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Dr. Sachin Saigal, new Managing Director of Avocet Hardware Group
23rd July 2021
In what has been a pivotal year in the life of Avocet Hardware Group, the next phase of growth will be under the watchful eye of its new Managing Director, Dr Sachin Saigal. Dr Sachin brings years of business experience … Continue reading
The importance of quality control
22nd July 2021
What is quality control? As described by Alfort and Beaty, “Quality control is the mechanism by which products are made to measure up to the specifications determined from the customer’s demands and transform into sales, engineering and manufacturing requirements. It … Continue reading
SMARTair® from Mul-T-Lock benefits UK staycation market
22nd July 2021
With foreign travel remaining uncertain amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK staycation market is set to boom. In fact, new research has found that 83% of British travellers would prefer to holiday in the UK rather than travel abroad this … Continue reading
Is modern security locking out locksmiths?
22nd July 2021
The Locksmith Journal is always on the lookout for stories of real-life locksmithing and ‘front line’ experiences. Recently, a locksmith of 16 years got in touch with a call out he had to deal with that left him wondering: can … Continue reading
Built to withstand all access needs, unlock smarter with the tough new SALTO Neoxx electronic padlock
9th July 2021
The SALTO Neoxx electronic padlock’s new features and enhancement keep it at the cutting edge of the security industry and access control ecosystem. SALTO Systems has invested years of working with some of the best minds in the security industry … Continue reading
Snickers LiteWork Workwear – making light work of warm weather
9th July 2021
Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance. The 2021 LITEWork clothing range delivers great thermal comfort in warmer months with light, quick drying fabrics that will keep you cool and comfortable all day. The new range of ‘Rip … Continue reading
TS007 Solutions and Considerations
8th July 2021
Although introduced in 2011, it was not until the publication of Approved Document Q: Security – Dwellings in 2015, that the requirement to install products covered by TS007 on new dwellings in England and Wales became part of the guidance … Continue reading
Real life locksmithing isn’t ‘black and white’
8th July 2021
Stewart Scott of Badgers Locksmiths joined Teamwork Locksmiths two years ago. Here, Stewart talks us through a day in his Monday to Friday life, how he spends his weekends and eight years of locksmithing that led him to where he … Continue reading
The importance of having a diagnostic tool
8th July 2021
There are certain questions that crop up on a day-to-day basis at Autowave HQ and we try to address them via our articles, social media posts and training videos. The hot question at the moment is about diagnostic tools and … Continue reading
Why it pays to be smart
6th July 2021
With the recent launch of the Kubu Pro Installer initiative, there’s never been a better time in which to get on board with the significant sales opportunities for smart-sensor technologies for doors and windows, as Lauren Bromley, head of brand … Continue reading
Abloy UK launches versatile and durable SMARTair® i-gate Electronic Padlock
25th June 2021
Abloy UK has launched the new SMARTair® i-gate Electronic Padlock, which is built for use almost anywhere, boasting resistance to attack and extreme weather, wire-free installation, and battery-powered operation. This new device in the SMARTair wireless access control range enables … Continue reading
ERA Protect gets even smarter with three new security devices
11th June 2021
ERA, one of the UK’s leading home security providers, is helping installers meet the increasing demand for smart security, with the addition of three new products to its intelligent ERA Protect ecosystem. The latest app-controlled devices include a Smart Video … Continue reading
Snickers Workwear For Summer – Cooling Technology and Verifiable Sustainability
11th June 2021
Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance. Everyone wants to be cool, and comfortable at work this summer – and to do their bit for saving the planet. That’s why Snickers Workwear has integrated improved 37.5® fabric technology and … Continue reading
CDVI Announces Attendance at The Security Event 2021
11th June 2021
Leading access control and security manufacturer CDVI has announced its enthusiastic participation in The Security Event. The three-day exhibition returns in September 2021 after being postponed and then cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Taking place at the NEC … Continue reading