Hardware & Security
Continuing on Course for International Success
» VBH HOLDING GMBH CONTINUED to show positive business development in 2024. This is due to the company’ s strategy of focusing on international markets.
This is the declared aim of Lubomir Bohac, who took over the position of CEO of VBH Holding on 1st April 2025, having previously been Regional Head of the Central-Eastern Europe region and Managing Director of the VBH subsidiary in the Czech Republic.
In this difficult environment, VBH Holding’ s German sales subsidiary, VBH Deutschland GmbH, has been struggling for some time with falling sales and rising costs. Despite intensive efforts, the company has been unable to operate profitably. As a rapid improvement is not in sight, the German subsidiary is now reorganising itself as part of insolvency proceedings under self-administration.
“ The self-administration proceedings only affect our activities in Germany. All of our international subsidiaries, including VBH( GB), have been sustainably profitable and growing for years. We are confident that we will also be able to make VBH Deutschland GmbH profitable again by reorganising and concentrating on the profitable business areas,” explains Mr Bohac.
www. vbhgb. com
WIRELESS FOGGING INTEGRATION FOR ULTIMATE INTRUDER DETERRENT
» HKC SECURITY HAS launched the RF-FOG module, a wireless fogging integration designed to deliver enhanced internal protection for both residential and commercial premises.
This new module enables seamless connectivity between HKC’ s control panels and thirdparty security fogging systems including UR FOG and Density Global, providing a fast, effective response in the event of an intruder or panic activation.
Fully compatible with the HKC 10270 control panel, RF-FOG connects via HKC’ s SecureWave two-way wireless technology, ensuring reliable and encrypted communication without the need for additional wiring.
The fogging system can be programmed to activate upon detection of an Alarm, Alarm Confirm, Panic, or Panic Confirm activation from a connected HKC Intruder Alarm system.
Designed to minimise loss and damage during a break-in, the system instantly releases a dense fog, and within 10 seconds hands or feet cannot be seen, obscuring vision and forcing intruders to flee.
Installers benefit from easy integration, while end users can take advantage of real-time control and event logging via the HKC app and cloud platform.
www. hkcsecurity. com
ANTI FREEZE LOCK LAUNCH SHOWS COMMITMENT TO LEADING THE WAY
» UAP LTD, THE LEADING GREATER Manchester-based door and window hardware specialist, is today making its groundbreaking Kinetica Freezeguard range commercially available.
UAP is the first manufacturer in the industry to achieve the BSI KITEMARK TS007-1:2024 certification for the range’ s 3 * euro cylinders, developed in its in-house research and development hub.
The new range is certified according to the newest PAS24:2022 + A1:2024 security test standard and accredited by Secured by Design. These updated standards ensure locks can withstand extreme tampering, protecting against increasingly sophisticated break-in techniques including freezing, gluing, snapping, drilling, picking, and bumping.
While the industry continues to adjust to new requirements, UAP has already delivered fully compliant products that fabricators and installers can rely on.
Adam Dixon, Senior Technical Manager at UAP Ltd, said:“ Our status as the first in the industry to achieve the new BSI Kitemark is testament to our team, who work tirelessly to develop products that meet and exceed security standards. The new Kinetica Freezeguard range shows our commitment to leading the way with proactive security innovation, giving our clients a competitive edge.”
www. uaplimited. com
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