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dormakaba Opens New Branch on Historical Midlands Site
8th March 2022
Leading provider of access solutions, dormakaba has opened a new branch in the Midlands. The new Willenhall site opened on 1st February and comes part of the specialist supplier’s commitment to providing greater customer reach and support. The Willenhall site … Continue reading
DHF celebrates 10 years of ‘gold standard’ TS 007
4th March 2022
Door & Hardware Federation is celebrating 10 years of TS 007, and in so doing, reflecting upon its continuing reputation as the ‘gold standard’ for cylinder lock security.  Launched in 2011, the kitemark standard continues to provide assurance to domestic … Continue reading
Xhorse Dolphin II: An Honest Review
4th March 2022
3D Group’s quality control team have been busy putting the new Xhorse Dolphin II through its paces. Matt, our quality lead was super excited to get his hands on the latest release from Xhorse; there has been a considerable build-up … Continue reading
“Everything you expect from a 3* cylinder, except the price…”
4th March 2022
Many will regard Bolton as humble, down-to-earth and home to some of our most-loved and laughed at comedians, legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah (down-to-earth whilst on top of a tower) and Warbutons bread. The fact that this Lancashire location is one … Continue reading
Abloy UK launches Mobile Keys for increased security, convenience and efficiency
4th March 2022
Abloy UK has launched ASSA ABLOY’s IncedoTM Business Mobile Keys, a new type of credential that offers secure mobile access, simplified management and user convenience and efficiency. IncedoTM Business provides a user-friendly interface for managing your access control platform. You … Continue reading
ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group backs third Building Safety report
4th March 2022
ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group has shown support for the third ‘Building safety’ report by The Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG), calling for greater leadership within the industry with more transparent and collaborative ways of working. The ISSG, chaired by … Continue reading
Snickers Workwear to weatherproof your workday
4th March 2022
You can count on real comfort and protection from the rain with Snickers Workwear’s AllroundWork and FlexiWork Jackets for professional tradesmen and women. Stay dry, warm and comfortable by choosing from a range of water-repellent jackets that will keep you … Continue reading
Van Guard’s ULTILock Hooklock Has Attained Another Accreditation
21st February 2022
Designed and manufactured by Van Guard Accessories, the only van Hooklock to have attained Gold Standard Sold Secure Status is now also accredited by Secured by Design, a Police Preferred Specification. Van accessory manufacturer Van Guard Accessories have recently released … Continue reading
Cutting Edge Access Control
21st February 2022
  By Douglas Masterson, Technical Manager at GAI Access control is of huge importance to the security and hardware industry, it is defined as “the selective restriction of access to a place or other resource”. Its purpose is to ensure that authorised … Continue reading
Abloy Secures Thames Water Contract
21st February 2022
Abloy UK has been awarded a three-year contract with Thames Water, valued at an estimated £750k, to upgrade existing locking systems between now and June 2024. Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and waste water company, serving 15 million … Continue reading
Burg-Wächter Provides the Magic Touch
21st February 2022
Leading security specialist, Burg-Wächter, has made keyless convenience a reality with the launch of its brand-new Scan & Lock 610 53 padlock with finger scanner. Ideal for a host of both indoor and outdoor applications – from gym lockers to … Continue reading
Carlisle Brass, security you can trust
21st February 2022
Our Cylinder Workshop team plays a major role here for Carlisle Brass and our Eurospec products. We are focused on the design, sourcing, marketing, and distribution of branded building products to the construction industry. With commercial security and hardware at … Continue reading
3D Group – 2021, A Year in Review
21st February 2022
Let’s take you on a journey of 3D Group’s 2021. We’ll cover what’s changed, who’s new and what’s on the cards for 2022. 2021 was a year of regaining normality, remembering how to function in person rather than over Zoom … Continue reading
CDVI Announces Attendance at The Security Event 2022
7th February 2022
Global access control manufacturer CDVI have announced that they will once again exhibit at The Security Event. After the successful previous instalment of the exhibition, which eventually took place in September 2020 after being postponed due to COVID, the next … Continue reading