Hardware manufacturer J.Banks & Co Ltd has announced the relocation and centralisation of the group’s head office and manufacturing divisions, now all under one roof in a new 40,000 sq ft site at Vernon Park, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. With … Continue reading →

Keith Malyon of Standard Engineering, who as a member of the Cutting Edge Committee currently has the responsibility of organising the Cutting Edge Exhibitions recently commented: “In my 34 years in the Trade I have attended many Exhibitions as both … Continue reading →

Mul-T-Lock UK’s innovative new Break Secure XP cylinder has become  the first retrofit anti-snap cylinder solution to achieve the BSI Kitemark TS007 3* industry ratings.  Break Secure XP was the first to achieve the revised Diamond Level of Sold Secure … Continue reading →

Eurocell, part of the Tessenderlo Group, has agreed a deal to distribute the latest range of Yale cylinder and multipoint locks through its branches nationwide.  The new, intelligently designed Yale Anti-Snap cylinder, available in all 120-plus Eurocell Building Plastics branches, … Continue reading →

Whilst there are many press reports that state that the number of vehicles being stolen is decreasing in many markets, cases of component theft appear to be increasing.  This shows that improved security may make it more difficult for entire … Continue reading →

The Skills for Security100 in 100 campaign 2012 – to place 100 new apprentices in the security sector in 100 days – was launched at IFSEC this year. Following the success of the first campaign last year when 184 young … Continue reading →

Since the launch of The Locksmith journal’s innovative subscriber VIP Sponsorship packages last month, we are delighted to report that more and more sponsors are now coming on board to take advantage of the benefits the package offers. “We were … Continue reading →

Compliance with minimum technical standards by Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) members is now assured following a key appointment to the Federation’s technical advisory team. Don Sowley will act as a DHF-approved inspector of the new scheme, ensuring members adhere … Continue reading →

Mila has launched a new high security door handle which will enable its customers to target the growing number of consumers who want a secure solution for their homes which is cost effective yet still stylish and high performing. The … Continue reading →

More locksmiths looking to broaden their portfolios are becoming interested in CCTV.  In this article, ‘Teckie Steve’ of RhinoCo provides some useful technical guidance on wireless cameras.  Wireless is not a plug and play solution.  It takes a huge amount … Continue reading →

HOPPE (UK), the manufacturer synonymous with innovation, quality and performance in hardware for the window and door and architectural sectors, is delighted to announce it has become an official distributor for the cutting edge access control and intrusion detection products … Continue reading →

In response to a growing demand for a mechanical digital lock with a simple and yet convenient method of changing the access code, Securefast haS now launched the Easy Code Plus SBL330.SL with lever handles on both sides and the … Continue reading →

We should point out that in the May-June issue of LSj , we inadvertently included wrong details about RhinoCo, for which we offer our sincere apologies.  The correct contacts are: Freephone helpline: 0800 6520 670 Em: sales@rhinoco.co.uk www.rhinoco.co.uk Twitter RhinoCoUk     … Continue reading →

The XS4 electronic lock with keypad is a brand new product that provides increased levels of security and control. For doors where extra security may be required, it offers users a choice  of multiple security authentication methods to control access … Continue reading →