4 • FROMTHEEDITOR
The Locksmith Journal recently paid a visit to the new dedicated Iseo department at the premises of architectural hardware specialist , M . Marcus Ltd , in Dudley . While there , we also got to meet the new technical support executive , Veeru Harrad , and were also given a tour and pottedhistory of the company by Neil Sheane- Smith , Commercial Manager of Security Products . Read the full report from our visit on page 52 and discover what the new department means to the future strategy of the company , with some exciting new product launches in store !
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ON PAGE 5 , RESIDENT LOCKSMITHS at Safehaven Security Locks Ltd , Matt Nemeth and Tom Shelley , explain how they have been generating substantial donations for local charities from the scrap metal accumulated from their work and are hoping to inspire others to do the same . Read on to find out more about their ‘ Heart of Brass ’ campaign .
Congratulations to UPVC Maintenance Supplies and UK door and window hardware manufacturer , Winlock Security , celebrating 25 and 30 years in business , respectively . We speak to UPVC Maintenance Supplies Marketing Manager , Janet Webster , to find out about the company ’ s past and present and what has contributed to its success on page 12 . Then on page 56 , Winlock says it is its desire for innovation that has intensified rather than diminished over its three decades in business , which is the driving force behind its continuing success .
Something a little out of the ordinary on page 26 , with a ‘ Day in the Life of a Locksmith ’ from across the pond , with a guest contribution from owner and operator of America ’ s Lock and Key ,
Efi Amoyal , who has been a locksmith for over 10 years in Tampa , Florida . Efi shares one particular encounter when he was asked to change the locks on what was assumed to be a vacant rental property .
Finally , if you are looking to enhance your skills or get to grips with new technological advancements this year , there are various training courses available on pages 30 , 32 and 35 .
Becky , Editor becky @ cvgroup . co . uk
FREE WORKSHOP AIMS TO INSPIRE MORE WOMEN INTO THE TRADES
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IN FEBRUARY , WOMEN FROM across London attended a free ‘ trade ’ taster workshop focused on Repairs & Maintenance and organised by Mears Group , the leading provider of maintenance services to social housing , working in partnership with Construction Youth Trust .
After the success of the first two workshops last year in Nottingham and Cardiff , a third Taster Day was held at the Construction Youth Trust , Training Centre in Bermondsey .
The series of workshops around the UK aims to provide a practical and inspiring learning experience for women who wish to ‘ have a go ’ at a trade before deciding on whether to pursue a career in building maintenance .
The taster session consisted of practical training work in several trade skills including plumbing , joinery , and painting and decorating led by a qualified trades trainer . The women were also informed of career opportunities in the Repairs & Maintenance sector and the progression and support systems open to them .
Another 3 taster sessions are planned for this year in Manchester , Brighton , and Canterbury .
One of the participants commented : “ We need more of these initiatives for every borough … I wish I had brought all the women I know to this event .”
Gainor Keeton , Mears Project Manager , said , “ Only 1 % of construction trade operatives in the construction sector are female . We are determined to do better than this and to increase the number of tradeswomen across the social housing building maintenance sector . We also support other organisations to get the message out that there are good careers for women to be had in social housing maintenance . This is not only the right thing to do but we know that the best workforce is one which reflects the communities in which we serve .”
Wendy Heller , Training , Development and Curriculum Manager at Construction Youth Trust commented , “ 15 women came through the door today with very little or no previous knowledge or experience of the building repairs and maintenance sector . After participating in various tasks and workshops , 11 confirmed they would now happily consider a career in the sector . Clearly , knowledge is the key here .”
LOCKSMITHJOURNAL . CO . UK | MAR / APR 2017