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Autowave strengthens partnership with YMF Car Parts with increased key services
13th January 2025
Autowave, a leading supplier of car keys and programming equipment, is delighted to announce an expanded supply agreement with YMF Car Parts. This strengthened partnership, following demand from YMF customers, now includes an increased range of Autowave’s remotes, keys, and … Continue reading
Open Key Locksmiths: From Picking-up Waste to Picking Locks
13th January 2025
It’s interesting how personal experiences can help shape new journeys and steer you towards different trades (such as locksmithing). This is what happened to Josh De Asha from Open Key Locksmiths, Liverpool, whose interest in locksmithing came about from actually … Continue reading
Mark your calendars for MLA Expo 2025
13th January 2025
MLA Expo 2025: October 17-19, 2025 MLA Expo is the largest locksmith event and offers an excellent opportunity to meet new people. Held at the Telford International Centre, it provides a chance to discover the latest products and learn about … Continue reading
Maximise Door Security This Home Security Month
3rd January 2025
National Home Security Month and the nights getting longer and longer, both provide the perfect time for locksmiths to focus on the importance of door security in protecting homes and businesses. Despite some positive trends, burglaries still pose a major … Continue reading
MMarcus R500 SPI locking system: ‘a beacon of innovation and reliability’
3rd January 2025
  M.Marcus Ltd introduces the innovative R500 SPI locking system. Designed and patented in accordance with the highest security standards. In an era where security is paramount, the ISEO R500 SPI cylinder stands out as a beacon of innovation and … Continue reading
New KL1200 NetCode® by Codelocks for time-sensitive access code functionality for tough locker environments
3rd January 2025
Codelocks has added the KitLock by Codelocks KL1200 NetCode® electronic locker lock to its KitLock range, to provide flexible, temporary access for heavy duty, high-use environments where additional robustness is required. It is particularly suitable for self-service locations, storage facilities and … Continue reading
Why are Quality Products Key to a Successful Locksmith Career?
3rd January 2025
Why Quality Matters in Our Products: At 3D Group, we understand that the quality of our products is not just a feature; it’s a necessity. As an industry leader, we have always prioritised genuine products due to their high quality: … Continue reading
From Locks to Leads: Locksmiths Cashing in on Empty Property Rewards
3rd January 2025
With more than 300,000 long-term empty properties in England, Empty Property Hunters is on a mission to turn abandoned houses into refurbished homes. And locksmiths are perfectly placed to help; while earning some serious cash rewards in the process. A … Continue reading
Arc Locksmiths: Held at Gunpoint but still a locksmith
3rd January 2025
We caught up with Robert Carney of Arc Locksmiths in Manchester, whom has been a locksmith since 1988 and is in his 35th year of business. Bob (for short) has worked in the industry his entire career since leaving school, … Continue reading
Keeping leisure centres safe, comfortable and accessible for all
18th December 2024
Garrath Willshaw, business development manager at HOPPE (UK), explains all of the things that need to be considered when choosing new door hardware for use within leisure centres. Leisure centres are a key part of our society. Providing access to … Continue reading
60 years of Anglia Locksmiths
18th December 2024
60 years ago people were going crazy over The Beatles in America and BBC2 starting broadcasting. This was also the beginning of Anglia Locksmiths. It all began when my late father Ray Ward had a small decorating shop in the … Continue reading
The ever-expanding capabilities of the Zed-FULL plus key programmer
18th December 2024
The Zed-FULL Plus key programmer continues to strengthen its position as the number one tool for Auto Locksmiths. IEA are continually developing the software that runs their units and adding new cloning, pin reading and eeprom programming capabilities. Hickleys recently … Continue reading
Ditching the Corporate Life for the Locksmithing
16th December 2024
We caught up with Gary Wraight whom made a significant career change by transitioning from sales into running a LockFit franchise in Romford, Essex. After working in sales for much of his career, he craved the flexibility and autonomy that … Continue reading
Lockey Digital UK Pioneers of the Mechanical Digital Door lock
16th December 2024
Since its establishment in 1982, Lockey Digital UK LTD, a well-known company in the security industry, has consistently delivered high-quality and innovative access control solutions. They are known for their digital door locks and mechanical keyless locks, offering safety for … Continue reading