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Innovative Door Hardware: The Next Frontier in Infection Control
It’s been five years since the Covid-19 pandemic, which heightened awareness of infection risks for the wider public and underscored the need for proactive measures to protect vulnerable people. Nicola John, managing director of FDM by UAP, explains how hardware … Continue reading
The Golden Thread for Security: DES Locksmiths
A family business that began at home and now operates from a 5,500 sq. ft. premises on Canvey Island, Essex. Currently owned by brothers Lee and Nicky Crossman, DES Locksmiths’ ambitions are to shape the future of controlled access in … Continue reading
Ultion ALPS Now Shipping
The Ultion 3-Star PLUS with ALPS has started to ship. Designed to be the most secure door lock available, it is also the first and only lock to defend against every known attack method. After months of anticipation, this groundbreaking … Continue reading
Abloy UK launches new whitepaper to help secure Healthcare Estates
Abloy UK has released a new whitepaper entitled Securing Healthcare Estates, offering vital guidance to healthcare facilities managers on safeguarding people, premises, and sensitive assets across NHS and private healthcare environments. The whitepaper outlines the increasing threats faced by healthcare … Continue reading
19th Century padlock unearthed at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire
As a proud, West Midlands-based padlock manufacturer since the 18th Century, Squire is always interested to hear stories of locksmithing history from the region. Nick Fothergill, owner of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire and close friend of Squire Locks, has discovered … Continue reading
Abloy Academy breaks attendance records amid rising demand for standards focused access control specification training
Abloy UK has achieved record breaking attendance at its Academy, with more professionals than ever attending its training courses to enhance their knowledge of access control standards and compliance. Between January and April 2025 alone, the Academy welcomed 188 attendees … Continue reading