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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
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Training: why you
need to stay ahead
of the game
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Andrew Davies
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