HARDWARE
‘ EXTREME SECURITY ’ USED BY POLICE TO PROTECT HOMES
Ultion , Brisant Secure ’ s famous premium lock , is helping to secure vulnerable homes in at-risk areas as part of the Safer Streets police initiative .
» THE SAFER STREETS SCHEME provides funding for Police Crime Commissioners across Britain to make safe hotspot areas that are disproportionately affected by neighbourhood and acquisitive crimes , such as burglary and vehicle theft . The initiative helps secure homes in vulnerable streets through preventative measures designed to protect people and communities , such as improved street lighting , enhanced home security and CCTV .
As part of the Safer Streets initiative in West Yorkshire , Brisant Secure worked with West Yorkshire Police in crime reduction efforts that were identified as being at highest risk from crime .
Alongside investing in better fencing and lighting , police purchased 1,000 Ultion cylinders to upgrade existing locks to make homes more secure against burglary . Brisant ’ s locks have been installed in properties in Leeds and Bradford over the past few months , offering improved protection for residents .
Ultion is approved by locksmiths through the definitive Sold Secure Diamond accreditation , and is accredited by Secure by Design , the official UK Police flagship initiative combining the principles of designing out crime with physical security .
Nick Dutton , CEO of Brisant Secure , said : “ That our locks are chosen by the police to be installed in at risk homes in vulnerable areas is a true testament to the extreme security of our products . The Safer Streets initiative is a vital scheme to help protect homes and communities across the country , and we ’ re proud to be part of it .
“ Unfortunately , robberies and break-ins happen frequently and are a sad reality of life . Locks are often the last line of defence against someone breaking into a home and our ultra-secure , long-lasting Ultion locks are a deterrent for would-be thieves . Our focus is on extreme security and we guarantee it for those who buy Ultion locks . We believe in it so much , that if a burglary happens within five years of installation and entry was obtained by snapping an Ultion lock , we will pay the homeowner £ 2,000 .”
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‘ CAREFULLY-SELECTED ’ SUPPLIER JOINS NETWORK
» LEADING HARDWARE SUPPLIER Kenrick has joined the Joinery Network as an affiliated partner . The West-Bromwich based firm is among a select few carefully selected businesses to join the network , which was established to give independent joiners and joinery firms all the resources they need to manufacture genuine Document Q certified timber windows and doors .
Joiners manufacturing the Joinery Network ’ s Lignum Flush Sash timber casement window will now be able to deliver the highest levels of security with the addition of Kenrick ’ s flagship Excalibur multi-point window lock , which has been specially modified to help the window meet the requirements of PAS24 : 2016 .
Steve Williams , Kenrick , sales and marketing director , says : “ Timber is becoming more popular as a material for windows and doors , but there is a perception that they are not as robust and secure as PVCu and aluminium windows . When fitted with the Excalibur locking system , the Lignum window is proven to deliver high security , thus enabling joiners to offer customers the peace of mind that is it built to last and designed to deter intruders .”
A Secured by Design licensed product , Excalibur offers unique security features , yet is simple to install on a timber window .
This durable and reliable multi-point locking system benefits from steel shoot bolts , a robust unhanded die-cast gearbox and bidirectional die-cast claws . It also features a specially developed lock and keep set which fits the Lignum flush sash casement timber window .
The four-point locking mechanism of Excalibur sits neat and flush with the timber window , with no protruding parts from the sash . This prevents the locking elements - two central security claws and two steel shootbolts - from fouling on the frame or keep , which is a major problem with timber windows when the timber changes shape over time .
The Excalibur system sits entirely flush even when the window is open , so windows only require a very small air gap , which significantly improves the security and weather seal on the flush casement . This novel feature is achieved with Kenrick ’ s bespoke striker plate to maintain the high security that the Excalibur system has become well known for .
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