Charlotte Armstrong

Hardware supplier Safeware has just launched its new 3* Cylinder, designed to deliver exceptional protection and meet the most rigorous security standards. Rob Hartill, Safeware’s Commercial Director, said: “The Safeware 3* Cylinder meets all the latest industry standards and provides … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has recently supplied its PROTEC2 CLIQ access management solution to a leading water supplier in the North of England to safeguard facilities and assets, increase operational efficiency, and improve overall service resilience. The water supplier serves 5.7 million … Continue reading →

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 →

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 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 →

We caught up with Kaj Darby of Lock Doc in Medway, Kent, who has built a strong reputation for excellent customer service and goes all out in marketing his business—both online and offline. How did you get into Locksmithing? I … Continue reading →

Having spent over a decade in the auto locksmith industry, Adam Boustead was no stranger to the products that Advanced Keys offered. As a long-time customer, he knew the company well for its high-quality products and excellent customer service. Now … Continue reading →

Zoos have a very specific set of security needs, not only to protect the site itself, but also to ensure the safety of the animals, staff and visitors. The welfare of animals, some of which are dangerous predators, involves a … Continue reading →

Codelocks is expanding its Gate Solutions by Codelocks range with the introduction of the new Codelocks’ Surface Latch. This highly versatile self-locking, surface mount latch is designed for effortless installation on light-duty gates where traditional mortice latches are not an option. … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Door Group is drawing attention to a critical update in fire safety standards that significantly impacts the design and specification of steel fire doorsets. A new UK National Foreword has been published alongside the revised version of the … Continue reading →

We often feature training courses, skills and hints and tips in The Locksmith Journal. There’s nothing we like more than sharing wisdom with our readers, but recently we thought why should our readers be having all the fun? So, after … Continue reading →

We caught up with Cameron Goodge of Lockstrong Locksmiths, who told us that everything about locksmithing is ‘Tidy’ – he really loves the trade. Above all, it’s great working in Monmouthshire where there’s rolling hills, fresh air and breathtaking scenery; … Continue reading →

We caught up with Lady Locks based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA, who is a YouTube, Instagram and TikTok sensation in the world of Locksport, picking locks just for fun and stress relief. Proven that’s it’s possible to have nice nails … Continue reading →

Internationally renowned door and window hardware company Winkhaus are celebrating with Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, after reaching 25 years of membership. Having joined SBD as one of the first members in 1999, Winkhaus UK Ltd … Continue reading →