The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2016 - Issue 42 | Page 64

64 • LOCKEXPREVIEW PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE Master Lock Company »»MASTER LOCK IS RECOGNISED around the world as an authentic, enduring name in padlocks and security products, offering a broad range of innovative security and safety solutions for consumer, commercial, and industrial end-users. Accordingly, Master Lock leverages the strength of its diverse workforce to consistently exceed the expectations of its customers and shareholders, simply by treating all employees with the dignity, respect, and trust they inherently deserve. The company’s employees are energised by an environment that both encourages and provides personal growth opportunities while supporting a successful business — a winning combination. Volunteerism has been an important part of Master Lock’s culture, as both an individual employee activity as well as Master Locksmith Association »»THE LEADING association within the Locksmith industry, the Master Locksmiths Association offers Locksmiths, or those learning the trade an abundance of benefits from becoming a member, and joining will include financial advantages and training opportunities. Approved company members can enjoy promotion through the MLA website and handbook which is distributed to police, insurers, government departments and consumer organisations. Joining The MLA also entitles members discounts on MLA training, which they can participate in regional and national contracts and receive feedback from technical committees on forthcoming legislation. Members can also access specialist Trading Standards information. Among financial benefits of being a member are savings on vehicles and discounted roadside assistance, discounted and specialist insurance and competitive finance and leasing rates. There are further discounts on offer from suppliers, for credit card processing rates and website creation. organisational companywide efforts. The company coordinates its resources — including people and products — to create responses tailored to support local and individual challenges. Master Lock works with numerous community partners who understand the needs of individuals, families, organisations and makes a special effort to match its resources with those community needs. M. MARCUS LIMITED »»HERITAGE BRASS IS the widely recognised brand of M. Marcus Limited, one of the leading suppliers of architectural and electrical brassware in the UK. The company was established over sixty years ago as a traditional brass founder, and from the very beginning it has been committed to quality both in its products and its customer service. Since 1940’s, M. Marcus has grown consistently and on the basis of good customer relations has established strong markets worldwide for its Heritage Brass brand. The high standards of quality widely recognised as hallmarks of Heritage Brass brassware have been achieved by continuous investment in personnel and equipment. At the company’s manufacturing facilities, elegantly styled hardware and electrical plates are produced using the latest equipment. This enables quality control to the highest standards at every stage. Accurate reproduction of beautifully created product features is guaranteed by close attention to tooling. MUL-T-LOCK »»FOUNDED IN 1973 BY TWO young inventors, Mul-TLock® Technologies Limited is a worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing high security solutions for institutional, commercial, industrial, residential and automotive applications. The company holds hundreds of international patent registrations for our innovative products, which include mechanical cylinders, locks and padlocks, electromechanical locking systems, electronic door solutions, automatic assembly and key-cutting machines and complementary accessories. It all started with a brilliant invention: the cutting-edge, four-way lock system that has set the tone for the company over the past 40 years. Today, Mul-T-Lock is fully owned by ASSA ABLOY, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of door opening LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | JAN/FEB 2016 Sponsored by Gretsch-Unitas solutions and has 13 selling units in the USA, Canada, the UK, France, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Argentina, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania and via a distribution network in nearly 70 countries.