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DECEMBER
Welcome to this December edition of The Locksmith Online
How do you get to be a locksmith? I live close to Walthamstow High Street which famously has the second longest street market in Europe and one of the stalls there used to be run by a key cutter who said he doubled by acting the part of a market trader in Eastenders, a tv programme.
I never watch Eastenders so I don't know if he really was the key cutter in the programme but I know that he cut keys and sold locks in Walthamstow High Street. I'm absolutely sure he was thoroughly competent in everything he did but the rest of us can not rely on a tv endorsement of our professional competence.
That's where essential training comes in. There is a natural human temptation to try to do things on the cheap, to find locksmith educational schemes that are quick and cheap, designed to get you through the exams that lead to those awards.
These schemes are certainly easy enough to find. They are all over the internet like a rash. You know the sort of thing: become a locksmith in three days, simply stump up £999 and your path to a high status career is assured...
But does it work? Well does it? I don't know but some of you probably do. The Locksmith is considering running an online survey to find out what your experiences of these courses are.
The survey would cover the qualifications obtained, the cost of the course, what you felt you learned and whether you would advise a newby to our fine industry to go on a similar course.
If we got enough responses to the survey the Locksmith would not hesitate to highlight any problems experienced, or any good accounts of your experience. We would list the course providers and offer a simple way to rate them according to the information you gave us.
But would you guys fill out the survey? Well would you?
If readers really would be interested in this service all you have to do is send an email to this address (info@keyzine.co.uk). That's it, just send me an email. If the Locksmith gets enough we will run the survey.
For those of you that will be attending the Totally Secure Exhibition in January next year, we would like to invite you to visit our stand and join us for a complementary glass of Champagne to celebrate our launch.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Best Regards
Jonathan Brind
Editor
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Totally Secure has already attracted its first signings with the Assa Abloy Group, Davenport Burgess, Master Lock, Sterling Locks and Total Product Sales taking space at the show.
Assa Abloy has committed the first of its brands, Yale, to attending, with Stephanie Sullivan, marketing manager for Yale UK commenting: “As the number one home security brand, we’re delighted to be exhibiting at the first ever Totally Secure show.
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Totally Secure, a specialist show for locksmiths and security product resellers, has been launched by trade exhibition organiser Brintex.
Totally Secure has been created in partnership with Simon Griffiths, Gary Eckersall and Chris Taylor who are the organisers of the very successful ‘Security Live’ and MLA Manchester Central exhibitions that have previously taken place in the north of England.
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As the World’s largest manufacturer of padlocks and security devices and accessories, Master Lock has set the standards for quality and selection for more than 85 years.
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GARDEN TRADE AND A CHALLENGE TO OUR STAND VISITORS
GT 85 spray with ptfe now gives the consumer a high quality choice for penetrating, lubrication and maintenance and the trade will benefit with sensible pricing and good margins.
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Home security specialist Yale will be launching two new collections of door furniture and padlocks at the first ever Totally Secure show, as well as exhibiting its extensive range of alarms, safes, nightlatches and cylinders.
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ABUS are moving their UK HQ in Bristol to offer an improved full service to retailers and locksmiths. Many ABUS padlocks can be pinned up to existing keys, / grand master key suites and assembled in the UK. The Sales of the ABUS UK 2009 range with over 800 security lines including Granit, Diskus, Shutter, Laminated, Brass & Combination ranges are at an all time high in the UK.
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Long dark nights means it is time to remind customers to make sure their house is in order where security is concerned. Locksmiths know that safeguarding a house begins with having tough, dependable locks on points of entry. So now is the time to tell customers about Sterling’s New British Standard Door Locks to get those extra sales.
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LOCKMASTER MULTI-POINT LOCK MANUFACTURER, PADDOCK FABRICATIONS, HAS AGAIN INVESTED IN ITS MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
In an effort to improve the speed of lock manufacture, and also the quality of product build, Paddock has invested in some straight-case push-to-start pneumatic screwdrivers.
