The Locksmith Journal Nov-Dec 2013 - Issue 29

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NOV/DEC 2013 » ISSUE 29 CONTENTS 28 EVENT NEWS » 33 ACCESS CONTROl » 38 CCTV NEWS » 39 HARDWARE & SECURITY » 58 SAFE lOCkS » 60 AUTO lOCkSmITHINg 14 ImPRESSIVE NEW WEBSITE FOR gAI Te GAI (Guild of Architectural Ironmongers) has launched a new website that provides members with a huge amount of info. (www.gai.org.uk) 16 180 YEARS OF lOYAl SERVICE It is increasingly rare to see people staying with one company so well done to Carl Kammerling for acknowledging the value of such loyalty. 58 EXCITINg CHANgES FOR SAFElOCk SYSTEmS 54 Te company has made many advances but remains determined to hold onto the original concepts of the BURglAR-PROOFINg founders: putting the customer frst HOmES AgAINST and providing specialist knowledge. WINTER BURglARS 68 SEllINg ONlINE IS THE WAY Winter is the peak time for FORWARD break-ins, when the dark, longer nights provide more cover for We asked DARREL WALTERS, one of burglars on the prowl for cash, the founders of the successful internet jewellery and other valuable business “LocksOnline,” for his expert belongings. take into internet selling. Defnitely something worth pursuing… 23 56 FIRECO: AN CASH lImITS FOR EXTRAORDINARY SAFES – WHO STORY DECIDES? Fireco started out, like many Our expert safes consultant small businesses, as little more Mike Palmer, takes a look at than an idea but the company where you go to get a rating has gone on to expand and and who actually decides what achieve great things. it should be? Editor Sales Director Sales Executive Press Releases Accounts Enquiries Patricia Gwynnette Rob Exley Andrew Davies PR Inbox Sharon Watson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] It’s a Chatwood Milner Dupex EDR, but what’s the cash rating? 01226 321 450 01226 321 450 01226 321 450 01226 321 450 01226 321 450 Director Director Production Administration Press Releases All Other Enquiries Rob Exley Ian Wilkinson Tom Cartledge Joann Crossley PR Inbox 01226 321 450 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Head Offce Director Finance Director Production Assistant Administration Fax Your Enquiry Ofce F2, Holme Suite, Steve Sidebottom Ryan Exley Charlotte Armstrong Emma Goodinson 01226 730 825 Oaks Business Park, Oaks [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lane, Barnsley S71 1HT FOllOW US All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. Whilst every efort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability ON TWITTER for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. Te views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. @thelocksmithmag THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 3

FROmTHEEDITOR As another busy and eventful year draws to a close, many of us will be looking back at what we achieved – or didn’t – during 2013, and setting our stall out to do better in 2014. SAFElOCk SYSTEmS ABUS SECURITY-CENTER OPENS 2013 brought new investment in NEW ‘gREEN’ BUIlDINg renewing Safelock Systems’ marketing and ABUS Security-Center, manufacturer business operations, and most recently, of alarm systems, video surveillance the launch of a new website (www. system, door intercom systems and Tere are some signs of encouragement safelocksystems.com) and signifcantly, a detectors, celebrated yet another chapter on the economic front, with many major expansion of the product portfolio of its success story in October 2013, with companies experiencing an upturn after for this enterprising family business. the opening of a new building at the the long dark days of recession. company headquarters in Afng. Tere are healthier indications from the gB lOCkINg SYSTEmS Bank of England with only slight concerns One of the predicted future main growth TROTEC Uk EXPANSION CONTINUES expressed on a potential interest rate areas in the A1 trade is Access Control. Encouraging news from Trotec, one rise if its employment targets are met. Te Locksmith journal caught up with of the world’s leading manufacturers of Te government seems to be focussing one of the companies that specialises in laser machines for cutting, engraving less on Europe and looking to the wider this feld, north-east based GB Locking and marking a wide range of materials. world – something this industry has been Systems, whose three directors can boast Trotec’s UK headquarters is based in doing for a considerable time. Clearly, a century of trade experience between Washington near Newcastle-upon- as a nation we do need to take a global them. Tyne in England’s North-East. With fve perspective to give the UK the best regional sales ofces around the UK, opportunities to bring our expertise and NO-gO glASS WINDOW lOCkS Trotec is fast becoming one of Britain’s products to new and bigger markets. Te best inventions come from personal leading laser machine manufacturers. experience and it was through his Now, as part of its UK expansion, PRImE TImE FOR CRImE previous jobs both as a double glazing Trotec, which inaugurated its new HQ Winter brings with it the dark days and installer and later as a “window doctor” in Marchtrenk in October, will shortly nights with the inevitable rise in crimes that David Murphy, founder of No-Go open a new showroom in Warrington, such as burglary. Christmas is, of course, Security Products, came up with his Cheshire, where the full family of Trotec prime time for thieves who will grab any simple, unique but highly efective idea lasers will be on view. opportunity to relieve households of which is helping enormously in the fght their Christmas presents - at a time when against crime. HOPPE REACHES SIlVER many people are distracted by the busy Congratulations to HOPPE (UK), which festivities. AVOCET INVESTS TO BE THE BEST has celebrated its 25th anniversary Locksmiths and other security Te Jain family has invested a further in style with customers and suppliers businesses can play their part by £2.1million in Avocet Hardware – taking at Uttoxeter Races and with product promoting their services and working with the total invested since it bought the launches. police and community crime prevention Brighouse-based company out of Finally, we would like to thank all organisations to remind householders of administration in February 2012 to our valued advertisers, sponsors, the need for efective security inside and £10.6million. In this issue, we hear contributors and readers for their outside their property. from Dr Tinkle Jain, director of Avocet support and encouragement this year, Before Santa arrives, however, autumn Hardware, who comments: “We now have and wish them and their families a merry is prime time for bike thieves so therein the team, the product and the product Christmas and a prosperous, safe and lies another opportunity – could you liaise availability to confdently state that the secure New Year. with motorcycle and other cycling groups Avocet Hardware house is well and truly in your area to ofer advice on security? in order.” Pat, Editor 5 Star Service www.advanced-keys.co.uk 4 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS SSAIB UNVEIlS ACCREDITATION ‘DOUBlE’ SSAIB, the UK’s leading certifcation Meanwhile, SSAIB’s ISO14001 body, has notched up a double accreditation also ofers a marketing achievement with the news that it’s advantage to frms achieving certifcation. gained UKAS accreditation for two It enables a company to develop and increasingly important standards implement an environmental policy afecting companies operating in the and procedures, as well as carrying out Dangerous Occurrences Regulations), security sector. SSAIB is now accredited an environmental self-assessment to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous for OHSAS 18001, the British Standard identify the environmental aspects and to Health) and REACH (Registration, for occupational health and safety impacts that it can control and infuence. Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of management systems, as well as Accordingly, it ofers independent Chemicals) etc. ISO14001 Environmental Management verifcation of a frm’s ‘green’ approach “Equally, ISO14001 refects the Systems. in identifying, for example, ways to increasing importance placed on the Te Occupational Health and Safety save water, energy and waste, reduce environmental impact of business Assessment Series (OHSAS) Standard its environmental impact, improve operations and the need, for instance, specifes requirements for an occupational customer service, increase its operational to demonstrate awareness of zero health and management system, enabling efciency and comply with environmental waste, pollution, hazardous materials a frm to control its health and safety regulations. management and vehicle fuel efciency. risks and improve its performance in this “Te business landscape is becoming Many tenders now stipulate accreditation area. Te Standard is already becoming increasingly governed by health & safety, to ISO14001 or an integrated management a requirement for some security service risk and environmental legislation/ system (ISO9001 Quality, ISO14001 contract tenders, meaning that bidding regulations,” warns SSAIB’s Sales and Environmental, and OHSAS18001 Health companies can make use of SSAIB’s Marketing Manager, Andrew Brown. “In and Safety combined management UKAS-accredited assessment process to terms of health and safety frms must system).” gain OHSAS 18001 certifcation and steal a be mindful, for example, of RIDDOR march on their competitors. (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and www.ssaib.org ® Securitron POWERJUMP™ ICPT (Inductive Coupling Power Transfer) The Key Benefits: • Contactless power transmission across the gap between frame and door • Low Maintenance - no moving parts • Can be mounted on latch, hinge or top of door • Allows easier installation of electric locks • Dual voltage, field selectable • For fail secure devices only • Sucessfully included in an EN1634-1 fire test for 30 mins • CE marked to EMC Directive • Works on door gap up to 4.7mm • Magnacare lifetime replacement warranty For further information please visit our website www.assaabloy.co.uk/powertransferdevices or call Adams Rite Customer Services on 0845 873 4838 The global leader in door opening solutions POWERJUMP Half Page advert.indd 1 03/10/2013 15:26:41 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 5

