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INDEPENDENT
KEYS PARTNERS WITH ZONE UK
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CUSTOMERS IS
THE KEY TO SUCCESS.
» » INDEPENDENT KEYS IS
now partnered with Zone UK
and is offering the full range of
Zone locking products.
Since its re-introduction in
2014, Zone has proved to be
a popular choice among key
cutters, hardware stores and
locksmiths, thanks to quality
and competitive pricing.
The Zone 1500 series is a
6-pin Euro cylinder which
is anti-bump, anti-pick and
anti-drill and the added
benefit of a snap-safe feature.
The 1500 series is available
in both Brass and Nickel
finishes both offering boxed
and visi-pack variants. The
boxed versions also feature a
header card design allowing
them to be displayed or
stored away in a van or
stock room. The range is
available in all popular sizes
For those interested in
in double, single and thumb
becoming a Zone stockist,
turn variants. A separate
several merchandising
pinning kit allows users to
options are available.
key cylinders alike or to the
The large two metre high
1000 series Rim cylinders
Independent Keys owner Chris King believes
merchandiser displays
also offered
by Zone.
the experience gained by having his own
most popular
The 8000
series shop
Nightlatch
cobblers
before buying the
Independent
Keys items in
gives both
him an understanding the
of what
Zone is range including
range features
important to his customers.
padlocks, rim cylinders, euro
deadlocking and none-
Independent Keys started life as Independent Key
cylinders, nightlatches and
deadlocking
in
both
narrow
Services (South West) back in 1981 under the
Where
space best
is at possible service and support to his customers.
and standard
sizes - of available
stewardship
Peter Matthews. chains.
Peter spent
the next
“All of our customers are independent shops, many
30 years servicing
across the south
a premium,
wall mounted
in Grey, Polished
Brass, his customers
family businesses like our own. If we can help them
west via his monthly van sales calls. Customers
boards of are
to fit their business and increase their sales then
Polished Chrome
& Peters
Satin in depth knowledge
appreciated
key designed
blanks grow
they
in turn they will buy more from us and we’ll
and regularly
customer keys alongside
lined up on existing
the
key
blank
Chrome. Each
comes had
supplied
both be happy” says Chris.
counter
for
him
to
identify
when
he
arrived.
dispenser boards. There is
with a 1000 series 6 pin
“We have tried to avoid all the things that used to
current
a 12 owner
hook counter
stand
cylinder. The business was purchased by also
annoy
us about our suppliers. We keep our free
Chris King at the end of 2014 and moved to its
carriage down to £65 which is the lowest on the
for Dorset.
padlocks.
Zone’s choice
of padlocks
current warehouse
in Wimborne,
Since then
market and we have no minimum order, we’ll happily
business
has modernised
beyond recognition.
range from the the
10 series
brass
send you out 1 key if that’s what you need. We’ll give
The range of key blanks stocked has dramatically
Call of 01258
857167
padlock, through
the 790
you a call if we are ever out of stock of something,
increased to
including
the introduction
transponder
see if there is an alternative or sometimes people
keys, block
chips, blades
shells. The
series high vehicle
security
lock. and [email protected]
would rather wait until it is in stock. No more making
introduction
of
a
range
of
padlocks,
locks
and
The trade counter is up open
The 10 series brass padlocks
an order just for it to arrive and the main thing you
security products, more key rings and counter
is out of stock!”
9.00-4.30
Monday
to wanted
Friday
are also available
as alongside
keyed a comprehensive
accessories
range
of
batteries
key cutters can for
get key
everything
they key Independent
Keys have just launched their
cutting,
blanks,
alike as well
as in means
twin pack
need under one roof.
new to website
with online ordering. Register at
locks and all products
variants in 30mm, 40mm &
www.independentkeys.co.uk for your trade log
Before purchasing Independent Keys, Chris and his
take
away.
50mm sizes.
in, or give them a call on 01258 857167 for
family owned a cobblers shop for
several
years. It
was that experience that drives Chris to offer the
more information.
Register online for your trade login TODAY
The ONE-STOP SHOP
for key cutters.
Order online at our
NEW WEBSITE –
www.independentkeys.co.uk
01258 857 167
[email protected]
Unit 1C Bailie Gate Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 4DB
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