Theft of trade tools and vehicles are not only devastating acts of crime, but can cause short term and long term damage to business; the immediate impact being that of the initial theft but the long term being loss of … Continue reading →

A new technical briefing has been launched to keep door hardware professionals at the forefront of changes to conformity marking. The Guidance on conformity marking, third party testing, assessment and certification technical briefing, written by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers … Continue reading →

Leading supplier of security and entrance systems solutions, dormakaba, has upgraded its KTV Revolving Door system, which now offers improved installation times and a new automatic Night Shield. With the dormakaba Direct Drive, the KTV Revolving Doors now feature an … Continue reading →

For installers across the housing industry, the past twelve months have not been without their challenges – new ways of working and processes have been adopted, while social distancing and stay-at-home orders have added a new layer of complexity to … Continue reading →

As British lock maker Squire celebrates 240 years, we recall some of the many defining moments in the company’s remarkable history starting with the World War years. This article is based on archive material and personal memories documented by the … Continue reading →

Smartphone-powered access control with five validation methods Leading access control technology manufacturer CDVI has announced the release of its new Mobile-PASS product. It enables smart devices to be used as access tokens. Mobile-PASS works alongside the new ATRIUM A22K controller … Continue reading →

With Covid-19 restrictions slowly but surely easing, a certain amount of normality seems to be on the horizon. However, one aspect of the pandemic has been predicted to outlast any other, and that’s working from home. On top of extra … Continue reading →

Ravi Kotecha It was only six months ago I wrote an article in The Locksmith Journal assessing the “beginning” of the pandemic, now over a year after the first lockdown we can see the light at the end of the … Continue reading →

Our locksmith training for both auto locksmiths and domestic locksmiths is in full flow with courses running this week. Our training centre offers the very best training for Auto locksmiths including user training on leading makes of programmers, vehicle opening … Continue reading →

‘Thriving, not just surviving’ has been the mantra at DHF HQ since last March, and following a year of extraordinary change and uncertainty, to which it has responded superbly, the organisation is looking to the future. “If anyone had said … Continue reading →

Security specialist Mul-T-Lock has unveiled a new, integrated branding strategy to boost brand recognition and create clear product hierarchies for consumers, with the aim of driving sales for locksmiths. The new branding strategy includes a united logo, new platform names, … Continue reading →

A Superior Range of Hi Vis Protective Wear – for all kinds of light conditions. Snickers Workwear takes personal wellbeing at work very seriously. That’s why this range of Hi-Vis protective wear is streets ahead of anything else. With updated … Continue reading →

ASSA CLIQ® Remote has proven to be the perfect partner for the Hean Castle Estate in southwest Wales, delivering assured key control and much-needed flexibility when managing access control across the site. Covering over 1,200 acres, the Hean Castle Estate … Continue reading →

A Birmingham-based locksmith has opened a new home security shop following evidence that householders have become more security conscious during lockdown. Tony Harris (43), became a franchisee of Burton-based national locksmith firm LockFit at the start of 2019 and soon saw … Continue reading →