The Locksmith Journal Jul-Aug 2015 - Issue 39 | Page 5

industrynews • 5 PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE Stanley launches european showroom »»Following the recent European launch of STANLEY Security’s Mechanical Access Solutions, STANLEY Security has announced the opening of a dedicated showroom in Belgium. Whilst STANLEY is a globally recognised tools brand, its door hardware has not been available in Europe until now. STANLEY branded throughout, and with its own entrance, it features a wide range of Mechanical Access products including architectural locking cases, hinges, door furniture, emergency exit hardware, door closers, and is located at Belgium distributor Deceuninck Deforce’s premises in Kachtem. Alistair Compton, Vice President of Sales STANLEY Security said: “This new showroom is one if the first steps in establishing STANLEY’s Mechanical Access Solutions in Europe and allows visitors to see the product quality and reliability. “We are forming relationships with distributors across Europe who have built a comparable reputation and can provide the level of service our customers associate with the STANLEY name; Deceuninck Deforce is one such distributor.” The new showroom will provide customers, including architects, designers, property developers and building owners, as well as installers, with a facility where they can see and engage with distribution partners are appointed. This process is already well under way, with STANLEY recently announcing the signing of a distribution agreement with Duffells in the UK. the product first hand; they can feel the quality and the different finishes and can directly compare and contrast the products with confidence. It is expected that STANLEY Security Mechanical Access Solutions showrooms will be developed in other key European countries as For more information go to www. stanleysecuritysolutions.com Lockex [APR15] - DPS.pdf 1 09/04/2015 16:22:10 Lockex announce main sponsors for 2016 show »»Lockex, the new innovative locksmith exhibition being held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry in 2016, is pleased to announce the exhibition’s first main sponsor for the show. ASSA ABLOY has signed up to be a part of, what will be, one of the industry’s most spectacular shows ever and has become a key sponsor, represented by four of its renowned industry brands; Yale, Mul-TLock, ABLOY and UNION. Launched to the industry in February this year, Lockex is dedicated to giving Locksmiths a fresh and exciting new way of experiencing ‘their very own trade show’. With a raft of high-profiled companies already signed up to exhibit at the show, ASSA ABLOY’s sponsorship now adds even further kudos. Excited about the recent sponsorship, Rob Exley, managing director Lockex, commented: “ASSA ABLOY has recently agreed to support next year’s Lockex show, which is a fantastic opportunity for the show and the brands involved. ASSA ABLOY and its brands is recognised worldwide and has a vast portfolio of products which complements the market Lockex is aimed at. “With momentum now gathering rapidly and interest growing in the show, I’m sure ASSA ABLOY will enjoy the benefits of the partnership.” Chanisa Wallace, marketing executive at ASSA ABLOY added: “As market leaders, we like to show our support for activities and events which contribute to the markets we operate in. With the feedback we are getting from the marketplace, the Lockex show is set to become a great success and this is why we are getting involved at this early stage in both exhibiting and sponsoring.” C M Y JAGUAR EXHIBITION HALL, CM MY CY CMY K Lockex takes place on 16th – 18th September 2016 at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena locksmithjournal.co.uk | jUL/AUG 2015 SEPTEMBER2016 IT’S YOUR SHOW What do you want to see at your show? Have your say at www.bit.do/lockex Follow @Lockex2016