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SALTO achieves BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark™
24th July 2020
SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has become the first company to achieve the BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark™ for access control systems. The IoT is typically a network of smart devices and systems that can … Continue reading
Letter To The Media
24th July 2020
Like all UK businesses, we found out last week that for every member of staff furloughed whom we still employ in January 2021, we will receive a £1,000 bonus.  Because every member of the Brisant team is back from furlough, … Continue reading
Some Reflections on the “New Normal” by Vic Southern
24th July 2020
I’ve been associated in one way or another with the locksmith trade for 41 years and have seen so many changes that it would take 100,000 words to detail them so change is not new to me nor is disaster … Continue reading
AB Glass unit Access Control rolls out facial recognition/temperature check integrated workplace solution
24th July 2020
AB Access Control, the access control unit of aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass, has rolled out an innovative solution that will help companies get their workforces up and running again as the COVID-19 lockdown ends – safely. The … Continue reading
ASSA CLIQ® Remote secures plant control rooms for Loughborough University
14th July 2020
Loughborough University has selected the ASSA CLIQ® Remote system from the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware Group to help secure its plant control rooms. With more than 18,000 students at Loughborough University for 2018-19, the award-winning ASSA CLIQ® Remote technology has … Continue reading
SALTO Releases New Neo Cylinder
10th July 2020
SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has released the SALTO Neo Cylinder – a new electronic cylinder that offers more features and better functionality than any other cylinder on the market. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2MQEOljREut7MA-JY7MAIWDVpVPhSec The compact SALTO … Continue reading
How Door Hardware Selection Can Help Protect Against Infection
10th July 2020
With the spread of infection now at the height of concern, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK highlights how door hardware can lend a hand in helping to slow the spread of bacteria. Bacteria and surfaces Experts say that around 80 … Continue reading
Three Little Letters Make Seven Special Things
10th July 2020
The UK subsidiary company Heinz Wagner (GB) Ltd was founded in 1982. Wagner changed its name VBH (GB) Ltd in 2009 as all group companies adopted the parent’s VBH branding.  VBH employs around 2000 people and has sales offices in … Continue reading
Introducing Intratone
10th July 2020
Continued from last fortnight’s Hounslow Council case study… As a leading wireless access control system provider, Intratone works with numerous properties and housing associations across the UK and Europe. Since 2016, the GSM specialist has fitted the latest access control … Continue reading
Moving forward with great optimism
10th July 2020
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is moving into summer 2020 with great optimism for the remainder of the year, buoyed, in part, by its continuing training initiatives. Developing its successful online training courses, the pro-active trade association has now progressed … Continue reading
Working through lockdown for NHS projects
10th July 2020
One of major VBH customer CB Solutions UK Ltd’s specialisms is the manufacture and installation of windows and doors for the modular construction industry. The COVID crisis has seen the company particularly busy with the supply of product on numerous … Continue reading
Kasp Launches a New Combination Key Safe Range
26th June 2020
Renowned for producing locks you can trust, leading security brand Kasp is set to enhance its product range with two new premium quality Combination Key Safes.  Designed to provide discreet, secure, wall mounted storage for keys and entry cards, allowing … Continue reading
Brisant Launch Trade Facebook Page
26th June 2020
Brisant-Secure is all about making it easy for locksmiths to sell locks and door installers to sell doors. Each and every one of these businesses has a story to tell or expertise to share, and that’s why the company has … Continue reading
Ship shape security
26th June 2020
If you’re looking for a lock that will withstand the harshest environments, then you should consider a product with a marine grade finish. Colin Campbell, Managing Director of Codelocks, talks about the latest additions to the company’s mechanical locks range … Continue reading