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Hardware partnership prioritises hygiene 99.99%
29th October 2020
In a time where hygiene and cleanliness are of the utmost importance, Yale has partnered with market leading antimicrobial additives provider, BioCote, to launch the Quartus combi door handle range with a coating that will reduce up to 99.99% of … Continue reading
Where there’s ‘brass’, there’s much to talk about…
29th October 2020
At its core, Carlisle Brass is an architectural ironmongers. Established more than 30 years ago, the Cumbrian company has built its way to become the ‘UK’s largest developer of door and window furniture’ and from ‘Poirot-approved’ Art Deco levers used … Continue reading
Adding sophistication to the Codelocks range
29th October 2020
Digital lock innovator Codelocks continues to provide smarter access for everyone with the introduction of the stylish and versatile KL1100 RFID lock to its KitLock by Codelocks range. The new KL1100 RFID is a smart card operated lock designed for … Continue reading
Keep private rooms secure with Code Handle®
23rd October 2020
For premises looking to secure rooms in busy public spaces, such as commercial offices, healthcare buildings and retail environments, Code Handle® from ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware provides a stylish, secure and easy-to-fit solution. A sleek and stylish handle with a … Continue reading
Squire’s new GA5 makes garage door security easy
23rd October 2020
Squire’s new GA5 Garage Door Protector is purpose designed for ease-of-use, adding extra security to for up and over garage doors to help ensure valuable belongings inside are kept safe. Sold Secure Domestic Bronze approved, it is manufactured from high … Continue reading
Layering security from the outside in
23rd October 2020
The Covid-19 lockdown has seen a significant number of people working from home, potentially for the long-term.  Although home burglaries have fallen during lockdown, the time spent at home has led many owners to review their security measures. When it … Continue reading
7 things to remember when specifying fire door hardware
23rd October 2020
The UK Government has recently commissioned an investigation to review building regulations and fire safety, where it has become increasingly clear that there is a lack of understanding among some contractors, installers and fitters about the role of fire door … Continue reading
CPR, Brexit and the UKCA Mark
23rd October 2020
On 1 September the UK Government published new guidance providing practical information for placing construction products on the market from the end of the transition period on the 31 December 2020. It focuses particularly on CE and UKCA marking. Douglas … Continue reading
Copper load of this, COVID-19
23rd October 2020
Borg Locks is very proud to have just launched a brand new product range – the Cu-Shield, the world’s first copper-touch digital lock range. John Hyslop, MD said: “As we learned more about coronavirus and how it was being spread, we … Continue reading
Snickers Workwear NEW POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® Jackets and Fleeces – the ‘Sustainable’ Choice
21st September 2020
Sharp, stylish looks and market-leading recycled POLARTEC® fabric technology make these a must for the autumn on site or outdoor leisurewear. Snickers Workwear continues to lead the way with working clothes that have an ergonomic design, superb functionality and fit … Continue reading
Brisant installer-friendly guarantees trump paper promises
21st September 2020
“Brisant burst on to the demanding locksmiths’ market in 2013,” says Nick Dutton CEO of Brisant Secure, “and quickly won them over with a ‘lock for locksmiths’. Then in 2015 we entered the original door equipment market. Since then, Brisant … Continue reading
Some Reflections on wise buying (and other skills) by Vic Southern
21st September 2020
Just about every day we hear of some poor soul who was swindled out of his/her life savings by a conman. Just this past week I have had two phishing emails attempting to get me to click onto attacks on … Continue reading
New CPDs to address current specification issues faced in the commercial sector
21st September 2020
Security professionals can now access a range of RIBA approved CPDs covering key issues that are impacting the hardware industry including specification post-COVID, fire door installation and the Internet of Things (IoT). The CPDs have been created by the Guild … Continue reading
Winning the efficiency war
21st September 2020
Being efficient is always a good idea. The problem is this comes more naturally to some of us than to others. Benjamin Dyer of Powered Now looks at how to be efficient and make the most of your business circumstances. … Continue reading