Industry News

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 →

IronmongeryDirect has been named as one of the top 250 retailers in the RXUK Top500 2020 report, following its performance-led analysis of how leading retailers sell in the UK. The RetailX Top500 Report independently ranks the performance of the largest … Continue reading →

Meesons, the UK’s leading specialists in entrance control solutions, has announced an exclusive agreement with Perimeter Protection Group (PPG) to distribute its Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions. The exclusive distributor agreement covers the installation and maintenance of PPG HVM products … Continue reading →

Professional development and nurturing new industry talent are among the top priorities of the new Institute of Architectural Ironmongers’ (IAI) chair. Deborah Cannon was announced as the new national chair at the IAI AGM at the Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester on … Continue reading →

Yale understands that keeping up to date on the latest security standards can often be confusing. From fire door compliance to meeting PAS 24:2016, there are a number of factors to be considered. In the UK, current guidance states that … Continue reading →

Lorient, a respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies has launched a comprehensively revised brochure featuring its Fire Resistant Door Hardware Protection products. Ironmongery is a vital part of a fire door. However, every time a fire … Continue reading →

Abloy UK is continuing to expand its team of experts within its Critical Infrastructure (CI) division. The appointments include positions for Phil Rice, Rick Menlove and Simon Jeff as CNI Market Development Managers in transport, energy and the water sector, … Continue reading →

One of the UK’s largest safe distributors, Burton Safes, has completed a merger with Safe & Vault Company Ltd, to form Yorkshire’s largest specialist security company. The merger was completed in January 2020, with ownership of the new group shared … Continue reading →

Part of Mila’s proven and hugely popular ProSecure hardware range, the newly launched BSI 3* Kitemark cylinder gives fabricators a simple way of complying with the latest TS007 security hardware requirements, as well as a powerful new sales opportunity. Anti-drill, … Continue reading →

Technology plays a vital role in the world of physical security today. Having the power to control, review and initialise access to external areas of a building, internal door entrances, and furniture storage equipment from one device is an appealing … Continue reading →

Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas will continue as Abloy UK’s brand ambassador for 2020, following a very successful year of partnership. Bottas, who placed second in the 2019 Formula One World Championships, was selected as Abloy’s spokesperson thanks to … Continue reading →

Superb insulation and full weather protection for optimal comfort on site. Street-smart, stylish looks and market-leading GORE-TEX and 37.5® fabric technology make these jackets and trousers a must for winter on site or for outdoor leisure activities. You’ll stay warm and … Continue reading →

Videx, a leading manufacturer and supplier in access control and door entry systems, has strengthened its presence in the access market by launching a new web server access control system. The WS4 can manage up to 20 entrances locally or … Continue reading →

Security expert Abloy UK has announced the dates of its 2020 Academy Foundations courses as part of its commitment to set the standard in emergency and panic escape compliance. The free courses are designed to train installers, security managers, end … Continue reading →