The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2015 - Issue 36 | Page 15

industrynews • 15 PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE International recognition for Barrier Components »»Barrier Components Ltd was delighted to receive a recognition award, in front of 500 people, at the recent Locinox 25 year trading celebrations in Belgium. As the first ever Locinox appointed distributor and remaining as a faithful customer of Locinox today, Graham Walker, Jt Managing Director was very pleased to collect the award on behalf of the company. Graham said: “We have been dealing with Locinox for 25 years and were delighted to be invited to join their celebrations. It was a lovely surprise that we were recognised for our loyalty as a customer over the years. They sell a top quality product and we have sold many units over the years to happy UK customers.” Barrier Components Ltd., based in Purfleet in Essex, has been supplying architectural hardware since 1985. Most items are kept in stock and are offered with specialist technical support and a speedy delivery service throughout the UK. 25,000 new businesses supported by Start Up Loans »»The government’s Start Up Loan* scheme has hit another milestone as the 25,000th business loan is approved, taking the total amount lent to new firms to nearly £130m. The scheme provides financial support and mentoring to entrepreneurs looking to set up their own business. According to the Start Up Loan Company, more than 32,000 new jobs have been generated as a result of the scheme since it was launched in 2012. David Cameron said: “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and supporting them to get off the ground and create jobs and opportunities for hardworking people is a key part of our long-term economic plan.” James Caan CBE, chairman of the Start Up Loans Company, said: “The creation of 25,000 new businesses is a significant achievement and everyone involved – the government, the Start Up Loans Company, and the loan recipients themselves, should be immensely proud.” WHEN IT COMES TO TOILET SIGNS BRITS PREFE H