HARDWARE
New antibacterial keys help you stay hygienic
» IF YOU TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK
about all the surfaces and objects that your
keys touch, you may be reminded about just
how many germs they actually pick up and
carry around. This is why Mul-T-Lock has
launched a new antibacterial key solution for
*all of its cylinders, locks and padlocks.
To make its customers feel safer, Mul-T-
Lock’s new keys help to reduce the growth of
bacteria, making it a more hygienic solution
for everyone to use. This is achieved via
an antibacterial plastic head, featuring an
agent that supresses the growth of unwanted
bacteria.
The new keys have been successfully tested to
ISO 22196, showing significantly lower bacterial
contamination compared to other keys.
With the plastic heads available in a
dark green colour for easy recognition, the
antibacterial solution is also offered as a full
metal key, should a customer prefer this. Metal
keys from Mul-T-Lock that adhere to these
requirements will include the antibacterial
logo on the key head and also meet ISO
22196 testing standards.
Claire Blakemore, Managing Director
at Mul-T-Lock explains: “Mul-T-Lock has
a strong reputation for developing and
designing keying solutions that meet the
evolving needs of people’s businesses, homes
and families. As part of this, we are
committed to considering new
ways in which we can make our
customers feel safer and more
secure. Our new antibacterial
keys have been created with this
in mind, at a time when no-one
can afford to be complacent
about hygiene.
“Offered for our entire range of
cylinders, locks and padlocks, Mul-T-
Lock’s new antibacterial keys ensure
you never again have to compromise
when it comes to how hygienic your
keying systems are. Tested to ISO
22196, customers can have confidence and
peace of mind that the antibacterial solution
keeps the collection of contaminants on the
surface of the key to an absolute minimum
and vastly reduces the spread of bacteria.
“And with customers able to choose
between an instantly recognisable solution
featuring the plastic green heads, or a more
traditional metal composite product if they
prefer, you can be assured that we have the
right solution to meet every need.”
www.mul-t-lock.co.uk
MANUFACTURING TO MEET MARKET RECOVERY
» SINCE MID-MARCH, INDUSTRY
leader Yale has continued to operate at an
albeit reduced level to ensure a productive yet
safe working environment for employees, and
manageable progression in the supply chain.
The majority of the brand’s product sales
are manufactured in the UK or sourced from
ASSA ABLOY factories around the world –
these short supply chains are inherently strong
and flexible which, in turn, has allowed Yale to
adjust its operations to meet market demand
and customer requirements.
Paul Atkinson, Sales and Commercial
Director at Yale, comments: “Countries that
were in lockdown ahead of the UK are now
back at work with orders and deliveries in
high-demand and we see this happening week
by week in the UK. We hope this growth is
sustained and indicative of what’s to come for
the rest of 2020 and into 2021 for the UK.”
Due to the strength of Yale’s operations,
dedicated employees, and the preparation
work it has undertaken, the brand has retained
its inherent commitment to quality and
continuity of supply during the COVID crisis,
while providing its customers with the peace
of mind that Yale is more than prepared for
the vigorous market recovery we are currently
experiencing.
During the lockdown, Yale’s team
of technical experts have been working
continuously on new product development,
and as such have been able to launch the
brand new Yale Vertex™ range of decorative
window hardware for vertical sliding windows
earlier than anticipated.
Additionally, the security hardware experts
at Yale are also in the late stages of developing
a new smart door and window product range,
designed to fit into the frame with existing
hardware, aimed primarily at the fabricator.
During this period, Yale has been preparing
its operations and functionality for a post
Lockdown era, rapidly gearing up for higher
volumes and returning employees from
furlough. All while sales and customer services
teams have continued to stay on top of order
books and immediate requirements.
With revised manufacturing and office
layouts, new ways of operating, stringent
cleaning, and hygiene routines throughout all of
Yale’s sites, employee safety is the first priority.
www.yaledws.co.uk
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