The Locksmith Journal Jul-Aug 2013 - Issue 27 | Page 68

HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY M. MARCUS ALPRO GETS THE MESSAGE ACROSS Among the exhibitors at the MLA Expo 2013 at Telford, will be Alpro Architectural Hardware the independent supplier of both mechanical and electro-mechanical products in the UK commercial aluminium OEM marketplace and access control environment. The Alpro product range comprises a variety of contemporary handle styles, which are both hard wearing and aesthetically pleasing, with bespoke designs available to your own specifications. The Alpro range also includes deadlocks, deadlatches, lock accessories, cylinders, transom door closers, flushbolts, armoured strikes, digital locks, lever and paddle handles. All of which have been designed for the commercial aluminium door industry. A variety of electro-mechanical products complement this impressive product portfolio, designed to meet the needs of the demanding access control market segment. Products include electric strikes, Alpro Divisional Manager, Keith Parry said: “The MLA and its members represent a very important market sector for us and throughout this year we have elected to work as closely with the Association as possible through a variety of channels, such as their regional meetings, for example. Coupled with the new European standards and the recently introduced CE marking requirements, Alpro want to ensure the message gets across as to what is actually required rather than what people think is required” . Prototypes of their new “Optima” deadlock range will be on display in advance of production models to illustrate the new product development taking place to comply with the new European standards and will include the security escutcheon and cylinder guard. These products are part of our commitment to ensuring that Alpro hardware stays at the forefront of new product design and innovation. Alpro’s Vortex Door Magnet. deadlocking bolts, solenoid bolts, compact shearlocks, cabinet locks, waterproof keypads and exit switches and more. The Vortex range of environmentally friendly magnets will also be on display. Which incorporate a mechanical holding feature as well as an electrical one. Alpro has supported the MLA event for several years. But this year, attendance at this premier industry Expo is far from being a one-off – it is part of a longranging strategy that aims to promote the company’s products and services to MLA members through every available means. GLAZERITE GANG CELEBRATE NETWORK VEKA AWARD GRAND SLAM Glazerite installers are celebrating after they not only took 10 of the 30 Regional Award finalist slots and four out of the 10 Regional Trophies in the annual awards, but were also three of only seven members to be enrolled in this year’s 100% Club - and one of only two winners in the new brand promotion awards. They also took all three finalist positions in one of the regions, and two of the three in two others. Glazerite Windows Director Jason Thompson said: “They all performed superbly well; we are very proud of them – and proud of our support that helped them to get there.” KJM’s Dan Legg (l) and Paul Ginger with Network Veka’s John Ogilvie. Locksmiths Supplies DRILLING SOLUTIONS Drilling solution for locksmiths Our aim is to provide ‘drilling solutions’ for the Locksmiths. We have therefore sourced and tested a number of TCT and Cobalt drills and other specialist tools to ensure that there is a solution to any of the problems you may encounter when having to drill locks and safes. We have the Alpen ‘Profi’ range of drill bits for hardplates and safes, and RUKO of Germany,(nothing to do with Assa Abloy), cobalt and tungsten carbide tools for use on cylinder locks and general metalwork. For more information visit www.locksmithssupplies.co.uk Ema ?âV?V?&?W4??6?6?F?77W?W2?6??V?#rVGv&B7G&VWB?GV?7F&?R?&VG2??Sb?P??c???D?R?T??Tr#2?55TR5??4?$TB%??E$?DtP??F?&VB??&R?f?6?Bwwr???6?6?F???W&???6??V???