Modernizing Prison Security – Scalable Retrofit Solutions for Existing Facilities

ICPA 2025 Presentation by Phillip Schickenberg (PID306)

Authors

Phillip Schickenberg

Sales Director, Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH, Germany

Phillip Schickenberg is Director Sales at Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH, a company based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With over a decade of experience in locking solutions for various industries, he is an expert in the various requirements and challenges in the field of access control. Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH, commonly known as STUV, an international company specializing in the provision of high security locking systems and solutions for critical infrastructure such as telecommunication, power, or water distribution. The company prides itself on its innovative approach and commitment to quality. Around 200 employees are dedicated to meeting the needs of customers worldwide.

Andreas Kupka

CEO, Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH (STUV), Germany

Andreas Kupka is the CEO of Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH (STUV), a German company with over 140 years of experience in high-security locking systems and access solutions. Under his leadership, STUV has evolved from a traditional mechanical lock manufacturer into a trusted innovation partner for physical security in critical environments, including the corrections and detention sector.

With its dedicated Prison Solutions division, STUV develops and manufactures integrated mechanical and electromechanical locking systems designed specifically for correctional facilities. These systems are built to ensure maximum reliability, safety, and control—supporting prison operators in achieving secure, efficient, and humane facility management.

Andreas Kupka combines strategic foresight with a strong commitment to quality and technological progress. His focus lies on bridging traditional craftsmanship with intelligent, future-proof security technology, empowering operators worldwide to meet evolving standards and operational challenges in high-security environments.

At the ICPA Annual Conference 2025, Andreas Kupka will present how STUV’s Prison Solutions contribute to advancing safety and operational resilience within modern correctional infrastructure.

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