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Bank Holiday Closure: Queen Elizabeth II

Access2 will be closed on Monday 19th September as a sign of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We will reopen for business on Tuesday 20th September. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II brings an unprecedented sadness that is felt not only in the United Kingdom, but across the world. We join the country in […]

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Why choose 6 pins instead of 5? Here’s 6 reasons.

Why choose 6 pins instead of 5? Well, here’s 6 reasons… ? Required for use with BS3621 ? Compatible with PAS24 doorsets ? You CAN achieve TS007 ? Achieve enhanced key security ? You WILL be compliant with accessible door requirements of Approved Document Q of the Building regulations ? Building insurance is not at […]

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Stocktaking dates for your diary

Stocktaking dates for your diary. We offer a wide range of products and promise rapid turnaround on orders, so it’s vital we know exactly what we’ve got and where it’s located. We wish we could carry out a stock take without altering our normal business arrangements, but unfortunately, that just doesn’t work. Instead, we’ll keep […]

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Garry Brooks joins the committed team at Access2

Access2 is delighted to announce the appointment of Garry Brooks as their new Regional Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland. Garry began his new venture at Access2 on Tuesday 31st May 2022, and with over 25 years’ experience in the industry, the team is confident he’ll hit the ground running. Garry joins Access2 from UAP […]

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The key facts about masterkey systems

The key facts about masterkey systems The more you understand about security, the more secure you, your premises, your people and your business will be. A quick look at the basics of masterkey systems will show you why they’re so popular and provide a few things to think about if you’re installing, changing or updating […]

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Key security and patent protection.

Let’s talk about key security and patent protection. When looking for key security, it can be confusing when cylinder options A and B both sound good. Let’s make it simpler: Do they have PATENT PROTECTION? That’s it. That’s the critical question. Without patent protection, all the other bells and whistles of a lock cylinder count […]

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Important dates over Christmas 2021

As we approach the festive period we’d like to remind you of some important dates at Access2, including last dispatches and Christmas shutdown hours. Monday 20th December – Last Cylinder Dispatches Tuesday 21st December – Last Key Order Dispatches Wednesday 22nd December – Stocktaking Thursday 23rd December – Stocktaking Friday 24th December – Business Closed […]

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Eckhart Leptien brings more in-depth expertise to Access2

Access2 is delighted to announce that Dusseldorf-based Eckhart Leptien is joining its team as Business Development Manager, Export Sales. With a depth of experience that few can match and extensive networks within the Architectural Ironmongery industry, Eckhart is a superb fit for a business that serves clients the world over. Formerly with a leading German […]

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Playing a crucial role in building a legend

Terms like exceptional, outstanding and perfection can be overused, but when they’re used appropriately, they capture something quite extraordinary. Taking it up another level, the soon to be opened Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau is billing itself as ‘beyond legendary’. It might sound like hyperbole, but we’ve been involved with the project and concur. This […]

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It’s needed. We do it. That’s not a reaction. It’s our philosophy.

During the second week of lockdown Access2 increased production to support the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The new Specialist Critical Care Centre at the Grange University Hospital development was pulled forward due to Coronavirus outbreak. With an original completion date of 2021, the hospital was now preparing for March 2020. The Care Centre approached […]

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