Industry News

Burg-Wächter has today announced it is amending its unique outreach scheme that offers support to community causes.  While the Burg-Wächter Secure Communities Scheme is suspending its cash awards due to the current situation with COVID-19, it is continuing to offer … Continue reading →

The innovative new quick-drying fabrics in this lightweight workwear make them a must for the summer months. A change of season means a change of focus on what you wear on site. That’s why Snickers NEW LITEWork clothing can help … Continue reading →

LockLock, the security handle from Brisant Secure, now comes suited with the Sweet letterbox, numerals and a newly designed two-part knocker.  Not only does it come in all the standard colours you would expect, but also now in rose gold.  … Continue reading →

Announced today, the new ABLOY® BEAT locking solution includes a novel digital key, a mobile app and an IP68-rated, weatherproof Bluetooth padlock. The future-proof solution is designed to boost operational efficiency while securing critical infrastructure, commercial institutions and industry sites. … Continue reading →

IronmongeryDirect has been named as one of the top 250 retailers in the RXUK Top500 2020 report, following its performance-led analysis of how leading retailers sell in the UK. The RetailX Top500 Report independently ranks the performance of the largest … Continue reading →

Meesons, the UK’s leading specialists in entrance control solutions, has announced an exclusive agreement with Perimeter Protection Group (PPG) to distribute its Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions. The exclusive distributor agreement covers the installation and maintenance of PPG HVM products … Continue reading →

Professional development and nurturing new industry talent are among the top priorities of the new Institute of Architectural Ironmongers’ (IAI) chair. Deborah Cannon was announced as the new national chair at the IAI AGM at the Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester on … Continue reading →

Yale understands that keeping up to date on the latest security standards can often be confusing. From fire door compliance to meeting PAS 24:2016, there are a number of factors to be considered. In the UK, current guidance states that … Continue reading →

Lorient, a respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies has launched a comprehensively revised brochure featuring its Fire Resistant Door Hardware Protection products. Ironmongery is a vital part of a fire door. However, every time a fire … Continue reading →

Abloy UK is continuing to expand its team of experts within its Critical Infrastructure (CI) division. The appointments include positions for Phil Rice, Rick Menlove and Simon Jeff as CNI Market Development Managers in transport, energy and the water sector, … Continue reading →

One of the UK’s largest safe distributors, Burton Safes, has completed a merger with Safe & Vault Company Ltd, to form Yorkshire’s largest specialist security company. The merger was completed in January 2020, with ownership of the new group shared … Continue reading →

Part of Mila’s proven and hugely popular ProSecure hardware range, the newly launched BSI 3* Kitemark cylinder gives fabricators a simple way of complying with the latest TS007 security hardware requirements, as well as a powerful new sales opportunity. Anti-drill, … Continue reading →

Technology plays a vital role in the world of physical security today. Having the power to control, review and initialise access to external areas of a building, internal door entrances, and furniture storage equipment from one device is an appealing … Continue reading →

Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas will continue as Abloy UK’s brand ambassador for 2020, following a very successful year of partnership. Bottas, who placed second in the 2019 Formula One World Championships, was selected as Abloy’s spokesperson thanks to … Continue reading →