Master Lock Co brings the work back home

Master Lock Co's 90-year-old factory in Milwaukee, USA, is working seven days a week, three shifts per day producing its combination locks - a change from two years ago, when the machines normally ran just a few hours a day because it was ordering more padlocks from suppliers in China instead of making them itself.

Why the change?

"I can manufacture combination locks in Milwaukee for less of a cost than I can in China," says Bob Rice, a senior vice president.

The machine in Milwaukee is about 30 times faster then the Chinese factories the company had been buying from, more than making up for the difference in wages.
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Locked out

The Napier Museum, one of the 'must sees' for any visitor to the Indian state capital city of Kerala, was closed for two days due to the door key jamming in the lock. After several locksmiths tackled the problem the museum finally opened after the offending key was reground.
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LASN's global reach

We do try not to be overly obsessed with ourselves here at the Locks and Security media group - but occasionally we like to share some of our successes with you.

This recent screen shot of reader activity shows the locations all around the world where the last 1000 readers came from.

Although to be expected, the bulk of readers are UK-based, the global reach now available through the Internet is well established. So if you send us a press release or maybe take an ad you might find your next enquiry comes from somewhere quite unexpected!
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Lock up your safes!

Having a nice strong safe with sturdy locks is not much help if someone can just wheel the whole thing out the door of your apartment.

Such a brazen act of criminality was performed, and captured on video in a building in New York recently, as this report from the New York Times shows.

MMArena at LeMans says Milestone video is simply spellbinding

XProtect Corporate software from Milestone Systems is managing the video surveillance system of the new stadium at Le Mans, connected to Sony HD cameras
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Two men charged over locksmith stabbing

Two men have been charged after a locksmith was stabbed in the chest as a house was being repossesed.

The victim was assisting a bailiff at a property in Hazel Way, Chingford, yesterday, when he was attacked.

National campaign to reduce war memorial theft

A campaign to locate, log and protect thousands of war memorials across the UK, using cutting edge forensic technology, is being launched.

The nation's estimated 100,000 war memorials are under increasing threat from thieves and vandals attempting to steal metal from monuments. Despite the metal having relatively little monetary value it is estimated that on average one war memorial a week is being targeted by thieves looking to illegally remove bronze, copper or other metals to sell on for scrap.
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Laptop lock takes only seconds to crack

by Marc Weber Tobias

Writing in his blog on Forbes.com Marc Weber Tobias slates one of the biggest names in computing for selling locks that do not work.

Going on to say that he issued a security alert as long ago as 2004 and went on to write several articles about defective locks designed to prevent theft of laptops, since then responsible manufacturers made significant changes. But this one apparently hasn't.

UAP Tradelocks are launching a fantastic competition like no other!

This summer get involved and show your love for UAP Tradelocks to be in with the chance to win some amazing prizes! In fact, why not get everyone involved? Whether it's the whole family, a bunch of colleagues or just you that participates, UAP Tradelocks prizes will suit all.

At UAP Tradelocks, we also love our customers and appreciate that everyone is different - that's why if you enter the 'I Love UAP Tradelocks' competition you will be given the ultimate flexibility and have the option to pick your own prize from the choice of over 650 experiences, electrical gifts or UAP Tradelocks products!

So what do you have to do to get your hands on prizes worth £400?
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Securefast signs exclusive distributorship with Taylor Lock

Securefast Tate Colson has announced an exclusive agreement with Taylor Lock to become the sole UK distributor for the Taylor Electric Lock T3558. The manufacturer had been searching for a major distributor in the UK who could deliver a proven sales and marketing platform, both for the iconic T3558 and to provide market expertise in the development of additional products to expand the range.

Mansel Williams, CEO of Taylor Lock Company Ltd, commented, " I am delighted that the long standing relationship between our two companies has developed into an exclusive arrangement with Securefast. It is comforting to know that the sales and marketing of our flagship product, the Taylor T3558 Electric Lock, is in safe hands and we look forward to working with Securefast to bring more innovative lock
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Keybury Fire and Security earns MOBOTIX Advanced Partner status

High resolution CCTV strengthens portfolio for leading independent Fire and Security Company

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has announced that Keybury Fire and Security has been awarded Advanced Partner status following completion of an extensive training and certification program. Keybury has added the complete MOBOTIX range of door entry and high resolution, fully digital IP based CCTV to its portfolio to strengthen its position as the leading independent fire and security supplier servicing clients across the North of England.

Since 1982, Keybury Fire and Security has grown and diversified to become one of the leading and longest established independent fire and security companies in the UK installing and maintaining burglar alarms, CCTV systems, access control systems and security lighting.
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Extending burglar alarm effectiveness with video surveillance

by Mark S. Wilson, Infinova Vice President, Marketing

Security integrators can help their customers extend the effectiveness of their users' burglar alarms by integrating them with their surveillance systems. Many customers want to have video integrated with their burglar alarm system so that, if a door opens when it should be closed, motion detectors register the event and prompt the video system to capture images near that door. An alarm is sent to the on-site security team, directing them to view the cameras covering that area to investigate what's going on.

With such an integration, surveillance cameras record intrusions based on forced entries or detected motion. Alarm notifications can be handled directly by the people manning the monitoring station as they can visually see the intruder, reducing false alarms and increasing authority response time. In addition, there is now a forensic record to provide law enforcement.
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Hollon Safes launches Reserve Gun Safes

Reserve Gun Safes offer several benefits, including preventing theft, unauthorised access and fireproofing. Reserve Gun Safes' fireproofing property originates from its ability to withstand temperature up to 1250 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour (laboratory tested). It has a multi-layered construction comprising three layers on the door and two layers of fire body material. It is also equipped with UL approved heat-activated fire door seal, which protects it from fires.

Reserve Gun Safes are also burglar-proof, with massive locking bolts and additional lock fortification with Manganese hard plate and spring-loaded re-locker. It has over three dead bolts facing the hinge side, one active bolt at the top and bottom and five active bolts at the closing side. It is also equipped with full door wr
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New barricade meets US State Department standard for Embassies

Delta Scientific, a leading manufacturer of counterterrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced the successful full scale crash test and product release of the company's new DSC207 Embassy vehicle barricade system.

The new Embassy barricade is a fully enclosed, shallow foundation wedge barricade with covered front and sides. In a full scale crash test conducted by an independent test lab, the DSC207 met the criteria for an M50/K12 rating. A 15,000 pound (6800 kg) vehicle impacting at 50 mph (80 km/h) was stopped dead in its tracks with zero penetration and no foundation damage. It features a small footprint, a new programmable drive system and is extremely serviceable.
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Locksmith's donation helps with local security

Street wardens in Bicester have a new weapon in the fight against thieves after Langford Locks donated a new Storenet radio. The £365 radio will allow Cherwell District Council's street wardens to keep track of any suspected criminals spotted in the area.
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Locks snapped in 6 out of 7 burglaries in Leeds

Information from West Yorkshire Police shows that lock snapping is now one of the most popular methods of forced entry. In an area of Leeds, in one week in May there were seven burglaries within close proximity to one another. In six of these incidents access was gained by snapping the Euro profile lock using mole grips or similar tools.
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