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» VAN GUARD ACCESSORIES IS THE ultimate van storage and security supplier . ¬ With more than 45 years ’ experience in manufacturing , it is a proud British manufacturer and prides itself in developing high quality and innovative storage and security solutions .
As a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicle accessories including the ULTIBar , ULTIRack , Pipe Carrier and Trade Van Racking , Van Guard have tapped into their previous experience in van security and have launched the allnew ULTILock range , including their 2nd generation van Hooklock .
With van security the fastest growing sector in the van accessory marketplace due to the ever-increasing rise of van break-ins across the UK , it was imperative Van Guard delivered the ultimate security range for van owners and drivers .
The ULTILock van lock and shielding range enables tradespeople of the UK and Europe to maximise their vehicles security and protects van owners from the growing tool theft epidemic , by giving them a vast amount of security solutions to choose from . The range comprises of Hooklocks , Deadlocks , Slamlocks , Slamhandles , Ford Replacement Locks , Handle Shields , Loom Guards , Anti-Peel Brackets and Internal and External Shielding .
Renowned for its experience and reputation for manufacturing high quality van kit , substantial research and development was undertaken to bring as much of the manufacturing process of the ULTILock range in-house , providing Van Guard with greater control of the supply chain .
The UltiLock range includes the 2nd generation van Hooklock , the UltiLock
Deadlock
Hooklock
Hooklock . Hooklocks are the next generation of van security deadlocks . They work in the same way as straight deadlocks , but a hook style bolt is thrown and hooks into the receiving bracket , offering next level security . By hooking over in addition to throwing into , hooklocks can offer a higher level of security making it harder to force open and gain access to the vehicle .
With aftermarket hooklocks being the most popular and effective van security lock on the marketplace , it was imperative Van Guard ’ s 2nd generation Hooklock featured a series of innovative design and component updates , improving the strength and security of the Hooklock . The ULTILock Hooklock has been specifically designed and tested to be the strongest on the market .
The ULTILock Hooklock was the first van hooklock of its kind to be awarded Gold Standard Sold Secure status by Sold Secure , the UK ’ s most recognised premier security testing and certification house . Sold Secure is dedicated to reducing the risk of van crime by assessing security products through manual attack testing .
To attain the Gold Standard Sold Secure status , the ULTILock Hooklock underwent a range of specific tests including a hookbolt hammer and chisel attack , cylinder drilling , access and snap test , and a lock case drill and manipulation test . The ULTILock Hooklock successfully withstood the tests for at least five minutes and therefore attained the Gold Standard accreditation .
Alongside being the only Gold Standard Sold Secure-accredited van hooklock on the market , the ULTILock Hooklock is also Secured by Design accredited . Secured by Design is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim to reduce crime and increase safety or businesses and individuals . Secured by Design is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security related products in the UK , through a Police Preferred Specification .
A scheme developed 20 years ago , the product-based accreditation scheme provides a recognised standard for all security products that effectively deter and reduce crime . The Secured by Design accreditation gives additional credibility to the ULTILock Hooklock , reassuring customers that their van is secured by a product that meets a Police Preferred Specification . Van Guard is also a member of Secured by Design , demonstrating commitment to designing and manufacturing products that meet the highest quality and security standards .
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