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Good security, built in layers
15th May 2020
Burg-Wächter, one of Europe’s largest security product manufacturers, is delighted to announce it has joined Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative. Burg-Wächter is a recognised brand in 26 countries around the world.  The company operates from … Continue reading
‘Business as usual’ for Door & Hardware Federation amid COVID-19 challenge
15th May 2020
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is keen to reiterate to its members and the wider industry that, despite the challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s very much ‘business as usual’.  Just two weeks ago, the proactive Tamworth-based trade association … Continue reading
Yale puts its capabilities to the test with a new large scale testing rig
15th May 2020
Bigger and better than ever before, Yale’s all new commercial test rig opens the way for superior capabilities, smarter testing and greater opportunities. Using its new super scale testing rig, Yale is able to ensure customers of the durability, capability … Continue reading
Unwavering security during flexible working
15th May 2020
With the recent increase in flexible working, facilities managers are seeing lower occupancy levels in properties across the country. Colin Campbell, Managing Director of Codelocks, talks about what this means for security – and how access control technology can help … Continue reading
Women In Industry
15th May 2020
What is your full name and current company/position please? Sarah Jane Hitchings, Sales & Marketing Director and Co-Owner at Window Widgets and The Residence Collection. What are your main roles/responsibilities? Managing customer service, sales and marketing teams plus corporate ownership … Continue reading
Chair donation for Newcastle Power Chair Football Club
15th May 2020
Newcastle Power Chair Football Club has received a generous donation to help them continue their achievements in the sport; a power chair, which costs £8,345, has been mainly financed by Videx Charitable Trust. Power Chair football is a unique sport … Continue reading
Locking up advice for the lock down
1st May 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the majority of high street retailers and businesses to shut up shop, with some of those on the government’s exemption list electing to reduce opening hours, or close the retail outlet side of their business … Continue reading
Snickers New Stretch Work Shorts – Comfortable and Lightweight
1st May 2020
Work Shorts for the flexible working environment – designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new Stretch Shorts … Continue reading
A Sweet Weather Test – One Year, 28 Days On…
1st May 2020
In 2018, Brisant-Secure surprised the industry by announcing that one of their Sweet door handles had managed survive in a salt spray chamber for 8,056 hours. The surprise was because the standard is only 240 hours. Twelve months on, Brisant … Continue reading
Sharpen up your security with Mul-T-Lock’s CLIQ® technology
1st May 2020
Where you’re a large multi-national retailer or a smaller high-street store, security will be near the top of your list of priorities. In fact, the safety of visitors and staff, coupled with the security of goods, can be vital to … Continue reading
IronmongeryDirect Recognised as One of the UK’s Best Workplaces
1st May 2020
IronmongeryDirect has been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2020, in a report compiled by Great Place to Work®. IronmongeryDirect was listed amongst 162 companies shortlisted for this award – a decision based on positive employee experience and … Continue reading
Reach out to the reader – from a safe distance
1st May 2020
While we may usually spend a lot of time at work wishing we were at home, a lot people have been surprised at how much they are reminiscing about shop floor and staff room chat, a catch up in the … Continue reading
Online courses offer ‘backbone’ of organisation’s main function
17th April 2020
In response to the continuing COVID-19 issue, Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has launched its digital training facility, enabling its audience to purchase training courses, online.  Following government recommendations, DHF ceased its face-to-face training the week commencing 23rd March and … Continue reading
Security Advice leaflet for closed businesses launched
17th April 2020
To support businesses in managing their security during the coronavirus pandemic, Secured by Design, the Police Digital Security Centre and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office have put together a leaflet containing the Top 10 Security Tips for Closed Business … Continue reading