The Locksmith Journal Jul-Aug 2016 - Issue 45 | Page 52

52 LOCKEX 2016 SUPPORTS PILGRIM BANDITS CHARITY »»WITH MANY EX-SERVICE people choosing locksmith and security 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 industry’s leading trade magazine, Locksmith Journal, 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. 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 experi ences 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 antitank 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 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.” https://lockex.eventsair. com/lockex/visitor/Site/ Register Locks and security to the trade Over 50 years supplying the trade »»DUFFELLS IS THE UK’S leading supplier of locks and security products to the trade with over 15,000 products in stock including the most extensive range of replacement multipoint locking and PVCu repair product. With over 50 years supplying the trade, Duffells has grown with the industry to become ‘The-Go-To’ wholesaler for locksmiths and security specialists who want expert assistance, next day delivery, online ordering, BSI certified masterkey/key alike work, special orders for obscure products and the three most comprehensive catalogues created to give the user everything they need whilst at their job. ‘the UK’s leading supplier of locks and security products to the trade with over 15,000 products in stock’ Because of all this, Duffells is extremely excited to be exhibiting at Lockex 2016, and looks forward LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | JUL/AUG 2016 Sponsored by ASSA ABLOY to meeting customers and some new faces to discuss how Duffells can cater further to their business needs. ‘prizes to be won and new interactive displays to get the ultimate hands on experience’ Come join us on stand 50 where visitors will be able to see new products and meet the experts from VERSA, Stanley Security and other new brands. There will be prizes to be won and new interactive displays to get the ultimate hands on experience. To open up your Duffells account, speak to a member of our friendly staff by calling us on 020 8662 4010. Remember Duffells are a trade only supplier so I’m sure you’ll appreciate we need to vet every application before issuing access to our product range. We look forward to seeing you at the show in September. www.duffells.com