ASSA ABLOY Door Group is urging building owners and facilities managers to take a lifecycle approach to the management of doors, with regular inspection, maintenance and repair playing an important role in keeping buildings safe, compliant and operational. Doors are … Continue reading →

Ned Kenjic, Director and Head of Manufacturing at ASSA ABLOY UKI, introduces MOTUS, the new multipoint lock manufacturing flowline at ASSA ABLOY’s production facility in Willenhall. At ASSA ABLOY, we believe the future of manufacturing is built on innovation, investment … Continue reading →

Van Guard is your partner in van security. From high-quality products to practical support, we help installers and locksmiths stay reliable, efficient, and confident on every job. For locksmiths and security installers, van security is about more than fitting locks. … Continue reading →

If there’s one message we’d like every consumer to remember, it’s this: Know before you need. Don’t wait until you’re locked out to look for a locksmith. Find one you trust now and save their number in your phone. It’s … Continue reading →

Every professional auto locksmith knows… …the frustration of arriving at a job without the exact key needed. With the customer watching, you’re left digging through your parts, cross-checking part numbers, and possibly calling around to find that specific key. Ultimately, … Continue reading →

Why the future of security is hybrid, human and built on trust Smart access is not a contest between apps and cylinders. John Gill argues that the next generation of security will combine mechanical integrity, digital intelligence and the professional … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has launched a new video demonstrating how its Escape Door System (EDS) can help retailers balance security measures with safe, compliant escape routes in retail environments. Retail environments are under increasing pressure to tackle issues such as run-out … Continue reading →

The installation of fire door hardware is the point at which compliance and performance either come together or fall apart, explains Karen Trigg of Allegion UK. Installation has always been the final step in the fire door assembly process. The … Continue reading →

Three decades on, the Auto Locksmiths Association proves that shared knowledge, real-world training and strong relationships remain the trade’s greatest assets. Their 30th anniversary meeting was a great success ‘the best yet’. Full Circle in Nottingham Thirty years after its … Continue reading →

When most locksmiths think vans, Lloyd Morgan thinks bikes! In the gridlocked streets of London, the founder of London Locks has built a locksmith business that runs almost entirely on electric cargo bikes and scooters, using canal towpaths, cycle routes … Continue reading →

Vehicle security specialist Van Guard is set to launch its new patent pending Lock Fitting Template system in early June, introducing a dedicated installation aid designed specifically for professional auto locksmiths and van security installers. Developed to support faster, cleaner … Continue reading →

At Locksmith Journal we hear time and time again how one chance moment can reshape a career; this time into a thriving multi-channel locksmith operation… Matthew Arthur never planned to become a locksmith, his career path was firmly set elsewhere, … Continue reading →

Abloy UK has provided East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) with its PROTEC2 CLIQ access control solution to enhance the management and security of controlled drugs across its operations. The project specification included almost 2,000 keys and approximately 600 cylinders, enabled … Continue reading →

MACO UK is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades of supporting the UK window and door industry with high performance hardware solutions, technical expertise, and long standing partnerships. Founded in 1986, the first MACO UK office and … Continue reading →