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS ARgE EXPlAINS EPDS Environmental Product Declarations all underlying information is consistent requirements its format is not, therefore (EPDs) are the most efective way and comparable. BS EN 15804:2012 ARGE’s generic EPDs, which it plans to for communicating a product’s provides the framework for ensuring produce, can be used across a range of verifable and accurate environmental all EPDs of construction and hardware applications and support Pan-European information, and following the products are derived and presented in a markets. introduction of the new Construction harmonised way. EPDs will have some similarities, for Products Regulation (CPR) these are Providing a means for developing EPDs, example the same 24 environmental becoming increasingly imperative. BS EN 15804:2012 is part of a suite of indicators that will be consistently laid EPDs are designed to ofer a coherent standards that are intended to assess the out in tables using the same 17 life cycle expression of data throughout the life sustainability of construction works and modules. cycle of a product, but this requires that defne core product category rules (PCR) Te introduction of EN 15804 and EPDs for Type III environmental declarations. across Europe, combined with EN 15978, Tis includes describing which stages which provides the rules for evaluating of a product’s life cycle are considered and reporting the whole life impact of a in the EPD and how a Life Cycle building over its lifetime, is crucial for Inventory, which underlies an EPD, is those supplying to and operating in the calculated. Importantly, it also defnes construction industry. Now that these the conditions under which hardware standards are available together, Europe products can be compared, which should be able to adopt a consistent is crucial for specifers, as well as for method of measuring and reporting on manufacturers. the impacts of embodied carbon across In practice the information on an EN the construction industry. 15804 compliant product or one with an EPD may look very diferent. Whilst, the http://arge.org/forum information is fxed by the standard’s http://www.linkedin.com/company/arge OVERSEAS NEWS - AUSTRALIA CONFESSIONS OF A lOCkSmITH: AN INSIDER’S gUIDE TO SECURINg YOUR HOmE AND BUSINESS Melbourne’s Toplock Locksmiths Money or anything easy to sell quickly, founder Justin Fankhauser says the such as iPhones, iPads or other devices are majority of robberies are committed by popular with robbers, Fankhauser says. opportunists. In the case of protecting your business “Tey’ll look for the weakest attack,” he says. from potentially dodgy employees, “If someone wants to get in they’re going to Fankhauser recommends installing a get in, but what we try and do is make it less restricted key system, where the key can appealing.” only be copied by a nominated locksmith, Fankhauser has written a book based on who then only cuts keys for authorised his 12 years in the business - Confessions of staf. a Locksmith: An Insider’s Guide to Securing Other security measures include installing Your Home and Business. Most of the points CCTV footage and an alarm system, ftting he makes will be only too familiar to other Re-keying doesn’t involve changing the grills on the windows and blocker plates locksmiths the world over. locks entirely, he says, but changing the around the door lock. For example, he says many small barrel in the lock, which might cost $150 to For those short on cash, Fankhauser businesses make the mistake of neglecting $300 for two or three doors. recommends re-keying the locks as the to re-key their premises when they frst In one case, Fankhauser visited an ofce frst priority and then perhaps installing a move in, leaving them open to burglaries by where an employment agency had been fake camera or leaving a radio on during anyone who has ever held a key to it. entirely cleaned out in its frst few days of the day. Fankhauser says when it comes to “Te previous business would have had business. He says the robbers turned up in deadlocks, business owners must be aware cleaners, they would have disgruntled staf a delivery truck and took everything in one of specifc regulations for diferent types of members,” Fankhauser says. hit. business premises. 6 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

Dark nights can mean light fngers. Statistics show that burglaries increase by up to 20% during the winter months. With our extensive range of products, here at Yale we can help provide complete security solutions for your customers needs when the clocks go back and the nights get longer. You value it. We protect it. For more information please contact your Yale representative or visit our website www.yale.co.uk

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS NEW VENUE A gOOD CHOICE FOR CUTTINg EDgE EXHIBITION Te decision to hold this year’s Cutting Edge Exhibition - the Tis new Exhibition centre, with all the facilities you’d expect Event of the Year for the shoe repair, key cutting and engraving from a venue second only in size to the NEC outside London, has trades- at EventCity in Manchester’s Traford Centre Complex, much to ofer. For those with families and some time to spare, proved a good one, as did the decision to extend the event over EventCity is part of the Traford Centre Complex so it provides two days. them with not only a great shopping experience but also family attractions such as Legoland and the new Chill Factor. Tis year the Exhibition was held over two days to include Monday as well as Sunday, allowing visitors who struggle to visit at the weekend an extra chance to attend. Among the main attractions were some interesting and informative seminars and new exhibitors from the UK and Europe. Uk EXPANSION CONTINUES FOR TROTEC Among the European exhibitors was Trotec experts demonstrated their laser ‘Trotec is fast becoming one Trotec, one of the world’s leading systems and informed visitors how a laser of Britain’s leading laser manufacturers of laser machines for machine can help expand their business. At cutting, engraving and marking a wide the Show were two of Trotec’s most popular machine manufacturers’ range of materials. machines - the Rayjet, Trotec’s entry-level Founded in 1997 in Austria, Trotec’s UK laser system, an afordable choice for frst- headquarters is based in Washington near time laser users and small businesses, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. With fve regional the Speedy 300 fexx, the only one of its sales ofces around the UK, Trotec is fast kind on the market. becoming one of Britain’s leading laser On 18 October this year, Trotec machine manufacturers. As part of its UK inaugurated its new headquarters in expansion, Trotec will shortly open a new Marchtrenk, Austria (pictured), when the showroom in Warrington, Cheshire, where board welcomed dignitaries as well as the full family of Trotec lasers will be on Trodat and Trotec employees for the grand view. opening of the “zero energy building”. AVOCET UNlOCkS ABS SAlES POTENTIAl WITH PEARCE APPOINTmENT Brighouse-based Avocet snapping across the UK. During his 25-years Hardware has appointed Dr Tinkle Jain, director of promoting and selling locks, Raymond Pearce as head of Avocet Hardware, stated: security and hardware UK sales for its ABS snap- “Raymond’s appointment products, Raymond has secure lock system. provides the scope to take our worked with many market Te ABS lock, which was the anti-locksnapping campaign leaders, including Ingersoll frst of its type to be accredited to the next level. He has a huge Rand, Listers, Firestop and to the new British Standard amount of experience in the Eliza Tinsley, in sales director, TS007 (3-star) and is the only industry, which combined sales management and retro-ft euro cylinder that has with his drive and sheer account management roles. passed the SS312 Sold Secure enthusiasm will help open, Diamond standard, is Avocet’s and then frmly secure, doors www.homesecurityandsafety. response to the rise in lock- everywhere he goes.” co.uk or call 01484 725725. 8 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS mARCUS JOINS lISTERS TEAm Listers, the distributor of builders’ hardware and architectural ironmongery has appointed Marcus Gillan as Regional Sales Representative for Scotland. Marcus joins from architectural an exciting product mix and his industry hardware frm M.Marcus. knowledge will ensure that our many loyal customers in Scotland are given the very ‘Marcus has many years best information about our range. Marcus of experience in the has particular expertise in Door Handles and will actively promote our recently builders hardware sector’ launched range of designer levers on rose.” Chief Executive Kevin Norton said: Te appointment takes Listers Sales “Marcus has many years of experience Team up to four in External Sales with in the builders hardware sector. We have national coverage. DON’T gET COlD FEET, SAYS TOmmY Television’s celebrity builder and DIY expert, Tommy Walsh knows how important it is to look after your feet at work as the weather gets cooler. “People often overlook their comfortably with my working Silverplus™ technology and feet when they think about boots and shoes. I don’t heavy gauge rib, all engineered their workwear through the know how they’ve done it, to provide the wearer with cold months but it’s essential but Workforce has a range of comfort and security. that your feet are protected socks ideal for all workwear Workforce’s Classic Termal and warm while you’re at purposes.” Sock features full terry cushion work.” Te range includes designs footbed for the maximum “Workforce socks are perfect with advanced technology comfort and shock absorption for this, Tey’re warm, but such as arch support, terry with 90% acrylic to ensure a high acrylic content paired never get too hot; they’re cushion panels, anatomically cold is kept out and the Heat with Soft grip welt for extreme padded, extra strong and ft constructed left and right feet, Holders thermal sock also has all day comfort. WIN 10 PAIRS OF WORkFORCE SOCkS! Get ready for the winter Name: with Workforce. Company: To enter, fll out the adjacent form and Address: fax to 01226 730825 or post to Workforce Comp, Clearview Group Limited, F3 Holmesuite, Oaks Business Park, Oaks Lane, Barnsley, S71 1HT. Alternatively, Email: email your name and company, mobile number and the address where we Tel: should send your prize to comp@ clearview-uk.com. Please tick this box if you do not wish to receive promotional Entries must be received by 20th Jan information from the company running this competition/giveaway. *Terms & conditions: Incomplete entries will be discounted. Prizes will be sent by post after the competition 2014. (*T&C’s apply) closing date. Only one entry per person. multiple entries from one address will be accepted. 10 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS STERlINg & BURg-WäCHTER OFFER STRENgTH & DEPTH AT mlA Tis year’s MLA Expo show Access Control locking systems. Sterling continues to ofer great ofered locksmiths the Also on show was the extensive quality and value, backed up opportunity to see the strength range of padlocks and all with excellent service. and depth of products soon to new Alutitan 770 aluminium “Interest was high and be available from the newly- padlocks. business was brisk,” commented combined Sterling Locks and Rex Atkins of Sterling Locks. Burg Wächter company. ‘Interest was high’ “Te feedback from show Locksmiths visiting the stand visitors about the impact of were delighted with Burg- Visitors were also keen to see our stand and the scope of Wächter’s new safe ranges, the new products that have the products on ofer was very continental styling of the been introduced by Sterling, satisfying. We can now further post boxes and the advanced including a comprehensive develop our plans for these two www.sterlinglocks.com & technical features of the TSE range of chains and ropes. great brands”. www.burg.biz HOPPE (Uk) CElEBRATES 25 YEARS HOPPE (UK), the Stainless Steel Collection door products. “In terms of industry in 2014, and HOPPE manufacturer synonymous of high performance door volume and value, composite has invested heavily in the with innovation, quality and furniture and accessories, and doors will continue to be one introduction of a complete performance in door and a new range of complementary of the growth areas for our range of handles designed to window hardware, celebrated enhance the appearance of its 25th anniversary in style composites. with customers and suppliers “Te second launch follows at Uttoxeter Races. new tooling investment and Roger Benton, HOPPE UK’s product development: our Door and Window Division complementary range of letter MD thanked customers for plates, knockers, numerals and their continued support and spyholes.” announced the arrival of two new ranges, both due to Visit our website on, market in January 2014: the www.hoppe.co.uk TImElY WARNINg TO PROTECT HEATINg OIl SUPPlIES At a time of year when supplies of valuable being contacted so that when they deliver oil heating oil are being replenished, the to homes they can also leave leafets which police are urging people – especially those contain prevention advice. in rural locations - to take steps to deter Farms, churches, schools and community thieves. buildings which use heating oil can also be a Te theft of heating oil can cause target for thieves, but by taking steps, such as considerable distress to the victims and to installing alarmsand concealing tanks, the replace stolen fuel in domestic tanks can risk of becoming a victim can be reduced. cost as much as £2,000 to £3,000. Locksmiths and other security specialists In some areas, police are contacting may want to target their various services anyone who has been a victim of heating oil to rural homes and businesses or other theft over the past 12 months with advice premises which are particularly at risk in and guidance. Fuel distributors are also winter months. 12 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY SECURIKEY NO-gO glASS WINDOW lOCkS - SImPlE, UNIQUE AND HIgHlY EFFECTIVE The best inventions come from personal experience and it was through his previous jobs both as a double glazing installer and later as a “window doctor” that David Murphy, founder of No-Go Security Products, came up with his simple, unique but highly effective idea. In the course of his work, David had the concept is a simple enough one. One of considerable force, is likely to make noise noticed how often he was being called those products that make you wonder why and shatters the inner glass pane. To out to replace glazed units that had been no-one had thought of it earlier, in fact. remove the glass completely the intruder removed by intruders. It wasn’t difcult No-Go Glass Window Locks, which are needs to break the outer pane and climb to see how easy it was for burglars to gain manufactured in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire through – a big deterrent. access to a property ftted with unsecured and are protected by patent, consist of two It is important that the correct installation externally beaded PVCu double glazed parts. Te lower base part is bonded to the procedures are closely followed, but windows. glass using a specially developed bonder. Phil Brown, the company’s technical Once bonded correctly it is impossible to consultant, has made this easy with an ‘Makes you wonder why no- separate the glass and the metal base. A on-line video tutorial and an instruction one had thought of it earlier’ second ‘shim’ is screwed to the base which manual downloadable from the website locks around the window frame. Tis shim (www.nogosecurity.co.uk) is designed to ft virtually all window frame David saw how distressing these incidents profles. For security professionals who have were for the householders concerned and With the panel locked to the frame in not yet discovered the advantages of gave the problem some serious thought at least two corners (but preferably all these products, they are well worth before he developed the concept of the No- four) it is not possible to remove the panel investigating – call the trade enquiries Go Glass Lock. Like most of the best ideas, without breaking the panel. Tis requires hotline 0845 528 0183. CARl kAmmERlINg CElEBRATES 180 YEARS OF lOYAl SERVICE Carl Kammerling for managing director, Tom paid homage to the loyalty Speaking of his 25 years at International has held an Meyerratken and warehouse shown and presented each Carl Kammerling, managing awards ceremony to mark the operatives, Geraint Hughes with an award at a ceremony director, Tom Meyerratken dedication and commitment and Jonathan Grifths. Emyr attended by the recipients and comments: “A lot has changed of six of its employees, who Roberts, Inventory Controller, their families. since I joined Carl Kammerling have together clocked up a has been in control of supply Arnold Kammerling International 25 years ago – I total of 180 years with the for 35 years and both Cathy comments: “It is often said have watched the company company. Williams, Export Clerk that a business is only as go from strength-to-strength A family-run business, Carl and Valerie Cooper, Ofce good as its employees and it and I myself have grown with Kammerling prides itself on Services Manager have given is true that Carl Kammerling it. What hasn’t changed are being a good employer and a momentous 40 years of International can aford much the core family values and believes its focus on teamwork service. of its success to a team of hard it is these that make Carl and mutual respect helps Originally founded in working, loyal employees. Kammerling International to make a happy and loyal 1904, Carl Kammerling We felt that the commitment such a great place to work. I workforce. Te company International relocated shown by Tom, Geraint, am honoured that Geraint, employs over 80 full time staf from London to Pwllheli in Jonathan, Emyr, Cathy and Jonathan, Emyr, Cathy and in a variety of roles and boasts 1954, with the six named Valerie deserved recognition Valerie have dedicated their an above average length of playing a signifcant part in and held the award careers to Carl Kammerling service of 13 years, with some the company’s journey to ceremony to demonstrate our International, and I am proud choosing to spend their entire success. In recognition of the appreciation of the length of to be amongst the long-serving careers there. contribution they have given service they have given and to team and to receive such Te milestones celebrated to the business, Executive show just how much we value recognition of my own time include 25 years’ service Director, Arnold Kammerling our employees.” with the company.” 16 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS



INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY SECURIKEY NEW AND THRIllINg CHANgES ARE AHEAD FOR APECS As the end of the year draws near, the Apecs team is excited not just about the approaching Christmas season, but mainly about the plans for next year. Lots of new and thrilling changes are coming and we hope that these will bring a pleasant surprise for both our existing and potential customers. Apecs is in the process of designing In 2014, Apecs is planning to invest the UK’s specialists will be travelling to a range of lever locks specifcally heavily in the development of our China to spend time at our laboratory. aimed at the UK market which laboratory in Shanghai. Even though Besides the new product developments will appeal to locksmiths as it will the Apecs laboratory already has in and expansion of our laboratory, the reduce the stock levels required place all the necessary equipment for Apecs Group took a very hard and drastic in order to satisfy their customer’s testing and our staf is well trained decision to rebrand, so in the New Year needs. In addition to this we are also to use it, we feel that the need to Apecs will be introducing its new logo extending our range of cylinder locks constantly update the equipment along with brand new packaging and to incorporate the types of cylinders and knowledge of our employees is marketing materials. So please do keep that are used in the UK. essential, therefore one of the best of an eye out. ‘it has been a fantastic year for the Apecs UK team’ Overall, it has been a fantastic year for the Apecs UK team, we had the pleasure of meeting a lot of new specialists of our industry and we hope that we managed to raise a signifcant amount of interest and that our fabulous products will have a room in this crowded yet truly British market. Apecs team wishes you a marvellous Christmas and a very happy New Year! Warmest wishes, Anastasia and the Apecs Team 5 Star Service www.advanced-keys.co.uk 18 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY SECURIKEY PREDICTINg CRImE TRENDS – IS IT CRYSTAl BAll gAZINg? Trying to second-guess crime trends is a thankless task; you may as well gaze at a crystal ball. Frequently, a widely disconnected event will have a far reaching and totally unforeseen effect on crime levels, both positively and negatively. In 1973 it became compulsory for including improved vehicle locks, alarms, Tese were the days before computers, so motorcyclists to wear crash helmets. and removable facias. But it wasn’t until most borrowers records were recorded on With this new legislation, it was competition to mass-produce car radios index cards. predicted that hundreds of lives would drove their second hand value through the Once the villains had their videos, they be saved. No- one expected or predicted foor, that this crime became unrewarding needed to gather together the recorders. a corresponding dramatic decrease in and eventually diminished. Now in their possession were the cards motorcycle theft. Tis was paralleled by the rise in the detailing the addresses of all the video In the late 60s and early 70s, very few theft of computer chips following the recorder owners in the immediate vicinit. motorcycles required ignition keys and fre that destroyed the Japanese factory Within weeks of a local video library being many motorcycles were simply stolen on producing most of the world’s most in- broken in to, reports of neighbourhood impulse. When the last bus home from demand computer processors. As their burglaries sky-rocketed. Very few people a city centre nightclub was missed, it value increased, ofces became ransacked saw that one coming. was relatively easy to fnd an unguarded with computers ripped open on site and motorcycle and ‘borrow’ it. Te chances just their processors taken. Eventually UPS AND DOWNS OF SAFES were that the taker would be home before production caught up with demand, I joined the safe industry in 1970, when the theft was noted or the police asked to the value of the processors returned to business was booming. Every night, in look out for it. normal and the number of ofce break-ins every city centre in the country, villains As soon as the wearing of helmets subsided. were busy breaking into safes. Te became mandatory, however, anyone principal manufacturers vied with each seen riding a motorcycle bare-headed ‘Anyone being seen other to produced better and better safes. late at night, was immediately a suspect, Alarm and access control specialists quickly pulled over and nicked. To riding a motorcycle bare- developed even more sophisticated everyone’s amazement, the number of headed late at night, was electronic systems to defeat or deter reports of stolen or missing motorcycles robbery. Slowly the pendulum began to tumbled within a few weeks of the immediately a suspect’ swing the other way. Premises became legislation being passed. more difcult to break into and safes Twenty years ago, we saw a massive Another, less positive example was became tougher to crack, now requiring growth in vehicle break-ins where the unlikely crime trend sparked by the considerable skill and knowhow. Insurers car radios were being targeted. Te introduction of the VHS recorder in the began to relax their requirements, police mounted campaigns and vehicle early 1980s. Te burgeoning market for the sales of safes began to fall and the manufacturers introduced various home video records gave rise to the spread industry quickly fell into recession. security devices to limit the trend, of neighbourhood video rental libraries. It Insurers began to say, “Nobody breaks also created the very rewarding new crime into safes anymore” and cheap imports of video piracy. were accepted for risks far beyond their To become a video pirate you needed potential. two things; the original videos that Tey were right of course. Nobody was you hoped to reproduce in substantial breaking into safes with anything like the numbers, and a large bank of video frequency they used to, but I have always recorders that could be bolted together cautioned my friends in the insurance to copy numbers of pirated videos industry to be careful. Tere could be simultaneously. Criminals quickly some totally disconnected event, just discovered the solution. You break into a around the corner, that will start the neighbourhood video library and whilst pendulum swinging back the other way, your mate loads the Zephyr Zodiac with wiping the smiles of their faces. And I videos, you look for the customer records. was right. 20 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY SECURIKEY British High Street banks, concerned generation to generation. Even quite been running awareness campaigns but about the increasing use of deposit lockers ordinary families in the streets of Bolton stolen gold jewellery is difcult to trace to mask criminal activities, decided that or Southall could have £50,000+ in gold and recovery levels are poor. providing safe deposit facilities is not stored for safe keeping in their local bank’s helping to improve their public image - safe deposit vault. Now they are told these ‘Often mass-produced and they are also no longer proftable. At facilities are being withdrawn, forcing products from the Far frst Barclays simply stopped ofering this them to keep their gold at home. facility to its new customers. Ten they East sold for under £45 hardened their stance and began to tell on the internet’’ their customers to clear their boxes as they intended to remove them all by the end of 2013. Te Co-operative Bank had already So - determined to protect their done so and HSBC has also stopped investment - householders are often ofering safe deposit facilities to their new tempted to buy cheap safes on line. Tese customers. are often mass-produced products from the Far East sold for under £45 on the ‘Theives stole over £70,000 Internet. A recent newspaper report of gold jewellery from the As the recession deepened, the price showed two criminals carrying away one of these lightweight safes on a motor semi-detatched home of of gold rose dramatically to over £1,000 scooter. As we know, but clearly many a South Asian family’ an ounce. It didn’t take the villains long members of the public do not, for real to see what was happening. In Reading, peace of mind, the only sensible solution thieves stole over £70,000 of gold jewellery is to contact a safe specialist to seek gOlD THEFTS mORE COmmON from the semi-detached home of a South professional advice. Of course, a ‘proper’ Tere is a very powerful tradition Asian family. Tis type of break-in is safe will cost more, but it will provide a amongst Asian communities to invest being reported in all areas with high lifetime of high security and protection; in high grade ‘Indian gold’. It represents concentrations of Asian households. it certainly won’t be whisked away on a a family’s wealth and is passed down, Police in Leicestershire and Slough have scooter. OVERSEAS NEWS - SOUTH AFRICA mICRODOT SECURITY BOOSTS VEHIClE RECOVERY Derek Menday of microdot Tis mixture is colourless information that’s linked to technology provider under normal lighting but your property and you.Te DataDot, claims that since fuorescent under UV light. unique laser etched code 2007 the South African Tese dots can be viewed on the DataDot is stored Police have achieved a under microscope to reveal on DataDot’s national and minimum 50% recovery rate the VIN number of the vehicle, worldwide verifcation of stolen vehicles that use meaning that even parts that database. microdotting. have been removed can be DataDots can be brushed National Standard SANS534- traced back to the vehicle they or sprayed onto assets, and 1 and Regulation 56 which originated from. stay there for the life of the require all vehicles to be ftted South Africa has one of the asset. DataDot Technology with microdots, only came world’s worst records for Ltd has patented its own light due to DataTraceDNA into efect from 1st September vehicle thefts, with between innovative spray process, which is included in the 2012, so it is hoped that this 91,400 and 120,000 vehicles which can now spray a adhesive as an invisible or recovery rate will increase stolen per year. Most car complete car in less than an ‘covert’ marker, providing again over the next few thieves are part of extremely hour. A car can be ftted with absolute proof of product, and years. organised crime rings who thousands of DataDots, most supplying an additional layer Microdotting works by know how to steal any car they often applied at the place of security. Te unique code spraying thousands of tiny want. of assembly, importation on the DataDot can read with disc-shaped dots onto diferent DataDots are tiny facility, or in the aftermarket a simple magnifying device areas of the vehicle, securing microscopic discs (microdots) through dealers. DataDots - no complicated forensic them using a special adhesive. that contain unique can be detected with a UV investigation necessary. THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 21

