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ABUS UK has strengthened its team with a series of strategic appointments, highlighting its commitment to sustainable growth and continued investment in people, structure and capability to deliver exceptional customer service. Julian Williams joins ABUS in a national role, working … Continue reading →

Mul-T-Lock, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, is proud to recognise Hazel Oakley of Gloucester Locksmiths, named Female Locksmith of the Year 2025 at the Locksmith Awards. Independently run and voted for by both the industry and the public, the … Continue reading →

Insafe, the UK distributor for Chubbsafes, has launched a Lithium Ion Battery Safe range to provide reliable and tested solutions for the safe storage and charging of lithium batteries. The range includes two models, the Lithium Ion Battery Safe Lite … Continue reading →

The UK Locksmith Journal meets the flip-flop-wearing locksmith who’s redefining field video content. He goes only by Gizmo, a high-school nickname he admits “kind of sucks, but it stuck.” Based in Slidell, Louisiana, he’s become a familiar face for locksmiths … Continue reading →

As Europe’s largest landlord, Birmingham City Council, and its manufacturing partner Shelforce began reviewing their door specifications, the focus was not just on performance or compliance, but on people. As Business Manager of Shelforce, Howard Trotter oversees the manufacture of … Continue reading →

We interviewed probably Britain’s, and definitely Liverpool’s, first auto locksmith, Ian Casson, who attributes his success to ‘getting in early, staying in the game, and keeping everyone laughing’. Few figures in the locksmith world carry quite the legendary status of … Continue reading →

With increasing scrutiny on fire safety compliance and security standards in building hardware, it is more important than ever that everyone in the supply chain, from specifier to fabricator, installer to locksmith, understands exactly what is required when selecting and … Continue reading →

Fort Doors has teamed up with Yale and Mila Hardware to develop a security upgrade for all Pro 20 Insulated Side Hinged garage doors. To celebrate, Fort Doors is offering Yale Lockmaster three-point locking on all Pro 20 Insulated doors … Continue reading →

With van theft on the rise, especially among tradespeople carrying valuable tools, the need for reliable vehicle security is at an all-time high. For auto locksmiths looking to expand their skills, hook lock fitting offers a lucrative opportunity. Hook lock … Continue reading →

For decades, DES Locksmiths has been a trusted name across London and the South East – a family-run business with deep roots in security, innovation, and reliability. We first featured DES back in April, when they launched their Golden Key … Continue reading →

Squire is pleased to announce its support for a humanitarian mission delivering critical medical aid to communities in Ukraine, led by volunteers from the charity Convoy4Ukraine. The initiative will see a fleet of ambulances driven thousands of miles from the … Continue reading →

David Hill, founder of Thames Valley Lock & Safe in Witney, has spent over 40 years in locksmithing. From youth training in the 1980s to running his own MLA-approved business today, he believes adaptability is the key to survival. Starting … Continue reading →

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 →