The Locksmith Journal Jan/Feb 2020 - Issue 66 | Page 5

Industry News MUL-T-LOCK TRIUMPHS AT THE NATIONAL LOCKSMITH AWARDS » MIDLANDS BASED HIGH-SECURITY and access solutions manufacturer, Mul-T- Lock took home one of the most coveted awards at the inaugural National Locksmith Awards this month, for Product of the Year. The National Locksmith Awards (NLA) is the UK’s most complete industry awards for locksmiths and locksmith suppliers, rewarding them for all the hard work that so often goes unnoticed. Mul-T-Lock was victorious in the Product of the Year category and was also awarded as runner up in the Keyless Entry Company of the Year category, due to its innovative eCLIQ technology – the advanced system which allows organisations to both grant and remove access permissions remotely. eCLIQ technology offers a cost-effective and easy way to assign new access rights, no matter how many times they need changing. More durable, more secure and more efficient than Brisant-Secure Welcomes Derrick Purvis Steve Stewart and Nick Dutton, CEO’s of Brisant-Secure, are delighted to welcome Derrick Purvis to the team. » DERRICK HAS TWENTY years in marketing and product management roles; fifteen with Avocet Hardware, and has worked with high profile clients, managing projects for the likes of B&Q, Wickes and Homebase. His experience with product development, marketing, promotions, launches and brand development are all skills that Brisant-Secure will welcome into the team. Derrick said, “One of the main things that attracted me to Brisant is that they strive to produce products that make them stand out from the crowd and provide the tools their customers need to help them sell more. In an industry that often looks to produce hardware that just meet the standards, Brisant looks to exceed and set new standards. I have been seriously impressed with the rise of the Ultion lock brand which positions itself as a market leader. And I also expect the 2020 Sweet hardware range will soon follow the same path.” www.brisant-secure.com conventional locking systems, the powerful microelectronics in the programmable waterproof key, and compact electronic locking cylinder together provide higher security. www.mul-t-lock.co.uk Festive donation brings Xmas cheer to women’s refuge IronmongeryDirect, went the extra mile to collect Christmas gifts, decorations and food for families at the Basildon-based Changing Pathways Refuge, which provides safe accommodation to women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. » THE IronmongeryDirect team collected over 100 gifts for almost 40 children at the refuge, as well as donating a large selection of festive decorations and food including string lights, tinsel and wrapping paper. IronmongeryDirect also held a staff raffle, raising a grand total of £1,000 for the charity. The proceeds will help to support families who would otherwise have gone without at Christmas. David Saxby, Senior Category Manager at IronmongeryDirect and collection organiser, said: “Changing Pathways is an incredible charity which provides support and refuge to vulnerable women and their children.” Philippa Robson, Chief Executive Officer at Changing Pathways, said: “The continued generosity from businesses and individuals in our community means so much, especially during the festive period which is often a difficult time of year for our families.” changingpathways.org IronmongeryDirect.com JAN/FEB 2020 Magazine Sponsor Issue Takeover locksmithjournal.co.uk 5