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No gain without pain? 

  We’re upgrading our broadband systems, and it’s possible that you might experience some disruption as a result. It should only be a short-term issue, but email messages might not get through to us and data downloads could be slow or interrupted during this period. We’re upgrading our communications systems on: Tuesday 13th February 2018. […]

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Van lock

A simple way to enhance vehicle security

Theft of tools or cargo from vans is all too common an occurrence. It’s not just a matter of replacing the items that have been stolen – van break-ins can leave people unable to work, behind on their schedules, losing contracts and facing higher insurance costs. Vehicle manufacturers are improving security on their latest models, […]

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Regional Sales Manager- North

A market leader in the supply of masterkeyed cylinder locks and supplier of access control, security systems based in the North East. It has built its reputation and brand through delivering high quality innovative products and outstanding exceptional customer service. Our route to market is mostly through the architectural ironmonger / security provider although with […]

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We’ll tell you the truth about 3-star cylinders

What you’ve heard about 3-star cylinders in the past is probably not the complete picture. If you’ve heard that they can’t be master-keyed, that’s wrong. Most vendors will tell you that because they can’t do it. In addition to an ISO management system, a vendor must be BSI accredited, audited and licensed to construct 3* […]

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Christmas Ordering Arrangements

While Santa and his team are working, our little cylinder elves are taking a well-earned break! We will be completing our end of year stocktake on the 21st & 22nd December. Our production closes on the 20th December with the last pre-Christmas orders being shipped out that day. Important Dates: Last orders despatched: Wednesday, 20th […]

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When it’s all about the wow factor…

… only the best will do. Elmore Court in Gloucestershire is gorgeous, and we’re not exaggerating when we say that. In the same family for more than seven hundred years, the passion of its owners is evident. Every detail of this wedding and events venue is fabulous. Individually styled rooms and quirky touches vie for […]

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Facilities Managers know the stuff contractors need to know

It’s common, these days, for handover meetings to mark the end of a contractor’s involvement with a building project. They too will have meetings with their clients at 12 month defect stage. I suspect only a few of the more responsible firms hold review meetings to discuss lessons learnt once the building is in use. […]

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Some Things We Know About Hotels

Every guest wants a 5-star experience. Every staff member wants to make this happen. Every lost key is a pain in the rear. Every pound you invest has to pay back. Everything about eTigris®delivers.   RFID Technology combined with outstanding locksets. Full hotel and hospitality functionality, full master-key capability. With wireless technology, eTigris® is perfect […]

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New website is key to finding Access2

Access2 is the market leader in master-keyed cylinder locks and a specialist in access control systems, but as its Managing Director, Neil Rule, admitted, “Our old website didn’t really do us justice”. As the company’s ranges have extended and evolved, the original website had been added to, tweaked and changed. Neil continued, “The site had […]

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