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Future-proof your business: Access control technology
7th February 2022
Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director at Abloy UK, encourages locksmiths to look forward and embrace the future of new access control technologies to achieve innovative, integrated and future-proof locking solutions. The dynamics of the lock market are changing fast, with a … Continue reading
Brisant launches Home Truths Book
7th February 2022
Brisant-Secure has launched a new publication “The Book of Home Truths” which helps locksmiths and door installers explain to homeowners why Ultion will ensure their doors stay locked. The book demonstrates the opportunities Ultion offers for the trade, with case … Continue reading
VIN CHIP™ joins Secured by Design
7th February 2022
The UK marking scheme for touring caravans and motorhomes, VIN CHIP™, has joined the official police security initiative Secured by Design, making it a Police Preferred Specification accredited product. VIN CHIP™ is an anti-theft identification system for leisure vehicles and … Continue reading
Providing access and security solutions to one of the world’s largest utilities organisations
7th February 2022
The Client MITIE is the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company managing and maintaining some of the nation’s most recognised landmarks; they also work with a wide range of blue-chip private and public sector clients.  On behalf of … Continue reading
Triple Challenge for New MD
28th January 2022
It’s a triple crown for Steve Marshall who has not only taken over as Managing Director of Strand Hardware, but also its two sister companies – Strand Technologies and AliMet Fabrications. The industry stalwart has taken the helm of the … Continue reading
UAP: Leveraging UK Expertise and Chinese Manufacturing Excellence to Deliver Industry- Leading Innovation
24th January 2022
From the earliest days of UAP Ltd, 25 years ago, the company’s business model has always been to engage with customers in the UK, design innovative products around their requirements and work collaboratively with manufacturers in Asia to deliver the … Continue reading
Helping Customers Enhance Security
24th January 2022
Here, Roland Etheridge, Category Manager at IronmongeryDirect looks at the additional measures that locksmiths can recommend to help customers improve the security of their property. Ensuring homes and small business premises are properly protected from theft and break-ins is essential. … Continue reading
Codelocks celebrates 30 years of innovation
24th January 2022
By Dominic Ryan – Operations Director, Codelocks It all started from a flat in Red Lion Square, central London. Dorothea and Desmond Ryan taking calls in the fourth floor flat, running down five flights of stairs to the basement where … Continue reading
Recognised for saving locksmiths time and money in critical tasks
24th January 2022
The LockCaddy Carrier was awarded Best New Product at the ALOA Convention in Orlando, Florida.By organising the workflow of all the critical components, LockCaddy products increase the efficiency of everyday locksmith tasks, such as pinning and stamping.  The addition of … Continue reading
Autowave – Meet the team
24th January 2022
Meet Hazel, she is the sales administrator here at Autowave. This is Hazel’s first job in the automotive industry. Hazel has previously worked for American and Canadian companies in customer services and administration but with a strong interest in cars … Continue reading
AX Innovation on track with SBD
24th January 2022
  Pioneers of a growing suite of vehicle technology products, AX Protect has joined the official police security initiative Secured by Design. AX Innovation provide intelligent software management and connected devices to maximise vehicle utilisation and protection. AX Innovation has … Continue reading
Triton2 master key system helps transform access management at Bath NHS Trust
10th January 2022
The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is the latest healthcare site to benefit from Triton2, a patented, high-security master key system from ASSA ABLOY, delivering assured security and key control. The Trust’s Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases … Continue reading
Take a DRIVE on the Wiki Key
10th January 2022
The Technical Information Portal from The Diagnostic Box… Scan the QR Code to take a look now… Or visit: https://www.wikikey.com/trial/index.php to see the Wiki Key Technical Information Trial.   Key and remote control info, lock pick info, transponder info… Key … Continue reading
An update on the new LA GARD 700 Series
7th January 2022
Safelock Systems Ltd is a trade distributor of locks for safes, stocking a range of products from leading manufacturers such as LA GARD, dormakaba, Tecnosicurezza and Wittkopp. Directors Jasmine Hunt-Brown and Tony Brown give us a bit more information about … Continue reading