The UK’s oldest trade association, dhf (Door & Hardware Federation) explores the growing popularity of ‘smart locks’ and asks: ‘how do tomorrow’s locksmiths adapt to a rapidly changing market’? The word ‘disruption’ is a media ‘buzzword’, used regularly to describe … Continue reading →

Yale UK has won Consumer Product of the Year for its Conexisâ L1 Smart Door Lock at the National Technology Awards. Beating off stiff competition from Parcelly, The Bank of Ireland and Boosty, it was Yale’s Conexisâ L1 Smart Door … Continue reading →

Astra’s 3000 series of fully-controlled concealed door closers already trump overhead closers in terms of aesthetic appeal. Now a new range of finishes make the Astra 3000 Series the perfect choice for any design style. Astra concealed closers offer architects, … Continue reading →

The start of April saw the start of several ABUS customer visits planned to strengthen and build understanding of what makes ABUS cylinder production so special.  ABUS have always sold its cylinder systems by endorsing the USPs that make ABUS … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has successfully re-tested its products to Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) 1175: Issue 7, greatly increasing the scope of certification for its security door … Continue reading →

SALTO Systems has launched the new AElement Fusion hotel lock, the latest addition to its class leading hospitality access control portfolio. AElement Fusion is an electronic lock with a sleek reader accentuated by an interactive light ring that illuminates when … Continue reading →

SALTO Systems, world leading manufacturers of electronic access control solutions, will showcase innovative new products and software at IFSEC International 2017.  “IFSEC is always an unrivalled opportunity for SALTO Systems to share our electronic access control innovations with trade buyers from … Continue reading →

Leading brand Securitron®, well known for its portfolio of electromagnetic locking solutions, is now available from ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, with an unparalleled lifetime guarantee. The announcement … Continue reading →

By Jeremy Cassady, Managing Director at Securikey Jeremy Cassady, Managing Director at Securikey, discusses some of the distinguishing features of a safe that will offer customers enhanced levels of security for their possessions. Buying a safe can be an especially … Continue reading →

The new KL1050 can replace virtually any existing cam lock, providing codeless access capabilities to lockers, cabinets and enclosures, says Codelocks, a leader in access control innovation, which recently announced the latest addition to its KitLock range. Building on the … Continue reading →

The European Association for Passive Fire Protection (EAPFP) has declared additional national approvals for CE-marked construction products are a clear barrier to trade and contravene European law. The move comes following the introduction in Germany of an additional national approval … Continue reading →

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising such as Google’s AdWords is becoming more and more important to many locksmith business’s marketing efforts. When used well, it’s a highly targeted and cost-effective way of driving valuable business your way. However, like many sectors where … Continue reading →

Relcross have completely revamped their Keylex e-commerce website and turned it into a comprehensive resource on digital locks for trade users only. The site gives  immediate access to the complete range of Keylex Commercial Grade Mechanical Digital Locks and associated … Continue reading →

Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has opened a new 50,000 square foot supersite in Wednesbury, UK. Serving national and international customers in the automotive, door, window and hardware industries, the new testing facility draws together expertise … Continue reading →