As it approaches the 10-year anniversary, ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is celebrating its partnership with Access Control Services Ltd. (ACS Ltd.), one of the UK’s leading independent … Continue reading →

New research reveals that younger homeowners are more security conscious than those over the age of 65. The research, conducted by HOPPE UK, has shown that three quarters of homeowners aged 18-34 worry about their home security more as the … Continue reading →

When asked to write an article for Locksmith Magazine I asked: “why me”, followed shortly by “what’s this to do with National Security Inspectorate?”  Many of you will be familiar with NSI as the best known third party certification body … Continue reading →

Specifiers and manufacturers that provide products relating to fire protection or escape should regularly review their own policies, products and practices. Douglas Masterson, technical manager of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongery (GAI), gives some practical advice on correct and compliant … Continue reading →

When the owners of the Eckland Lodge, a new development of Eco-friendly offices based at the Eckland Lodge Business Park near Market Harborough, Northamptonshire, required an efficient access control system across their range of individual office accommodations, the SMARTlock from … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has invested in a number of new technologies at its Lisburn manufacturing plant in Northern Ireland. Two new Salvagnini systems are set to … Continue reading →

UNION, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has launched the new keyPRIME™ patented dimple cylinder platform, with an all-new reversible key design. Through the existing patent protection and with an expected lifetime extension … Continue reading →

Delta Security, the CCTV and access control specialist, has helped Essex-based Woodbridge High School to further enhance the safety of its pupils and staff, with the installation of new swing gates that automatically close and restrict access in the event … Continue reading →

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 →