HARDWARE & SECURITY
Quality is Locked in With Burg-Wächter
» BURG-WÄCHTER ’ S STORY CAN BE traced back to 1920 when Alfred Lüling and his uncle , Ferdinand Buhl , founded F . Buhl & Co , firstly selling then marketleading Burg padlocks , before moving into production . Based in Wetter-Volmarstein , at the heart of Germany ’ s lock making region , where skilled lock makers had been thriving since the 1750s , this local expertise provided the ideal solid foundation upon which to build their security empire .
Following a brief halt to production and trading during the Second World War , the difficult post-war period saw success with new products being developed to meet the evolving needs of modern customers . In addition , Lüling ’ s three sons joined the business and in 1950 , the company was renamed to the now familiar global organisation , Burg-Wächter with the company logo paying homage to its heritage by including Volmarstein Castle in its logo , the castle symbolising Burg- Wächter ’ s quality , tradition , innovation and ‘ Made in Germany ’ credentials .
Today , Burg-Wächter is managed by the third and fourth generations of the Lüling family , remaining true to its roots with its headquarters still located in Volmarstein . There are three other sites in Germany , including its large production facility and research and development department based at Meinerzhagen- Valbert .
Burg-Wächter ’ s Bradford-based UK headquarters ensures that customers across the country benefit from the winning combination of innovative design and advanced industrial production which is the hallmark of precision German engineering , along with time-honoured traditional lock-making skills to produce the superior security products .
Padlocks you can rely on
Large or small , long or short shackle , key or numerical code opening , there is a padlock to meet every need . Its premium padlock range , including 900 Alpha Titan , 800 Alpha and 700 Gamma , is Master Locksmith Association-backed Sold Secure certified , a scheme that is dedicated to reducing the risk of crime by thoroughly assessing and testing security products . In addition , the range meets the Secured by Design Police Preferred Specification .
Meanwhile , the high-tech Profi range of padlocks is crafted in Germany from solid brass and comes with a host of options including standard or long shackle lengths in hardened chrome plated or stainless steel depending upon the model , making them ideal for protecting a host of valuables in different applications , including marine and harsh industrial environments . With innovation always a top priority , the unique Magno 400 HB 50 Flex padlock is both versatile and easy to use . Offering ten adjustable shackle heights from 59 mm to 149 mm , its hardened shackle is completely removable from the 50 mm solid brass body , giving ultimate flexibility for multiple applications from securing valuable site equipment to locking gates and barriers .
Locking in customers with keyed alike
Burg-Wächter offers a comprehensive range of suited padlocks , with over 100 different keyed alike padlocks available from stock for next day delivery .
Wetter-Volmarstein
Wismar
Meinerzhagen-Valbert
Perfect for locksmiths looking to supply a key suite , the breadth of options available , with up to 10 stocked keyed alike , and an additional eight non-stocked repeatable suites to order , is impressive . In addition , customers can order their own unique keyed alike suite , which can be supplied on repeat orders with the provided reference code or key sample . Master key solutions are also available and Burg-Wächter has a wide choice of master keyed suites , including stocked ranges , alongside Grand Master , or Great Grand Master on specific padlocks manufactured to special order .
Keyed to differ padlocks can be ordered with a factory certificate to guarantee each padlock within the order is keyed to differ with no repeat . Many of the padlock ranges also share the same key blank , allowing key suites to be supplied across different padlock ranges .
Securing a bright future
Burg-Wächter prides itself on its green initiatives , with a firm commitment to increasing its sustainability , reducing energy consumption and lessening negative environmental impacts .
And , the brand is actively involved with the community . Burg-Wächter ’ s Secure Communities Scheme ( SCS ) supports community groups across the country by inviting applications from those groups who might benefit from its security products . Each quarter , after careful assessment , winners are provided with Burg-Wächter product to suit their needs .
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MARCH 2024
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