The continuing unrest in the Crimea soon led to warnings of higher fuel prices. “Firms should not be surprised when pump prices rise,” said Steve Clarke, marketing manager for The Fuel Card Group, “because oil is such a sensitive, volatile … Continue reading →

Winter is a busy time of the year for the Samaritans – so one Blackburn company decided to help the charity out with a New Year’s good deed. The Samaritans of Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley contacted Blackburn Alarms about … Continue reading →

Christian Morin of VSaaS thinks cloud-based technology is allowing retailers and small franchises to deploy cost-effectively enterprise-grade security. For retailers big and small, preventing loss is a vital strategy to daily operations and business continuity. Although surveillance is a necessity … Continue reading →

Spring is the traditional time for having a clear-out – and Steve Clarke says that locksmiths, like anyone else in the security industry using vans, should begin with their refuelling. Marketing manager for The Fuelcard People, a Fuel Card Group … Continue reading →

Van users who think fuel cards are just about refuelling are missing a trick, according to Steve Clarke. He said: “A van user should realise that discount fuel is just the first reason for using fuel cards. Having the right … Continue reading →

The Steel Stor range of cabinets from Securikey, a leading supplier of physical security products, offers a highly secure storage facility for the safekeeping of large bulky items such as Controlled Drugs (CD) in hospitals, examination papers and laptops in … Continue reading →

Kasp®, the leading brand in security from Carl Kammerling International, has extended its award winning range through the introduction of the Old English Padlock, K100 series. The launch of this premium quality product comes with a fantastic deal, meaning retailers … Continue reading →

Videx Security’s Portal Plus networkable access control system is one of the most attractive and versatile systems of its kind currently available.  It is designed for use in buildings with multiple entrances and is expandable to provide control over an … Continue reading →

Attending for the fifth consecutive year since the Nottingham show began in 2010, ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, part of ASSA ABLOY UK, will be exhibiting at Locksmith Expo 2014. ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions will be showcasing its innovative offerings on … Continue reading →

The opening month of 2014 may have brought some much-needed breathing space for businesses across the UK with signs that the UK economy is stabilising.  But a new Retail Crime Survey 2013 shows that crime continues to undermine growth and … Continue reading →

The site of an historic lock-making firm in Willenhallis being taken over by an expanding manufacturing business specialising in products such as roller shutter doors, shopfronts and automatic doors.         1st Access UK Ltd, also based in the town, is investing … Continue reading →

2013 was rather a special year for the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) and 2014 also promises plenty in store. Here, Dr Steffan George, development director for the MLA outlines some of what members can look forward to as the year … Continue reading →

RESPONSE TO CUSTOMER FEEDBACK The Alpro Architectural Hardware Division of IEC Limited has launched its new “Optima” range of fully CE certified surface door closers. As a direct result of constant customer feedback for new products, the door closer range … Continue reading →

Avocet Hardware has appointed Karen Paskin as its new business development manager for the Midlands. The Brighouse-based company is currently seeking to re-establish its position as the leading player in the home window and door security market and sees business … Continue reading →