The Locksmith Journal Sep-Oct 2016 - Issue 46 | Page 8

8 • INDUSTRYNEWS PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE Pickersgill-Kaye announces new high security appointment Philip Prigg has been appointed new Product Sales Manager, responsible for High Security Locking, by Pickersgill-Kaye to oversee the Leeds lock manufacturer’s continuing expansion into both home and overseas markets. »»MR PRIGG HAS WORKED for ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions and PickersgillKaye’s parent company, for over eight years in areas of manufacturing, installation and product sales. During that time, he became very familiar with the company’s renowned high security multipoint locks and the heavy duty perimeter gate lock range. He said: “I’m thrilled to be working for Pickersgill- Kaye and promoting their products – I’ve always had a great relationship with them. I think that they make the most superior high security locks for many sectors, including protecting critical national infrastructure sites, the Government and Ministry of Defence. “I’m confident that with the group’s support, coupled with a long standing reputation for performance, strength, security and durability, I have an excellent platform to take PickersgillKaye’s locks to the forefront of the high security market.” ‘extensive experience with ASSA ABLOY makes him a natural fit for our high security locks Pickersgill-Kaye’s Director – Business Development, Harry Griffiths, said: “Philip is a valuable addition to our team. His extensive experience with ASSA ABLOY makes him a natural fit for our high security locks as we look to expand both our product range and break into new markets.” Recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in design engineering and manufacture for custodial and high security locking solutions, PickersgillKaye, through its growing product range, is able to offer a complete commercial package for new build and refurbishment projects across the UK and overseas. Small businesses stretch to meet the living wage challenge »»NEW RESEARCH FROM THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found small firms are meeting the challenge posed by the new National Living Wage (NLW) with the majority (59%) absorbing the costs by taking lower profits. Following the introduction of the new wage in April 2016, small businesses have demonstrated their resilience in meeting this challenge, but some businesses have struggled to do so. FSB’s 2016 Q2 Small Business Index, our quarterly business survey, found that 47% of