Industry News

What a Weekend! We would like to say huge thank you to all those who attended Hickleys Simply Keys 2023 on 22nd & 23rd of August at the GTG Centre in Wolverhampton for making it another extremely successful show. Summer … Continue reading →

In 2022, the Community Security Trust recorded 1,652 anti-Jewish hate incidents nationwide, one of the highest numbers ever reported. With 78% of these incidents taking place offline, it is increasingly important that the buildings used by Jewish communities are protected against security breaches and … Continue reading →

  Burg-Wächter, Germany’s security specialist, recently held a safe training workshop at the Master Locksmiths Association’s (MLA) headquarters in Rugby for its customers. Focussing on its range of high-quality safes, the workshop comprised two sections – the first, exploring methods … Continue reading →

A1 Seecure is an independently owned, family-run Master Locksmiths that has covered Bexleyheath and surrounding areas for over 46 years. Managed by brothers Russell and Roland Golby, A1 Seecure provide a personal security service to all their clients from individual … Continue reading →

A search for the world’s best architectural ironmongery projects and products has been launched by The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Architects, specifiers, building contractors, clients and their architectural ironmongery advisers and suppliers … Continue reading →

2023 sees GEZE UK celebrate another milestone in the company’s history – 35 years in business, and in that  time the company has grown and developed hugely. Formed in 1988, GEZE UK  was the second subsidiary to be established by … Continue reading →

UAP’s TS008 Soterian Slim Letter plate has been crowned the Best Technical Innovation at the GGP Installer Awards 2023 last Thursday. Run by Glass and Glazing Products (GGP) magazine, the awards recognise the hard work and professionalism of the UK’s … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UKI has hosted Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street for a behind-the-scenes tour of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. The Portobello site has been operating out of the West Midlands for many years, employing over 600 … Continue reading →

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has introduced a new model for the continuing professional development (CPD) of Registered Architectural Ironmongers (RegAIs) and others working in the architectural ironmongery sector. The changes have been designed to ensure the annual CPD … Continue reading →

UAP, a specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, continues to expand with the purchase of an online business. Maher London is the fourth company to join UAP within recent years. Prior to acquiring Security Hardware in 2022, … Continue reading →

Strand Hardware defied the ‘Beast from the East’ when it went ahead with its office reopening event and rededication ceremony. Fortunately, the majority of guests were not deterred by the snowfall, with 70 people attending, including staff, suppliers, customers and … Continue reading →

UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, has launched a new scheme to proactively improve sustainability across the business. The initiative considers the social, economic and environmental (S.E.E) factors that must be addressed by UAP to … Continue reading →

Suresh Peri, a senior team member of Mul-T-lock UK, has reached a significant milestone by working at the security specialist for 14 years. Suresh, who is Head of Commercial and Technical for Mul-T-Lock UK, has been a key contributor to … Continue reading →

As part of Mul-T-Lock’s 50th year anniversary, the company has launched a fun customer-focused “Stronger Together” campaign featuring the Mul-T-Lock Muscleman, to celebrate the strength and long-standing connections we have made with our devoted locksmith network. Stronger Together features a … Continue reading →