From the Editor
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT
» IN THE NEWS SINCE THE LAST issue of The Locksmith Journal , stories of HGV and tanker drivers – or lack thereof – has dominated the headlines . As I type this now , there is scarcely a drop of fuel in petrol station forecourts , a result of the former , we ’ re told . Energy companies are reporting that rising costs mean that smaller suppliers may have to cease trade , which , at the beginning of heating season adds further fuel ( if there was any ) to the fire .
In our own industry , something there hasn ’ t been a shortage of – unfortunately – are rogue locksmiths . And , in a campaign that we have followed and reported throughout the last year , the MLA has been going to great lengths to try and regulate locksmithing as an industry to protect not only home and business owners , but professional locksmiths and security specialists . Just a week before I sat down to write this , following hundreds of complaints from consumers , and backed by the MP for Rugby , the MLA took its request to parliament as a matter of urgency .
With a shortage of shows ( apart from virtual meetups ) in the last year and a half , some conversations , just like this one are long overdue . The upcoming MLA Expo is a long anticipated catch up for all in the industry , and I for one can ’ t wait to see all the brands and businesses , designs and developments , innovation and inspiration since the last event ; especially after reading through our own show preview as we were putting together this issue of the magazine .
And , as the September-October issue spans Fire Door Safety Week and National Home Security Month , it ’ s the perfect opportunity for us to remind ourselves of regulations – existing , new and upcoming , and look at legislation across all sectors and security . It is no coincidence that NHSM is scheduled for the season that sees shorter days and longer nights , and there is plenty of standard-setting security specialists ready to shed some light on how we , as an industry , can inform homeowners and property managers on how to stay safe throughout the winter months and beyond .
In addition to all of this , a new Building Safety Bill may require some additional reading up , and fortunately for our readers , we have made sure we have all the technical information and support to get you on the right track .
Well , I ’ ve never been one to keep it short and sweet , but I hope you ’ re now longing to read on …
dormakaba launches innovative new – LA GARD 700 series
» LEADING SUPPLIER OF security and entrance system solutions , dormakaba has updated its range of safe locks with the LA GARD 700 Series . The new series offers the ultimate in state-ofthe-art electronic safe lock security combined with modern design for multiple applications .
Featuring a modern interface both in appearance and technology , the new dormakaba LA GARD 700 series introduces five new models to its line-up of safe lock solutions , building upon the company ’ s renowned LA GARD security heritage . The new collection offers a range of features and options to meet the security requirements of a wide range of sectors including commercial , finance , legal , pharmaceutical , retail , vault storage , government and military settings .
Compatible with swing , dead , redundant and spring bolt lock types , the LA GARD 700 series has been designed with user experience in mind . Multi-user , and multi lock , are amongst the many programmable features available through the keypad or optional software . The LA GARD 700 series offers basic functions through to advanced security profiles . The new clear OLED displays provides on-screen prompts to users , enabling ease of use , or alternatively the standard non display versions are available .
On the new series Kate Palk , Product Marketing Manager for Safe Locks at dormakaba , says : “ The industry-leading LA GARD series of safe locks have been providing reliable safe lock solutions for almost half a century . The latest update to the range pairs the traditional reliability of LA GARD with enhanced security features , including encrypted data communication to AES-128 .
“ As a trusted name in the security industry , dormakaba is committed to quality and product development , backed by leading guarantees as well as a world-class technical support team , who are on hand to answer queries and offer advice on security requirements .”
To find out more about dormakaba ’ s LA GARD 700 series of safe locks and the unique capabilities of each model , please visit www . dormakaba . co . uk
See you next time , Gemma , Editor
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