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ABUS is changing the way locksmith businesses manage master key systems with its Online Ordering System (OBS), as users report faster turnaround times, fewer delays and reduced pressure on office-based support teams. Designed to give approved locksmiths direct access to … Continue reading →

For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered electromechanical locking technology, continuously innovating since the first effeff electric strike was patented in 1932 and Abloy began developing high-security electric locks in 1978. Today, electromechanical locks represent the intelligent evolution … Continue reading →

We interviewed Gary Millar of GDM AutoKeys on taking over the business Fife Auto Keys to form GDM AutoKeys. Mastering diagnostics and understanding cars, not just keys, helped give him a head start in the auto locksmithing trade. Gary Millar’s … Continue reading →

From a Post-War Vision to a Modern Security Specialist In Norwich, AC Leigh has evolved alongside the locksmithing and architectural ironmongery trade for more than six decades. Founded in 1959 by former pilot Arthur Charles Leigh after the Second World … Continue reading →

Mul-T-Lock has introduced the MTL™300 modular cylinder kit, providing locksmiths with a flexible method for assembling bespoke euro profile cylinders while maintaining the patented security and key control capabilities associated with the MTL™300 platform. Designed to support Single, Double and … Continue reading →

In busy offices, gyms, schools, hospitals, or co-working spaces, nobody wants to leave their belongings lying around, risking loss or theft. It often makes sense to provide space users with secure locker access. However, managing physical locker keys eats up … Continue reading →

A master locksmith is calling for the introduction of a formal licensing system for the industry, warning that a lack of regulation is leaving consumers vulnerable to rogue traders. Craig Andres, founder of locksmith directory The Perspicacity Life, says formal … Continue reading →

This is a story encapsulates how one ex-serviceman turned a break-in into a patented security solution for locksmiths. When locksmiths talk about van security, the conversation usually centres around hook locks, deadlocks, and alarms. But for Graham Mundy, the turning … Continue reading →

Access Control Reinvented. The security technology manufacturer Paxton has officially unveiled Solo, a phone-based, cloud-hosted access control system. With Solo, your phone is the system, your phone is the key.To support the launch, Paxton is going for a true 1st, … Continue reading →

Our recent “SERMI Explained” webinar revisited the new SERMI certification introduced on 1st April, which allows industry professionals to access security-related vehicle functions through manufacturers, such as keys and immobilisers. During the session, we addressed some of the biggest questions … Continue reading →

Mila has achieved 100 consecutive days of 100% next-day despatch on-time, marking a significant milestone that underscores the company’s commitment to reliability and customer service. The milestone, reached on Tuesday 2nd May, reflects a consistent team-effort to be customer-centric and … Continue reading →

In the wake of the Building Safety Act 2022, fire safety is no longer just a technical consideration for the fenestration sector – it is a matter of demonstrable competence and documented accountability. For manufacturers, fabricators and installers of architectural … Continue reading →

In nursery and early years settings, door hardware plays a critical role in safeguarding. Beyond basic security, doors must prevent children from leaving unnoticed, restrict unauthorised access from outside and maintain fully compliant emergency escape at all times. FUHR’s autosafe … Continue reading →

In an industry where margins are tight and competition is fierce, the ability to repair rather than replace has never been more valuable. At MultiPoint Locks (MPL), that philosophy sits at the heart of everything they do, from the specialist … Continue reading →