In a profession where anyone can call themselves a locksmith, customers often have to make a judgement before you’ve even answered the phone. They can’t see how many years you’ve spent developing your skills. They don’t know how many locks … Continue reading →

From locksport enthusiast to local locksmith… Why one-man service, reputation and a passion for doors, still drives his business sixteen years on. For more than 16 years, Rick Corfield has built a reputation across Wolverhampton, Cannock and the surrounding area … 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 →

ABUS UK has appointed Gary Major as Sales and Marketing Director for Home and Commercial Security. Gary joins ABUS with more than 30 years’ experience across sales, marketing and business development, working with a range of manufacturing and retail businesses. … Continue reading →

OPINION PIECE Jonas King, Jonas King Locksmiths Good locksmiths already follow the rules. The real challenge is stopping the traders who mislead customers, ignore the law and hide behind fake online adverts. I completely understand why people are calling for … Continue reading →

Codelocks, the leading designer and manufacturer of access control products, has today launched its Universal Latch Strike, an adaptable new product that reduces the need for multiple strike types while making lock installation easier. The Universal Latch Strike is engineered … Continue reading →

Removing a seized ignition barrel from a Ford Transit can be one of the more time-consuming jobs an auto locksmith encounters. Worn barrels often jam, making removal difficult using conventional techniques and increasing the risk of damage if the process … Continue reading →

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 →