Industry News

ASSA ABLOY Door Group is proud to announce a new internal restructure that sees the company joining forces with all comparable business units across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, to form a new global division – the ASSA … Continue reading →

Specialist supplier, IronmongeryDirect, has recently been awarded In-house Research’s Outstanding Achievement Award for Customer Satisfaction. The award is recognition of the company’s great work in providing consistently high customer service levels. In-house Research is a specialist research and consultancy business … Continue reading →

Mul-T-Lock, a leading provider of patented locking solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its “Ladies Who Locksmith” campaign, aimed at raising awareness of and celebrating women in the locksmithing industry. Despite being a male-dominated field, Mul-T-Lock recognises the … Continue reading →

British security manufacturer Squire is helping campaigners preserve the treasured remains of an iconic Black Country pub by donating heavy duty security. Once known as ‘Britain’s wonkiest inn,’ the 18th century Crooked House pub in Himley, Staffordshire was burnt down … Continue reading →

Exclusive interview with David O’Toole David O’Toole has been the President of the European Locksmith Federation since 2005. As a leader and forward-thinker in our industry, David is now investing his time in technology, specifically, handsfree solutions for access readers … Continue reading →

ERA (part of Tyman UK & Ireland), is ramping up its apprenticeship offering, helping to strengthen the fenestration industry’s pipeline of young talent by providing learning opportunities to the local community. Hatty-Mai McMahon joins Tyman UK & Ireland’s Health and … Continue reading →

As part of its ongoing work with the local community, leading supplier, IronmongeryDirect, has raised £1,229 for Essex based mental health charity, Basildon Mind in its recent employee raffle, with prizes donated by some of the company’s suppliers. In addition, … Continue reading →

In response to recent news of theft and misplacement of museum artefacts, Abloy UK is highlighting the challenges of securing buildings and assets in the heritage sector and how access control can reduce these risks. Lisa O’Flynn, Account Manager at … Continue reading →

Leading specialist supplier, IronmongeryDirect has expanded its delivery options with the launch of a two working day delivery service. Providing even greater flexibility, the move is part of the online retailer’s commitment to meeting its customers’ needs. Costing just £3.95 … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has launched the new Aperio KL100 – a battery powered wireless access solution for lockers, cabinets, cupboards and drawers, to help improve the security of valuables and personal items. The Aperio KL100 allows almost any small opening to … Continue reading →

Karen Nelson, business development manager at HOPPE (UK), has been awarded the Fellowship Award at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Community Awards. The Fellowship Award is given to an individual who has shown a longstanding and ongoing commitment to … Continue reading →

Squire presented its ‘Stronghold Supplier of the Year Award 2023’ to Aldridge Security at MLA Expo 2023. It was the culmination of a year-long celebration marking 25 years of its premium range Stronghold® brand, the very best in British made, … Continue reading →

The success of UAP – and its CEO – have been applauded with two top awards. Beating stiff competition, including leading global brands, UAP was crowned Hardware Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards 2023. The business was … Continue reading →

The success of UAP – and its CEO – have been applauded with two top awards. Beating stiff competition, including leading global brands, UAP was crowned Hardware Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards 2023. The business was … Continue reading →