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When someone comes up with an innovative safety idea , turns it into a tried and tested product that is sold on its reputation worldwide and one that wins a major prestigious award – you can bet your bottom dollar that it will be hi-jacked by the imitators . Products that become familiar household names often become genericised – infuriating for the brand owners who put so much investment into research and development of their genuine , authentic , quality products and own the copyright .
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SADLY , SOME tradespeople and the public too , may well be misled into thinking they are buying “ the real thing ” when what they are really getting is just an inferior copy . That is what is happening with Jackloc ® universal cable restrictors . In this issue , Directors of the Jackloc ® family business , Emma Wells and Judith Burrows , whose father , Derek Horne , invented the safety device , tell us more .
NEW PRODUCTS & INNOVATIONS
Also in this issue , we feature some of the best new products and innovations that are achieving success in various fields , many of which will be launched or featured in the MLA Expo 2017 , which is almost upon us . Once again , this event looks all set to be a major success – and an enjoyable all-round experience for people working in this industry . We offer a final preview of the event and repeat our invitation to readers of Locksmith Journal to make themselves known to us on our stand at the show where they will receive a warm welcome from the team .
NATIONAL HOME SECURITY MONTH
October is once again National Home Security month , the well-established promotion that provides advice to everyone on the latest and most effective ways to protect property , whether domestic or commercial . Burglary figures are on the rise again , so it is important to remind people to take sensible precautions in making sure they don ’ t become victims . Locksmiths all over the country will be playing their part in getting the message across , helping safeguard homes and businesses and boosting their own businesses at the same time .
Lockex 2018 Security and Fire Safety
LOCKEX 2018 Security and Fire Safety will take place at Coventry ’ s Ricoh Arena from 8-10th June 2018 and plans are well underway .
»»“ IT MADE SENSE TO move the date forward to avoid clashing with sporting fixtures ,” said Rob Exley , director of Locksmith Journal .
“ We have broadened the scope of the event to include a wider range for both exhibitors and visitors ,” Rob explained . “ With so much emphasis these days on all aspects of security and also on fire safety , we have incorporated these important aspects . But while we have widened the scope of the event , the main core of the show is still what we are all about – the locksmith and auto locksmith industry .”
Lockex is targeting visitors via comprehensive marketing and social media strategy to Keep the audience informed of our exciting plans in the run up to our second event .
Training has now been moved inside the arena along with catering , so everything will be in one place .
“ We are closely involved and glad to have support from the industry ’ s leading organising bodies with whom we work throughout the year .”
LOCKSMITHJOURNAL . CO . UK | SEP / OCT 2017 Sponsored by Aldridge Security