Industry News

While the EU referendum asked a very simple question, the ramifications have been anything but. It’s still unclear whether we’ll even reach a deal to shape our relationship with the EU once we have left and that threatens to throw … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Exidor Ltd from Chamberlin Plc. Exidor is a long established leading manufacturer of panic and emergency exit hardware in the UK. ASSA ABLOY is an international group with around 47,000 employees and sales close to £6.4 … Continue reading →

Avocet Hardware has received widespread industry praise for its #StayHomeSecure dark nights campaign, which was aimed at highlighting the annual rise in burglaries during the period following the clocks going back, while also positioning its ABS locks as the home … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lorient, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance door sealing systems based in Newton Abbott, Devon. ASSA ABLOY is an international group with around 47,000 employees and sales close to £6.4 billion. In the UK, … Continue reading →

Dressing for the cold is like building a house – start with a good foundation. The Snickers Workwear Baselayer clothing uses high-tech breathable fabrics for ventilation and body moisture transport for consistent warmth and comfort. The seamless designs are available … Continue reading →

The new TS621:2018 standard, created by the Door and Hardware Federation, has been adopted as the recognised standard for smart locks by the British Standard Institute (BSI), and has received the coveted Kitemark status. The Conexis® L1 from Yale is … Continue reading →

To support the existing online campaign and to re-engage new and existing MTL affiliated Locksmiths with the campaign, helping to increase exposure/buy-in of the campaign. Our Locksmith customers are very important to us here at Mul-T-Lock You are the lifeblood … Continue reading →

As part of plans to simplify its branding structure in the UK, ASSA is now being marketed as a product range from ASSA ABLOY. The move by the global leader in door opening solutions will provide customers with a market-leading … Continue reading →

Smartware has been around for a while, with ‘Mr Techie’ having installed his Alexa well over a year ago, but the idea of a truly connected home has been very much in its infancy. As we move more into the … Continue reading →

Loxal Security has been awarded a third ‘Secured by Design’ stamp of approval for its innovative Face Fix Key Safe.  All three of the products feature Loxal’s unique IDACS (Intelligent Digital Access Control System) software. The IDACS Face Fix Key … Continue reading →

Traka 21, the innovative plug-and-play key management solution for small and medium-sized businesses, is now offered by ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Designed to provide a simple, efficient … Continue reading →

Leeds-based Help Locks are enjoying strong sales, thanks to how they market their business with social media, with support from Brisant Secure through their Ultion and Lock Lock marketing materials. To put the story into perspective, there have been a … Continue reading →

Boost your security ranges and sales with the fantastic range of Hasps and Staples on offer from Kasp, the leading brand in security from Carl Kammerling International.  Designed to complement its range of high quality padlocks, Kasp offers an unrivalled … Continue reading →

Designed for use in extreme weather conditions, Kasp Security offers a great range of padlocks featuring higher levels of corrosion resistance. New to the robust, high security Kasp 135 Series is a 63mm long shackle padlock, ideal for locking through … Continue reading →