Industry News

Abloy UK is pleased to unveil its new website following an extensive redesign and content refresh. The revamped site provides a wealth of information about Abloy’s mechanical, electromechanical and digital access portfolio, with easy navigation and a clean and modern … Continue reading →

Global access control manufacturer CDVI were presented the annual Access Control Suppliers Award at the ADI Symposium on 9th March 2022. Paul Ramsay, General Manager of CDVI Ltd, remarked: “The whole team at CDVI is delighted to win this award, … 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 →

Let’s take you on a journey of 3D Group’s 2021. We’ll cover what’s changed, who’s new and what’s on the cards for 2022. 2021 was a year of regaining normality, remembering how to function in person rather than over Zoom … Continue reading →

It’s a triple crown for Steve Marshall who has not only taken over as Managing Director of Strand Hardware, but also its two sister companies – Strand Technologies and AliMet Fabrications. The industry stalwart has taken the helm of the … Continue reading →

By Dominic Ryan – Operations Director, Codelocks It all started from a flat in Red Lion Square, central London. Dorothea and Desmond Ryan taking calls in the fourth floor flat, running down five flights of stairs to the basement where … Continue reading →

The LockCaddy Carrier was awarded Best New Product at the ALOA Convention in Orlando, Florida.By organising the workflow of all the critical components, LockCaddy products increase the efficiency of everyday locksmith tasks, such as pinning and stamping.  The addition of … Continue reading →

Meet Hazel, she is the sales administrator here at Autowave. This is Hazel’s first job in the automotive industry. Hazel has previously worked for American and Canadian companies in customer services and administration but with a strong interest in cars … Continue reading →

Speak to almost all locksmiths and they love locksmithing. Whether someone has been picking locks and cracking safes for half a century (or even longer), is installing biometric access controls, programming car keys, replacing window locks after a burglary or … Continue reading →

Leading home security provider, ERA, is celebrating the 15 year anniversary of its British Standard high security nightlatch, having sold over 500,000 units since its launch in 2006. The significant milestone demonstrates ERA’s longstanding commitment to providing security professionals with … Continue reading →

In a Parliamentary debate on Wednesday 22 September, Mark Pawsey MP urged the Government to look at regulation of the locksmith industry as a matter of urgency. The Conservative MP for Rugby said he is backing the Master Locksmiths Association’s … Continue reading →

At the start of 2020, I had big plans for Codelocks, and a clear vision of the year ahead. We had developed the largest new product initiative in the history of Codelocks – many of them aimed at rental markets, … Continue reading →

Arran Isle today announces it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Group to ASSA ABLOY Limited. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland, and customary closing conditions. The deal is expected to complete … Continue reading →

Leading specialist trade suppliers, IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect have expanded their Click & Collect service, offering tradespeople more flexibility and convenience. 270 new pick-up points have been added to an expanding network of over 6,000 UK shops, with more planned for … Continue reading →