APG Releases Retail and Healthcare Solution to Help Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 at the Point of Sale

MINNEAPOLIS, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APG Cash Drawer, a global manufacturer of cash management solutions announces the release of the Guardianttm Countertop Shield for retail, grocery, convenience, gas stations, pharmacy and medical clinics. The Guardianttm Countertop Shield is built to help reduce the spread of contagious, airborne germs commonly caused by coughing or sneezing,

"During these uncertain times, the global retail landscape is changing rapidly," stated Paul Griffiths, President and CEO at APG. "Businesses are trying to recalibrate what technology and tools are required during this crisis to sustain operations while protecting essential employees and their customers. The point of sale is a vital place of commerce, but also requires direct interaction between employees and customers in close proximity. We've created a solution to help mitigate the health risks many essential employees are faced with today. The Guardianttm Countertop Shield will reduce the spread of airborne germs and minimize the risk of virus spread and the exposure to employees and customers during checkout at the point of sale," continued Griffiths.

"The Guardianttm Countertop Shield provides peace of mind and can reduce concerns for employees working in retail, grocery, gas stations, convenience stores, pharmacies, and health clinics and wherever essential business is conducted," stated Stephen Bergeron, VP of Sales and Marketing North America at APG. "These roles are vital to our economy and the Guardianttm Countertop Shield can help provide comfort and relief for employees and the customers they serve during this critical time."

In current deployments at Financial Institutions, Medical Clinics, and Retail Stores, the Guardianttm Countertop Shield provides a sense of security for employees as well as their patients and customers. Items queued during check out can be scanned through the acrylic plexiglass without requiring risk of germ transmission during product handoff at a checkout counter. Customers feel safer while employees can continue to provide personalized service while still maintaining the separation of personal space.

Currently offered in a trifold and single screen configuration, the Guardianttm Countertop Shield comes with window size options, allowing for the safe exchange of product, food or payment through an acrylic protective barrier. The sturdy, no-tip solution, also comes with counter mounting hardware, a one-year warranty and is portable for collapsible storage when needed.

The Retail and Medical Guardianttm Countertop Shield is available now through APG's channel and distribution partners. For more information, please call 763-571-5000 or email us at [email protected]

About APG Cash Drawer ? APG Cash Drawer, with over 40 years of experience, manufactures a wide range of highly durable and reliable cash drawers that are delivered quickly to the marketplace. APG has built a reputation as the supplier of choice for cash management solutions for retail, grocery, hospitality, and quick serve for thousands of customers throughout the world. Whether it's our general application cash drawer, custom designed solutions, or the SMARTtill® Cash Management Solution, our products and brand are differentiated by our ability to deliver innovative technologies that globally enhance efficiency and security at the point of sale. To learn more about our products, visit http://www.cashdrawer.com/ or call at 763-571-5000. Follow us on Twitter at @apgcashdrawer and on Facebook.

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