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Here at Clearview Group , the finishing touches are being made to arrangements for Lockex 2016 , the pioneering new exhibition for locksmiths and auto-locksmiths that debuts this month at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from 16th to 18th September .
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HOSTED BY THE LOCKSMITH INDUSTRY ’ S leading trade magazine , The Locksmith Journal , part of Clearview Group , the show has been designed to deliver exactly what locksmiths want to do and see at an exhibition , based on research carried out with the magazine ’ s readership . Exhibitors from an array of renowned industry suppliers will be representing hardware and security , along with an extensive programme of workshops and seminars presented by industry experts .
Ahead of the show , organisers of Lockex have announced Pilgrim Bandits Charity as the nominated charity of the exhibition . The next story on this page explains more .
As the last issue went to print I had just got back from a lovely , sunny trip to our capital to attend the launch of Epwin Group ’ s new display at London ’ s Building Centre , to mark 40 years of manufacturing . It was a great opportunity to catch up with some industry acquaintances and gain a better understanding of the Epwin Group ’ s various businesses and new ventures . Read more on page 24 .
They say forewarned is forearmed and , as the 1st October deadline for exemptions to the amended Approved Document Q looms , in our DOC Q / PAS 24 feature beginning on page 28 , DOORCO and Winlock explain the changes in more detail , highlighting the potential implications of non-compliance and offering their advice on how to prepare .
Later this month Glasstec , the world ’ s largest trade show for the glass industry , takes place in Dusseldorf from 20th to 23rd September . For those of you travelling to Germany for the exhibition , we hope you have a very productive and enjoyable trip . Our Glasstec section from page 50 gives a sneak preview of just some of the innovation you can expect to see .
Finally , Fire Door Safety Week , from 26th September to 2nd October 2016 , this year commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London , the event that gave rise to the ‘ fire door ’. Our fire safety and security feature from page 66 addresses issues raised by the campaign , including a step-by-step fire door holder installation guide from Agrippa .
Becky Taylor , Editor
PIONEERING EXHIBITION ANNOUNCES CHARITY SUPPORT
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WITH MANY EX-SERVICE people choosing security and locksmithing as their second career when they retire from the armed forces , organisers of Lockex , the pioneering new exhibition for locksmiths and auto-locksmiths , has nominated Pilgrim Bandits Charity www . pilgrimbandits . org as its chosen charity when the show debuts at the Ricoh Arena , Coventry , next month from 16th to 18th September .
Hosted by the locksmith industry ’ s leading trade magazine , The Locksmith Journal , part of Clearview Group , the show has been designed to deliver exactly what locksmiths want to do and see at an exhibition , based on research carried out with the magazine ’ s readership . Exhibitors from an array of renowned industry suppliers will be representing hardware and security , along with an extensive programme of workshops and seminars presented by industry experts .
Lockex Director , Rob Exley , was first introduced to Pilgrim Bandits Charity when he attended a local music event in aid of the charity . Pilgrim Bandits Charity was established by a small group of Special Forces veterans in 2007 with the sole aim of using their unique training and experience to help and inspire wounded soldiers to live life to the full . The charity funds extreme expeditions for amputees from the armed forces and emergency services and then shares experiences with underprivileged young people . Following a conversation with the charity ’ s patron , Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson MBE , who is reputed to be the most severely injured soldier ever to survive when his WIMIK Land Rover detonated an anti-tank mine in Afghanistan , Rob and the Lockex organisers felt it was a natural step to support Pilgrim Bandits Charity at the show when it premieres next month .
Rob said : “ Many of the locksmiths that read The Locksmith Journal , and who will be attending Lockex , are ex-service people . The work that Pilgrim Bandits Charity do to rehabilitate and inspire really resonated with me . We have invited them to come to the show and we hope our exhibitors and visitors will join us in supporting this very worthy cause .”
To visit the show and book your place at one of the workshops register at : https :// lockex . eventsair . com / lockex / visitor / Site / Register . The first 1,500 people to register will be entitled to a free £ 5 lunch voucher and bacon sandwich .
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