Industry News

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 →

The 2025 InstallerSHOW proved a major success for the newly formed Construction Marketing Group, as Insight Data, Purplex Marketing and new venture TradePal joined forces to showcase their expertise, generating nearly 600 high-quality leads across three packed days. With a … Continue reading →

Kenricks has announced that Universal Composite Doors, one of the UK’s leading composite door specialists, has officially signed up as the latest partner for its AK Touch Secure™ smart door lock. Renowned for delivering exceptional quality and service, Universal Composite … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Door Group has reinforced its commitment to growth with the addition of three new team members. Lisa O’Hanlon, Emma Callaghan and Steve Judd bring a wealth of experience to the business, supporting the company as a global leader … 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 →