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A Guide to Common Security Hardware for Sheds, Garages and Gardens.

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Escape & Fire Door Safety

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Meet the Barrel the Burglars Hate

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Do Dark Nights Actually Mean An Increase in Burglaries?

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Security professionals join the cause to build the New NHS Nightingale Hospital

As the cases of COVID-19 coronavirus increase in the UK, one of the main issues the government is facing is whether our NHS can support the mass influx of patients into hospitals and medical centres that will inevitably occur within a few days of each other nationwide. This is the single biggest health challenge our country has faced in generations and the governments' calculations have confirmed that at the estimated peak of the pandemic in the UK the NHS would...

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TSS Door Handles – The Complete Range

Introducing the TSS Multipoint Door Handle Range  We have 44 different handle variations with additional fixings, spring cassettes and spindles available.  A total of 270 SKUs in the range. TSS has to have one of the biggest multipoint door handle ranges in the UK, if not the biggest!  The Key Features of TSS Multipoint Door Handles Our polished brass, silver, and polished chrome finishes are rigorously salt spray tested for 240 hours, providing excellent resistance to the elements and ensuring long-lasting quality. Built to withstand...

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Guide to Panic Hardware

Panic hardware is designed to provide a fast and safe exit from a building in an emergency. There are various types with different standards for different buildings. Here are a few things you may want to know before fitting. Push Pads All push pads are BS EN179. This means they are designed to be used in emergency situations where people are familiar with the emergency exit and its hardware and therefore, a panic situation is less likely to develop. Push pads are suitable...

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What is The GDPR and what does it mean for you?

You may have heard murmurs around something called The GDPR over the past few months and you may not have had the time to find out much about it. So, we’ve written a brief overview about what it is and how it affects you. Firstly, it’s probably best to tell you what The GDPR actually stands for. It is The General Data Protection Regulation and it is a European law that takes effect on May 25th 2018 designed to protect the...

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Top Tips For Installing a Fire Door

Show your support for Fire Door Safety Week (14th-20th September) by visiting www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk and help spread the word about the crucial importance of fire doors in saving lives and protecting property.The Fire Minister, Rt Hon Mark Francois MP, is a high profile supporter of Fire Door Safety Week again this year: “Fire doors offer vital protection and can make a real difference to the impact of a fire. I commend the British Woodworking Federation and supporting organisations for this excellent industry-led Fire...

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Understanding Cylinder Security Standards, Tests and Certifications

BSI 3 Star Locks: The Guide to Maximum Security Compliance  For trade professionals involved in managing security, specifying the right cylinder lock isn’t just about functionality; it’s about meeting industry standards, ensuring compliance, and protecting your clients’ assets.  According to the latest Crime Survey for England and Wales by the Office for National Statistics, 67% of domestic burglaries involve entry through the front of the property. With rising break-in techniques like cylinder snapping, bumping, and drilling, the BSI 3 Star Kitemark under...

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IN-FOCUS: Oval Cylinders

What Is an Oval Cylinder?  An Oval Cylinder is a lock cylinder with a distinctive elongated oval shape. It is designed to fit into traditional mortice locks and multipoint locks with oval profile cut-outs that are not compatible with standard Euro Cylinders. Oval Cylinders are often found in older buildings and are still widely used in public sector and commercial environments. This blog post explains what Oval Cylinders are, where they’re used, and why they’re a critical component in many locking systems, especially when...

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