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Precision-engineered for UK doors, the ultra-secure lock works with all the main smart home platforms – and can still be used with a key if needed Leading UK security brand, Ultion, has partnered with Europe’s top smart lock supplier, Nuki, to create the Ultion Nuki designed specifically for safeguarding British doors. Ultion Nuki meets the…

The Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance – a group of technology companies including Apple, Google and Microsoft – recently announced its commitment to supporting passwordless authentication across its products. FIDO’s plans have been in place for nearly a decade and work started long ago on a system that lets users log in to their online…

New to 2022, Van Guard Accessories have released the new and improved ULTIRack+, the first gallery rack of its kind to offer a game changing T-Slot rail system. Our ULTIRack+ is a superior and smart heavy duty builder’s van roof rack that both looks the part and does the job. Made from lightweight aluminium, it…

UNION has launched a new guide to highlight the issue of misleading claims around key copy protection, advising merchants to be vigilant against such claims to avoid the fallout that can result from misusing trademarks. The new guide warns that claims made by some suppliers of cylinder locks to promote their products – such as…

BURG-WÄCHTER’S ANCHOR KITS PROVIDE CHAMPION BIKE SECURITY With summer just around the corner, more people than ever are turning to cycling for exercise, fun or just to get around. However, as cycling becomes more popular, bike theft is also on the rise, with over 60% of thefts occurring at home. However, help is at hand…

Van Guard are pleased to announce the appointment of their new Managing Director Emlyn Harris. Emlyn will be taking over from Barry Woodward, who has been at the helm of Van Guard since 2008 who has led the company through many successful milestones over his years as Managing Director. From the turbulent recession times, site…

BURG-WÄCHTER POST BOXES PROVIDE STYLISH AND PRACTICAL PROTECTION Leading security specialist, Burg-Wächter, pairs robust, high-quality materials with sleek, practical features to create a champion range of post boxes. German crafted from a range of superb materials, the range includes post boxes to suit all budgets and meet every customer need. Robust German quality Manufactured using…

West Midlands based home security provider, ERA, has raised over £20,000 for Hope House Children’s Hospices, its nominated charity for 2020 and 2021, which supports seriously ill children and their families. Over the last two years, employees from across every area of ERA’s operations have taken part in a series of fundraising activities to raise…

and how you can benefit from Smart card technology without being tied to one manufacturer Neill Williams, Director of Smart R Distribution, explains how end-users looking to upgrade their Access Control system, can do so by enhancing what they already have, rather than ‘rip and replace’. “You have to know the past to understand the…

Codelocks is offering Lock 101 and Troubleshooting training sessions to help trade professionals refresh and bolster access control knowledge and skills. The free training sessions will take place at the Codelocks offices in Newbury, on 24 March, 28 April and 26 May 2022. The training gives locksmiths, installers, facilities managers, and operations managers the chance…