According to the Arson Prevention Forum, there are, on average, 38 school fires per week in the UK creating over £80 million in insured damages each year. Here we examine what schools must do by law to protect staff and … Continue reading →

The Pemko Privacy Door Latch is a simpler, more effective and easier installed alternative to a security chain or swing bar. Many hotel guests feel much safer when they are away from home with an additional security device on their … Continue reading →

Window Ware continues its autumn security hardware focus to present their pick of leading-edge security innovations from some of the most trusted pioneering hardware brands in the industry. These products have been specifically developed to meet real consumer needs for … Continue reading →

Stevenswood Trade Centres is offering a great autumn deal, with a free upgrade to Brisant Secure’s Lock Lock security handle on all Solidor composite doors sold until the end of November. Stevenswood’s Marketing Manager, Sarah Penrose, comments: “We offer the … Continue reading →

The recent tragic events at the Grenfell Tower flats in London has proven to be a real wake up call to everyone involved with the Fire, Safety and Access control market, prompting specifiers and installers to ensure that all the … Continue reading →

Insafe are delighted to appear in the annual Parliamentary Review alongside the Prime Minister and a small number of outstanding organisations in a document that looks back on the year in industry and Westminster. Established by former minister The Rt … Continue reading →

With the complexity of regulations regarding doors and their hardware there is a concern that many fire doors in the UK are not currently compliant with legislation. Here, Graham Hulland, Product Marketing Manager at dormakaba looks at how those responsible … Continue reading →

Suzannah Robin, alcohol and drug safety expert at AlcoDigital, highlights the often-overlooked dangers of employees taking prescription and over-the-counter drugs. It’s a scenario any employer could imagine. A trusted employee – let’s call her Ellie – has been absent with a … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has strengthened its team by appointing a new Regional Sales Manager and Business Development Executive. In his new role as Regional Sales Manager, … Continue reading →

The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) has reported record attendance at its trade exhibition for the locksmithing and physical security industry. The bi-annual event, which was staged earlier this month in Halls 1 & 2 of the International Centre in Telford, … Continue reading →

Lockex 2018 is delighted that the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is the latest to support its second show. Back by popular demand, Lockex returns to the winning venue of Coventry’s Ricoh Arena from 8-10 June. There will be more … Continue reading →

More than 60 prominent facilities managers, architects and door hardware installers attended a free event hosted by ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions, to discuss fire door safety at West Midlands Fire Service’s headquarters in Birmingham. … Continue reading →

A leading integrated building design business has improved efficiencies and collaboration by adopting Openings Studio, a BIM-enabled product specification tool from ASSA ABLOY UK Specification, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. With offices … Continue reading →

From TS007 certified to PAS 24: 2016 compliant, we’ve got quality hardware to fortify doors and satisfy standards. As the leaves turn and the nights draw in fast, autumn is traditionally the time when homeowners think about battening down the … Continue reading →