rental Cars, AutoNation, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the largest and oldest children's hospitals in the world. "CHOP" has been ranked as the best children's hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report and Child Magazine in recent years. , ITT/Sheraton, and more. KeyTrak, with almost 100 employees and distributors, is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and has offices in Orlando, Tampa, and Surrey, England. |
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