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Sept

Cylinders
Much has happened in this market since bumping and snapping were ‘made public’ What is now available and what does each cylinder offer for the public and at what cost. Can the keys be duplicated

Editorial
News
Letter
New products
Diary
People
Association news

Oct

Auto locksmithing
In the last 15 years Vehicle security systems have become Hi-Tech. What are the systems in use and how does a locksmith clone a key. Who supplies what –is training included in the price, how about updates and continuation training. Who are the ALA?

Nov

Domestic security
Many older PVCu doors have poor security as the MPL was not designed against crime – what is available as a replacement- For Timber doors what advances have been made in BS 3621 locks for final exit doors- AND what is available for secondary doors

Dec/Jan

Fire exit hardware
The regulations have changed again, what can you fit and where – what is available for final exits and internal fire stop and smoke stop doors

Feb

Architectural Hardware.
With so many types and styles of door furniture what is available

March

Security cabinets to safe
What is in the market, what types and grades of safe now exist-is this a mobile locksmith sale. Who supplies what – do you need to stock them or can you just sell and forget

April

Key cutting
Everyone does it but what exists beyond the cylinder key, has technology made the job easier, is it worth upgrading your equipment

May

Final exit door in multiple occupancy buildings. What does this mean and what locks to BS 8621 are there and how does it all work

June

Digital locks
Technology again has made advances in this field- what is available both electronic, mechatronic and mechanical, how will biometrics affect future systems

July/August

Crime reduction
As the summer fades into Autumn, what can the locksmith offer a customer as an enhancement to prevent crime –automatic lighting, anti climb paint, secure fixings for outdoor equipment

Sept

Commercial property security, What’s available now in the market place.

Oct

UPVc doors and their fitting, this large and expanding market has many players, locking systems and standards find your way in this article, meet the suppliers

Nov

Fire safety in the home! Is there a place here for locksmiths to advise/sell/install smoke detectors and supply fire extinguishers. Can you improve a families chance of escaping by fitting escape locks?

Dec/Jan

As one year ends and another begins we look at the new products of 2011, new tools, and ask- what is my plan for 2012