The Locksmith Journal Sep-Oct 2013 - Issue 28 | Page 3

CONTENTS SEP/OCT 2013 » ISSUE 28 59 CCTV NEWS » 60 ACCESS CONTROL » 62 HARDWARE & SECURITY » 72 SAFES » 78 HISTORY & HERITAGE » 83 AUTO LOCKSMITHING 39 5 DARK NIGHTS MEAN BRIGHT PROSPECTS October is National Home Security Month, designed to create awareness around home security across the UK and support locksmith services nationwide. LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MLA EXPO This year’s MLA Expo held at Telford in September drew exhibitors from a much broader field than previous shows – and an impressive number of visitors. In this issue we look at some of the companies who were there, and who have demonstrated their satisfaction by making a commitment to the next event. 17 BRITONS STILL LEAVE A SPARE KEY ‘HIDDEN’ Incredibly, more than 20% of people in Britain are keeping up the old tradition of leaving a spare key hidden outdoors, a new survey by Keytek™ Locksmiths has revealed. 30 CARE HOMES & ACCESS CONTROL The Access Control Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released a free guide to aid care homes in understanding the benefits of access control security systems. 82 A PASSION FOR LOCKS In this issue, we find out more about LCA whose increasing membership shows that locksmiths are fascinated by their trade’s history, and why they still have a passion for locks. 73 80 Compared with the prominent, high tech side of the security industry, safes have a relatively low profile, yet safe manufacturers have expertise no-one can afford to ignore. This month, Brian Morland explores the early inventors of patent locks who believed they had invented the perfect lock. I NEED A SAFE – BUT TELL ME MORE? Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Director Rob Exley [email protected] 01226 321 450 THOMAS HART: THE FIRST CHALLENGE TO CHUBB Sales Executive Andrew Davies [email protected] 01226 321 450 Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] 01226 321 450 Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [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 Emma Goodinson [email protected] Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 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 All Other Enquiries 01226 321 450 Head Office Office F2, Holme Suite, Oaks Business Park, Oaks Lane, Barnsley S71 1HT Follow us on Twitter @thelocksmithmag THE SEP/OCT 2013 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 3