AUTO LOCKSMITHS
UAP APPOINTS NEW SENIOR TECHNICAL MANAGER
» ADAM DIXON HAS JOINED UAP AS A Senior Technical Manager . An engineer with specialized expertise in fire door compliance , with over a decade in construction Adam brings a wealth of experience from his work on major infrastructure projects . His notable contributions include ensuring fire safety at iconic sites such as the Elizabeth Tower ( Big Ben ) renovation , the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station & Crossrail . Adam has honed his skillset within the fire door sector , demonstrating a commitment to innovative products and stringent testing & compliance standards .
Adam Dixon ’ s background in fire door compliance and his commitment to excellence in certification processes align perfectly with UAP ’ s mission to provide high-quality , secure , and reliable products . His role will focus on ensuring that UAP ’ s extensive range of locks and hardware not only meets but exceeds
ASSA ABLOY ’ s Jacques Vermeulen promoted to National Accounts Manager
» THIS NEW APPOINTMENT underscores ASSA ABLOY ’ s commitment to enhancing service delivery and strengthening relationships with auto-locking customers , lock wholesalers and national accounts across the United Kingdom and Ireland .
Jacques Vermeulen brings over eight years of experience , having worked with Mul-T- Lock , part of the ASSA ABLOY Group , as a Regional Sales Manager , developing a deep understanding of the locksmith industry , industry standards , particularly in the critical area of fire safety .
At UAP , he will lead technical initiatives , drive innovation , and support the continuous improvement of the company ’ s product line .
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which he can bring to the new division . Jacques will be responsible for overseeing locksmith wholesalers , vehicle security and key national accounts , driving growth , and ensuring exceptional service standards for commercial locksmith partners .
Says Jacques : “ I am honoured to take on this new role and look forward to continuing to work closely with our national locksmith partners , whilst ensuring we can provide innovative solutions and consistent exceptional support .”
ASSA ABLOY made the strategic decision to create the Locksmiths UKI - Commercial Group to cater to the specific requirements of locksmiths and their customers . Headed by Nigel Taylor , it will focus on delivering tailored security solutions , fostering strong partnerships , and supporting industry success .
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‘ THE SLEEPING BATTERY ’ EARNS SECURED BY DESIGN APPROVAL !
» WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE that ‘ The Sleeping Battery ’ is now Secured by Design approved . Gaining this accreditation adds recognition to this product , highlighting that it has been endorsed by the UK Police and meets established security standards . This accreditation also ensures that the product is fully certified by an independent third-party , United Kingdom Accreditation Service certification body ( UKAS ).
‘ The Sleeping Battery ’ is a straightforward solution used to prevent vehicle theft by obstructing thieves exploiting keyless entry systems . The battery has a built-in motion sensor . Once you leave your car and if the key does not move for 3 minutes the battery enters sleep mode , disabling the keys signal and stopping keyless theft . Modern Vehicles are often fitted with a smart or passive key ( contactless key ) and are vulnerable to this type of theft . Utilising ‘ The Sleeping Battery ’ will help you improve your vehicles security , leaving you feel at ease when leaving your car parked overnight . We are incredibly pleased that this product is getting the recognition it deserves and glad it is giving our customers that extra layer of vehicle security .
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