Andrew Stoneman and Ben Wiles, both of the Global Restructuring Advisory practice at financial advisory and investment banking firm, Duff & Phelps, have been appointed joint administrators of Avocet Hardware Limited.  The company was established in 1978 and operates through … Continue reading →

The latest retail development in South Yorkshire’s Dearne Valley has used Adams Rite’s Sentinel 6 locking package to bolster security.  Located close to the Manvers Lake and parkland area, which is currently used as a training venue for the British … Continue reading →

ABUS’ new 158KC/45 padlock provides the ideal combination of personal PIN security coupled with Key Control to allow for the override and retrieval of forgotten codes. The 158KC/45 Key Control Combination Padlock is an excellent security suite solution for the … Continue reading →

The Locksmith Journal has completely revamped the website, boasting a new forum, directory, recruitment section and much more! You can now find copies of all the magazines online and subscribe to get your physical copy. Please sign up, have a … Continue reading →

One of the world’s leading health and safety charities has announced the appointment of a new chief executive to lead its work to reduce deaths, injuries and illness in the workplace. Alex Botha has been given the top job at … Continue reading →

Ingersoll Rand is delighted to announce its new link-up with Innovise Enterprise Service Management (ESM) to supply a complete access control, CCTV, intruder alarm and fire alarm management solution in a single ‘integrated’ system. Innovise Enterprise Service Management (ESM) is … Continue reading →

The Trojan Group has just launched its latest product – the Trillion hinge. As with all Trojan products, the hinge is packed with design features that set the bar for innovation and quality in all areas. One of the major … Continue reading →

The government has outlined plans to expand professional standards schemes like Licence to Practise as part of its drive to enhance the status of skills. Speaking to the associate parliamentary skills group, skills minister John Hayes said that coherent professional … Continue reading →

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has launched a major initiative to further drive up quality standards amongst its members. The DHF, the voice of the UK door and hardware sector, is adopting a number of strategies to raise the … Continue reading →

ABS Secure has turned to humour to get across an important security message. The company has launched a new humorous ‘Spitting Image’ style video to highlight the growing issue of cylinder snapping. The short video, which explains the problem and … Continue reading →

Hardware distributor VBH (GB) has announced that stocks of Spilka hardware have been dramatically increased at its distribution centre in Kent. The Spilka range consists primarily of reversible hinge systems for timber windows. These include the Classic ‘H-Window’ and Opus … Continue reading →

The Trojan Manufacturing Group has just announced its latest product development that again demonstrates its commitment to innovative and customer-focussed design. The development is the Combi stainless steel range, an extension of the already popular all-stainless steel range. The stainless … Continue reading →

Hardware distributor VBH (GB) has now added the Sigma Hybrid door hinge to its ever expanding range of greenteQ suited door and window hardware and furniture. Hybrid sits alongside the existing greenteQ Sigma flag hinge. VBH claim that it offers … Continue reading →

Sterling Locks had an outstanding show at Totally Secure, with one of its range of new padlocks picking up the first prize as ‘Gold winner’ for Best New Security Product 2011. Sterling’s prize-winning Combination Disc Padlock has all the practical … Continue reading →