Smart key cabinets

AMS announces the arrival of two smart CyberKey cabinets that offer a whole new level of accountability and key control to companies experiencing security issues from lost or duplicated keys. Built with rugged metal housings, they provide three layers of key security:

1. secure access to the cabinet,
2. secure access to the keys, and
3. an audit report of each employee's key activity while in use.
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Xena Security Scoops Gold

Over 50,000 motorcycles are stolen in the UK every year according to The Home Office Bike Theft Index. It's crucial to ensure that these machines are well secured and that any devices used to do so are independently tested and accredited to the highest standards.

Xena Security - designer and manufacturer of high-performance alarmed locks, heavy-duty chains, ground anchors and accessories - has had four new security products from its diverse range accredited to the SoldSecure Gold Standard, the highest rating available in the UK for devices of this type.
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ASSA reveals innovative panic hardware

ASSA - a leading manufacturer of ironmongery and door hardware for education and healthcare establishments - has launched a ground-breaking range of high-security panic hardware.

Designed with innovation and accessibility in mind, Assure products combine high security and user safety. Included in the range of hardware is claimed to be the UK's first panic exit device to integrate a push pad or bar with an escape sash lock.
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Locksmith firm ordered out

A judge has ordered a locksmith company out of Tennessee and ordered it to pay a hefty fine for repeatedly breaking the law after NewsChannel 5 Investigates exposed its questionable business practices.

"Dependable Locks did business in Tennessee with complete disregard for the Tennessee laws governing locksmiths," said State attorney Laura Betty to the judge.
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Oops! The lock broke officer...

A security firm is to look at changing the locks in its prison escort vans after a violent prisoner escaped.

The inmate, who is serving a seven year sentence for serious assault, claimed an unlocked cage door inside the prison van swung open as it went over a bump in the road whilst transferring him to another prison.
He was caught nearby within 15 minutes.
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Mul-T-Lock scores at WBA

Mul-T-Lock's MT5 patented cylinder system has been installed by Livens Locksmiths in all buildings at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, as part of the newly-promoted Premier League club's ongoing refurbishment programme.

The West Midlands based football club is continually improving facilities for its supporters. The ongoing programme will eventually encompass all stands and the club was anxious to ensure high-security systems were installed to protect against lock manipulation.
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CBC to explain perimeter surveillance role during half-day integrated security seminar

Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) is teaming up with specialist independent security integrator Integrated Security Design Ltd (ISD-Tech) as part of an informative half-day seminar, taking place on 17 June, organised by The Security Institute.

The event, titled 'Integrated Security - One solution to Maximise Your Security Operations', is being held at Dunsfold Park aerodrome site near Guildford in Surrey - home to BBC's Top Gear programme, and featured in the filming of James Bond's Casino Royale. It's a chance to understand how integrated security can offer cost-effective, turnkey solutions, as well as see the latest developments and technologies in action. Those attending will also gain a valuable insight into security trends - and the business opportunities these prese
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Abus Plus Key lights the way to greater profit

Abus are running a summer promotion on Granit padlocks linked to their precision Plus Key Cutting Machine, and other promotional support. The bespoke SKM 6000 Plus key machine is currently available at £500 net, but this investment can quickly pay off.

The ABUS Plus key system provides exceptional security via its 250,000 genuine differs and added convenience from a built in key LED light torch. The Plus Key can only be cut by specialists, and every ABUS retailer can become that specialist with the ABUS Plus Machine, which precision cuts a new key to a specific numerical code. The ability to cut a new coded key, not a copy, secures the loyalty of the customer whilst producing the very best mechanical security standards.
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Screwfix switches to 'British Football Time' for World Cup

Kingfisher-owned trade DIY chain Screwfix is switching its trading hours to 'British Football Time' on days when England are playing during the World Cup. (Er, shouldn't someone have told them it should be English Football Time ... Nice idea though. Ed)

The retailer will shift its store opening times on June 23 for the England match scheduled for 3pm that day, opening an hour earlier at 6am to enable tradesmen to extend their hours and work around the football fixture.
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Lock out criminal locksmiths, says trade association

Industry spokesman calls on new government to tighten up industry vetting.

Better regulation of locksmith training is needed in a move to prevent criminals learning a highly lucrative trade, says Steffan George, Development Director at the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), who called on the new Liberal Conservative coalition to make sure all organisations providing training had proper vetting procedures to keep undesirables out.

The MLA has the power to carry out a Criminal Records Bureau standard level check on potential locksmiths, which provides information on current and spent convictions. But Steffan George believes all industry entrants should be vetted before entering training.
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Assa Abloy acquires Paddock

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: ASSA Abloy has signed an agreement to acquire Paddock, a leading UK manufacturer focusing on multipoint locks and complementary accessories (via Marketwire).

The company has an extensive distribution network across the UK, which complements ASSA ABLOY's existing Yale multipoint lock business. Routes to market include direct sales to residential OEMs and sales through wholesalers.
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