The Locksmith Journal Jul-Aug 2016 - Issue 45 | Page 55

55 NEW LOOK SQUIRE SHOWS OFF LATEST ADVANCEMENTS »»SECURITY SPECIALIST, SQUIRE IS set to make its mark at Lockex 2016 with brand new packaging and a host of new generation high security products. Squire is a family brand with a great British history carried down through eight generations, being at the forefront of international lock making since 1780. Its new look packaging is the result of extensive market research to make it as easy as possible for consumers to make the right choice of security. As the result, Squire has categorised its range into three distinct th emes – Squire @ Home, @Work and @Leisure. And its own security ratings have been simplified too. Products on show include Squire’s ‘hero’ padlock Stronghold® SS80. Designed as ‘the world’s strongest production padlock,’ it is capable of a tensile pull of 16-20 tonnes. The patented Stronghold® design is an assurance of the most advanced product performance with the SS80’s 2kg solid steel lock body and 16mm diameter hardened boron steel shackle. Other new additions to Squire’s formidable CEN grade Stronghold® range include new heavy duty 16mm and 19mm diameter alloy steel hardened chains which are Sold Secure Motorcycle Gold approved. Squire will also introduce its high security Warrior® and Vulcan™ padlock ranges. These high performance combination and key operated padlocks come in a vast range of body widths and boron steel shackle types. Plus, Squire will unveil its new CombiBolt5®, taking high security recodable combination locking bolts to a new level. This patented combination steel locking bolt and die-cast body has five wheels giving 100,000 re-codable options. CEO John Squire said: “We’re proud to be at Lockex with our new look ranges, which are designed to reflect our premium brand status for ‘toughness guaranteed.” www.squirelocks.co.uk - Stand 24 British Made and Proud Guardian Lock & Engineering Co. Ltd., will be exhibiting at this year’s Lockex. The Willenhall based company was first founded in 1982 in a purposed built premises, which has been extended and modernised to cater for the company’s manufacturing operations. »»UNLIKE MANY OTHER lock manufacturers, the company manufacturer their own products in the UK, being able to brand with the British hallmarks associated with quality. LOCK STYLES INCLUDE A RANGE OF THREE TYPES; • Light duty - for use typically in housing and other buildings where there is a low frequency of use primarily by those with a high incentive to exercise care. • Medium duty - for use typically in office and other buildings where there is a by the company in the event of defect due to faulty workmanship or material, fair wear and tear excepted. Guardian supply a range of 3 and 5 lever mortice sashlocks, euro cylinders, rim cylinders, bathroom locks and fire escape locks. medium frequency of use primarily by those with some incentive to exercise care. • Heavy duty - for use typically in public and other buildings where there is a high frequency of use primarily by those with little incentive to exercise care. It should be remembered that a lock is only as strong as the door and frame to which it is fitted. Guardian Lock & Engineering Co. Ltd., undertake repair or replace, without charge, any product supplied and manufactured LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | JUL/AUG 2016 Sponsored by ASSA ABLOY ‘It should be remembered that a lock is only as strong as the door and frame to which it is fitted’ Visit stand 69