Hardware & Security

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 →

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 →

As the nights get darker, it’s essential for more awareness around home security and the measures which can be taken to help prevent any unwanted attacks on homes. The dark winter months bring revenue opportunities for locksmiths, with homeowners investing … Continue reading →

ERA, the UK’s security specialist, has launched ERA Protect, the next generation wireless smart security system and the first of its kind to attain the prestigious BSI IoT Kitemark. Bringing alarm and camera excellence, ERA Protect offers the ultimate in … Continue reading →

As the role of door hardware expands and fire safety continues to make the headlines, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK outlines the importance of hardware selection and reminds decision makers of how routine checks can save lives. Door hardware is … Continue reading →

Kenrick has signed an exclusive deal to become the UK distributor of BeeSecure – a revolutionary app-based smart home security solution, which allows homeowners to monitor their home from anywhere with their smartphone. The move follows many months of research … Continue reading →

The UK subsidiary company Heinz Wagner (GB) Ltd was founded in 1982. Wagner changed its name VBH (GB) Ltd in 2009 as all group companies adopted the parent’s VBH branding.  VBH employs around 2000 people and has sales offices in … Continue reading →

Hardware specialist VBH has reduced its minimum order value to just £10 per order to give fabricators and installers the flexibility to place smaller orders while they ‘get their ducks in a row’ following a return from lockdown. VBH remained … Continue reading →

With 73% of all domestic burglaries occurring through a door[1], it is now more important than ever that maximum-security locks are in place to offer protection from potential break-ins. Mul-T-Lock’s coveted Break Secure® 3DS anti-snap cylinder has been specially designed … Continue reading →

Surveilling security options Homeowners’ desire to make the most of their outdoor space combined with the increase in popularity and affordability of simple to install and use “Smart” security solutions means that selling video surveillance, wireless alarm and doorbell systems … Continue reading →

LockLock, the security handle from Brisant Secure, now comes suited with the Sweet letterbox, numerals and a newly designed two-part knocker.  Not only does it come in all the standard colours you would expect, but also now in rose gold.  … Continue reading →

Announced today, the new ABLOY® BEAT locking solution includes a novel digital key, a mobile app and an IP68-rated, weatherproof Bluetooth padlock. The future-proof solution is designed to boost operational efficiency while securing critical infrastructure, commercial institutions and industry sites. … Continue reading →

Designed and manufactured to the high standards people have come to expect from Kasp, its range of premium quality combination locks is set to be further strengthened with two exciting new additions.  Specifically designed for convenience and optimum weather protection, … Continue reading →

Scarborough-based trade fabricator SWC Trade Frames has been an advocate of Yale’s product range for over 15 years, particularly its multipoint door locks and most recently, its Platinum 3 Star cylinder. Plus, the company was the very first to launch … Continue reading →