Industry News

Compliance with minimum technical standards by Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) members is now assured following a key appointment to the Federation’s technical advisory team. Don Sowley will act as a DHF-approved inspector of the new scheme, ensuring members adhere … Continue reading →

More locksmiths looking to broaden their portfolios are becoming interested in CCTV.  In this article, ‘Teckie Steve’ of RhinoCo provides some useful technical guidance on wireless cameras.  Wireless is not a plug and play solution.  It takes a huge amount … Continue reading →

Territory Sales Managers – Locks and Security Products M. Marcus Ltd is one of the leading suppliers of Architectural Ironmongery and Locking Security product ranges to a vast network of distributors throughout the U.K. and Eire. We are also the … Continue reading →

The Gibraltar-based Bland Group International has merged the three local security firms it recently acquired into a new company called Operations Support Group. The initiative to re-brand the three firms – Security Express, Watch-I.T and Secur-I.T – is a key … Continue reading →

RhinoCo Technology will be launching their new range of CCTV kits at The Locksmith Exhibition in March. The new Good, Better, Best Range will offer installers value and choice all backed up with a four year warranty.  UK Operations Director, … Continue reading →

The latest retail development in South Yorkshire’s Dearne Valley has used Adams Rite’s Sentinel 6 locking package to bolster security.  Located close to the Manvers Lake and parkland area, which is currently used as a training venue for the British … Continue reading →

The Locksmith Journal has completely revamped the website, boasting a new forum, directory, recruitment section and much more! You can now find copies of all the magazines online and subscribe to get your physical copy. Please sign up, have a … Continue reading →

One of the world’s leading health and safety charities has announced the appointment of a new chief executive to lead its work to reduce deaths, injuries and illness in the workplace. Alex Botha has been given the top job at … Continue reading →

Ingersoll Rand is delighted to announce its new link-up with Innovise Enterprise Service Management (ESM) to supply a complete access control, CCTV, intruder alarm and fire alarm management solution in a single ‘integrated’ system. Innovise Enterprise Service Management (ESM) is … Continue reading →

The government has outlined plans to expand professional standards schemes like Licence to Practise as part of its drive to enhance the status of skills. Speaking to the associate parliamentary skills group, skills minister John Hayes said that coherent professional … Continue reading →

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has launched a major initiative to further drive up quality standards amongst its members. The DHF, the voice of the UK door and hardware sector, is adopting a number of strategies to raise the … Continue reading →

The Trojan Manufacturing Group has just announced its latest product development that again demonstrates its commitment to innovative and customer-focussed design. The development is the Combi stainless steel range, an extension of the already popular all-stainless steel range. The stainless … Continue reading →

Sterling Locks had an outstanding show at Totally Secure, with one of its range of new padlocks picking up the first prize as ‘Gold winner’ for Best New Security Product 2011. Sterling’s prize-winning Combination Disc Padlock has all the practical … Continue reading →

When it comes to healthcare applications, many of which are large, complex developments, often spread over different floors and with many departments – demanding very specific requirements, security and safety have to be at the top of the list. Architects, … Continue reading →