Industry News

Daniel May, Director at Consort Architectural Hardware explains how the drive towards sustainability is influencing hardware and building design. For some time now sustainability has persistently – and rightfully – gained traction in many of the world’s leading conversations. Between … Continue reading →

Simon Monks, MD of hardware company VBH, tells us why having the right people in the right place is vital to the success of any business, and how a smile can help, too. Many factors make up a successful business. … Continue reading →

Leading security specialist, Burg-Wächter, pairs robust, high-quality materials with sleek, practical features to create a champion range of post boxes. German crafted from a range of superb materials, the range includes post boxes to suit all budgets and meet every … Continue reading →

Vanquish Hardware Protection has acquired a new 3rd party accreditation scheme – a move that has been described as a ‘game changer’ for intumescent hardware protection by the company’s Business Development Manager Mike Sutcliffe. The leading UK manufacturer of precision … Continue reading →

Over 350 ERA British Standard nightlatches, British Standard mortice locks and 3* cylinders have been installed throughout properties in Haringey, as part of the anti-burglary Safer Streets Project. Led by Haringey Council and the Metropolitan Police Service Designing Out Crime … Continue reading →

British cycle security manufacturer Squire has launched its new super-secure inigma™ Diamond BL1 smart D-lock on Kickstarter. This clever digital D-lock has achieved the highest Sold Secure Diamond rating for bike locks, the difference being the advanced digital technology inside … Continue reading →

Global access control manufacturer CDVI has announced the launch of its new website. Following months of behind-the-scenes work, the new site is now open for visitors at www.cdvi.co.uk. The new site brings a sophisticated new look to CDVI. The simple … Continue reading →

CDVI Group is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of NADAL BADAL, the Spanish company behind JIS locks. Located near Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain, NADAL BADAL grew to be a global expert in locks, strikes, and bolts. … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY has today finalised the acquisition of the entire share capital of Arran Isle Limited, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of door and window hardware in the UK, Ireland and Europe. The acquisition has undergone full regulatory approval … Continue reading →

Designed, engineered and made in Britain, the Stronghold® brand is Squire’s premium range of extra high security padlocks, padbars, chains, lock and chain sets and keysafes for commercial use. Many highlights are the solid hardened steel lock body, electrophoretic anti-corrosion … Continue reading →

Devon based van lock and security manufacturer, Van Guard Accessories, have joined the UK’s police backed initiative Secured By Design, with their latest ULTI Lock Hooklock attaining another well recognised certification. As a leading British manufacturer of commercial vehicle accessories, … 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 →

When it comes to superior security, look no further than the Profi range of cylinder padlocks from leading security specialist, Burg-Wächter. With all models featuring a German made solid brass body and a high number of anti-pick mushroom pins that … Continue reading →

Douglas Masterson, Technical Manager at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), discusses the new measures set out in the Building Safety Bill. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, (the Hackitt … Continue reading →