NATIONAL HOME SECURITY MONTH
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ERA CELEBRATES 11-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH SECURED BY DESIGN
» ERA , ONE OF THE UK ’ S LEADING home security and fenestration component providers , is celebrating the 11th consecutive year of their partnership with the official police security initiative , Secured by Design .
Owned by the UK Police Service , Secured by Design aims to reduce crime and help people live safely within their communities . This is achieved by working closely with developers , local authorities and registered housing associations to incorporate police crime prevention standards from initial concept and design through to completion .
Over 40 of ERA ’ s lock , hardware and mail delivery solutions are accredited by Secured by Design ’ s Police Preferred Specification scheme , providing homeowners with the peace of mind that their homes are protected to the highest possible standards against potential burglars .
The company ’ s revolutionary smart door security solution , TouchKey , which combines the latest innovations in smart
technology with first class engineering has recently achieved SBD ’ s Secure Connected Device accreditation , the unique and recognisable accreditation which highlights Internet of Things ( IoT ) connected products that have achieved the relevant IoT standards and certifications , including third-party testing and independent certification .
Revolutionising keyless entry for timber and composite entrance doors , TouchKey is the only system of its kind to combine five different entry methods into a single door handle . This includes fingerprint access , the smart home app , geolocation technology , voice-activated entry , and
manual key override . Combining a smarter security door handle with an auto-firing multi-point lock and an anti-bump security cylinder , TouchKey delivers the highest standards of dynamic smart technology with mechanical hardware endurance to provide complete security and convenience .
Helen Downer , UK and Ireland President of ERA ’ s parent company , Tyman , said : “ Our long-term relationship with Secured by Design forms part of our continuous commitment to supporting consumers in making better-informed choices when purchasing security solutions to help keep them safe in their homes .
“ It also reflects our dedication to product innovation and third-party testing and certification , which is reflected through our continuously expanding portfolio of products that delivers ultimate levels of protection and peace of mind .”
www . eraeverywhere . com
20 years of high home security
» ESTABLISHED IN 2003 , ASEC IS best known for producing high quality security products . It is a brand which has been trusted by locksmith and ironmongery professionals nationwide since its launch .
Asec is an industry leader for security products in both commercial and domestic markets , the Asec range has products to suit any security application , whether it ’ s a padlock to secure a garden shed , digital lock for an office block or upgrading a front door to a high security BS nightlatch .
Many products within the Asec range have been developed to comply with British Standards , meaning quality and durability is at the forefront of our development .
Asec Kite BS nightlatch is a high-security , automatically deadlocking BS nightlatch ideal for use with solid and glass panelled wooden doors to provide additional security against forced entry . The locking bolt of the nightlatch deadlocks automatically upon closing , making the
use of a credit card to force entry virtually impossible . The bolt can also be held in the withdrawn position with the use of the snib feature for convenience when required . This rim fixing nightlatch is a Police preferred product and conforms to British Standard 3621:2004 ( BS EN 12209 ) as well as featuring an integral cylinder pull which helps to protect the cylinder from being drilled .
With a portfolio of over 2,000 individual products , Asec provides the largest product range available under one brand name in the industry , these include ,
• Kite a BSI approved range of 1 * and 3 * Cylinders , Nightlatches , 5 Lever Dead and Sashlocks
• Chameleon Hardware a range of adaptable UPVC products to help reduce stock holding requirements for Locksmiths and UPVC Repair specialists .
• Vital a range of everyday cost-effective security products where price is the driving factor in the security decision .
• Urban a range of stylish door handles .
• Caveo the newest member to the team , is a range of 3 * Dimple Cylinders with BSi accreditation , Sold Secure Diamond certification and Secure by Design Police approval .
www . aldridgesecurity . co . uk
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