The Locksmith Journal Nov-Dec 2016 - Issue 47 | Page 3

3 NOV/DEC 2016 ISSUE 47 Contents 12 DRIVING FUTURE GROWTH Wayne Lysaght-Mason, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect, discusses the UK skills gap and explains how changes to the Apprenticeship Levy will affect the construction sector. 24 SECRETS OF THE ARMADA CHEST Trevor Stroud specialises in the servicing and reproduction of historical locks and keys and was presented with an interesting Armada chest belonging to Canterbury Cathedral that had its key stuck in the lock. 12 32 EN 1300 – UNLOCKING THE STANDARD Safelock Systems Ltd stocks high security locks from EN 1300 manufacturers. Joint-directors Jasmine Hunt-Brown and brother Tony Brown talk about the what the standard means. 24 32 40 MAXIMISING THE VALUE OF YOUR DOOR HARDWARE Simon Osborne, Commercial Leader UK & Ireland of Allegion UK, gives his quick guide to what you should be considering in order to maximise the value of your door hardware. 40 53 HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS VISIBILITY There’s no need to compromise on your unquenchable ambition as there are lots of great, cheap and effective marketing tactics that you can employ to suit any level of budget. 68 HICKLEYS CELEBRATES 90 YEARS IN BUSINESS At the age of 93, starting work at 8.30am is still the daily routine for John Meikle at Somerset-based family firm, Hickleys Ltd. It is 77 years since he first joined and this year the company celebrates 90 years in business. 53 27 XMAS THANKS • 28 ACCESS CONTROL • 40 HARDWARE & SECURITY • 55 TRAINING • 68 AUTO LOCKSMITHS Editor Becky Taylor [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Director Rob Exley [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Andrew Davies [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Manager Diana Sylvia [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [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 Joann Crossley [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] 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. LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK Subscriptions Lisa Garner [email protected] 01226 449 341 Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 Head Office Unit 2 - 3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY FOLLOW US ON TWITTER