These products have been supplied by local company Midland Air Tools and are manufactured by international manufacturer C P Desoutter.
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ALL ALUMINIUM LETTER PLATES WITH 180 DEGREE OPENINGS
OK, it's only taken us 10 years to launch our own all-Aluminium Letterplates, but we have now launched it, in two colour options, Anodised Gold and Anodised Silver.
And, as with all UAP letterplates, we have added a 180 degree flap opening on both sides of the box.
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More than 100 door engineers have achieved National Vocational Qualification
(NVQ) status in the installation and repair of door systems since the scheme
was set up, according to the scheme instigator, the Door & Hardware Federation
(DHF).
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Concern over the security of euro-cylinders has increased recently with talk of their vulnerability to both direct attack and manipulation.
Millenco Hardware however are promoting the latest generation of sophisticated anti-manipulation cylinders, protected with Hoppe's Secured-by-Design handle sets, as the highest level of security available for multi-point door locks.
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LABC NHW SUPPORTS INTRODUCTION OF OFT BUILDING CODE OF CONDUCT
The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) investigation into homebuilding in the UK has been seen as a welcome move by key players in the industry. The report paves the way for the introduction of a voluntary Code.
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Significant member growth secures successful future of Door & Hardware FederationSignificant changes at the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) have strengthened its position as an important influence in the building industry that will help it to further support and promote its members, its annual Conference and Expo heard.
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Two of the UK's leading door hardware suppliers have joined forces to fight crime in the social housing and newbuild sectors.
HOPPE (UK) has manufactured a Secured By Design PAS24 door handle exclusively for social housing specialist Securistyle.
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Groupco has completed the first phase of its Orton range – a new cost-effective collection of door and window fittings backed by the hardware distributor’s renowned service and support. Developed exclusively for Groupco, each product is designed to combine superb functionality and reliability at a competitive price.
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NEW CATALOGUE!
Sterling has now brought out its all-new catalogue for 2009. Full-colour, with an easy-to-use format, it contains all the information you need to select the right Sterling products simply and swiftly.
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NEW SALES TOOL FROM
Securikey have added to their suite of literature with a new “all embracing” physical security guide.
Designed to talk to the end user in terminology that will be relevant to their situation, the guide covers the entire product range. Clear explanations and product visuals help the customer through what can be a minefield of insurance approval and selection of product for security applications. The guide covers cash ratings, locking options and many unique products that take away the headache of asset control and protection from fire or theft.
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DOORSTEP SELLING LOOPHOLE CLOSED
New legislation comes into force today to close a loophole commonly exploited by rogue traders. The updated ‘Doorstep Selling’ regulations give consumers a cooling off period for any deals struck in their home
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LOCKSMITH REQUIRED FOR NORTH OF ENGLAND 50K + BONUS + CAR
This is not a real position unfortunately. The Locksmith Online News will be bringing you the latest job vacancies every fortnight.
Opportunities here for Recruitment Agencies to advertise their latest job listings. Call Rob Exley on 01226 321 450 for further details.
LOCKSMITH REQUIRED FOR MIDLANDS AREA OF ENGLAND 50K + BONUS + CAR
This is not a real position unfortunately. The Locksmith Online News will be bringing you the latest job vacancies every fortnight.
Opportunities here for Recruitment Agencies to advertise their latest job listings. Call Rob Exley on 01226 321 450 for further details.
LOCKSMITH REQUIRED FOR SOUTH OF ENGLAND 50K + BONUS + CAR
This is not a real position unfortunately. The Locksmith Online News will be bringing you the latest job vacancies every fortnight.
Opportunities here for Recruitment Agencies to advertise their latest job listings. Call Rob Exley on 01226 321 450 for further details.
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We've all heard the theory about how Lock Bumping works, but nobody has
seen it proven in practise. Not surprising really as it all happens
behind a lump of metal. The closest anyone has come to proving the
theory is Locksmiths in the USA where grease was used in a modified
cylinder and then displaced.
