Pouches Aren't Cutting It as Cell Phone Bans Surge - Vaultz® Delivers a Secure, High Capacity Solution for Schools Nationwide

As cell phone bans sweep the nation, the PB132 steps in with an alternative to pouches and similar options that schools have been waiting for.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the majority of states across the US adopt phone‑free learning policies, Victor Technology today announced the launch of the Vaultz PB132 Cell Phone Locker, the company's most advanced and durable classroom phone management solution to date. Designed to help schools reduce distractions and support policy compliance, the PB132 delivers secure, organized, and privacy‑focused device storage that also protects valuable instructional time.

The PB132 is the third and most advanced product in Victor's lineup of cell phone storage solutions, joining the PB036 Cell Phone Storage Tray and the PB032 Cell Phone Locker. The Vaultz model elevates security, durability, and airflow to meet the needs of larger classrooms, testing centers, and high traffic educational spaces.

Built for medium and large classrooms, testing centers, and training spaces, it gives educators a dependable way to collect and secure student devices without the confusion, inefficiency, or privacy concerns that can come with pouches and other lower-security storage methods.

"As more states and districts adopt phone-free learning policies, schools are looking for practical tools that help teachers enforce those policies without adding more disruption to the school day," said Greg Palese, VP of Marketing at Victor Technology. "The Vaultz PB132 gives educators a secure, scalable, and policy‑aligned tool that reduces distractions and helps them reclaim instructional time."

A Purpose Built Solution for Phone Free Learning
Unlike soft pouches or other basic collection systems, the Vaultz cell phone storage solution is built as a secure storage locker, not just a holding device. It stores up to 32 cell phones in clearly numbered slots for fast check-in and retrieval, while the solid front panel keeps devices out of sight for added privacy. For security, the unit includes a keyed locking system with two keys and an anti-theft cable lock slot for anchoring it to desks, carts, or walls. Constructed with aluminum, steel, and protective rubber corner pads, the PB132 is engineered for daily classroom use.

"The PB132 reflects our commitment to building products that solve real problems for real educators," said Douglas Nash, CEO of Victor Technology. "As phone‑free policies accelerate nationwide, schools need reliable tools, not workarounds. The PB132 delivers the security, durability, and consistency districts can count on."

The Vaultz brand is known for secure storage solutions that protect important items, and the PB132 extends that brand promise into the classroom with a product focused on privacy, organization, and reliability.

Vaultz Availability Nationwide
The VaultzCell Phone Storage Solution is available as of today on the Victor Technology website and through authorized education resellers and select retail partners.

Editors, reviewers, and creators interested in the Vaultz PB132 can request samples by contacting [email protected].

About Victor Technology 
Victor Technology, based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded office and safety products. Founded in 1918, the company is known for its innovation and quality, offering a wide range of solutions including printing calculators, scientific calculators, standing desks, clipboards, and desk accessories. Visit victortech.com for more information.

Victor's portfolio includes trusted brands such as Victor, Officemate, Seat Sack, and Sharp Calculators. Products are available through major retailers including Amazon, Grainger, Staples, and Office Depot, as well as office supply wholesalers across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

SOURCE Victor Technology