Professional development and nurturing new industry talent are among the top priorities of the new Institute of Architectural Ironmongers’ (IAI) chair. Deborah Cannon was announced as the new national chair at the IAI AGM at the Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester on … Continue reading →

Yale understands that keeping up to date on the latest security standards can often be confusing. From fire door compliance to meeting PAS 24:2016, there are a number of factors to be considered. In the UK, current guidance states that … Continue reading →

Lorient, a respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies has launched a comprehensively revised brochure featuring its Fire Resistant Door Hardware Protection products. Ironmongery is a vital part of a fire door. However, every time a fire … Continue reading →

Abloy UK is continuing to expand its team of experts within its Critical Infrastructure (CI) division. The appointments include positions for Phil Rice, Rick Menlove and Simon Jeff as CNI Market Development Managers in transport, energy and the water sector, … Continue reading →

Leading where others follow, Snickers Workwear stretch fabrics deliver unrivalled comfort and close quarter mobility on site. Snickers Workwear’s hi-tech fabrics and body-mapping designs give plenty of scope for every professional craftsman and woman to stretch their performance on site … Continue reading →

One of the UK’s largest safe distributors, Burton Safes, has completed a merger with Safe & Vault Company Ltd, to form Yorkshire’s largest specialist security company. The merger was completed in January 2020, with ownership of the new group shared … Continue reading →

Secured by Design (SBD) member company JNE Security Ltd have introduced the world’s first SBD accredited Decoy Safe Can which blocks Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and wireless signals, making it the perfect way to protect car keys from Relay Attacks, … Continue reading →

CodeGUARD 5, the latest mechanically-operated push button lock from UNION that meets BS 8607 grade 5 standards, is now accredited by Secured By Design (SBD). Part of the Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, SBD plays an important role in the planning … Continue reading →

ERA, the security expert, is well known for its high quality hardware products. But supplying customers with products at the right price is just one part of what the company does. A major element of ERA’s day-to-day operation is the … Continue reading →

Master Lock, the American security super brand, has launched a weatherproof and attack resistant biometric padlock that allows rapid fingerprint unlocking with no need for a traditional key. Perfect for Airbnb hosts and families alike! As a back-up, Master Lock … Continue reading →

Leading hardware manufacturer, Avantis, has launched a new dedicated installer website for its smart lock innovation, Kubu. The new website gives installers access to everything they need to be a Kubu Pro and is live at www.pro-kubu-home.com. Mark Bromley, CEO … Continue reading →

Part of Mila’s proven and hugely popular ProSecure hardware range, the newly launched BSI 3* Kitemark cylinder gives fabricators a simple way of complying with the latest TS007 security hardware requirements, as well as a powerful new sales opportunity. Anti-drill, … Continue reading →

With sales growing year on year, the Fortress cylinder from security specialist, ERA, is a popular choice amongst locksmiths looking to offer customers the highest level of protection against break-ins. Featuring six hardened high security pins, the lock has been … Continue reading →

Technology plays a vital role in the world of physical security today. Having the power to control, review and initialise access to external areas of a building, internal door entrances, and furniture storage equipment from one device is an appealing … Continue reading →