The Locksmith Journal 96 May 2024 | Page 16

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DOOR AND WINDOW OPENER KITS LAUNCH ACROSS EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

The Locksmith Journal joins industry professionals for one of three launch events for new uPVC door and window opener kits by Paul Batty ( Safehome and SASHSTOP ) and Paul Souber ( Souber Tools ).
» THE FIRST TIME I MET Paul Batty was on the eve of Lockex 2018 – my first show with The Locksmith Journal ; our own event . In fact , this was my first industry show full stop , having joined the team to help promote the exhibition ( and then I never left )! Paul ’ s stand – Safehome and SASHSTOP – was not only popular at Lockex , but continues to draw the crowds at every event he goes to , and with good reason .
Paul has worked ‘ in the field ’ for nigh-on 35 years and during that time he ’ s earned a reputation with his peers and the public as being a master in his trade , carving a niche for uPVC door and window repair and building a fantastic business model . One of the biggest ‘ secrets ’ to his success has been his design and development of repair tools and kit . I say ‘ secrets ’ because Paul is an open book ; always willing and able to share not only his hints and tips ( and he ’ s done that here in The Locksmith Journal many times ) but also musthave products such as the SASHSTOP jigs and window jammers , TORCHGUARD plates and installers cases .
The first time I saw Paul Souber was at my first MLA
Expo . I say ‘ saw ’ and not met , because this was the launch of the Magi Burr , and I couldn ’ t get anywhere near the stand or the man . To say that locksmiths were queuing up to try the Magi Burr would be an understatement . The stand was inundated with people
wanting to get their hands on this revolutionary ( pun intended ) tool .
The last time I saw Paul Batty and Paul Souber , I was at the launch event of the new window and door opener kits . I was very pleased and extremely excited to have been
invited to the first of three of these exclusive dates .
But as I drove over to Souber Tools HQ in Neston , I wasn ’ t really sure what to expect . But , to be honest , I didn ’ t know who was going to be there ; hosting or attending . Greeted by my old Lockex friend Paul Batty as I arrived ; ‘ What are you doing here ?’ I said . ‘ I ’ m here to present ,’ he replied and that ’ s when all was revealed … When Paul Batty and Paul Souber met , they realised they had a true connection – with more than 80 years ’ combined experience and a shared desire to provide innovative tools that make every day easier for door and window repairers , locksmiths , and other trade professionals .
This perfect fit led to some perfect kit … It began with Paul Batty ’ s idea for a deglazing tool ; born 35 years ago but with no one willing or able to make it . And he had more ideas too , plus more tools he ’ d made himself over the years to help him do his job . Cue Paul and Paul meeting up at the golf club at Cleckheaton for coffees , lunch and to ‘ thrash out ideas ’.
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