The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2014 - Issue 30 | Page 7

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY SECURITY HARDWARE LOOKING AHEAD TO ANOTHER EXCITING YEAR 2013 was rather a special year for the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) and 2014 also promises plenty in store. Here, Dr Steffan George, development director for the MLA outlines some of what members can look forward to as the year gets underway. 2013 was a very exciting year for The Master Locksmiths Association, with our Expo, held in September, a real highlight. One of the most successful MLA Expos in its 30 year history, the event showed just how much the locksmithing and security industry has grown, with new products and services on display from a wide range of organisations - and a real buzz around the venue. This year promises to be equally exciting, if not more so. The MLA has just launched the UK’s first locksmith-specific apprentice scheme, which includes the first nationally recognised qualification for locksmiths. In fact the first ‘off t