Industry News

What a year 2020 has been for all of us. I think many of us are glad it is over; however, it wasn’t all bad. Here is a quick look back at what we accomplished in 2020 and what is … Continue reading →

Last year saw vehicle thefts rise by a staggering 50% in the UK[1], and again by a further 20% so far this year[2] – the highest level in four years. Here, Claire Blakemore, Managing Director for Mul-T-Lock UK explains how … Continue reading →

Brisant Secure, the hardware house behind Ultion has moved to a new unit which enables it to expand capacity by two-thirds above 2020 operations. The move will secure Brisant’s long-term growth and make room for what the company says are … Continue reading →

“Working from home”, buzz-phrase in these Covid days for a phenomenon that is millennia old.  There have always been home workers and not just at house-keeping. Many industries such as hat-making in Luton or Bethnal Green or lace-making in Nottingham … Continue reading →

ERA, the Wolverhampton-based security expert, is donating £8,000 to Hope House Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices, and making it the company’s nominated charity for 2021, for the second year running. Hope House Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices supports families in Shropshire, Cheshire, … Continue reading →

Properties full of unwrapped Christmas presents are prime targets for burglars, according to the findings of a study by the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA). In a survey of its members, the MLA, a not-for-profit organisation established to promote skills and … Continue reading →

The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) has issued a stark warning after worrying new statistics reveal the extent of the problem which looks set to worsen as the pandemic continues. In a survey of its members, 66% have been called to … Continue reading →

Chubbsafes the safe brand that is ‘Trusted the world over’ has just become even better with exciting changes and innovations to its market leading range of home and residential safes. Chubbsafes is arguably the only brand of safes that your … Continue reading →

By Ravi Kotecha 10 years ago, when I was out on the road, I relied on a couple of manufacturers and only bought their equipment. In reality there wasn’t much choice so we were quite limited anyway. But now it … Continue reading →

With advances in access control technology, it is now easier and more cost effective to create security solutions that meet customers’ needs in a range of sectors from education to manufacturing. John Hardman, Product Marketing Manager at dormakaba looks at … Continue reading →

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 →

The TDB1000 Advanced Security Systems Electronic Tester (ASSET) has been in circulation for around 3 years now and anyone who has been following it has seen the improvements and new software modules that have been released. The software modules which … Continue reading →

Steve Williams, sales and marketing director at Kenrick, says now is the time to get smarter. We’ve seen a surge in smart home technology over recent years, with more homeowners embracing the benefits of a ‘connected home’ than ever before. … Continue reading →

Following on from the excellent article provided by Ravi Kotecha from Autowave last week, I felt inspired to write in and share my thoughts on the Auto locksmith industry right now. The points Ravi made about the strength of this … Continue reading →