HARDWARE & SECURITY
WHAT MAKES SQUIRE ’ S SBD POLICE APPROVED SECURITY THE BEST ?
» SQUIRE ’ S STRONGHOLD ® EXTRAhigh security brand is testament to the extensive range of Squire products that have achieved Secured by Design ( SBD ) Police Preferred Specification .
SBD is the official police security initiative , and it is the only way to gain police recognition for security-related products in the UK .
It provides a recognised standard for all security products that can deter and reduce crime .
Celebrating 240 years , the Squire name has been at the forefront of lock making since 1780 with a great British history carried down through eight generations .
Combining heritage with innovation , Squire is widely recognised for making the toughest locks in the world .
They include some of the most advanced lock designs on the market for homes , businesses , leisure , cycle and motorcycle markets . Many of Squire ’ s SBD products have achieved SBD ’ s Police Preferred Specification . From locks and hardware , bicycle security products , garage door protectors and vehicular roller shutter doors , to safes and secure enclosures and motorcycle security .
Among them is Squire ’ s market leading Stronghold ® brand , the company ’ s premium range of extra high security padlocks , padbars , chains , lock and chain sets and keysafes . The Stronghold ® brand stands for top level performance . Tested and approved to the highest global standards by Sold Secure , CEN and LPCB , and supported by Secured by Design .
The super heavy-duty SS100CS padlock is universally respected as the world ’ s strongest production padlock . And it is the first padlock ever to achieve LPCB Level SR4 , LPCB ’ s highest accreditation .
The Stronghold ® padlock range comes in many sizes and shackle variants , and includes solid hardened steel lock body , electrophoretic anti-corrosion finish , hardened boron alloy steel shackle , anti-drill protection and high corrosion resistance for harsh environments .
Now the range includes the toughest ever padbar specifically designed for use only with the SS100CS padlock .
The STH100 padbar with hardened hasp and staple is one of the strongest on the market .
It is designed for extra high security commercial and industrial use – storage areas , warehouses , gates and doors . This heavy-duty , CEN grade 6 padbar body is made from a special hardened cast material which makes it ultra-strong against cutting , and the hardened staple rotates for extra resistance to attack . Importantly , when used together with Squire ’ s SS100CS padlock , these two very high specification products achieve LPCB ( Loss Prevention Certification Board )* SR4 standard , giving confidence they deliver protection against criminal intrusion and terrorist attack . Designed , engineered and made in Britain , it is unrivalled in strength and durability . And as a mark of uncompromising quality , these products come with Squire ’ s 10-year guarantee .
Trusted globally CEO John Squire said : “ We are trusted globally as a premium brand for protecting the things our customers value most . After 240 years , we understand better than anyone how to make the highest quality , durable and reliable security products . Our products are rigorously attack tested and approved to the highest security standards set by certification bodies like Sold Secure .
“ This means we can proudly display the police approved SBD logo , so customers can be confident our security products are tough enough to hold up against even the most determined thieves . That ’ s why SBD membership is really important to us . We are pleased to continue our relationship and support their ‘ Designing out Crime ’ message .”
Innovators SBD Development Officer , Ruari Robertson said : “ We are thrilled that Squire has chosen to continue their valued membership with Secured by Design . They are innovators within their field , and I look forward to working with them over the coming months and years .”
SBD is the official police security initiative that is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim to reduce crime and help people live more safely . It seeks to improve the physical security of buildings using products , such as doors , windows , locks and walling systems that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements .
In addition , SBD works closely with builders , developers , local authorities and registered housing associations to incorporate the police crime prevention standards into developments from initial concept and design , through to construction and completion .
Police forces throughout the UK have specially trained Designing Out Crime Officers ( DOCOs ) who offer police designing out crime and SBD advice free of charge . Over one million homes have been built to SBD standards with reductions in crime of up to 87 %.
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