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ALDRIDGE SECURITY AUTUmN IS PRImE TImE FOR BIkE THIEVES Locksmiths should ensure they offer a full range of security measures for all types of bikes at this time of year. Stuart Chapman police liaison ofcer by TRACKER during 2012. “At the end of a for TRACKER says, “Our fgures show good biking season, it always pays to ensure that autumn sees the highest increase in you have taken adequate measure to protect the number of bikes being stolen with your bike when you are not using it. Tese the summer months having the lowest simple steps can save heartache and the amount of bikes being stolen and recovered. expense of fnding that your bike has been “In fact we saw a drop of 10% in bikes stolen while in storage for the winter.” According to TRACKER’s annual stolen being stolen during the winter months, Check out TRACKER’S security tips on the motorbike recovery fgures, 31% of all compared to autumn. Overall, £477,200 website. bikes it recovered in 2012 were stolen in worth of motorbikes, mopeds, scooters the autumn months. and quad bikes were stolen and recovered www.TRACKER.co.uk STERlINg ADVICE ON FARm SECURITY To help farmers and rural Wherever the ladder is stored, 2: ATVS/QUAD BIkES to buildings or garages without dwellers protect their it should be securely locked. Park out of sight. If outside, requiring everyone to have property, security experts Equipment such as power secure to a ground or wall keys. Sterling Locks advise tools, strimmers & chainsaws anchor set into a solid surface. on some more simple can be locked together using Sterling Locks ofers 10mm measures to help decrease hardened steel chains or and 12mm security chains the vulnerability of items security cables. with a protective nylon sleeve regularly targeted by in a variety of lengths to thieves. give the reach necessary to padlock the vehicle to a solid TOOlS & EQUIPmENT object or security anchor. If ladders are kept on the Consider ftting remote stand property, they are a target for alone alarms for sheds or burglars who then use them to outbuildings. Digital door get further into the property. locks provide controlled access UAP TRADElOCkS DONATES £2000 TO CHIlDREN IN NEED UAP TradeLocks got into young people throughout TradeLocks has gotten the spirit by donating the UK. involved in several charities £2,000 to the Children in UAP TradeLocks’ MD, over the years, last Christmas Need appeal. David Jennings said: “At UAP it sponsored Key 103’s Mini Te leading supplier of TradeLocks we take charity Jingle Ball and provided 80 specialised Locksmith seriously and always try to disadvantaged children with tools pledged to donate a do our bit to give back. We a winter wardrobe. UAP also percentage of every invoiced are proud to have been able helped to build fve much raised during Children in to contribute to Children needed primary schools in that disadvantaged children Need week. Te company in Need and would like to Nepal. Tis Christmas UAP have a present to open on then made the decision to thank all of our customers TradeLocks is sponsoring Christmas morning. double the donation to help for making our donation Smooth Radio’s North West disadvantaged children and possible.” Toy Appeal, this aims to ensure [email protected] 22 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ALDRIDGE SECURITY FIRECO: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY BEHIND A SUCCESSFUl BUSINESS I frst came across Fireco when I was Fireco gained its initial reputation for editor of a magazine about care homes. its manufacture of intelligent products I was impressed at the time and it is and systems that actually ‘listen’ for good to see many years later, that the the sound of the fre alarm, helping company has gone on to achieve even providers efciently meet their statutory greater things and is still involved in the responsibilities. care sector. But from a human perspective –thinking As is the case with many successful back to those care home days – it ofers companies, Fireco started out as little vital protection and reassurance in terms more than an idea. In this instance, it both of fre safety and security. was inspired by the 80s plastic “dancing Te company then established its daisies” that moved to music from a But Neil is not your average MD. Services division which now also provides “ghetto blaster. “ Educated in Weybridge, Surrey, he a full range of Building Consultancy and Watching the action, the inventive – and joined AC Cars of Tames-Ditton, before long the Architectural Ironmongery perhaps a tad eccentric - mind of MD Neil manufacturer of the famous Cobra, while division, specialising in door control, Purssey quickly recognised that if a plastic studying for his HNC in Mechanical followed. daisy can be made to dance to music, then Engineering. His success within Much of the company’s success stems why can’t a door wedge respond to the motor racing developments prompted from its people – led by Neil’s dedicated, if sound of the fre alarm? Neil’s background recruitment by Bernie Ecclestone to the avant-garde approach behind which is the in mechanical engineering led him from Brabham Racing Team and development ethos: “Work hard, play hard – it’s what this idea to the frst product, Dorgard, of Formula One cars alongside Gordon we do.” which has proved to be an unrivalled Murray. Heady stuf – but Neil is not a It’s certainly a long way from those success. man who lets the grass grow. dancing daisies... THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 23

