Mactwin’s cash-in-transit case has proven to be a future-proof solution. Although technology has evolved considerably over the last 40 years, the concept and primary functionality remain unchanged: where there is no loot, there will be no attack.
During a robbery, the MactwinBox is activated, causing all banknotes inside the case to be instantly and irreversibly destroyed. The courier cannot influence this process and therefore faces no danger. A siren from an activated MactwinBox will frustrate the criminal and encourage them to flee, typically leaving the MactwinBox at the crime scene.
In the hypothetical case that the MactwinBox is taken, the criminal will quickly discover that no usable money remains and that the destroyed money can never be restored. They are left empty-handed, sending a strong message to other potential robbers: there’s nothing to gain from attacking a courier. This message led to a drastic decrease in attacks on cash-in-transit operations on Dutch streets in the 1980s. The MactwinBox is now found in multiple countries worldwide.
What’s new?
Current technology offers new possibilities, which have led to the creation of the latest model: MactwinBox 5.
Improve Your Operation
MactwinBox 5 now features a single multifunctional lid that fits five different base units. This increases operational flexibility, as you can use the same lid for collecting and delivering money, multi-run operations, and cassette exchanges (MEI and ATM cassettes). Multiple systems in the cash-in-transit vehicle are no longer necessary, saving money and reducing human error.
Happy Runners
The courier’s user experience was paramount in developing the MactwinBox 5. It is 25% lighter than its predecessors, without compromising durability! With a lightning-fast new ‘engine,’ daily use is faster than ever. Moreover, the MactwinBox 5 is compatible with the latest GPS and GLONASS satellite technology and features a new roaming network SIM, ensuring optimal connectivity at all times.
Easy key management
In the past, when a courier wanted to visit multiple clients consecutively (e.g., in a shopping center), they had to work with client keys or deliver the key to the location first, return to the vehicle, and then walk the same distance again with the cash-in-transit case. Neither option was ideal; a client key could be lost, stolen, or the contact person might be absent. Walking twice takes too much time. That’s why we developed KeyTerminal.
It works as follows: a client location is equipped with a KeyTerminal. The courier presents their iButton (secure electronic key) and the KeyTerminal initiates an authentication protocol. The iButton then receives the credentials to open the MactwinBox (one-time use within a specified time window). Without these credentials, the iButton is useless. The four-eyes principle still applies, but the additional person has now been replaced by technology. Once installed, the KeyTerminal cannot be removed without the system resetting itself. This makes KeyTerminal completely useless in case of theft or vandalism until authorized personnel reactivate it.