The Locksmith Journal May-Jun 2014 - Issue 32 | Page 14

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY ASSA ABLOY Yale Launches Major Summer Security Campaign At the heart of ‘Operation Safe Summer’ is a major consumer marketing campaign, ‘Unlock Your Summer’ , designed to create awareness and encourage people to lock up their homes so they can unlock their summer. The campaign is supported by promotional activity in press and social media. Yale’s summer crime awareness video is on the Yale website and YouTube, as well as an infographic filled with summer statistics encouraging homeowners to think about securing their homes this summer. David Herbert, Yale Head of Marketing, said: ”2014 is a World Cup year so more people than ever will be out and about enjoying themselves and taking part in social activities, providing opportunistic thieves with the chance to ramp up their activity, with statistics showing an 10% increase in home burglaries and a 40% increase in outdoor thefts during the summer months*.” Yale is encouraging locksmiths to capitalise on summer security sales opportunities by launching promotions and incentives and is providing sales and marketing collateral on the Yale Tradezone. Call 0845 223 2126 or visit www.yale. co.uk/tradeuk. *Source Halifax Home Insurance SALTO Systems appoints new Northern Area Manager SALTO Systems has welcomed Alan Horrobin who has joined the company as a new Area Manager for the Northern Region, reporting to Ramesh Gurdev. Alan has been in the security industry for more than 30 years and has a wealth of experience spanning many different disciplines. He has held a number of management roles ranging from Vertical Markets Manager to UK Sales Manager to Country Manager. He will now be tasked with developing the Northern Region and increasing the strong growth SALTO Systems has enjoyed in the area. Alan commented: “SALTO Systems has a great reputation for technical excellence and some great products on offer and I am genuinely excited about working with a variety of dealers, specifiers and end users to grow our business.” Ramesh Gurdev, Managing Director SALTO Systems Ltd, added: “Alan’s appointment is the latest milestone in our continued national growth plans. We’re pleased to welcome Alan on board and are confident that his expertise and ability will enable him to develop the Northern Region significantly over the coming years.” ARE YOU A GREAT BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR? Fancy yourself as a great British entrepreneur? Entries are now open for The Great British Entrepreneur Awards in association with Bizcrowd 2014. The judging panel is composed of experts possessing insight and in-depth knowledge of the entrepreneurial world and represent every area of business, policy, academia and business experience. This year a number of new 14 categories have been included, so no matter where your entrepreneurial talent has taken you, there is a category that suits. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards has received messages of support from the government, recognising the merits of entrepreneurial resolve. Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock said: “Setting up your own business takes a lot of hard THE MAY/JUN 2014 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions work and determination – but can be the stuff of dreams. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards are an opportunity to recognise the dedication and successes of those with a