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ALDRIDGE SECURITY ACADEmICS WARNS HOUSINg REVIEWS RISk CRImE HOTSPOTS All new homes should have of the review as to “signifcantly Te 69 academic signatories their concern over proposals good levels of inbuilt security rationalise the untenable forest -- headed up by Dr Rachel dramatically to reduce the that have been thoroughly of codes, standards, rules, Armitage from the University need for developers to address tested, according to a group regulations and guidance of Huddersfeld and Professor crime in the way they design of academics. that add unnecessary cost Ken Pease, visiting Professor new housing projects. Te group, which has been and complexity to the house- at the University College of Despite driving signifcant chairing and leading the building process”. London - have expressed reductions in ofences and review of housing standards, in the fear of crime, the letter published an open letter in warns that proposed changes the Times (23rd October 2013) to housing standards risk warning that the DCLG’s jeopardising the progress that review housing standards risks has been made in addressing creating a new generation crime and security through of crime hotspots across the the way new developments are country. designed. Te group has been Te academics “urge the drawn from industry bodies Government to reconsider including the House Builders home security standards, with Association, National Housing the emphasis on simplicity. Federation, Local Government All new homes should have Association and Home good levels of inbuilt security Builders’ Federation. Te Britain needs more new homes but they measures that have been need to incorporate security measures. Department describes the goal thoroughly tested”. DHF mEmBERSHIP AT All-TImE HIgH The number of companies joining the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has hit record highs as the Federation continues to drive up levels of quality, compliance, training and safety in the door, hardware and powered gate sectors. Its total membership is fast its members in a number of members are introducing a and demanding marketplace, approaching 270, its highest sectors including industrial Safety Assured mark which companies must strive to level ever, with an average doors, garage doors and only gate manufacturers, achieve the levels of quality, of fve new members joining powered gates. suppliers and installers of compliance and safety already every month. Te DHF All non-fre products powered automatic gates reached by our members. And represents all the key players produced by DHF industrial and equipment belonging to the best way for them to do in industrial, commercial door and doorset members the DHF can apply to their that is to seek membership of and garage doors and gates, are now CE marked. Te DHF products. the DHF and take advantage of as well as the leading UK has been actively helping its the benefts and help that we manufacturers and suppliers members achieve complete ‘Up levels of quality’ provide.” of building hardware, CE mark compliance in the locks and architectural months before this became a Said Bob Perry, executive To fnd out how to become ironmongery. legal requirement on July 1 this chairman of the DHF: “Te a member of the DHF, or All DHF members provide year. message is now getting to learn more about the products and services to A number of the new across loud and clear to door, benefts of specifying from Quality Assured standards. Te members joining the DHF hardware and powered gate DHF members, visit the new DHF is introducing industry- are from the gate automation companies. To compete website: www.dhfonline.org. leading training schemes for sector. Te DHF powered gate efectively in today’s tough uk. 24 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS



INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ALDRIDGE SECURITY RUSSIAN WINTER OlYmPICS SECURITY Athletes and spectators dossier compiled by Russian Te journalists, Andrei attending the Winter investigative journalists. Soldatov and Irina Borogan, Olympics in Sochi in Government procurement collated dozens of open February will face some documents and tenders from source documents published of the most invasive and Russian communication on the Zakupki government systematic spying and companies indicate that procurement agency website, surveillance in the history newly installed telephone and as well as public records of the games, documents internet spying capabilities of government oversight show. will give the FSB free rein to agencies. Russia’s powerful FSB intercept any telephony or Tey found that major security service plans to data trafc and even track amendments have been ensure that no communication the use of sensitive words or made to telephone and Wi-f and fltering of all trafc by competitors or spectators phrases mentioned in e-mails, networks in the Black Sea using Sorm, Russia’s system goes unmonitored during webchats and on social resort to ensure extensive and for intercepting phone and the event, according to a media. all-permeating monitoring internet communications. UAP DElIVER YUlETIDE CHEER WITH ROSES! UAP Limited will be spreading yuletide Customers will be able to take advantage cheer with Roses this Christmas by of the deal and get a free tin of Roses giving customers a tin of the very festive chocolates up to December 19 for every Cadbury’s chocolates with every order order over £250 + VAT. over £250 + VAT. David Jennings, MD of UAP Limited Te company has gained a reputation said: “We appreciate all of the support we over the years for treating its customers receive from our customers and so we like during the holidays and it has now to do something special for them when become a tradition to expect a sweet treat we can. Tis is why we have made it a UAP with an order during a seasonal period. tradition to send out a tin of chocolates UAP sent out bags of sweets throughout every Christmas, something which we October for Halloween and Treacle Tofee know they look forward to.” for Bonfre Night, it is now continuing its tradition of doing something special for Contact us at: customers with this festive treat. [email protected]. THIEVES ‘USINg FAkE lOCkSmITH STICkERS TO mARk HOUSES’ Tieves fronting as locksmiths are using Detectives in Wandsworth, south west “Tere is growing evidence that some fake stickers to fag up London properties London, found dozens of the stickers organised teams of burglars may be using that are empty or have vulnerable locks. plastered on front doors and said “scouts” this method to target homes in south Tey pretend to be distributing marketing operating in the borough were to blame. London,” Wandsworth council’s crime material as they check security on doors prevention spokesman Jonathan Cook said. and windows. “We are urging local residents to keep a Properties that are believed to be easy very close eye out for these stickers and if targets are then marked with a tiny they fnd one to remove it straight away and transparent sticker that advertises a “24- report it to the police.” hour locksmith”. Similar schemes have been uncovered by Police busted the scheme after phoning police elsewhere in the UK: chalk symbols the number listed and realising it was a were being used on houses and pavements fake. in Manchester as signs for thieves. 26 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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EVENTNEWS SPONSORED BY ALDRIDGE SECURITY IFSEC INDIA 5-7 December, India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi. As this issue of Te integrators and value- Locksmith journal went added resellers) as well as to press, IFSEC India the end-user organizations was all set to bring the including private security latest technologies professionals, alongside and innovation to top governmental agencies professionals interested including defence, in operating in the Indian paramilitary and police. market. With over 9,000 security With a heritage of success, and fre professionals the 2013 will build on the looking to network and 220 highly successful sixth world leading companies edition, which boasted displaying their tailored close to 250 exhibitors from solutions, the event will be over 20 countries displaying providing the ideal route to the most cutting edge market for the south Asian private and government region, making the latest IFSEC & OSH ARABIA security and fre safety industry information and technologies, products, innovations in technology solutions and services, with accessible. Te 16th International Conference for Industrial Security will onsite product launches Te show also ofers the be held 24 - 26 November 2013, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Te from major industry ideal platform to gather Conference programme has been revealed and you can now suppliers. Te event, spread invaluable tailored support book your place to attend. over 15000 sq meters, and advice and exchange Delegates will hear directly from the authorities about how they attracted 8627 high calibre best practice. are planning and responding to the security threats facing the purchasers from both It is featuring free region, gain in-depth knowledge and insight into the very latest government and private seminars, new product technologies for managing security and safety; and learn what sectors. Te exhibition launches and end-to-end steps need to be taken to ensure prevention is at the heart of all ensured that the exhibiting solution presentations. fre safety measures in all public and private sector buildings. suppliers met both channel partners (system www.ifsecindia.com www.greenexhibitions.co.za IAATI Uk EVENT HAIlED A SUCCESS THE INVESTIgATORS TOOlBOX Around 70 attended Five, one hour presentations catch those moving it around, Te 2nd November saw in November including were delivered, covering rather than simply recovering the frst IAATI training representatives from nine UK vehicle examination, it. event to be held at Police police forces, investigators, insurance investigations, Headquarters Portishead for insurers, and others. Tree keys, locks and immobilisers; ‘Around 70 attended’ more than a decade. IAATI Europe members and tracking opportunities Previously run over a also attended from the and speakers were Simon Tese devices ftted to weekend with two days Netherlands, and Belgium. Hodgson, Lara Mellor, Rob vehicles, plant, motor cycles training and a night in the A frst for an IAATI event, Hare, Pete Stanley and Mike and pedal cycles were also “White Hart.” it was decided the group included Police Briggs. used to good efect hidden to re-introduce training with a Cadets aged 14 -18, who Te afternoon concluded in mobile phones and other one day event in 2013, gauge assisted escorting those with an input by the local property, subsequently stolen the response and, if well attending around the site, and force, who demonstrated the from tents at the Glastonbury received consider a weekend sitting in on the mornings use of small tracking devices Festival. Arrests quickly event next year. presentations. to monitor stolen property and followed. 28 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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ACCESSCONTROl SPONSORED BY DAVENPORT BURGESS AlPRO AT BREWERY SQUARE A £100m regeneration project at a transom header bar of the door. Tis in terms of lack of adjustment fexibility leisure and retail complex in Dorset is concealed operation lends itself to period which is crucial for a leisure destination using overhead transom closers from architecture such as the heritage sections with a wide visitor profle.” Alpro. of Brewery Square which date from the Te Alpro transom closers at Brewery Te overhead transom closers are a 1880s since the aesthetic appearance of Square were installed by Cardif-based means of hydraulically controlling the doors is left uncompromised. Denval Co Limited, a leading fabricator opening and closing of aluminium doors. Keith Parry, Divisional Sales Manager and installer of architectural aluminium Tey are being used at main entrances to at Alpro, said: “Given the very wide range systems, curtain walling, windows Brewery Square as well as on frontages for of applications at Brewery Square, the and doors. Te main civils project has shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. fact that speed of closure on our transom been overseen by principal contractor Te transom units can have light, units can be adjusted is proving useful to Leadbitter Group. medium or heavy spring strengths to suit the end-user. Transom closers are well Denval are currently negotiating to type of usage, with a 90 degree hold-open suited for installation at heritage sites secure phase two of the project with the option. Transom overhead door closers since alternative options such as spring Brewery Square Development Company are designed to be contained within the hinges and foor springs present problems which is due to start in the spring of 2014. SERIES 3000 ClOSERS mAkE PRESTIgIOUS gRADE More than 400, 3000 Series the clean lines of the common Astra believes that the UK concealed closers from areas and because, with manufactured 3000 Series are Astra Door Controls have full adjustability, they were the easiest concealed closers to been specifed and ftted powerful enough to handle the ft on the market. four diferent on one of London’s most doors’ weight and width. power sizes with adjustable prestigious developments, Te Astra 3000 series ofer all closing speed and latching Te Lancasters on the the adjustability and control action for diferent size and northern edge of London’s of an overhead closer, even weights of doors, they feature Hyde Park. for fre doors. Unlike others a unique hydraulic piston Ironmongery for the project on the market, the Astra 3000 assembly designed in-house was supplied by John Planck series is fully controlled and by Astra. Ltd in Art-deco style polished adjustable, making it a really chrome, and the Astra viable alternative to overhead concealed Series 3000 door products with all the aesthetic e-mail: philipg@ closers were selected to retain benefts of a concealed closer. astradoorcontrols.com ACT CROSSINg BRIDgES An access control solution from Access Control Technology (ACT) is being used on the main crossing points between England and South Wales. The two bridge crossings are the (suspension) Severn Bridge and the (cable-stayed) Second Severn Crossing. Te client, Severn River Crossing Te bridges are using various door PLC, needed to be able to create a controllers including the ACTpro 4000. hierarchical access control system in Tis is a two-door controller that can which a user’s rights to enter specifc extend to a total of 16 doors via ACTpro areas of the two bridges could be based door stations. In turn up to 250 ACTpro on seniority, job profle, date and even panel-mount unit which will read serial 4000s may be networked via a PC interface time of day. numbers from any MIFARE card and to facilitate up to 4,000 doors. Te ACTpro Severn River Crossing opted for versatile can produce ‘Clock & Data’ or ‘Weigand’ 4000 can support 60,000 users. smart-card technology by using ACTpro output. It can be used both indoors and DESFire EV1 1040 proximity reader, a outdoors. www.accesscontrol.ie THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 33

