Industry News

Allegion UK is proud to return as sponsor for this year’s Diploma in Scheduling award at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards, taking place at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms on Thursday 20th November. This year’s ceremony marks the … Continue reading →

A community centre in Devon has been awarded with Burg-Wächter’s ‘Secure Communities Scheme,’ that allows them to receive free security products for their community trust. The Strand Community Trust, which runs The Strand Centre in Dawlish, applied for Burg-Wächter’s ‘Secure … Continue reading →

This year marks an important milestone for LockRite Locksmiths – celebrating 18 years of keeping homes and businesses secure. Since our first job in 2007, when a customer snapped a key in their door, our focus has remained the same: … Continue reading →

We are thrilled to share that Chris Halkyard, the inventor and developer of the well-known programming tool TrueCode Online, has joined our team as an automotive software engineer. This marks an exciting new journey for both businesses. So, what is … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

ASSA ABLOY Door Group has reinforced its commitment to developing skills and career prospects through its six-month secondment programme. Project Engineers, Ben Brown and Jordan Lyttle will be focusing on sales roles as part of the scheme, exploring a different … Continue reading →

Squire Locks has launched its strongest padlock yet – an enhanced version of the SS100CS, which is widely regarded as the world’s strongest padlock. The SS100CS LEV5 receives a rating of SR5 from the LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board), making … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Commercial Group has announced the appointment of Bob Kemp as Regional Sales Manager for the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, joining its growing and dedicated Locksmith Division. With more than ten years at ASSA ABLOY, Bob … Continue reading →

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is delighted to announce the launch of its new Ireland-specific website, now live and accessible via www.dhfonline.ie The launch of the Irish website marks an important milestone in DHF’s ongoing support for its growing membership … Continue reading →

The Kukai Beta Pro key cutting machine offers unmatched precision, portability, and advanced features. This innovative machine easily handles automotive, residential, motorcycle, dimple, and tubular keys. It’s 4-way jaw accommodates laser and standard car keys, ensuring top-tier versatility. Weighing just … Continue reading →

Mul-T-Lock has pledged its support to the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill, which has passed its first reading in Parliament. The bill seeks to elevate tool theft from a Category Three to a Category Two offence, increasing the … Continue reading →