40 • SAFES
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BURG-WÄCHTER IS A NAME THAT will be familiar to locksmiths that sell and install safes . Burg-Wächter is Europe ’ s largest manufacturer of safes , and also produces over 4,000 different security products , ranging from padlocks and access control to post boxes and cash boxes . Priding itself on being “ Always the safe choice ” for retailers , Burg-Wächter Roughly translates to “ Castle Guardian ” in English , tracing its roots back to the 1890 ’ s .
Today , the company has five modern manufacturing plants across Europe , with over 600 employees and 55,000m2 of floor space worldwide . Despite its size , it remains a family owned business with strong family values – its philosophy is that everyone should feel safe in their own home .
NEXT DAY SERVICE
Although its German designed and engineered safes have been available in the UK for some years , historically , locksmiths have dealt with the company at arm ’ s length , acquiring products through third party suppliers . All this changed when Burg-Wächter acquired Sterling Locks in 2013 , establishing a dedicated UK sales and service team . Shortly afterwards , the newly formed Burg-Wächter UK Ltd moved into the bespoke premises on the Eurocam Technology Park , just outside of Bradford . Its sophisticated new warehousing facility means the company is better able to coordinate products from the group ’ s international manufacturing plants . In addition to increasing on-site stock capacity and efficiency , this provides faster access to products , allowing more customer orders to be fulfilled in a shorter timeframe on a next day delivery service .
Safes that mean business
COMMERCIAL SAFES
Whilst the majority of safe installations are likely to be single units in a domestic environment , Burg-Wächter understands that the customer base is as broad and varied as the number of potential uses for a safe . From the retailer and restaurant handling large amounts of cash , to the office looking to protect important documents and the petty cash , there is a growing commercial market for safes . The OfficeLine commercial models of safe provide a large secure place to store money , valuables and important documents . Behind the double layered walls and doors lies adjustable shelving suitable for lever arch files to be stored in a safe and organised way . A variety of locking options are available , including the only VdS approved fingerscan and keypad . The OfficeDoku models have all the features of the OfficeLine but the added benefit of 60 minute certified fire protection S 60P ( EN 1047-1 ) and Security Eurograde ll ( EN 1143-1 )
The high security Royal safes can be manufactured to a choice of security specifications up to Eurograde 5 , with ECB . S certification to EN1143-1 and rated up to £ 100,000 cash and £ 1million valuables . The triple-walled body houses concealed hinges and armoured bolts , whilst the three-sided locking mechanism features an emergency locking system which is activated in the event of an attack .
CUSTOMISED SAFES In addition to the “ off the peg ” specification , Burg-Wächter can offer a degree of tailoring , with bespoke interior fittings and choice of colours and finishes . Why customise a safe for cosmetic reasons ? Because contrary to popular ‘ movie opinion ’, safes don ’ t have to be concealed behind a painting , or hidden in the basement . As long as it ’ s properly secured by an approved installer , safes are sometimes better positioned out in the open where it ’ s
more convenient for day to day access . Rather than be stuck with simply a black or grey box , a brilliant white or bright colour with customised graphics may better complement the office or home décor .
INSIST ON CERTIFIED SAFES
With over 100 years in the security industry , Burg-Wächter knows that a good reputation is difficult to establish and even harder to maintain . Only independently certified safes offer ‘ real ’ security , and no locksmith wants to be let down by poor quality , unreliable products or after sales service . In addition to offering reliable safes that meet recognised insurance and industry certifications , the company ’ s Safe Centre Partnership programme provides distributors with tailorable training , technical , and point of sales support . As well as contributing to your customers ’ satisfaction , the partnership programme offers favourable terms and fast delivery , helping your own business run more smoothly .
Burg-Wächter is hungry to grow both the overall UK marketplace and its position within it , as it seeks to mirror the market-leading status it has established in many other countries . With UK based stock , support and service , this is a brand that means business for locksmiths and safe installers .
For further information , contact Burg- Wächter UK on 01274 395333
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