ACCESSCONTROl SPONSORED BY DAVENPORT BURGESS mOBOTIX VIDEO DOOR STATION TO SECURE lUXURY DEVElOPmENT T24.jpgMOBOTIX AG, a included the installation of memory, the hemispheric leading manufacturer of a high speed broadband to door camera records the entire digital high-resolution, provide additional value to entrance area from wall to wall network-based video security tenants at City Harbour. and from foor to ceiling with no systems has released details of Te MOBOTIX T24 video entry blind spots. a successful implementation phone units at each door are Each T24 also has a built in of its T24 Door Station connected via an internal IP SIP server to allow the camera technology at the prestigious network to deliver bi-directional to communicate with the video City Harbour development in audio and high resolution phone in each apartment. London Docklands to provide colour video to Grandstream However, this basic SIP server security and peace of mind IP based video phones within only has a limited number for tenants within 86 luxury each apartment. From the of connections, so NIMATA apartments. video phone, tenants can see developed its own SIP server Following several breakdowns and communicate with any appliance to interface with the of the old entry system, Parc visitors and open the front door M24 to manage up to a 1000 Properties, the management remotely. connections from a single MOBOTIX is the pioneer agency for the block, began to Te seven MOBOTIX T24 video entry unit. Tis also of a decentralised approach investigate alternative solutions. units used in the project has the advantage of allowing to CCTV which simplifes NIMATA, a specialist in access include a high resolution digital every apartment to contact any installation and operational technologies, was selected to camera, keypad and systems neighbour as well as the porter considerations while improving deliver a video entry phone to interface with the door lock directly from the video phone overall security and reliability. solution based on MOBOTIX release mechanism. With without incurring any calling technology. Te project also 3.1 megapixels and internal charges. www.mobotix.com mANAgEmENT RESHUFFlE AND PRODUCT lAUNCH AT PICkERSgIll-kAYE Joseph Kaye Holdings, the parent company of leading lock locks and safety products for the security, custodial and rail manufacturer Pickersgill-Kaye, has announced that Peter industries. Mr Murphy retains his position as Managing Director Murphy will take on the joint role of Chairman and Managing of this part of the Group. Gerry Murphy is responsible for Director following the retirement of long-serving Brian engineering, technical purchasing and product support, while Cooper who now plans to spend more time with his family and Dwiriana Setiati will be in charge of the whole Group’s services to travel. area including health & safety, quality, centralised purchasing In the wake of Mr Cooper’s decision to step down as Chairman, and accounting and welfare activities. To complete the reshufe the Group has also taken the opportunity to strengthen the depth Simon Barnes is named as Pickersgill-Kaye’s Manufacturing of experience on the Board by making other top-level changes. Director with responsibilities for manufacturing, maintenance, Paul Bertie is named new Managing Director of Pickersgill factory service and production planning. Electroplating, while Simon Barnes and Harry Grifths will now Meanwhile, as part of continued investment in its product serve as Manufacturing Director and Sales Director respectively portfolio, Pickersgill-Kaye, is launching a new marketing at Pickersgill-Kaye, which designs and produces high quality campaign targeting high security applications with its Kaye- Rota padlock, which comes in nine model variants and diferent shackle sizes, fully enclosed, semi-enclosed and open shackle. A full list of products can be downloaded from Pickersgill-Kaye’s website. Pickersgill-Kaye’s padlock is designed for protecting national critical infrastructure sites by central government, the MoD, major utility companies and other high security locations. It encompasses a unique design featuring a rotating sleeve which resists physical attack, including attempts at twisting the body of the padlock with a wrench or similar tool. 34 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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CCTVNEWS SPONSORED BY DAVENPORT BURGESS WORkINg WITH THE SURVEIllANCE CAmERA COmmISSIONER The Information Commissioner has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Andrew Rennison, on 23 October. Te agreement commits both a number of important rulings relating the roles and responsibilities of the organisations to working with each to the use of surveillance systems. Tese Information Commissioner, the other to regulate the use of CCTV and have included the decision last year Interception of Communications other forms of surveillance cameras ordering Southampton Council to stop Commissioner, the Ofce of the in England and Wales. Te pledge will the mandatory video recording of all Surveillance Commissioners, the help to avoid duplication of efort by taxi passengers’ conversations in the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, establishing clear working relationships city, and a more recent decision earlier the Biometric Commissioners, the between both Commissioners. this summer ordering Hertfordshire Investigatory Powers Tribunal and the Constabulary to review its use of ANPR Intelligence Services Commissioner ‘ICO is currently in the cameras surrounding the town of ‘The pledge will help to processes of updating Royston. avoid duplication of effort by Te ICO is currently in the processes its existing CCTV of updating its existing CCTV Code of establishing clear working Code of Practice’ Practice so that it refects the additional relationships between issues included in the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Code - published Te use of CCTV continues to be the on 12 August. both Commissioners’ source of a great deal of public interest. ICO has also published what they In the last 18 months the ICO has issued describe as a ‘road map’ that explains www.ico.org.uk ANDREW’S DREAm BECOmES REAlITY Young entrepreneur Andrew up his ‘safe’ sales engineer job throughout the UK and Europe winning an award, or how Tomas, owner of South and run the business full-time, – so the gamble is beginning to difcult or mental straining Yorkshire-based CCTV after Steve came on board pay of. it would be,” he said. “I never Factory UK Ltd, is fulflling and invested in the company. “I soon realised there was thought the business would his dream of running his own Andrew admits it was a gamble, nothing glamorous about take of so quickly, I didn’t business – with an accolade as with many sacrifces to be being a company director – expect to be competing and winner of ‘Te Source (Skills made, but after achieving a the role comes with immense winning business from some Academy) Most Promising turnover of £100,000, the pressure, accountability and of the UK’s major CCTV Business Start-Up’ in the 2013 business has now begun to many sacrifces along the way,” suppliers,” he said at the Barnsley and Rotherham manufacture its own range of he said. “When I started the Awards ceremony held in Business Awards. security products being sold company, I never envisaged Rotherham’s Magna Centre. It is only a little more than a Te business recently year since Andrew from Clifton, moved into larger premises Rotherham, launched his in Wombwell and Andrew is own business. He had met his looking to further expansion in business partner, Steve James, the New Year. while on holiday and it was He expressed his thanks to Steve who inspired Andrew to everyone who has helped him launch the online business, make that dream come true. CCTV Factory Ltd, buying and “I am really pleased with what selling CCTV cameras. Initially, I have achieved and hope the Andrew ran the business next 12 months are as good as online in his spare time – but the last when I look forward to after three months, he took the expanding the company even momentous decision to give further.” 38 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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HARDWARE&SECURITY ‘THERE’S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEINg SECURE AND FEElINg SECURE, GEMINY Is thE dIffErENcE’ Digital locking cylinders may be modern and offer fexibility, but they come with an inherent disadvantage over a standard cylinder. In a number of instances the electronic cylinder turn is damaged beyond repair as a result of simple carelessness, vandalism and even sabotage.  Disruption to any business whilst replacement cylinders are being sourced, shipped, programmed and then installed can be costly.  With simple retroftting possible on most doors, the GEMINY DigiSafe makes these problems a thing of the past. Te GEMINY DigiSafe and DigiSafe Mini are specifcally designed for high trafc environments.  Milled from a solid block of stainless steel, the GEMINY Further protection can be gained with DigiSafe and DigiSafe Mini will protect the GEMINY ‘CareSpray’.  Tis unique the electronic cylinder turn against formula eliminates attacks from super deliberate physical attacks, accidental glue, chewing gum and other foreign damage from hospital beds, shopping or objects. mail trolleys and a whole lot more. Te GEMINY DigiSafe and DigiSafe Mini Please contact a member of our ‘Sales are available for most electronic cylinders, Team’ for further details. even those requiring physical contact with Tel: +44 (0) 1733 896123 the correct access card or fob.  Email: [email protected] Additional Security measures can also Web:  www.DandE.co.uk be achieved with the GEMINY DigiSafe Blocker.  Milled from a solid block of steel and a hardened steel shield, this To keep up to date with our new item allows for the provision of the ‘Four products and special ofers... Eyes Principle’.  Tis additional security is ‘LIKE’ us on Facebook:  achieved by the integration of GEMINY’s www.facebook.com/DandEArch patented ‘Pin-in-Pin’ technology, or Follow us on Twitter: providing a possible 22,000,000,000 key www.twitter.com/DandE_UK difers.  40 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

