The Locksmith Journal Nov-Dec 2013 - Issue 29 | Page 3

CONTENTS NOV/DEC 2013 » ISSUE 29 28 event NEWS » 33 access control » 38 cctv NEWS » 39 hardware & security » 58 safe locks » 60 auto locksmithing 14 IMPRESSIVE NEW WEBSITE FOR GAI The GAI (Guild of Architectural Ironmongers) has launched a new website that provides members with a huge amount of info. (www.gai.org.uk) 16 180 YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE It is increasingly rare to see people staying with one company so well done to Carl Kammerling for acknowledging the value of such loyalty. 58 EXCITING CHANGES FOR SAFELOCK SYSTEMS 54 The company has made many advances but remains determined to hold onto the original concepts of the founders: putting the customer first and providing specialist knowledge. BURGLAR-PROOFING HOMES AGAINST WINTER BURGLARS 68 SELLING ONLINE IS THE WAY FORWARD Winter is the peak time for break-ins, when the dark, longer nights provide more cover for burglars on the prowl for cash, jewellery and other valuable belongings. We asked DARREL WALTERS, one of the founders of the successful internet business “LocksOnline,” for his expert take into internet selling. Definitely something worth pursuing… 23 56 Fireco started out, like many small businesses, as little more than an idea but the company has gone on to expand and achieve great things. Our expert safes consultant Mike Palmer, takes a look at where you go to get a rating and who actually decides what it should be? FIRECO: AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Director Rob Exley [email protected] 01226 321 450 CASH LIMITS FOR SAFES – WHO DECIDES? Sales Executive Andrew Davies [email protected] 01226 321 450 Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] 01226 321 450 Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk All Other Enquiries 01226 321 450 Head Office Office F2, Holme Suite, Oaks Business Park, Oaks Lane, Barnsley S71 1HT Follow us on Twitter @thelocksmithmag THE NOV/DEC 2013 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 3