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Duffells Open Day – Hot Stuff Once Again !
17th June 2017
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DUFFELLS OPEN DAY IS ALWAYS A popular event – we sent The Locksmith ’ s Andrew Davies along to check it out for himself .
When organising any outdoor event in this country we always have to bear in mind the weather !
Rain has literally put a dampener on many a summer event . But just how do you deal with the hottest day of the year , especially when it ’ s on a Saturday ? Will people still turn up , when beer gardens , beaches and families are tempting you to change your plans ?
No problem - Duffells turned the fine weather to their advantage at their recent Open Day . Cold drinks on ice , a large covered seating area outside , lots of fresh salads to accompany the gourmet Hog Roast and even an ice cream . These touches were certainly much appreciated by the many locksmiths who attended the popular event which successfully mixes business with pleasure .
A CLEAR WINNER But then we know that the Duffells Open Day is always an excellent event . The concept of having products on display by the actual manufacturer , who can explain and demonstrate , but also are available to buy at the trade counter immediately , many of them on special offer - is a clear winner . It gives the locksmith not only the opportunity to find out what the latest products are , but also to find out how they actually work and -
most importantly - ask pertinent questions and get the answers from the experts .
Some of the latest and most impressive product launches Allegion had on display , for example , included the new Briton 131 template adjustable overhead closer , fully certified accordance with construction product regulations in two positions ; the Briton 4200 series stainless steel lever handle furniture and accessories , and the new keyless locking system , SimonsVoss MobileKey .
Alpro exhibited a broad range of general hardware designed for aluminium doors . Focusing mainly on Access Control and Door Hardware , Magnetic Locking including the Vortex Magnet , electronic locking Bolts , including the DB25 , a selection of handles and electric strikes , transom closers and surface fix closers ,
mortice locks and cylinders , as well as the New Cobalt lock .
Avocet demonstrated how insecure standard euro profile cylinders are using the demo rig – impressive . Afterwards , locksmiths were given the opportunity to snap a standard cylinder themselves and then offered them the chance to try and snap an ABS and ATK cylinder - and try to gain entry through the door by bypassing it .
Borg Locks exhibited a brand new range of ECP ( easi-code pro ) models all incorporating `on door` code change , making the slow and very laborious task of code changing well and truly a thing of the past !
The new ECP range begins with the entry level 2000 series and will go through the range of timber and metal
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