The Locksmith Journal Nov-Dec 2014 - Issue 35 | Page 3

CONTENTS INDUSTRYNEWS NOV/DEC 2014 » ISSUE 35 PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE 38 safes » 44 access control » 52 xmas thanks » 56 fire safety & security » 58 hardware & security » 66 auto locksmithing 34 BIG-HEARTED BEN DONS KILT FOR CHARITY Locksmith Ben Boluski, owner of Barnstaple-based Key Express, is quite happy to don a kilt to wear to work, to raise funds for local charities. “The customers love it!” he says. 47 COMING TRENDS IN DOOR ENTRY & ACCESS CONTROL ROB SANDS, Technical Director at Videx, discusses the access control and door entry market in 2015 and what key trends and changes are likely to take place. 59 WINDOWPARTS INNOVATION Windowparts recently launched an innovative service, where they can create discontinued or obsolete locks to the original dimensions using generic components. 36 INSIDE STORY ON OUTSIDE-IN 72 THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY COUNTERFEIT GOODS The best ideas often come about by chance. SIMON BARBER of Outside-In Lock Tools tells us how – just under four years ago – he launched Outside-In Lock Tools, following a particularly difficult lockout that required a key to be turned on the inside of an old wooden door. The rest, as they say, is history. In this issue, Victor Southern of Lockdecoders Ltd explains why every locksmith and indeed the whole UK industry should be very concerned. 08 WHEN OPPORTUNITY 22 ‘Thestand still’ standard cannot Multi-skilled, Matt Raw set up his business, Locksmiths of Knutsford, in 2012. Never one to pass up an opportunity, he is quite a character as we discovered! Interview with Myriam Bevillon, Vice chairperson of ESSA and R&D Market Support Director for Gunnebo AB, an international company headquartered in Gothenburg, with about 5700 employees in 33 countries. KNOCKS – MATT ALWAYS ANSWERS! Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Director Rob Exley [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Andrew Davies [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Manager Diana Sylvia [email protected] 01226 321 450 Subscriptions Lisa Garner [email protected] 01226 449 341 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 Head Office Unit 2 - 3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY Follow us on Twitter @thelocksmithmag THE NOV/DEC 2014 ISSUE SPONSORED BY DAVENPORT BURGESS 3