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It’s been a busy year for Germany’s leading security brand, Burg-Wächter, with a host of new product launches, exhibitions and awards. Here, Matt Parkes, Marketing Manager at Burg-Wächter, gives an overview of the last 12 months. Exciting new product “Back … Continue reading →

When friend of The Locksmith Journal, and industry skills and qualification expert Mick Clayton misplaced his garage keys (and couldn’t access his Christmas decorations), he reached out to our very own Rob Exley. Rob, Director of The Locksmith Journal knows … Continue reading →

UAP Ltd, a Manchester-based door hardware specialist, has announced revenue of £28.4 million for its latest financial year, marking its 15th consecutive year of revenue growth. UAP Ltd revenues grew by more than a third in the year to April … Continue reading →

As 20% of burglaries in England and Wales are through windows, it is not surprising that the first and most essential element of property security is to lock all windows. The Titan by Jackloc folding window restrictor is the most … Continue reading →

Not far from Kurfürstendamm, Berlin’s number 1 shopping boulevard, a handful of people are working high up on the 13th floor to conquer the global market for smart door intercom systems with a compact and ultra-modern and above all high-quality … Continue reading →

Autowave, a leading supplier of car keys and programming equipment, is delighted to announce an expanded supply agreement with YMF Car Parts. This strengthened partnership, following demand from YMF customers, now includes an increased range of Autowave’s remotes, keys, and … Continue reading →

It’s interesting how personal experiences can help shape new journeys and steer you towards different trades (such as locksmithing). This is what happened to Josh De Asha from Open Key Locksmiths, Liverpool, whose interest in locksmithing came about from actually … Continue reading →

MLA Expo 2025: October 17-19, 2025 MLA Expo is the largest locksmith event and offers an excellent opportunity to meet new people. Held at the Telford International Centre, it provides a chance to discover the latest products and learn about … Continue reading →

National Home Security Month and the nights getting longer and longer, both provide the perfect time for locksmiths to focus on the importance of door security in protecting homes and businesses. Despite some positive trends, burglaries still pose a major … Continue reading →

  M.Marcus Ltd introduces the innovative R500 SPI locking system. Designed and patented in accordance with the highest security standards. In an era where security is paramount, the ISEO R500 SPI cylinder stands out as a beacon of innovation and … Continue reading →

Codelocks has added the KitLock by Codelocks KL1200 NetCode® electronic locker lock to its KitLock range, to provide flexible, temporary access for heavy duty, high-use environments where additional robustness is required. It is particularly suitable for self-service locations, storage facilities and … Continue reading →

Why Quality Matters in Our Products: At 3D Group, we understand that the quality of our products is not just a feature; it’s a necessity. As an industry leader, we have always prioritised genuine products due to their high quality: … Continue reading →

With more than 300,000 long-term empty properties in England, Empty Property Hunters is on a mission to turn abandoned houses into refurbished homes. And locksmiths are perfectly placed to help; while earning some serious cash rewards in the process. A … Continue reading →

We caught up with Robert Carney of Arc Locksmiths in Manchester, whom has been a locksmith since 1988 and is in his 35th year of business. Bob (for short) has worked in the industry his entire career since leaving school, … Continue reading →