The Locksmith Journal 93 February 2024 | Page 55

SECTOR INSIGHT

IRONMONGERYDIRECT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT BASILDON MIND

» AS PART OF ITS ONGOING WORK with the local community , leading supplier , IronmongeryDirect , has raised £ 1,229 for Essex based mental health charity , Basildon Mind in its recent employee raffle , with prizes donated by some of the company ’ s suppliers . In addition , IronmongeryDirect has undertaken a number of other fundraising activities .
Basildon Mind is an independent mental health charity , affiliated with but not funded by the national charity , Mind .
Donations are key for the charity in order to run its services and to support people in Basildon , Billericay , and Wickford experiencing mental health difficulties .
Beth Jones , HR & Comms Coordinator at IronmongeryDirect commented : “ We have been working with Basildon Mind for a few years and all our staff are really proud to be supporting such an important charity in our local community . We are so pleased that our efforts will go some way in helping keep vital services for the charity running and provide people in need with support and information about help in their area .”
www . IronmongeryDirect . co . uk www . basmind . org

A WORLD ’ S FIRST - NEW INTEGRATED KNEEPAD SYSTEM

Abus Strengthens Team To Drive Sales In Key Sectors

» ABUS UK HAS APPOINTED Will Sheridan as the National Account Manager South . This move aims to strengthen the company ’ s key accounts team further , focusing on service enhancement and new product rollout .
Will Sheriden joins ABUS with substantial experience in B2B area sales management , notably within the electrical and tools industries . In his new role , Will is keen to familiarise himself with the key accounts and understand their specific needs and preferences . “ I am looking forward to building strong , productive relationships with our key account and helping to bolster that great existing team ABUS has in place ,” he commented . Will ’ s decision to join ABUS UK was influenced by ABUS ’ s standing as a brand leader in the lock and security sector .
ABUS UK is a part of the ABUS Group , a globally recognised provider of innovative security solutions for one hundred years . The company offers a wide range of products and services for both commercial and residential security needs , servicing locksmiths across the UK .
www . abus . com
» UNIQUE , TESTED AND Certified to Exacting International Standards with longer-lasting impact protection .
In what is probably the most ground-breaking Work Trouser and Knee Guard innovation , Snickers Workwear has launched the world ’ s first built-in , certified kneepads which are completely integrated into a pair of Snickers Workwear ’ s premium stretch Trousers .
Delivering low-profile impact protection , the AllroundWork , Stretch Trousers with Capsulized™ Kneepads are an innovative combination of cutting-edge sportswear technology coupled with well-established workwear know-how . They ’ re ideal for craftsmen and women on site ; for people in logistics and warehousing ; industry , engineering and maintenance who are constantly on the move
and want the continuous protection of welded-intoplace Kneepads .
They deliver effective durability combines with penetration protection , as well as additional impact absorption , pressure release and enhanced comfort . Designed and engineered in partnership with YBC ®, the Capsulized™ kneepad components comprise six protection layers that work with each other to dissipate the energy created by the impact of working on your knees or through bumps in the workplace .
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