Bruce Robertson’s invention, the Zedlock has reached the finals in the British Farming Awards 2014. Bruce of Strood Farm, Zedlock, came up with the design for agricultural gates in December 2010, making a prototype at his farm in January 2011. … Continue reading →

ABUS have added a new addition to their range of serviceable padlocks.  While many of the ABUS service options require specialist knowledge, the new 76/50 brass padlock complements as a more economical solution the current 86TI/55 that can both take … Continue reading →

As one of the fastest growing brands in the maintenance and repair industry, Schlosser Technik has added a number of new and exciting products to its range. Branded as the ‘one size fits all’ solution, the new ‘Apto’ cockspur window … Continue reading →

A new wire-free, digital fire door closer that uses unique, smart technology to ‘learn’ the sound of a specific fire alarm has been launched by fire technology specialists, Geofire. Easily retrofitted to any door, this intelligent wire-free closer learns the … Continue reading →

Help celebrate Toolstation’s best year ever with this great Winter Bonanza! Win a Ford Ranger Pick Up Truck worth £29,955, or any one of 150 top prizes in Toolstation’s massive winter prize draw. What a year it has been for … Continue reading →

An ibis hotel and associated retail units in central Manchester are using satin stainless steel finish pull door handles from Alpro. The units are Alpro’s Functional 97 pull handles which are particularly applicable to hotel and leisure applications since their … Continue reading →

  Axis Communications enters the physical access control market in Europe by offering a network door controller with built-in web-based software and complementary door reader. Axis physical access control products are a complement to its existing portfolio of innovative network video … Continue reading →

 Today, transponder duplicating tools are an integral part of the automotive locksmith market. Transponder cloning devices can play an important role in the key programming procedure, as they are an essential tool for duplicating transponders – ready to be inserted into a new car key. For … Continue reading →

Sterling Locks has updated and improved its range of 6 pin Euro cylinders by making them “Snap Safe” and offering greater anti-drill protection.  UK police forces have reported that a quarter of all burglaries involved snapping of lock cylinders, as … Continue reading →

In the last issue, Nicky at NW Keys had a great article comparing the various types of key cloners on the market and a basic FAQ surrounding cloning. This issue, I want to take a bit more indepth look at … Continue reading →

A super-tough, all-weather cover has been introduced by Squire with its new Stronghold® Stormproof SS50 and SS65 CEN grade and LPCB approved hi-security padlocks. Squire’s distinctive black ‘X’ design cover has been designed to fully protect the lock body and … Continue reading →

With statistics showing that darker nights bring a 20 per cent increase in home burglaries, leading retail window brand Swish Window and Door Systems is supporting National Home Security Month (NHSM) in October. During NHSM Swish is helping its Authorised … Continue reading →

According to trade fabricator Glazerite Windows Ltd all of their Secured by Design accredited doors from now on will be fitted as standard with the TS007 3* Sold Secure Diamond Grade Cylinder from ABS. The ABS anti bump, snap, pick … Continue reading →

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions, is proud to have become a sponsor of National Home Security Month, designed to create awareness around the importance of home security. The nationwide initiative that runs throughout October features a series of … Continue reading →