The Locksmith Journal May-Jun 2015 - Issue 38 | Page 4

4 • from the editor PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE ‘Find a locksmith’ – another great innovation from the Locksmith Journal There’s a definite overseas focus to this issue. Alan Jurrius is the Chairman of The Locksmiths’ Association of South Africa (LASA), the representative body for the locksmithing industry, He told me about his involvement with the industry and how LASA works in the Republic of South Africa. From Florida, in his second article for The Locksmith journal, Steve Reisner, an expert American locksmith with more than 30 years’ experience, looks at the interesting evolution of automotive lockouts. WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY… Overseas again and we hear from US–based Rob Martens, security industry veteran and Allegion’s futurist and director of connectivity platforms. Rob gives us a fascinating insight into how the future is becoming a reality through IoT – or ‘Internet of Things’. Back home but still on technology, Dean Sanderson of 3D Group says there’s never a dull moment in the auto locksmith trade – and he ought to know! Dean explains how technological advancements in security mean firms such as 3D have to work harder than ever to compete successfully and bring the best – and latest – offerings