Abloy UK has provided East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) with its PROTEC2 CLIQ access control solution to enhance the management and security of controlled drugs across its operations. The project specification included almost 2,000 keys and approximately 600 cylinders, enabled … Continue reading →

MACO UK is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades of supporting the UK window and door industry with high performance hardware solutions, technical expertise, and long standing partnerships. Founded in 1986, the first MACO UK office and … Continue reading →

ABUS is changing the way locksmith businesses manage master key systems with its Online Ordering System (OBS), as users report faster turnaround times, fewer delays and reduced pressure on office-based support teams. Designed to give approved locksmiths direct access to … Continue reading →

For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered electromechanical locking technology, continuously innovating since the first effeff electric strike was patented in 1932 and Abloy began developing high-security electric locks in 1978. Today, electromechanical locks represent the intelligent evolution … Continue reading →

When it comes to securing hazardous areas and protecting critical infrastructure, reliability isn’t just important—it’s essential. That’s why security specialist Burg-Wächter has developed its Magno Safety Padlock range, engineered to deliver dependable performance in even the most demanding environments. Designed … Continue reading →

We interviewed Gary Millar of GDM AutoKeys on taking over the business Fife Auto Keys to form GDM AutoKeys. Mastering diagnostics and understanding cars, not just keys, helped give him a head start in the auto locksmithing trade. Gary Millar’s … Continue reading →

From a Post-War Vision to a Modern Security Specialist In Norwich, AC Leigh has evolved alongside the locksmithing and architectural ironmongery trade for more than six decades. Founded in 1959 by former pilot Arthur Charles Leigh after the Second World … Continue reading →

HKC Security has announced the launch of its new Smart Video Doorbell, a professionally designed doorbell that delivers seamless integration, reliable performance and enhanced control for modern security installations. Developed specifically with installers in mind, the HKC Smart Video Doorbell … Continue reading →

Mul-T-Lock has introduced the MTL™300 modular cylinder kit, providing locksmiths with a flexible method for assembling bespoke euro profile cylinders while maintaining the patented security and key control capabilities associated with the MTL™300 platform. Designed to support Single, Double and … Continue reading →

In busy offices, gyms, schools, hospitals, or co-working spaces, nobody wants to leave their belongings lying around, risking loss or theft. It often makes sense to provide space users with secure locker access. However, managing physical locker keys eats up … Continue reading →

A master locksmith is calling for the introduction of a formal licensing system for the industry, warning that a lack of regulation is leaving consumers vulnerable to rogue traders. Craig Andres, founder of locksmith directory The Perspicacity Life, says formal … Continue reading →

This is a story encapsulates how one ex-serviceman turned a break-in into a patented security solution for locksmiths. When locksmiths talk about van security, the conversation usually centres around hook locks, deadlocks, and alarms. But for Graham Mundy, the turning … Continue reading →

Access Control Reinvented. The security technology manufacturer Paxton has officially unveiled Solo, a phone-based, cloud-hosted access control system. With Solo, your phone is the system, your phone is the key.To support the launch, Paxton is going for a true 1st, … Continue reading →

Our recent “SERMI Explained” webinar revisited the new SERMI certification introduced on 1st April, which allows industry professionals to access security-related vehicle functions through manufacturers, such as keys and immobilisers. During the session, we addressed some of the biggest questions … Continue reading →