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“Getting into locked places rather than out of them”
14th August 2024
Jonas King (who had an escapology obsession as a child) built a business based on fair and honest work in Huntingdon. Proud to offer a first-class customer service this award-winning locksmith covers East Anglia, Norwich to Ipswich, and everywhere in-between. … Continue reading
Stay streets ahead of your customers with CarSmart
14th August 2024
Security meets opportunity with Cat 7 Thatcham-approved tracker and immobiliser for domestic, commercial and rural vehicles. CarSmart is the tracker that stops car thieves in their tracks, a keyless immobiliser and personal protection app in the palm of your hands … Continue reading
What’s driving the auto locksmith industry?
14th August 2024
We catch up with Autowave’s Ravi Kotecha to find out what market and industry trends are the driving force behind his business so far this year… “As garages and motor factors start to sell spare keys as an add-on, auto … Continue reading
New CL5000 NetCode® by Codelocks adds time-sensitive access code functionality to the best-selling electronic lock
7th August 2024
Codelocks has introduced the CL5000 NetCode® to its range of access control solutions. The CL5000 NetCode® adds Codelocks’ time-sensitive code functionality, NetCode®, to its best-selling, heavy duty CL5000 access control solution for high-traffic areas. Launched in 2004, the original CL5000 … Continue reading
JMA M-BT Advance and Biometric remote controls; more sophisticated, new built-in technology and tailored to the very latest security systems
7th August 2024
The M-BT Advance remote control offers improved features, enhanced technology and a new design. In turn, the M-BT Biometric boasts a more secure activation system and new personalisation options based on fingerprint technology. The new features of these new M-BT … Continue reading
ASSA ABLOY Announces Promotion of Jacques Vermeulen to National Accounts Manager for the New Locksmiths UKI – Commercial Group
31st July 2024
ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jacques Vermeulen to the position of National Accounts Manager for the newly established Locksmiths UKI – Commercial Group. This new appointment underscores ASSA ABLOY’s commitment … Continue reading
ASSA ABLOY teams up with Secured by Design for roadshow
31st July 2024
ASSA ABLOY is set to host a Secured by Design (SBD) roadshow throughout September, highlighting the advantages of designing buildings with security in mind from the outset. The roadshow will bring together Yale, Yale Door and Window Solutions, Mila, ABLOY, … Continue reading
Securing the Future: Abloy UK launches new white paper
26th July 2024
Abloy UK, a leading provider of security and access control solutions, has launched a new white paper, titled Securing the Future: Revolutionising Critical Infrastructure Access Control with Digital Solutions. The document investigates the transformative potential of digital access control technologies, … Continue reading
ABLOY PULSE: A revolutionary new kinetic energy key system
26th July 2024
Abloy UK has launched ABLOY PULSE, a revolutionary kinetic energy key system that seamlessly integrates advanced access control functionality with traditional mechanical key-based products, enhancing reliability, security and efficiency. ABLOY PULSE keys harness kinetic energy, the system gets its power … Continue reading
From Cutting Hair to Cutting Keys: All City Locksmiths
23rd July 2024
Stelios Papa of All City Locksmiths Ltd, based in Blackheath south-east London, told us about his extraordinary journey into locksmithing. Originally a barber, Stelios cut hair for over 10 years managing two barber shops in Kent, he told us all … Continue reading
Keeping it in the Family: NR Windows
23rd July 2024
The Locksmith Journal team attended a recent Souber® Tools event in Neston where we had the pleasure of meeting a variety of locksmiths, and window and door fitting companies. We spoke to Liam Roberts of NR Windows Ltd who is proud … Continue reading
Abloy UK: Securing the UK’s Border Control Posts
17th July 2024
Following delays and issues with the government’s new Border Target Operating Model, plus reports of significant delays at Border Control Posts (BCPs) across the country, Abloy UK is urging ports to ensure facilitates are equipped with effective access control systems … Continue reading
35 Years of Designing Out Crime and Protecting Communities
17th July 2024
Secured by Design (SBD), the police initiative to guide and encourage those engaged within the specification, design and build of new homes, and those undertaking major or minor property refurbishment, to adopt measures to reduce the opportunity for crime, celebrates … Continue reading
From Combat to Keyholes: The Unconventional Journey of a LockFit Franchisee
17th July 2024
Before donning the title of a locksmith and becoming a LockFit franchisee, Jordan embarked on a diverse career path that reads more like an adventure novel than a professional biography. From the heat of the kitchen as a chef to … Continue reading