Lock bumping is nothing new.  In fact, it can be traced as far back to 1925. If you google the history of lock bumping, Wikipedia states incorrectly that “a US patent first appeared in 1928 by H. R. Simpson called a … Continue reading →

Squire, one of the world’s oldest and most well-respected padlock manufacturers, is pleased to announce its support for the Band of Builders charity. As an Associate Supporter, Squire looks forward to being able to support Band of Builders’ upcoming projects, … Continue reading →

To mark the start of Fire Door Safety Week 2025, Abloy UK has called for action to improve fire door compliance, following new statistics that show a concerning increase in fires and fire-related deaths and injuries across England. The latest … Continue reading →

Kelly Gill, SVP & CTO, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, explores today’s regulatory environment, including NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act and what the access control industry must do to remain digitally secure. In today’s connected world, attacks are more … Continue reading →

Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, has unveiled its latest quarterly product release, with Autumn ‘25 What’s New.  The campaign brings together the latest innovations in product and technology to demonstrate the ways Checkatrade is simplifying how trades can … Continue reading →

Mila’s SUPASecure™ 220mm and Harbour Collection high-security TS007 2 Star door handles have achieved Sold Secure certification, joining the already accredited SUPASecure™ 240mm model. This means all three handles now carry Sold Secure Silver Grade, Secured by Design, and TS007 … Continue reading →