The Locksmith Journal Jul/Aug 2018 - Issue 57 | Page 5

It’s all go for MLA Expo » » THE MASTER Locksmiths Association (MLA) is delighted to announce that MLA Expo will take place at Telford International Centre between 4th-6th October 2019. Started in 1979, the first major MLA exhibition was held at Brandon Hall Hotel and hosted 26 manufacturers and suppliers. Four decades later, MLA Expo takes up two halls at the purpose-built exhibition venue the Telford International Centre, with over 100 major manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting. And, despite MLA Expo 19 stand sales only officially being launched on 1st May, 70% of the present available space has been already sold. MLA Managing Director Dr Steffan George said “We are delighted to see the record number of stand bookings for the show so early on, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to what will no doubt be a great event in 2019”. Jerome Denis, the Managing Director of DOM, show sponsor said: “We at DOM focus on the locksmiths’ wishes and expectations, thus helping them improve on their business and provide innovative solutions. We have invested in new technologies and product lines such as the launch of our new DOM ix Twinstar cylinders, our new range of panic hardware and our DOM D31 Certifire lockcase range. This year, we will also be introducing new service solutions which offer significant advantages to our DOM Partners, recognising them as professionals on the market.” All areas of the wider locksmithing industry will be covered during the MLA Expo, from tools, to key machines, all forms of door hardware, padlocks, alarms, CCTV, security doors, safes, post boxes, access control, van security, etc. The MLA is once again pleased to be working with Will maintain PAS24 accreditation on existing doorsets* *Providing there are no alterations made to the doorset Setting the standard tting the standard standard ing the Doormaster PAS3621 TM YaleTradeUK our colleagues at the Auto Locksmiths Association (ALA) to host ‘The Garage at MLA Expo’. As well as the exhibition element itself which will feature a variety of product launches etc. there is also the very important and well- respected training aspect too, with seminars and technical training being run over all three days of the event. If you would like to find out more about MLA Expo 19 or you are interested in booking a stand, please get in contact with the MLA team as soon as possible as the space is limited. www.locksmiths.co.uk British Standard Kitemark approved Full 10 year guarantee Maximum level of security Centre gearbox with anti-drill plates www.yale.co.uk LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | JUL/AUG 2018 Sponsored by APECS