Avocet are delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Ross as Commercial Director of their high security cylinder division Avocet ABS. Bringing with him over 25 years of cylinder business experience, the addition of Steve to the Avocet team is … Continue reading →

With verifiably sustainable fabric technology innovations. With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number … Continue reading →

As a locksmith, the chances are that you’ve heard of BS3621, but you may not know too much about it and if you’re a homeowner, you’ve likely never heard of this certification! BS3621 is a hugely important certification within the … Continue reading →

Richard Bromley, Business Development Director at UNION, part of the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware Group, discusses what the new UKCA and UKNI product marking system means for locksmiths and how these updates are affecting door opening solutions. Now that the … Continue reading →

What a year 2020 has been for all of us. I think many of us are glad it is over; however, it wasn’t all bad. Here is a quick look back at what we accomplished in 2020 and what is … Continue reading →

Last year saw vehicle thefts rise by a staggering 50% in the UK[1], and again by a further 20% so far this year[2] – the highest level in four years. Here, Claire Blakemore, Managing Director for Mul-T-Lock UK explains how … Continue reading →

NEW Neon Jackets and Fleeces from Snickers Workwear for the flexible working environment – delivering visibly superior comfort and freedom of movement. While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the … Continue reading →

Brisant Secure, the hardware house behind Ultion has moved to a new unit which enables it to expand capacity by two-thirds above 2020 operations. The move will secure Brisant’s long-term growth and make room for what the company says are … Continue reading →

Burg-Wächter, Europe’s largest manufacturer of safes and post boxes has updated its entire range of market-leading safes with redesigned modern locking mechanisms and improved security ratings. Mark Pearson, Commercial Director at Burg-Wächter UK said: “The COVID-19 lockdowns have seen most … Continue reading →

A new fingerprint-activated padlock has been launched to offer a simple and practical alternative to carrying keys or remembering codes. The padlocks from the new AR90/54 series from ARRONE, the sister brand of HOPPE (UK), can be unlocked using just … Continue reading →

With advances in access control technology, it is now easier and more cost effective to create security solutions that meet customers’ needs in a range of sectors from education to manufacturing. John Hardman, Product Marketing Manager at dormakaba looks at … Continue reading →

British Safe and Vault Trade Association (formerly Eurosafe UK) was established in February 2011 as the UK associate of its parent organisation, Eurosafe in mainland Europe. Over the last 18 months we have undertaken a series of updates to better … Continue reading →

“Working from home”, buzz-phrase in these Covid days for a phenomenon that is millennia old.  There have always been home workers and not just at house-keeping. Many industries such as hat-making in Luton or Bethnal Green or lace-making in Nottingham … Continue reading →

ERA, the Wolverhampton-based security expert, is donating £8,000 to Hope House Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices, and making it the company’s nominated charity for 2021, for the second year running. Hope House Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices supports families in Shropshire, Cheshire, … Continue reading →