Hardware & Security

Steve Williams, sales and marketing director at Kenrick, says now is the time to get smarter. We’ve seen a surge in smart home technology over recent years, with more homeowners embracing the benefits of a ‘connected home’ than ever before. … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has released a white paper to explore how the critical infrastructure sector can unlock the potential of smartphones in the workplace to improve employee mobility, job satisfaction and productivity. Despite consumer usage of smartphones increasing significantly over the … Continue reading →

Already established as a market leader in high-quality door closers, UNION has further strengthened its range with the launch of three dynamic new solutions. Innovative and properly certified, the three new door closers all bring incredible value to the market, … Continue reading →

  Being involved right from the conception, through extensive research and development and finally to the manufacture of ERA Protect, the next generation wireless smart security system and the first of its kind to attain the prestigious BSI IoT Kitemark, … Continue reading →

With the outbreak of Covid-19, reducing touchpoints wherever possible throughout a building is front of mind for many businesses, building owners and facilities managers. Fortunately, there are a range of hands-free door opening solutions – available to suit all budgets … Continue reading →

At its core, Carlisle Brass is an architectural ironmongers. Established more than 30 years ago, the Cumbrian company has built its way to become the ‘UK’s largest developer of door and window furniture’ and from ‘Poirot-approved’ Art Deco levers used … Continue reading →

The Covid-19 lockdown has seen a significant number of people working from home, potentially for the long-term.  Although home burglaries have fallen during lockdown, the time spent at home has led many owners to review their security measures. When it … Continue reading →

Borg Locks is very proud to have just launched a brand new product range – the Cu-Shield, the world’s first copper-touch digital lock range. John Hyslop, MD said: “As we learned more about coronavirus and how it was being spread, we … Continue reading →

As the nights get darker, it’s essential for more awareness around home security and the measures which can be taken to help prevent any unwanted attacks on homes. The dark winter months bring revenue opportunities for locksmiths, with homeowners investing … Continue reading →

ERA, the UK’s security specialist, has launched ERA Protect, the next generation wireless smart security system and the first of its kind to attain the prestigious BSI IoT Kitemark. Bringing alarm and camera excellence, ERA Protect offers the ultimate in … Continue reading →

As the role of door hardware expands and fire safety continues to make the headlines, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK outlines the importance of hardware selection and reminds decision makers of how routine checks can save lives. Door hardware is … Continue reading →

Kenrick has signed an exclusive deal to become the UK distributor of BeeSecure – a revolutionary app-based smart home security solution, which allows homeowners to monitor their home from anywhere with their smartphone. The move follows many months of research … Continue reading →

The UK subsidiary company Heinz Wagner (GB) Ltd was founded in 1982. Wagner changed its name VBH (GB) Ltd in 2009 as all group companies adopted the parent’s VBH branding.  VBH employs around 2000 people and has sales offices in … Continue reading →

Hardware specialist VBH has reduced its minimum order value to just £10 per order to give fabricators and installers the flexibility to place smaller orders while they ‘get their ducks in a row’ following a return from lockdown. VBH remained … Continue reading →