D and E Hardware - FP.pdf 1 02/12/2013 12:11 INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY COMPANY BE SECURE with the GEMINY Door Viewer Protecting the privacy of residents and loved ones in certain environments has never been more important. Simple internal privacy covers offer no guaranteed privacy against unauthorised and unwelcomed people looking into a residents or patients room. In addition to the reduced ligature design, the GEMINY Door Viewer model offers the ultimate in protection to privacy for a door viewer. GEMINY’s patented ‘Pin-in-Pin’ technology provides a possible 22,000,000,000 key differs. Opening the shield is achieved by simply locating the button key on the pins and sliding the shield open. Closing the shield is even easier. Just slide it shut! No key, no Allen key, no nothing. Its as C simple as that! The GEMINY Door Viewer model is suitable for use M with any D&E door viewer with a body diameter up to 24mm. Y The Geminy Door Viewer model, when used in conjunction with one of the D&E BULLET RESISTANT door viewers, this item has been CM Tested & Certified to BS EN 1522/23 to FB1, FB2 FB3, FB4 & FB5. MY CY CMY Security is all about increasing the effort and time K criminals need to gain entry. Most burglaries take amateurs amateurs and even professionals no longer than 20 and even professionals no longer than 20 minutes. Tests have confirmed that for this time period, GEMINY products can withstand manipulation, bumping, pulling, drilling, glueing, plugging, snapping and even vandalism. Some products like the GEMINY DB model, are even bulletproof. SafeLock KeySafe CardSafe VanLock Allows the provision For secure key For secure access Providing the ultimate of the 'Four Eyes storage in satellite card storage in in mechanical vehicle Principle'. installations. satellite installations. security. To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk NOV/DEC 2013 41 © D&E Architectural Hardware Ltd

HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY DUFFELLS HEAlTHY gROWTH IN CYlINDERS FOR kENRICk Order books have been overfowing for Kenrick’s new range of Kenrick’s extensive collection includes more than 80 individual cylinders, with the company reporting record sales volumes at cylinder options and spans three levels - Standard, Security and four times higher than expected. High Security - to cater for every application imaginable. Te healthy growth at the West Bromwich-based company Te collection of Standard six pin cylinders conforms to BS EN follows a recent report from FENSA which revealed that 1303 and is available in all popular sizes. the second quarter of 2013 had been the best period for the installation of domestic windows and doors since 2010. Steve Jones, Kenrick MD, says: “I’m extremely encouraged that there are positive signs of recovery for our industry. We’re naturally delighted that our business has performed well over the last few months, particularly in sales volumes for cylinders. More favourable market conditions have obviously stimulated volume growth in cylinders, but the wealth of choice and value for money that this range ofers to customers has also been a contributing factor.” www.kenricks.co.uk AVOCET INVESTS TO BE THE BEST Te Jain family has invested a satisfaction when it comes availability to confdently state further £2.1million in Avocet to product availability and that the Avocet Hardware house Hardware, taking the total delivery. is well and truly in order.” invested since it bought the Dr Tinkle Jain, director of Te Jain family has business Brighouse-based company Avocet Hardware, stated: interests in Malaysia, out of administration “Since buying Avocet we Indonesia, India, China and in February 2012 to have invested heavily in the UK, which in total employ £10.6million. order to place the company over 5,000 people and turnover Tis latest investment is in a position where we can £416million per annum. In aimed at ensuring stock levels legitimately lay claim to once recent years the family has across the company’s door and again being the leading player come to specialise in rescuing window, ABS high security in the home window and door stricken companies. locks, and builder hardware security market.” Dr Tinkle Jain, director of divisions are high enough to “We now have the team, Visit www.avocet-hardware. Brighouse-based Avocet Hardware ensure complete customer the product and the product co.uk or call 01484 711700. CODElOCkS DEVElOPS AUDIT TRAIl CAPABIlITY FOR DIgITAl DOOR lOCkS Manage and program access codes with accompanying software. Codelocks has launched a digital lock that enables managers CL5000 with Audit Trail is available to purchase from Codelocks to easily control and monitor door access. at £296 plus VAT. Installed CL5000 products can be upgraded with an easy-to-ft Audit Trail Upgrade Kit. Te kit includes a USB ‘Easy-to-ft Audit Trail Upgrade Kit’ memory stick with the Codelocks Data Management Software, USB connector, PCB and data transfer cable and costs £60 plus Te CL5000AT tubular mortice latch lock records the use of VAT. individual access codes in an audit trail log. Tis can be useful in buildings where the protection of controlled assets or sensitive For more information on data is high on the agenda, as the lock will also register incorrect both products please visit: code attempts: a high number could suggest the lock is being http://www.codelocks.co.uk/page/view/cl5000at or call tampered with. Codelocks on 01635 239645. 42 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

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HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY DUFFELLS DORTRONICS SYSTEmS ANNOUNCES NEW ElECTROmAgNETIC lOCkS AT ASIS 2013 Dortronics Systems recently introduced two new electromagnetic locks for use with a variety of door and frame types at ASIS 2013. Te 1107xD maglock and Sanderford, National Sales Te onboard concealed Door for re-lock and forced door the 1107xEDR delayed Manager, Dortronics Systems. Position switch can be utilised conditions to the egress egress actuating maglock “Te Series is a very practical to report door status to an panel. ofer smart features in a addition to our already access panel or door prop slim confguration and at a comprehensive lineup of alarm. ‘Reduces the need competitive price. Both units maglocks.” Te 1107xD is Te 1107xEDR operates with for angle mounting deliver fail-safe operation, designed to ft narrow style the 7101-P Delayed Egress releasing instantly upon header applications. Its 11/4 Panel and is designed with brackets and fller command or loss of power. inch depth reduces the need a feld-adjustable actuator plates, lowering for angle mounting brackets that senses door movement. ‘Convenience and and fller plates, lowering A concealed door position installation time reliability in a installation time and costs. switch reports door status and costs.’ compact package’ ‘The 1107xEDR operates with the 7101-P Delayed Egress Panel and Both the 1107xD & 1107xEDR “Te new 1107 Series can be easily feld-converted Maglocks deliver convenience is designed with a feld-adjustable for inswing applications with and reliability in a compact actuator that senses door movement’ the addition of the 1195-07 package,” said Bryan Inswing Conversion Kit. lOCkSmITHS EXHIBITION 2014 Te Locksmiths’ Exhibition Te trade only event will take At the East Midlands easy motorway access – plenty in will return in 2014 for place on: Conference Centre, University fact to ensure a great weekend. its ffth year and the Saturday 08/03/14 Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ. organisers assure us that 10:00 – 17:30 Training, demonstrations from Check out the website (www. it’s going to be better than Sunday 09/03/14 experts, show discounts, FREE lockexpo.co.uk) for FREE ever! 10:00 – 15:30 parking, preferential hotel rates, visitor registration. YOUR TRADE COUNTER NEEDS US! YOUR STOP SH O P NWH1STOP - Double glazing repair specialist for all your counter supplies - Repair Locks - Gearboxes - Restrictors - Handles and more! Become a website linked stockist today! WE SUPPLY... NWH LOCKSMITH SHOPS UPVC CLADDING SUPPLIERS DOUBLE GLAZING COUNTERS DIY SHOPS e-mail: [email protected] • www.nwh1stop.com • tel: 0161 406 0077 46 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS



HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY DUFFELLS gB lOCkINg SYSTEmS – A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE One of the predicted future the products back there with main growth areas in the me each evening and learned Locksmiths trade is Access about them by examining and Control. Te Locksmith wiring them in my room.” journal caught up with Bob then moved to Laidlaw one of the Companies that Tomas which is where specialises in this feld, he met Gary, and began to North-East based GB Locking concentrate on access control. Systems Ltd. For nearly 20 years he stayed, Choosing a name for the seeing the company through company they set up in 2003 various ownership changes – all committed to providing the in the Company’s dedicated was pretty straightforward from Laidlaw Tomas through best possible customer service training room. for founders and owners of Newman Tonks and IR. at a personal level. Recent years have seen Newcastle-upon-Tyne-based With the market rapidly With more than a century of some tough times for most GB Locking-Systems, Gary changing and becoming technical expertise between businesses, but as this Pearce and Bob Passmore. frustrated with the lack of them, GB Locking Systems Company’s main ethos lies in Tey had been working fexibility of a large Company can ofer a full service its commitment to customers together for Ingersoll Rand they decided to go it alone. support package including by remaining true to the before they established the It meant remortgaging the Technical Support, site principle of ofering great Company which is named houses and taking risks, but it surveys, site visits, and project customer service, quality after their frst name initials. was a decision they have never management, right through to products and add-ons such as Bob’s early days were at AES regretted. commissioning. GB Locking the training and support. in Birmingham, working with a Today, GB Locking Systems will provide anything from a GB Locking is a member of product called Corkey, an early – which deals exclusively stand-alone battery-powered the highly- respected Guild precursor to magnetic stripe with the trade - specialises in lock to a complete on-line, of Architectural Ironmongers systems. the specifcation and supply multi-site system. (GAI) and the directors are “I was really thrown in at of access control and door “We appreciate that some all enthusiastic about the the deep end at AES,” Bob. automation products to the locksmiths can be unsure opportunities this ofers them “I was living in a hotel in trade. Te three Directors – about access control and may and what they, in turn, can Birmingham, Bob, Gary and Andy Ayre – are need some back up through ofer. so I took the process,” he says. “We Bob and Andy are both can provide that – and will DipGAI holders and are efectively become part keen to extend this strength of their team, visiting of learning throughout sites with them or the business. Two further on their behalf if members of the team are going necessary.” though the GAI Education In situations where programme which will lead to Locksmiths have an the GAI Diploma. access control spec but “Te Diploma gives an may have reservations excellent grounding in what about how to deal with is involved in the whole it, GB will write a schedule, ironmongery picture,” says price it up, provide schematics Bob. “It gives you a broader for the electrical contractor, perspective which in turn gives supply the product - and even you more confdence when send a commissioning team if dealing with customers. required – relieving the AI of GB Locking’s Neil Ransome this worry and allowing them has been involved with writing to ofer a seamless service. the GAI’s manual on access Recognising the value of good control, testament to the high training, they also ofer a regard in which GB’s expertise training service to Locksmiths is held. 48 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS

HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY DUFFELLS When it comes to product, With a fexible enough Te Waferlock system is GB Locking systems is network system for handling proving its worth on several determined to maintain high extremely complex projects, projects including a busy quality standards. it is nevertheless extremely student accommodation with user-friendly and easy both over 700 rooms, where the THE ImPRESSIVE WAFERlOCk to set up and manage. Using system was selected for its Te impressive Waferlock is online wall readers, user ability to help overcome the the latest addition to the GB cards distribute data from problem of students accidently range. the software to the ofine locking their cards or fobs in IP67 electronic cylinder “We were looking for an standalone doors, while at their rooms when they go out which was imaginatively exclusive product,” says Andy the same time audit trails and for the day. displayed in a water-flled Ayre, “and we came across a battery status from the ofine GB chose to feature the container. Te stand-alone company in the Far East that doors are transferred back to Waferlock stand-alone battery lever-set which can really impressed us. the PC. Te powerful software, shadow card/Online PC be ftted in 10 minutes and GB worked with their which GB has adapted to Based Systems along with the programmed with just a card partners to get Waferlock British requirements, is easy A1 high security electronic also impressed visitors to the just as they wanted it to suit to use with many features and mechanical lockset at stand - typical comments from the UK market. It is much providing a simple, efcient this year’s MLA EXPO in locksmiths who had already more rugged (particularly and secure system for all Telford. Both attracted a lot used the product were the important on projects such access control requirements. of interest as did the new ease with which it could be as schools and hospitals) ftted and programmed and and the software has been the reliability comparison adapted to British needs. Te to similar products on the result is the Waferlock e-Link market. Commercial Network System “Te MLA had put on a fne which is capable of managing Expo and we intend to be at up to 64,000 doors and 64,000 the next one in two years’ users. time,” said Andy. GB Locking Systems Upgradable Shadow Card Lock System An ideal locking solution for small commercial / offce premises that require the convenience of an electronic locking system, easy management of user’s cards without the need for a computer / software. At a later date locks can be easily upgraded to work on our PC based e-Link system or HPMS hotel system. Available from January • Simple retroft solution 2014 • Each lock supports up to 1000 users New Cylinder Range • Easy to delete issued user cards via the supplied (Euro Profle Single, Cylinder & Turn & Doubles) shadow cards • IP67 Protection • All user cards can be deleted easily in one go if required • Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C • Passage mode function card available • Modular Design for ease of stock management (Allowing you to build your own cylinder lengths) • Typical battery life 3 years / 50,000 operations • Anti-twist – Stainless Steel Bar • Low battery warning • Anti-drill Protection UK Rim, Scandinavian & Padlock Cylinders will Redburn House, Redburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1NB also be added to the new range soon. t: 0191 271 6344 e: [email protected] w: www.gblockingsystems.co.uk THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 49

HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY EURO ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE FIRST COmPANY APPROVED TO NEW lPCB PADlOCk SECURITY STANDARD Henry Squire and Sons Limited have LPS 1654 was developed by LPCB because current European padlock standard (EN become the frst company to achieve it was considered the method of classifying 12320 Building hardware. Padlocks and LPCB approval of their padlocks to the padlocks’ attack resistance defned in the padlock fttings. Requirements and test latest LPCB physical security standard, methods) didn’t cover the range of tools and LPS 1654 Issue 1.0 Requirements attack methods available to criminals. and testing procedures for the LPCB Te new LPCB standard is also compatible approval and listing of padlocks. with the classifcation system employed Te standard has been developed by within their leading security standard, LPCB to help security managers and other LPS 1175 Issue 7 Requirements and specifers determine that a padlock will testing procedures for the LPCB approval aford a suitable delay against the tools and listing of intruder resistant building and techniques likely to be employed by a components, strongpoints, security determined criminal or terrorist. enclosures and free-standing barriers. UAP TRADElOCkS lAUNCH FIRST PlASTICINE mORTICE lOCk ImPRESSIONINg SET UAP TradeLocks has launched locksmiths with Nigel Tolley, UAP TradeLocks is releasing the frst of six TradeLocks’ mortice lock expert, carrying one of each of the tools every Mortice Lock Impressioning out fnal product testing and month from November 2013, Sets, starting with the Legge adjustments. Nigel has also starting with the Legge Black Black British Standard Set. written the instruction manual British Standard kit which also Te high end quality but and produced the “how to” decodes the Legge Value & afordable sets comprise video included in the set. ASEC mortice locks. of everything required to Easy to use, the sets open high impression a mortice lock and end mortice locks in two to Normal price is £145 + VAT but create a temporary replica three minutes, and the make-up during the frst month’s launch key, allowing non-destructive key will allow a locksmith to cut of each kit the price will be just entry in minutes. Each set a very accurate copy key in their £99 + VAT online from www. has been tried and tested by vans. tradelocks.co.uk ASSA ABlOY SECURITY SOlUTIONS SECURES NEW lANDmARk COllEgE ASSA ABLOY Security range of ASSA ABLOY Security Optimus3 lock cases from Solutions has supplied Solutions products via local UNION, a brand under ASSA products – including its high Architectural Ironmongers, ABLOY Security Solutions, also masterkey system completed performance specifcation Mercer and Sons. meet the Act’s requirements. the package from ASSA ABLOY. lockcase, Optimus – for a ASSA ABLOY branded Plus, thanks to an easily Te masterkey system possesses new University Technical DC500 door closers were reversible latch, which can adjust one of the longest patents on the College. installed, enabling doors to the handing of a door quickly market – until 2028 – protecting Te grade 2-listed Victoria be easily opened by younger and easily on-site, the lock cases both key and cylinder. Mill has been redeveloped students, or disabled users, provide fexibility and simplicity into a £10.3 million University thanks to cam motion upon installation – critical for www.uniononline.co.uk/en/ Technical College for the which assists in fulflling projects on this scale. site/Union-Online/Products2/ Visions Learning Trust, and the requirements under Te UNION 1000-series lever Mechanical-Locking/Mortice- has been supplied with a Equality Act. handles and a keyULTRA™ Locks/Optimus3/ 50 THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS