In this article for The Locksmith journal, Dr Steffan George, development director of The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), looks at what  2015 will hold for the MLA and for the locksmithing industry The past year has been a really successful … Continue reading →

The world’s best-selling padlock from ABUS, the 65 series is, like all ABUS keyed padlocks, available keyed alike of the shelf.  However the 65 series is now securing further success with the addition of the 50mm, 40mm and 30mm sizes … Continue reading →

Access control products are widely used within hospital buildings to enhance the safety and security of the people and equipment inside. For the locksmiths working in the estates building maintenance department at University Hospital Southampton, access control is a high … Continue reading →

We’ve all had the experience of trying to chop window spindles to size. If you don’t lose a finger, there’s a fair chance you’ve damaged a handle. Window handles are cheap but they can be a pain, especially when you … Continue reading →

Keyline are proud to partner with Duffells for UK distribution of key blanks and key machines. Duffells are one of the UK’s largest distributors of locks and security products to the trade and are a huge advocate for the Keyline … Continue reading →

Aliro, the new access control system from the Security Products from Siemens, offers a clearly structured system architecture with user-friendly software and intuitive mobile applications. With its flexible operating concept, the system can be managed from virtually any Internet-connected device.  … Continue reading →

Since 1987, Window Ware has been providing window and door fabricators and installers with quality hardware and consumables. Over the intervening 27 years, there have been huge changes in hardware design and security facing today’s locksmith when going to a … Continue reading →

Three quarters of fire related fatalities occurred in dwelling fires in 2013, according to government figures. Here, Ian Bartlett, Head of Product Management for ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, Security Solutions explores why all buildings must be designed and constructed with … Continue reading →

Leading physical security product supplier Securikey has launched a brand new website featuring a striking design that is both enjoyable and easy to navigate, allowing visitors speedy access to the wealth of product, installation and lock programming information on offer. … Continue reading →

Mul-T-Lock has launched a new ‘Lock Up Your Van’ campaign appealing to van owners to update their vehicle security in light of latest UK crime statistics. With recent results showing over 225,000 vans are targeted on an annual basis, Mul-T-Lock … Continue reading →

M.Marcus Ltd, as UK distributors of ISEO Seerature Italy, are pleased to announce that their range of high quality security and fire safety products have been shortlisted as finalists in the forthcoming IFSEC security awards which will take place at … Continue reading →

Ever at the forefront of security product innovation Burg-Wächter continues to develop the latest in electronic door locking systems.  The pioneering TSE range is set to be the must-have door security system for every home or business.  Designed for simple … Continue reading →

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 →