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It has often been said that bumping is difficult to detect without the use of special equipment.
This document has been written to enable locksmiths who have to deal with these situations, and any of the authorities that have
an interest to determine with reasonable accuracy, if indeed a cylinder has been damaged due to bumping, using just the naked
eye, and a few common tools.
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The Brew House Hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells has chosen SALTO Systems for its secure access control requirements. The hotel awarded the installation contract to approved SALTO business partner; Tonbridge based Styletech Architectural Hardware.
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The Support Services department at Clare College, University of Cambridge, needs to allow for simple and secure access to a range of buildings within their campus. When they recently decided to upgrade and modernise their access control arrangements as part of a rolling programme of security improvements, the department decided to install a bespoke electronic solution from SALTO Systems to achieve its objectives.
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Acorn security locksmiths Ltd T/A Keyhole Kate’s has been established by the current owner for some 35 years and has traded from its present High Street location for over16 years.
This very successful business specialises in physical security, focusing on the supply and installation of all types of locks and keys for cars, houses and business.
Since inception the business has gained a sound reputation for the high levels of personal service, together with competitive pricing and reliability of call out -a critical quality for a locksmith.
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The new SALTO Advanced Panic Bar Solution (SAPS) has been developed in response to demand from the security market for Access Control solutions on EXIT DOORS with PANIC BARS.
It allows users to add the control of exit doors to an access control system without the usual extremely high cost of a fully wired solution and is simple and quick to install and configure with no need for any complex wiring.
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The new RFID electronic cylinder from SALTO Systems offers a stylish and ultra-modern access control solution for use on doors where the fitting of a conventional electronic handset is not always possible.
With its contemporary styling and smooth brushed stainless steel finish, the electronic RFID cylinder can be installed on any conventional door including tubular steel doors as well as into more specialised antique doors or those found in listed or protected buildings.
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The new i-Locker electronic locker lock from SALTO Systems is designed to provide a high level of security protection for lockers.
Most lockers supplied by OEM’s are fitted with very basic mechanical locks and offer little in the way of resistance to thieves. The new i-Locker lock solves this problem by bringing the latest in state-of-the-art electronic access control technology to the locker room in a low cost easily retro-fitable format.
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SALTO Systems has launched its new XS4 RFID self-programmable contactless access control system that allows users to ‘jump’ up to the next level of control as their security needs change.
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A Shropshire domestic safety product supplier recently celebrated
five years of trading with a city council community initiative, a
relationship that has seen the company make a positive contribution
to crime and burglary reduction in Leicester.
Telford based Jackloc Company Ltd first approached Leicester City
Council (LCC) in 2003 with the aim of introducing its Jackloc™
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Tariffman have today leaked news of their smallest GPS tracker to
date. The device, which is battery powered (although it can be hardwired)
is small enough to hang on a keyring!
Designed almost exclusively for personal tracking, the CATS.i Mk3 has two design formats, flat like a candy bar and stacked like a sandwich.
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We all know someone who is gadget-mad and already has their eye on the latest hot device this Christmas, such as, the latest Apple phone or satellite navigation system. What they often don’t consider is how to keep all of these gadgets safe while out and about.
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Displaysense, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of display cases and point of sale equipment, are teaming up with a local security company to trial the use of mannequins with built in security cameras in order to battle the sharp rise in shoplifting and violent crime towards staff during this tough economic recession.
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With 10,000 possible combinations, the new, robust ‘Sentinel’ key storage device offers individuals an ideal, safe place to store their keys or swipe cards, eliminating the need for people to carry keys and preventing them from being locked out.
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Sentry Safe, global leaders in “Peril Protection” storage is pleased to launch Digital World, a new range of Fire-Safe™ and Water protected products at the show.
With modern styling, a range of sizes and locks, these feature a range of organisational internal fittings and are UL certified to protect from fire for up to 2 hours. The main addition to this range is internal USB connection. This allows consumers to back up important data whilst still ensuring protection from Theft, Fire and Flood.
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