Working master locksmith Aidrian Cox has turned two decades of bedtime stories into a children’s book series that celebrates locksmithing and aims to inspire the next generation of the trade. After more than 25 years running Locksmith Services of Grimsby, … Continue reading →

After rogue operators left Herne Bay residents hundreds of pounds out of pocket, HBL Security Solutions’ Tom Whatley is determined to expose the scams damaging both customers and the locksmithing profession. When HBL Security Solutions, trading as Herne Bay Locks … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has supplied PD Ports with the advanced electronic access control solution PROTEC² CLIQ to secure its key sites in the UK. The installation covers multiple PD Ports locations, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation and security excellence. PD … Continue reading →

We’re proud to introduce a first-of-its-kind innovation to the UK market — the Remote Circuit Board Pin Reading Tool. A Smarter Way to Diagnose Traditional circuit board diagnostics can be time-consuming, often requiring partial strip-downs and a level of guesswork … Continue reading →

Safe lock bolt types and their relevance to safe security. Safelock Systems Ltd is a trade distributor of locks for safes and vaults, stocking a range of products from leading manufacturers, such as LA GARD, dormakaba, Tecnosicurezza and Insys. Director … Continue reading →

New ONS data reveals a decade-long shift in the emotional impact of residential break-ins and what it means for the products you specify. Residential burglaries in England and Wales have fallen by 20% since 2022, and the broader trend over … Continue reading →

A chance conversation, a retired locksmith, and a passion for security helped Zach Schram build Lock County LLC from the ground up. The Locksmith Journal is delighted to cross the Atlantic and speak with a locksmith from the United States … Continue reading →

Six months into the trade, Dean McLaughlin is bringing a unique mix of emotional intelligence, risk assessment and relentless determination to locksmithing in Carlisle. At just six months into his locksmithing journey, Dean McLaughlin of McLocklin Locksmiths is already carving … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Door Group is urging building owners and facilities managers to take a lifecycle approach to the management of doors, with regular inspection, maintenance and repair playing an important role in keeping buildings safe, compliant and operational. Doors are … Continue reading →

Ned Kenjic, Director and Head of Manufacturing at ASSA ABLOY UKI, introduces MOTUS, the new multipoint lock manufacturing flowline at ASSA ABLOY’s production facility in Willenhall. At ASSA ABLOY, we believe the future of manufacturing is built on innovation, investment … Continue reading →

Van Guard is your partner in van security. From high-quality products to practical support, we help installers and locksmiths stay reliable, efficient, and confident on every job. For locksmiths and security installers, van security is about more than fitting locks. … Continue reading →

If there’s one message we’d like every consumer to remember, it’s this: Know before you need. Don’t wait until you’re locked out to look for a locksmith. Find one you trust now and save their number in your phone. It’s … Continue reading →

Every professional auto locksmith knows… …the frustration of arriving at a job without the exact key needed. With the customer watching, you’re left digging through your parts, cross-checking part numbers, and possibly calling around to find that specific key. Ultimately, … Continue reading →

Why the future of security is hybrid, human and built on trust Smart access is not a contest between apps and cylinders. John Gill argues that the next generation of security will combine mechanical integrity, digital intelligence and the professional … Continue reading →