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1983
Credit Card Keys was established and began producing emergency key cards for the automotive and domestic markets. Offering a unique product to overcome lost and mislaid keys, producing key cutting machines and dealer training.
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1987
A requirement for secure key storage had begun to develop, the first Keymanager system was designed and introduced to the automotive industry.
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1990
As demand increased for secure key management solutions, Credit Card Keys established and secured a foothold in the market, supplying a multitude of dealerships and body shops with key management devices.
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1995
Credit Card Keys introduces a transponder option.
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1996
Business continues to grow rapidly as Ford Europe and the AA adopt Credit Card Keys systems.
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1999
Updates to the Keymanager cabinet are made to increase security
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2002
Credit Card Keys continues with product development releasing the Drop Box for unmanned key delivery and the first iteration of the Trade Plate manager.
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2005
A new and uprated level security cabinet is produced.
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2011
Due to continued growth, Credit Card Keys moves to a new premises with increased space and better access to the nationwide transport network.
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2013
To reflect the increased uptake in Keymanager security systems, Credit Card Keys embarks on a branding overhaul to become C.C.Keys,
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2014
An updated mechanical board and peg design are introduced offering a more contemporary option to the product range
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2015
C.C.Keys releases the electronic key management system under Smartbox, which still leads the field in technologic capability, versatility and security.
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2016
Further updates are made to the cabinets of both mechanical and electronic systems resulting in one of the most secure solutions available internationally.
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Present
Today, Credit Card Keys operates as a group including both CCKEYS and Smartbox. Offering a range of different key and asset storage solutions all over the world whilst continually developing new and its existing product line.