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DOM door hardware now with a ‘Silver Lining’
4th September 2020
Today, implementing hygiene regimes and social distancing has become the new norm for society. Door handles and knobs are the most frequently touched surfaces in a building and are considered one of the worst areas to harbour harmful microbes. DOM … Continue reading
World-beating Squire Stronghold® SS100 range expands
21st August 2020
It doesn’t get any tougher than Squire’s ultra heavy-duty Stronghold® SS100 padlock, and now there’s a bigger choice. The super-hero SS100 is recognised as the world’s strongest production padlock.  And it is the only padlock ever to achieve The Loss … Continue reading
Something for everything, but not a ‘one for all’…
21st August 2020
Thieves are causing more damage to break into vans lately, so says Luke Powell of Trade Vehicle Locks (TVL), but with the ProtektaPlate range, van owners can preserve the most vulnerable part of the vehicle or repair the damage inexpensively … Continue reading
Squire STH3 hasp & staple is SBD certified for outbuildings
21st August 2020
Security specialist Squire’s STH3 hasp and staple is designed for extra high security of domestic buildings. This CEN grade 4 rated hasp and staple fits 13mm shackle padlocks and comes with Secured by Design (SBD) and Sold Secure certification. It … Continue reading
Stealth by Name
21st August 2020
Ahead of the release of the ‘next generation’ Stealth range later in the year, The Locksmith Journal caught up with Loxta Hardware about the new launch and a rebrand, and discovered that Stealth is the ideal name for a company … Continue reading
Access Intratone
21st August 2020
There’s no doubt that 2020 will go down in history as one of the strangest ones yet. There isn’t an industry that hasn’t been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic nor a sector that has come out unscathed. However, out of … Continue reading
In the business of securing leisure vehicles
21st August 2020
Milenco has led the market in the British design and engineering of mechanical security products to protect leisure vehicles, cars and motorcycles since 1993, specialising in mechanical systems that thwart and beat the best thieves in the world. Based in … Continue reading
Safe working from home
7th August 2020
Since the March lockdown, a huge number of people have made the tremendous effort of transitioning work from the office to the home.  Despite the gradual easing of restrictions, for a significant number, this is going to be a long-term … Continue reading
The MLA Expo 21 will be back, and bigger than ever
7th August 2020
Following on from the successful 2019 Expo the MLA is proud to be sharing further information about the Expo’s return in 2021. The MLA recently announced ABUS as the main sponsor for the Expo 2021. This marked the start of … Continue reading
Seven Things – Door & Hardware Federation (DHF)
7th August 2020
DHF is the UK’s oldest trade association… Longevity and sustainability are two words most associated with DHF.  Afterall, it is the UK’s oldest trade association with a rich history and heritage dating back to 1897.  It started life as an … Continue reading
Help Protect Van Owners Against Van & Tool Theft
7th August 2020
Van Guard’s high quality, British-manufactured van locks and security products help protect van owners from the growing van and tool theft epidemic by giving them a vast amount of security solutions to choose from. With van security the fastest growing … Continue reading
You Are Not Alone: Three in Five Tradespeople Say Pandemic Has Negatively Impacted Their Mental Health
7th August 2020
New research from home improvement and repair service, Local Heroes, has today revealed that three in five (60 per cent) skilled tradespeople across the nation feel the COVID-19 outbreak has caused a negative effect on their mental health. To mark … Continue reading
Kenrick Makes Smart Locking Available Now
24th July 2020
Kenrick has signed an exclusive deal to become the UK distributor of BeeSecure – a revolutionary app-based smart home security solution, which allows homeowners to monitor their home from anywhere with their smartphone. The move follows many months of research … Continue reading
Snickers Workwear – Cool and Smart this Summer
24th July 2020
Lightweight Shirts, Shorts and Trousers make working on site a breeze this summer. Everyone needs to be cool, dry and safe at work this summer – to maintain wellbeing and working efficiency on site. That’s why Snickers’ new Topwear will make work … Continue reading