When HOPPE was established 25 years ago, Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister and a pint of beer cost less than a pound. While lots of things might have changed, some things remain the same: HOPPE’s commitment to quality and … Continue reading →

Access control requires a good, reliable door locking system in order to ensure that a door is locked correctly and securely – which is why SALTO Systems has developed a new ANSI mortise lock for use with its class leading … Continue reading →

With reports of an increasing number of people, particularly the young and elderly, falling from open windows, Sliplock has been purposely designed to significantly reduce the risk of accidents by effectively restricting the degree that a window is allowed to … Continue reading →

The ESSA supports the “Burglary Protection Day” Certified security products are more efficient, was one of the key issues stressed at Burglary Protection Day, organised by the “K-EINBRUCH (K-Einbruch): Prevention by information” initiative held in Frankfurt recently. ESSA, The International … Continue reading →

“The international trade in counterfeit goods is serious, organised crime and is a serious threat to the UK economy in terms of lost profits and tax revenues”, says Immigration Minister Mark Harper. His comments followed the seizure of £4m worth … Continue reading →

Hickleys, the long-established local motor trade and healthcare company, has announced the appointment of Robin Huish as Managing Director, taking over from Duncan Meikle who moves to the position of Chairman. Commenting on the appointment, Duncan Meikle said, ‘Robin’s career … Continue reading →

duranorm, the range of lever handles from hardware specialists HOPPE UK, has been enhanced with new products and a new finish designed to make the handles even more durable than ever. The duranorm range, which offers specifiers consistently good value … Continue reading →

Newark & Sherwood Locksmiths has worked with John Davies Primary School to design a scaleable security solution to upgrade the facilities from mechanical locking to access control, using Mul-T-Lock’s innovative SMARTair™ system. Nottinghamshire based John Davies Primary School promotes positive … Continue reading →

Mul-T-Lock’s patented MT5 key & cylinder platform has been installed at the College of Psychic Studies by ATCL Locksmiths to restrict the unauthorised distribution of keys and ensure its security can operate from a single master key system, without compromising … Continue reading →

Locksmiths should ensure they offer a full range of security measures for all types of bikes at this time of year. According to TRACKER’s annual stolen motorbike recovery figures, 31% of all bikes it recovered in 2012 were stolen in … Continue reading →

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are the most effective way for communicating a product’s verifiable and accurate environmental information, and following the introduction of the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) these are becoming increasingly imperative. EPDs are designed to offer a … Continue reading →

One of the predicted future main growth areas in the Locksmiths trade is Access Control. The Locksmith journal caught up with one of the Companies that specialises in this field, North-East based GB Locking Systems Ltd. Choosing a name for the company … Continue reading →

An access control solution from Access Control Technology (ACT) is being used on the main crossing points between England and South Wales. The two bridge crossings are the (suspension) Severn Bridge and the (cable-stayed) Second Severn Crossing. The client, Severn … Continue reading →

  Our expert safes consultant Mike Palmer, tells us more about this sometimes controversial issue. Almost every risk assessor will have encountered this problem at some time or other.  You ask the client if they have a safe – they … Continue reading →