Posts by Locks & Security Magazine
Lynn Watts-Plumpkin Security Services and Industry Insight
I am currently nine months into my second spell at SSAIB and, it is fair to say, that I should never have left – as SSAIB chairman Geoff Tate keeps reminding me! I left to improve my horizons, but – to be honest – our chairman is right, and I should have stayed. I am…
Read MoreRivals to the Yale® Pin Tumbler Cylinder Nightlatch: The Wellington Lever Cylinder Lock
by Richard Phillips She had been the victim of crime. She had lost her door keys —or almost certainly had had them stolen by an ‘office creep’. This is a burglar who walks in though insecure staff entrances, and rifles coats and handbags in the staff cloakroom, whilst staff are at work. His main target…
Read MoreGround-breaking Antibacterial Coating Helps Codelocks Products Fight Against COVID-19
Codelocks products are now available with Clean by Codelocks, a durable finish that cuts bacterial growth on locks and door handles by over 99.9% Codelocks releases Clean by Codelocks, a photocatalytic coating that has been proven capable of eliminating the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (COVID-19) within minutes. The clear, durable coating reduces bacterial growth on any surface…
Read MoreCodelocks Grows its Marine by Codelocks Family
A wider range of Codelocks products with the marine grade finish is now available Codelocks has expanded its Marine by Codelocks range, giving customers a wider choice of weather- resistant keyless access solutions. Due to the popularity of its CL510 and CL515 Marine by Codelocks products, launched in October last year, Codelocks has added a…
Read MoreSecured by Design and The Safety Letterbox Company
A market-leading British manufacturer that has designed and developed more than 180 different models of mailboxes for commercial and domestic purposes around the world, has joined Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative. The Safety Letterbox Company, which is based in Neath, South Wales, produces a wide range of mailbox and parcelbox solutions…
Read MoreMaster Lock Unveils the Limited-edition 100th Anniversary Collector Padlock and Key Chain
Master Lock, the American security super brand, is celebrating its 100thanniversary in 2021. Throughout the past century, Master Lock has given peace of mind and protection to millions of people across the globe whether it be where they live, work or play. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, the brand has decided to launch a very…
Read MoreIs your fire shutter CE marked?
Article by SSS Industrial Doors Ltd Why do fire shutters need to be CE marked? All manufacturers of roller shutter products and components must supply the correct documentation and assessment data for CE marking to be applicable. It has been a compulsory requirement for CE marking of roller shutters since the introduction of the Machinery…
Read MoreDid You Know The Theft Of Your Beloved Family Dog Is Treated The Same As A Stolen Mobile Phone?
Protecting your pet during Lockdown 3.0 Britain is a nation of animal lovers. And the thought of an extension of your family being stolen may be heartbreaking, but unfortunately it is on the rise. An increase in dog thefts has been reported across the country, and five policing areas saw a double-digit rise from January…
Read MoreAbloy UK launches new Escape Door System compliant with BS EN 13637
The new ASSA ABLOY ePED, available from Abloy UK, is a display door terminal that incorporates an Escape Door System with a sleek, stylish design for a modern building. Traditionally, escape door systems had to be compliant to BS EN 179 and BS EN 1125, but the introduction of BS EN 13637 in 2015 changed…
Read MoreUNION Launches Three New Door Closers to Offer Complete Closer Solution
Already established as a market leader in high-quality door closers, UNION has further strengthened its range with the launch of three dynamic new solutions. Innovative and properly certified, the three new door closers all bring incredible value to the market, by solving a number of critical challenges faced by installers to meet the needs of…
Read More