Squire, Britain’s oldest lock maker and probably the world’s oldest operating lock maker, is celebrating its 245th anniversary. In 1780, William Squire began making a small range of padlocks, door and cabinet locks, starting a legacy that continues to this … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA has announced the appointment of Daniel Swannack as Chief Commercial Officer for the newly formed Door Business Segment based in Woking. Daniel Swannack Daniel joined ASSA ABLOY as Chief Commercial Officer for the Door Business … Continue reading →

Codelocks has launched its Adjustable Gate Latch, giving locksmiths and facilities managers an easier way to control access through perimeter gates where the gate and post spacing exceeds the range of a traditional mortice latch. Jo Milne-Rowe, Managing Director at Codelocks … Continue reading →

For decades, stainless steel has been the go-to material for high-end door and window hardware, particularly in environments demanding strength and durability. Its reputation for toughness and longevity has made it the automatic default for many specifiers and fabricators. But … Continue reading →

We understand that in this trade, every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities. Like you, we’re always searching for ways to boost efficiency and In this month’s feature, we spotlight just a few of the many products we know, trust and … Continue reading →

After 26 years on the frontlines of policing, and a prior stint in the Armed Forces, Coventry-born Darren Byrne traded tactical raids for locksmithing. Now running The Coventry Locksmith, he’s building his third career as a self-employed locksmith, aiming to … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has officially launched its new Partner Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with its valued partners across the security industry. The program provides access to world-leading locking and access control solutions alongside tailored … Continue reading →

Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) by UAP Ltd has once again been named Training Company of the Year at the 2025 National Fenestration Awards, recognising its continued leadership in raising competence and accountability across the fire door industry. This consecutive win … Continue reading →

Louise Frost from Door Controls Direct is here to take you on a whistle-stop tour of emergency exit hardware, providing guidance and support to keep buildings safe and secure. Panic and emergency exit hardware provides swift, intuitive egress during emergencies. … Continue reading →

How Van Secure and Van Guard are working together to raise the bar in van security – with solutions built for the trade, by the trade. Van Secure, based in Sevenoaks, is a specialist in van security systems for both … Continue reading →

Kenricks has announced that Universal Composite Doors, one of the UK’s leading composite door specialists, has officially signed up as the latest partner for its AK Touch Secure™ smart door lock. Renowned for delivering exceptional quality and service, Universal Composite … Continue reading →

If you’re part of the locksport community on Instagram or YouTube, chances are you’ve come across Trucking Lock – lock picker, challenge lock builder, content creator, and all-around lock enthusiast based in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. But what sets Trucking Lock … Continue reading →

Security expert Abloy UK is calling for greater awareness of compliant access control solutions amongst Health and Safety Managers, to ensure workers across critical infrastructure, commercial facilities and high-risk environments are protected and secure. Many businesses are putting themselves at … Continue reading →

Allegion UK is proud to return as sponsor for this year’s Diploma in Scheduling award at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards, taking place at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms on Thursday 20th November. This year’s ceremony marks the … Continue reading →