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1st July 2026 Issue no. 808
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Products Mul-T-Lock introduces MTL300 modular cylinder kit for flexible, on-demand assembly
2nd Generation X Series stainless steel AI cameras for harsh conditions
Universal compatibility meets installer simplicity in new Codelocks latch strike
So when Aero-X was commissioned to build and install fire protection systems for the recently redeveloped, world-famous Stechelberg–Mürren–Birg-Schilthorn cable car line, the team opted to include Kentec Sigma XT panels in their systems at all four stations. IT teams embrace AI, but security struggles to keep pace
3DX-RAY’s AXIS CXi secures government facility in Lithuania 3DX-RAY is pleased to announce that its advanced AXIS CXi mailroom screening system has been selected to protect a government facility in Lithuania from the ever-present threat of postal bombs, hazardous substances, and other prohibited items. |
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MPs bodyguards denied stab-vests on outsourced protection service contract
The Unite union has lodged a formal grievance with outsourcing giant Mitie over its treatment and management of workers employed as security for MPs after it became known that they were refusing to issue staff with stab vests. ASSA ABLOY acquires Santos in Portugal
However, managing physical locker keys eats up staff time. Coin-operated lockers are inconvenient in an increasingly cashless world. The solution: digital access for lockers.
The annual survey of 500 IT decision-makers also reveals that, for the fourth consecutive year, cyber is the leading cause of both downtime and data loss. 30% of organisations cited cyber incidents as their biggest cause of IT downtime over the last 12 months, ahead of hardware failure at 19%. Meanwhile, 43% of large organisations reported losing data as a result of a cyber attack. Locks and Security News Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of Locks and Security News. If you would like to run a search of the Locks and Security News web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at Locks and Security News:
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Prizes, Deals and Demos - Hickleys Simply Keys 2026
One for your diaries: The Auto Locksmith Show, Simply Keys, organised by Hickleys, takes place this year on the weekend of Saturday 22nd (10am – 4pm) and Sunday 23rd (10am – 3pm) August. The show is at the GTG Training Centre, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SZ. More information coming soon! ASSA ABLOY expands Test Centre to offer ultimate customer experience
Now spanning 691 square metres, Heywood Williams Components Limited trading as ‘ASSA ABLOY Test Centre’ has increased testing capability within its facilities. ATG Access marks 35 years of protecting what matters ![]() St Helens-based ATG Access is celebrating 35 years of engineering innovation, having established itself as a globally recognised leader in hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) and intelligent physical security solutions. Founded in 1989 with just two employees and a workbench, the business originally manufactured manually operated telescopic and fixed security bollards designed to prevent vehicle theft from residential driveways.
more Golden Key initiative brings greater control to emergency access in residential buildings
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