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Moving Forward with Adaptalock in 2025
16th April 2025
First, a big thank you to all our locksmith customers. Your incredible support, especially through social media and YouTube, has been invaluable since our launch at MLAExpo21. We’re thrilled to see all your positive feedback and installation photos shared online. … Continue reading
HOPPE (UK) hardware used for Guernsey charity hub
16th April 2025
When Guernsey’s Rural Occupational Workshop (Grow) commissioned design and build of a new community hub and sensory facility, the building needed to adopt sustainability principles while catering for a range of accessibility requirements. Grow supports adults with learning disabilities and difficulties to … Continue reading
Compliant construction: BIM and fire door safety
28th August 2024
Paul Thompson, Head of Specification & Openings Studio for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, discusses the duty of contractors to ensure a building’s fire doors are installed correctly, and how Building Information Modelling (BIM) holds the key to ensuring compliance. Since … Continue reading
UAP Expands Slim Pull Handle Range
17th July 2024
UAP is bolstering its range of slim pull handles with new colour options for residential and commercial properties. The first to launch is the Black Pull Handle. Made from marine-grade stainless steel and finished with a black powder coating, the … Continue reading
Dynamic Hardware introduces the Dynamic Letterplate
24th April 2024
Dynamic Hardware has launched its Dynamic Letterplate, which has all the benefits of the hardware manufacturer’s expertise and experience. Tony Chadwick, Dynamic Hardware’s CEO, said: “Like all the products in our range, the Dynamic Letterplate is precision-manufactured and independently tested … Continue reading
25 Year Furniture Guarantee from VBH
10th April 2024
VBH, the hardware specialist behind the greenteQ range, has announced a brand new guarantee that covers the greenteQ residential door, patio door and window furniture range for up to 25 years. The popular greenteQ furniture range has now been split … Continue reading
Introducing the Ultion Window Handle
21st December 2023
In the fast-evolving world of home security and hardware solutions, professionals in the door and glazing industry demand products that not only enhance security but also elevate style. Enter the Ultion Window Handle, the latest addition to the Ultion Sweet … Continue reading
What to consider when choosing panic and emergency exit hardware
21st December 2023
Alison Aston, Lead Category Manager – Safety Products at ASSA ABLOY When disaster strikes within a building, it is essential that exit hardware is fitted and correctly specified, so that occupants are able to leave as quickly and safely as … Continue reading
UAP Boosts Door Pack Range
21st December 2023
UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, had extended its leading range of door packs. Manufacturers and end users can now choose from 17 different finishes, including matt black, gunmetal grey, brass, matt-antique brass, pearl, satin … Continue reading
All about the door
6th January 2023
It’s all about the door for Carlisle Brass. We can help with maintenance, technical specification, training, and security when it comes to your doors. Our experienced team is made up of RegAI, DipGAI and DipFD qualified members. The experience and … Continue reading
IronmongeryDirect Continues to Deliver with Latest Supplier Recognition
14th October 2022
Leading specialist supplier IronmongeryDirect, has been recognised as the first Approved Retailer Partner by window security and safety restrictor manufacturer Jackloc. Set up as a partnership scheme to ensure that only the best retailers represent its brand, customers at IronmongeryDirect … Continue reading
Sustainability – A Rising Influence in Hardware and Building Design
22nd August 2022
Daniel May, Director at Consort Architectural Hardware explains how the drive towards sustainability is influencing hardware and building design. For some time now sustainability has persistently – and rightfully – gained traction in many of the world’s leading conversations. Between … Continue reading
Service with a Smile
22nd August 2022
Simon Monks, MD of hardware company VBH, tells us why having the right people in the right place is vital to the success of any business, and how a smile can help, too. Many factors make up a successful business. … Continue reading
UAP Plays a Key Role in Compliant Door Production
22nd July 2022
Expensive and portable tech, car keys, bank cards and even correspondence from which thieves can harvest data are all lucrative reasons for the criminal fraternity to keep developing techniques for breaking into others’ homes. To help protect home owners and … Continue reading