Despite the shocking tragedy of the Grenfell fire in London last summer, an online poll has revealed that 50% of tradespeople don’t feel confident in advising customers on fire door safety. Despite extensive media coverage about the dangers of inadequate … Continue reading →

Bench Locksmith Required to work in busy shop & showroom in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Requirements: Key cutting Assemble cylinders and locks Keying alike cylinder & mortice locks Repair locks Assist in the maintenance of stock levels Ordering parts for jobs … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has released the latest dates for its free Aperio® technical training course, which provides an invaluable insight into the innovative wireless locking technology’s … Continue reading →

Security specialist Squire has launched the world’s first Bluetooth bike D-lock to achieve a Sold Secure Gold rating. Called Inigma BL1, this clever keyless D-lock lets cyclists lock and unlock their bike via smartphone app. It’s the trailblazer for Squire’s … Continue reading →

Many UK homeowners don’t realise that failing to include locks which meet British Standards can invalidate an insurance policy or lead to higher premiums. National Home Security Month in October reminds us all, however of the importance to remember that … Continue reading →

Astra Door Controls MD Phil Gallagher has been working with Small Business Standards (SBS), the European Commission organisation representing the interests of SMEs in Europe, to help improve the way in which European Standards can help small businesses innovate and … Continue reading →

Retrofitting access control security to an existing door should be quite straightforward with a wide choice of systems to choose from – depending on the age and style of the door. But if you are confronted with an old, even … Continue reading →

VPS Site Security backs campaign as equipment theft rockets 35% VPS Site Security, responsible for Europe’s largest fleet of CCTV Towers, has backed a ‘Secure It, Keep It’ campaign to reduce a rising trend in construction crime. Ireland’s Construction Industry … Continue reading →

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be showcasing its certified, durable and easy-to-fit locks, cylinder systems and door closers at Screwfix Live 2018. Taking place … Continue reading →

The easy-to-manage SMARTair® system is now available to professional security installers from ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. SMARTair® is an effective, fully-scalable access control system that can be … Continue reading →

Kasp, the leading brand in security from Carl Kammerling, is launching a superb high quality Kasp 145 Marine Padlock Range.  Specifically designed for outdoor use – even in extreme weather conditions – the 145 Marine range is perfect for withstanding … Continue reading →

Throughout many parts of Europe such as The Netherlands, Belgium and to a slightly lesser extent Germany, having a safe in your home is as natural and common as having a TV.  It is just one of life’s necessities to … Continue reading →

ERA, the UK’s leading home security specialist, is breaking into the electrical wholesale market following a new business win supplying smartware security products to electrical wholesaler, Electricbase. Electricbase branches are incorporated alongside Buildbase and Plumbase branches and form part of … Continue reading →

Douglas Masterson, technical manager at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), provides guidance on CE marking, what it is, why it is necessary and whether it will still be required post-Brexit. What is CE marking? It is a declaration by … Continue reading →