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As we approach the 40th anniversary of MACO UK, Jemma Brookes, Head of Product Management shares that the Technical Department is entering one of its most ambitious and exciting growth phases to date. Inspired by recent industry insights and the … Continue reading →

Kenrick has further enhanced the functionality of its AK Safe Secure smart lock box with the introduction of a new automatic self-locking feature, designed to improve security, efficiency and peace of mind for facility managers. The new auto-lock function ensures … Continue reading →

Marc Narbeth, CEO and business owner, shares how a small family key-cutting business grew into the nation’s go-to supplier for office furniture and locker keys – and why the future of locksmithing is going digital. The company might now be … Continue reading →

For more than 40 years, Cheshire Lock & Safe has been keeping homes and businesses across Macclesfield secure. What began in 1982 as a small local workshop founded by Alan Clayton has grown into one of the area’s most trusted locksmith … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head over a faulty maglock, you’re not alone. After over a decade working hands-on with access control systems across commercial, industrial, and residential sites, I’ve seen every kind of maglock issue you can … Continue reading →

TrueCode If you are unfamiliar with TrueCode, it is an innovative key programming platform developed in the UK by Chris Halkyard. In May 2025, Chris joined us at 3D Group as an automotive software engineer, focusing on enhancing the platform … Continue reading →

Ultion reveals why brand reputation is replacing technical detail as the key driver of premium hardware sales For years, security sales have revolved around specification. Star ratings, accreditations and test results gave installers the evidence they needed to justify an … Continue reading →

Since we opened the doors to our training academy in 2024, we’ve gone from strength to strength. Throughout 2025, we had the privilege of welcoming growing numbers of industry professionals to our courses and webinars, equipping them with the cutting-edge … Continue reading →

Codelocks, an access control specialist, has received two ISO certifications that help its customers to meet supply chain requirements, while also signalling the organisation’s widening commitment to people, the planet, and processes. The recognised standards certifications – environmental management (ISO … Continue reading →

Hungarian-born Ernő Goldfinger was a renowned modernist architect who moved to Britain in the 1930s. Typical examples of his work include high-rise housing blocks, such as London’s Trellick Tower, post-war schools and office blocks. He had a distinctive style using … Continue reading →

After 30 years in printing newspapers, Nick Durn swapped ink for locksmithing and is now one of South Wales’ most respected, award-winning locksmiths, known for his savvy marketing, relentless energy, and unmatched local reputation. He’s the driving force behind City … Continue reading →

November marked 25 years since Anthony Lomax launched APL Locksmiths. What began with a van and a determination to make a living has grown into a well-established locksmith business in Stockport, employing five people and specialising in everything from domestic … Continue reading →

2025 was marked by significant developments at MACO that noticeably improve assembly, ease of use and digital processes. In the MACO Multi Matic IQ hardware system, the new i.S. Cam IQ self-adjusting system ensures permanently precise locking without reworking – … Continue reading →

With the winter months fast approaching it’s the natural time of year for homeowners to review the security around their properties, to make sure they, their loved ones and their valued possessions are as safe as possible – after all … Continue reading →