The ASSA ABLOY Test Centre has extended the scope of its UKAS accreditations, enabling the company to provide manufacturers with an even broader range of testing services from one convenient, independent supplier. As a result of the expansion, the centre … Continue reading →

HKC Security has announced the launch of SecureRewards, a new installer loyalty programme designed to reward partners for continued engagement with HKC products and services. Developed to recognise and reward installer loyalty, SecureRewards allows installers to earn points through everyday … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Door Group has strengthened its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience with the expansion of its sales team. Kamil Frodyma, Glen MacNab and Peter Walsh have been appointed to build lasting customer relationships, each with individual skills and … Continue reading →

Prepared for Anything, Every Single Day Kevin Martin took an unexpected route into locksmithing, swapping a career in vehicle leasing logistics for life as the owner of KWM Locksmiths. Nearly four years on, he has built a business based on … Continue reading →

Providing secure and practical mail storage doesn’t have to mean a complex or costly installation. For apartment buildings, offices and other multiple-occupancy premises, a modular mailbox system can provide an effective way to create individual mail storage while maintaining a … Continue reading →

At just 19 years old, Andy Kent entered locksmithing because he needed a job. Fifteen years later, after working his way from bench locksmith to branch manager, he has taken the leap into self-employment. He’s only five months into running … Continue reading →

Van Guard becomes bott as integration enters its next chapter Creating a complete commercial vehicle solution under one trusted brand Following its acquisition by bott in March 2025, Van Guard Accessories is announcing the next milestone in its journey, with … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Door Group is supporting Fire Door Safety Week 2026 by raising awareness of the latest update to BS 8214:2026, and the importance of education, specification and ongoing maintenance in supporting fire-door safety. Fire safety remains a critical consideration … Continue reading →

As the way we use living spaces continues to evolve, sliding doors are increasingly valued as adaptable, future-proof solutions for optimising interior space, explains David Knollman of Brio. More than ever before, the demand for hybrid living is shaping how … Continue reading →

From Saturday jobs to running a respected family business, Scott Walker explains why honesty, continuity and good people have been the foundations of Mike B’s Security Locksmith for more than 30 years. Mike B’s Security Locksmith has been part of … Continue reading →

A career change born out of uncertainty became a thriving locksmith business built on reputation, professionalism and community trust. When Covid brought London to a standstill, many tradespeople found themselves reassessing their futures. For Essex locksmith Adam Cowell of Instalock … Continue reading →

Introduction In this fast-paced industry, new technologies are always on the horizon, working to make smart key replacement faster and more efficient. One method more people are starting to explore is NXP cloning. This process allows professionals to create compatible smart … Continue reading →

Auto locksmith, problem-solver and the now the Auto Locksmiths Association’s (ALA) first female committee member, Gemma Hemming of Lock Stock Barrel is reshaping perceptions in a traditionally male-dominated trade. At the time Gemma entered the industry, there was only one … Continue reading →

HKC Security has released version 1.0.13 of its SecureComm2 app, introducing a range of enhancements designed to improve the speed, reliability, and usability of its connected security experience. The latest release focuses on making everyday interactions with a HKC security … Continue reading →