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NOV/DEC 2017 ISSUE 53
Contents
20 ABUS: AT THE FOREFRONT
OF SECURITY INNOVATION
ABUS are once again at the forefront of
innovative solutions for security, offering
total window security with their new
extensive range of security grills.
26 MLA EXPO 2017
The 19th MLA EXPO proved to be the
biggest and best yet, a sell-out event
which saw numbers of both overseas
and UK visitors up - as well as some
impressive feedback from exhibitors.
66 FIRE DOOR HARDWARE ADVICE:
WHAT LOCKSMITHS NEED TO KNOW
Jason Tonks, technical manager at
HOPPE (UK), shares some very useful tips
on how to avoid some common mistakes
with the specification and installation
of hardware on fire/smoke doors.
80 WANT TO KNOW ABOUT
SAFES? TALK TO TECHNIQUE
The world of safes is a specialised
and complex one so most locksmiths
cannot offer this as part of their day to
day services; which is why Technique
Safes Ltd’s dedicated UK-wide service
to locksmiths is proving very popular.
84 INDEPENDENT KEYS
PARTNERS WITH ZONE UK
Independent Keys has recently partnered
with Zone UK and is now offering the
full range of Zone locking products.
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56 AN OPEN & CLOSED CASE
FOR FIRE DOORS
Fire doors are a vital part of fire prevention design
and products in our buildings, both private and
public. What do locksmiths need to know about
this vital piece of fire safety equipment? Phil
Gallager of Astra Door Controls tells us more.
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39 ACCESS CONTROL • 43 HARDWARE & SECURITY • 47 FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY • 76 SAFE LOCKS • 78 SAFES
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