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MAR/APR 2014 » ISSUE 31
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20 DUFFELLS OPEN DAY
EVENT REVIEW
The event hosted the launch of their
brand new locksmith tool catalogue
which saw many manufacturers of the
tools in the catalogue demonstrating
their products to eager visitors.
30 DICKIES SAFETY
BOOTS GIVEAWAY
Dickies the internationally renowned
workwear brand is giving away
six pairs of safety boots.
38 RECORD SALES AND
INCREASED VISITOR NUMBERS
AT LOCKEXPO 2014
The organisers of the Locksmiths’
Exhibition 2014 report that this year’s
event was rated as “the best exhibition
ever by the exhibitors and visitors alike.”
65 INDUSTRY RESPONDS TO BBC
WATCHDOG CYLINDER-SNAPPING EXPOSE
52 CREST GIVES SAFES
CELEBRITY STATUS
Householders concerned about the security of their homes are calling
in locksmiths, installers and security professionals for advice following
a BBC TV Watchdog Test House exposé on the vulnerability of locks on
most domestic PVC-u and composite entrance doors.
Imagine the scenario: you are a
wealthy, successful celebrity who
naturally needs a safe – or two to
keep your valuables secure.
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BRIAN MORLAND provides
us with some more fascinating
information on the history of
locks. This month he focuses
on the anti-pressure device.
GRANT MACDONALD,
Managing Director of
Codelocks, looks at why it is
important for all locksmiths to
stay ahead of the game.
HISTORY OF LOCKS THE ANTI-PRESSURE
DEVICE
Editor
Patricia Gwynnette
pat@clearview-uk.com
01226 321 450
Sales Director
Rob Exley
rob@clearview-uk.com
01226 321 450
Training: why you
need to stay ahead
of the game
Sales Executive
Andrew Davies
andy@clearview-uk.com
01226 321 450
Sales Manager
Diana Durmaz
diana@clearview-uk.com
01226 321 450
Press Releases
PR Inbox
pr@clearview-uk.com
01226 321 450
Director
Rob Exley
rob@clearview-uk.com
Director
Ian Wilkinson
ian@clearview-uk.com
Production
Tom Cartledge
tom@clearview-uk.com
Accounts Enquiries
Sharon Watson
sharon@clearview-uk.com
Press Releases
PR Inbox
pr@clearview-uk.com
Director
Steve Sidebottom
steve@clearview-uk.com
Finance Director
Ryan Exley
ryan@clearview-uk.com
Production Assistant
Charlotte Armstrong
charlotte@clearview-uk.com
Administration
Joann Crossley
joann@clearview-uk.com
Administration
Emma Goodinson
emma@clearview-uk.com
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