The Locksmith Journal Sep/Oct 2021 - Issue 76 | Page 24

HARDWARE & SECURITY

Locktoberfest is here

Celebrate with Burg-Wächter
» WITH THE NIGHTS beginning to draw in , Germany ’ s security specialist , Burg-Wächter has launched Locktoberfest – combining the traditional German beer festival with all things security - to highlight key security issues for homeowners and businesses alike .
Fantastic promotions for locksmiths
With home security a national concern and to celebrate the opportunity for locksmiths , Burg-Wächter is running a series of promotions , commencing in October , where they can get excellent deals on a range of product including cylinder locks , night latches , tubular latches , mortice locks , door chains and uPVC window handles .
Not just for the trade , in addition , Locktoberfest will be supported by a consumer campaign in key media including social media .
Mark Pearson , commercial director at Burg-Wächter said , “ As winter approaches , the cover of darkness gives criminals a significant advantage throughout this period . Burg-Wächter ’ s first Locktoberfest is an engaging way to not only highlight serious security issues but to also give locksmiths the opportunity to offer customers peace of mind that their homes are protected against break-ins this winter .”
For further information on the Locktoberfest promotions as well as Burg-Wächter ’ s range of home security products , visit www . burg . biz / uk or call 01274 395 333 .

Your chance to win

» WE HAVE A GREAT PRIZE FOR LOCKSMITHS ON offer consisting of £ 250 worth of Burg-Wächter free stock ( of your choice ) along with a gift box of authentic German beer plus a branded traditional glass stein .
For your chance to win , simply answer the following question : -
In which German city does Oktoberfest usually take place ?
A . Munich B . Berlin C . Hamburg
Simply email your answer and contact details to comp @ cvgroup . co . uk . Please add ‘ BW Locksmith comp ’ in the subject line . A winner will be chosen on 15.11.21 and contacted by 30.11.21 .
Terms & conditions apply .

SBD MEMBER ’ S ‘ EXCELLENT AND EXTENSIVE ’ RANGE

» CARLISLE BRASS , established in 1986 , a long standing designer , manufacturer and distributor of architectural ironmongery , have renewed their membership with the official police security initiative Secured by Design .
Carlisle Brass , part of the Arran Isle group of companies , are focused on the design , sourcing , marketing and distribution of branded building products to the Construction Industry . Employing around 135 staff across the UK , more than 95 % of Carlisle Brass sales come from sales of their own branded products .
Managing Direct of Carlisle Brass , Angus Grant commented : “ We are thrilled to renew our membership with Secured by Design , it means we can proudly display the police recognised logo which gives customer confidence that the product they are buying are tough enough to discourage and diminish crime .”
Carlisle Brass are specified as standard by nine of the top ten new home developers in the UK , and with 35 of the top 50 and serve all sectors within the door hardware industry , including Merchant , Architectural and Commercial .
Hazel Goss , Secured by Design , said : “ It has been a pleasure to renew contracts with Carlisle Brass who have been members since 2015 and are now in their sixth year with Secured by Design . They have an excellent and extensive range of locks and hardware that has achieved Police Preferred Specification and I am looking forward to many more years working alongside them .”
SBD seek to improve the physical security of buildings and the surrounding area using products , such as doors , windows , locks and walling systems along with fencing systems that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements .
In addition , SBD work closely with builders , developers , local authorities and registered housing associations to incorporate the police crime prevention standards into developments from initial concept and design , through to construction and completion . Police forces throughout the UK have specially trained Designing Out Crime Officers ( DOCOs ) who offer police designing out crime and SBD advice free of charge . Over one million homes have been built to SBD standards with reductions in crime of up to 87 %.
You can find out more about Carlisle Brass and their extensive range of Secured by Design accredited locks and hardware here : https :// www . securedbydesign . com / member-companies / sbd-members ? view = companydetail & account = 0011i00000Jpvz5AAB
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