Charlotte Armstrong

Door Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, is stressing the need for greater awareness of fire safety in education buildings, with a large percentage of fire doors in schools found to be non-compliant while undergoing … Continue reading →

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has presented diplomas and awards to industry professionals in a glittering ceremony at London’s Tower Hotel. The 41st GAI Education Awards on Thursday 3 March celebrated the outstanding educational achievements of students who passed … Continue reading →

Global access control manufacturer CDVI were presented the annual Access Control Suppliers Award at the ADI Symposium on 9th March 2022. Paul Ramsay, General Manager of CDVI Ltd, remarked: “The whole team at CDVI is delighted to win this award, … Continue reading →

Leading provider of access solutions, dormakaba has opened a new branch in the Midlands. The new Willenhall site opened on 1st February and comes part of the specialist supplier’s commitment to providing greater customer reach and support. The Willenhall site … Continue reading →

Door & Hardware Federation is celebrating 10 years of TS 007, and in so doing, reflecting upon its continuing reputation as the ‘gold standard’ for cylinder lock security.  Launched in 2011, the kitemark standard continues to provide assurance to domestic … Continue reading →

3D Group’s quality control team have been busy putting the new Xhorse Dolphin II through its paces. Matt, our quality lead was super excited to get his hands on the latest release from Xhorse; there has been a considerable build-up … Continue reading →

Many will regard Bolton as humble, down-to-earth and home to some of our most-loved and laughed at comedians, legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah (down-to-earth whilst on top of a tower) and Warbutons bread. The fact that this Lancashire location is one … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has launched ASSA ABLOY’s IncedoTM Business Mobile Keys, a new type of credential that offers secure mobile access, simplified management and user convenience and efficiency. IncedoTM Business provides a user-friendly interface for managing your access control platform. You … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group has shown support for the third ‘Building safety’ report by The Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG), calling for greater leadership within the industry with more transparent and collaborative ways of working. The ISSG, chaired by … Continue reading →

You can count on real comfort and protection from the rain with Snickers Workwear’s AllroundWork and FlexiWork Jackets for professional tradesmen and women. Stay dry, warm and comfortable by choosing from a range of water-repellent jackets that will keep you … Continue reading →

Designed and manufactured by Van Guard Accessories, the only van Hooklock to have attained Gold Standard Sold Secure Status is now also accredited by Secured by Design, a Police Preferred Specification. Van accessory manufacturer Van Guard Accessories have recently released … Continue reading →

  By Douglas Masterson, Technical Manager at GAI Access control is of huge importance to the security and hardware industry, it is defined as “the selective restriction of access to a place or other resource”. Its purpose is to ensure that authorised … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has been awarded a three-year contract with Thames Water, valued at an estimated £750k, to upgrade existing locking systems between now and June 2024. Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and waste water company, serving 15 million … Continue reading →

Leading security specialist, Burg-Wächter, has made keyless convenience a reality with the launch of its brand-new Scan & Lock 610 53 padlock with finger scanner. Ideal for a host of both indoor and outdoor applications – from gym lockers to … Continue reading →