The Locksmith Journal Sep-Oct 2014 - Issue 34 | Page 3

CONTENTS INDUSTRYNEWS SEP/OCT 2014 » ISSUE 34 PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE 32 history of locks » 37 cctv » 40 home security month » 44 hardware & security » 62 key cloning » 66 auto locksmithing 15 DUFFELLS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT DELIGHTS AVOCET Avocet Hardware says its recent distribution deal with Duffells will “delight mobile locksmiths and installers alike” . 35 SECURICLAD ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BURTON SAFES The new partnership will enable Burton Safes to offer an additional level of protection for its clients in the UK and abroad. 37 NEW CCTV TRAINING BUSINESS WILL HELP COMBAT CRIME A training school to help other businesses combat criminal activity by using CCTV has been launched. 58 NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS SIGN UP TO ARGE EPDS 42 NATIONAL HOME SECURITY MONTH IS BACK TO BOOST WINTER SALES Following ARGE’s announcement to produce generic Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), 10 national lock and hardware associations have now signed up to ARGE’s scheme – with more to follow. When the clocks go back the criminals come out, with statistics showing a 20%* increase in burglaries during the darker nights, making it a peak time for sales of home security products. 20 BUSINESS‘SIR IS BOOMING FOR 64 UNDERSTANDING CLONING Saltash-based locksmith Paul Bushell is actually AKA Sir Fix-A-Lock – but he does smile a lot. And for ex-soldier Paul, business is booming – despite the fact that he has not been in the business for very long. In this article written for The Locksmith journal, Michael MICHAEL HIMS, Project Manager at Birmingham-based Redwood Touchclone Ltd, uses his expert knowledge to clarify many of the points often raised by our readers. SMILE A LOT!‘ Editor Patricia Gwynnette pat@clearview-uk.com 01226 321 450 Sales Director Rob Exley rob@clearview-uk.com 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Andrew Davies andy@clearview-uk.com 01226 321 450 Sales Manager Diana Durmaz diana@clearview-uk.com 01226 321 450 Subscriptions Lisa Garner lisa@clearview-uk.com 01226 449 341 Director Rob Exley rob@clearview-uk.com Director Ian Wilkinson ian@clearview-uk.com Production Tom Cartledge tom@clearview-uk.com Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson sharon@clearview-uk.com Press Releases PR Inbox pr@clearview-uk.com Director Steve Sidebottom steve@clearview-uk.com Finance Director Ryan Exley ryan@clearview-uk.com Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong charlotte@clearview-uk.com Administration Joann Crossley joann@clearview-uk.com Administration Emma Goodinson emma@clearview-uk.com 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 Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 Head Office Unit 2 - 3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY Follow us on Twitter @thelocksmithmag THE SEP/OCT 2014 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS 3