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Just launched, the new Abloy® BEAT locking solution includes a digital key, a mobile app and an IP68-rated, weatherproof Bluetooth padlock. The future-proof solution is designed to boost operational efficiency while securing critical infrastructure, commercial institutions and industry sites. Abloy BEAT is managed with the visual Abloy® OS user interface. Abloy UK unveils its innovation…

As you may know, King Solutions have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today they are pleased to announce that their trade counter will re-open from Monday 20th to Friday 24th April from 9am to 12pm. As of Monday 27th April they anticipate full opening hours (Mon – Fri) on the trade counter as…

UAP Group today announced a phased return to work starting on Monday 20 April for all Group products including UAP, Fullex, Locking Systems, Intelligent Hardware and TradeLocks. CEO, David Jennings, said: “We are aware that several of our customers have started a phased return to work, and it is important that we offer a service…

Davenport Burgess have today announced that from Monday 20th April, they have taken the decision to open operations on a reduced scale for customers who are still operating around the country in order to support key workers and those who require their products. While they will continue to keep the large majority of our team…

A new lever operated outside access device has been launched that allows emergency exit doors in commercial buildings to also become entrance doors without compromising the security of the property. In many cases, doors that are part of the emergency exit route could also be used as entrances into a building, but the hardware requirements…

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is designed to help businesses that would otherwise be forced to lay off staff in the face of the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19. All businesses with a PAYE scheme in place on 28 February 2020, regardless of size or sector, will be able to benefit from the scheme with…

SSAIB were overcome with pride upon discovering that registered firm PLP Fire Protection have been providing invaluable assistance in the building of the Government’s first emergency field hospital at the ExCel in London. The temporary NHS Nightingale hospital has been set up to treat up to 4,000 coronavirus patients, with Dartford-based PLP Fire Protection helping…

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 7 March 2020. Deborah has been closely involved in the Institute for several years alongside…

The best and brightest within the door hardware industry were celebrated at the annual Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) awards ceremony on 7 March 2020. The IAI Fellowship Award is given to an individual who has shown a longstanding and ongoing commitment to the IAI over at least 10 years. This year’s winner was Kevin…