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How can holding open doors prevent the spread of COVID-19?
13th November 2020
Reducing the spread of germs and bacteria has never been more essential in the current climate. Holding open internal doors provides an easy and effective method of infection control within your building, but it is important that this does not … Continue reading
Extinguishing Fire Safety Myths with Allegion UK
13th November 2020
Fire Safety has and always will be a well-documented subject, with various experts and regulatory bodies sharing key insights that save lives. Despite this, practical knowledge can sometimes be overshadowed by false information and myth. Karen Trigg of Allegion UK … Continue reading
SALTO invests in Austrian company Gantner to strengthen its Access Control solutions portfolio, and welcomes new shareholders
13th November 2020
Oiartzun, SPAIN (October 15, 2020) SALTO Systems (“SALTO”), a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has acquired Gantner Electronic Austria Holding GmbH (“Gantner”). SALTO is a leading manufacturer in electronic access control solutions with trusted customers in Education (Princeton … Continue reading
Tips on Selling a Safe
29th October 2020
Vecta Safes have shaken up the security market with their innovative, new ‘fits anywhere’ wall safe. Could this be a good money spinner for you? The team at Vecta have put together these top tips on how to sell a Vecta Personal Safe. 1)  … Continue reading
Dress For Windy Weather with Snickers Workwear’s GORE® WINDSTOPPER® Jackets
29th October 2020
Delivering great wind protection and efficient ventilation. Snickers Workwear jackets are well known for delivering performance and comfort at work – integral features of this new range of Windproof Jackets. Sharp, stylish looks and market-leading GORE® WINDSTOPPER® and stretch CORDURA® fabric technology … Continue reading
Be CCTV Alert to Post-Lockdown Criminals This Winter
29th October 2020
With lockdown measures considered now in the precarious balance of working lives and school runs, home security is one area that must be prioritised to ensure one less concern, especially over the winter months. Here, Umar Haq, Director at Learn … Continue reading
Hardware partnership prioritises hygiene 99.99%
29th October 2020
In a time where hygiene and cleanliness are of the utmost importance, Yale has partnered with market leading antimicrobial additives provider, BioCote, to launch the Quartus combi door handle range with a coating that will reduce up to 99.99% of … Continue reading
Where there’s ‘brass’, there’s much to talk about…
29th October 2020
At its core, Carlisle Brass is an architectural ironmongers. Established more than 30 years ago, the Cumbrian company has built its way to become the ‘UK’s largest developer of door and window furniture’ and from ‘Poirot-approved’ Art Deco levers used … Continue reading
Adding sophistication to the Codelocks range
29th October 2020
Digital lock innovator Codelocks continues to provide smarter access for everyone with the introduction of the stylish and versatile KL1100 RFID lock to its KitLock by Codelocks range. The new KL1100 RFID is a smart card operated lock designed for … Continue reading
Keep private rooms secure with Code Handle®
23rd October 2020
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
Squire’s new GA5 makes garage door security easy
23rd October 2020
Squire’s new GA5 Garage Door Protector is purpose designed for ease-of-use, adding extra security to for up and over garage doors to help ensure valuable belongings inside are kept safe. Sold Secure Domestic Bronze approved, it is manufactured from high … Continue reading
Layering security from the outside in
23rd October 2020
The Covid-19 lockdown has seen a significant number of people working from home, potentially for the long-term.  Although home burglaries have fallen during lockdown, the time spent at home has led many owners to review their security measures. When it … Continue reading
7 things to remember when specifying fire door hardware
23rd October 2020
The UK Government has recently commissioned an investigation to review building regulations and fire safety, where it has become increasingly clear that there is a lack of understanding among some contractors, installers and fitters about the role of fire door … Continue reading
CPR, Brexit and the UKCA Mark
23rd October 2020
On 1 September the UK Government published new guidance providing practical information for placing construction products on the market from the end of the transition period on the 31 December 2020. It focuses particularly on CE and UKCA marking. Douglas … Continue reading