Mechanical digital locks News

The Alpro closers can suit different types of usage with a 90-degree hold open option Aluminium fabricator Veranti are using transom closers from Alpro on new metal-clad modular buildings created for the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in England. The aluminium and glass structures were built for steelwork designer and manufacturer Conder Allslade and are located within the FIA site. The event is held biannually at the 770-acre TAG Farnborough Airport in Hampshire. V...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors Global specialist in energy, Schneider Electric has partnered with ASSA ABLOY Access Control UK, to enhance its Continuum building management system. ASSA ABLOY latest Aperio® wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon and L100 – the world’s first complete wireless security lock - have all been integrated into the Schneider Electric access control product line. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperi...

For a system that's cheap to run and quick to install, you need Aperio® wireless locks Looking for the best way to give your facility a security boost? For a system that's cheap to run and quick to install, you need ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless locks. Standard wired security doors stay locked thanks to a magnetic lock paired with a reader. Their magnets are powered by electricity, via an always-on mains connection. Aperio® wireless locks are different. They ru...

With Aperio®, it takes a few seconds to issue or revoke cards from a computer or a smartphone A mechanical master key system is expensive to run, because of its inflexibility in changing access rights and secure key management costs. Losing a master key means replacing mechanical cylinders and keys right across your facility. There's no shortcut. How many replacement keys did you order last year? Every lost key costs you time and money—and an instant replacement is...

Abloy is excited to announce a UK first for padlocks in having achieved LPS 1654 Issue 1 SR Level 4 for its new ABLOY SERIES 6 range. Intentionally designed to meet the security needs of the UK Infrastructure network. The 1654 Issue 1.0 is the latest LPCB standard for physical security and is seen as the ultimate test for padlocks incorporating the most stringent physical attack tests. The LPCB works with industry and government bodies to set the standards needed to ensure that fire and secur...

The transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminium doors Overhead transom door closers from Alpro have been installed at a student accommodation development in Bournemouth. The transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminium doors. They are being used at Dorchester House, a 540-bed residence let exclusively during term time to Bournemouth University and students on Kaplan Internationa...

Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has launched the newest addition to the RITE Door family of hardware, the D3940 Series dual levers. The Adams Rite D3940 Series dual levers on either side of The TRUE Wood RITE Door activate the top latching mechanism allowing each leaf to operate independently eliminating the need for floor strikes, centre latches, flush bolts, astragals or coordinators. All pre-installed lever x lever hardware features the free-wheeling lever mechanism, so when the out...

Leary will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management for Sargent and Greenleaf Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a subsidiary of STANLEY Security and a leading manufacturer of high security locks and locking systems for safes, vaults and high-security cabinets, has appointed Brian Leary as Chief Operating Officer. Leary most recently served as the Senior Vice President for Reading Rock, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of concrete products i...

Napco featured products that meet and exceed the market demands for security, connectivity, locking and access control Napco Security Technologies, Inc., Continental Access, Alarm Lock and Marks USA recently exhibited at the ASIS show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from September 29 to October 2, 2014 with over 20,000 security professionals from 80 countries in attendance. Napco featured products and solutions that meet and exceed the market demands for se...

The four ABUS group companies presented their new packaging concept as well as sales support solutions Around 40,000 visitors from over 110 countries flocked to the Messe Essen conference centre in the last week of September 2014. When they arrived, the many attendees were welcomed with the ABUS Group's conference motto: "Welcome to a world of security". At our 550 m² exhibition space, they were able to see the networked security solutions available to the consumers of to...

SmartHandle 3062 – a new door fitting, developed to satisfy the special requirements of the hospitality industry, retirement homes and high end properties. The unique principle of the SmartHandle 3062 is that it communicates wirelessly with the identification media in the digital locking and access control system 3060 and controls where and when up to 64,000 users are granted access. What’s more, it can operate online or be integrated in a G2-based virtual SimonsVoss network. Simons...

With the FO400A window handle lock, security specialist ABUS adds a VdS-approved lock with integrated alarm to its range. These products bridge the gap between purely mechanical locks and locks which can be integrated into alarm systems. This window lock has two functions: while the lock provides effective mechanical resistance against intruders, the 110 dBA signal from the integrated alarm function scares away potential intruders. Intruder-resistant locks form the basis for effective window lo...

Justin has joined the team to support Traka as it continues to expand into new areas and increase overall market share Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has appointed a new Managing Director. Justin Sasse has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Traka. Justin has joined the team to build on the success of the business, and to support the company as it continues to expand into new areas and increase overall market share. Justin has worked for ASSA ABLO...

H Harrold & Sons Locksmiths are making the most of extra sales by supplying the full UNION StrongBOLT® range. The Master Locksmith Association approved locksmiths originally stocked the StrongBOLT® British Standard 5 lever mortice lock in isolation, known for its superior strength and exceeding the requirements of BS3621:2007, but decided they could reap more benefits by supplying the wider range of locks. Part of UNION’s Professional locks portfolio, 5 lever, 3 lever, bathro...

Security Essen marks its 40th anniversary in 2014 as a global fair for security and fire protection technology. With more than 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries taking up more than 85,000 square meters (914,932 square feet) of booth space, Security Essen honours pioneering companies in security innovation and highlights young companies with new solutions “made in Germany.” Security Essen 2014 will be held on September 23rd -26th. In 2014, Security Essen gathers more than 40 market...

The annual TDSi awards recognise partners’ excellence in fields such as sales and customer service Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the winners of its 2014 Partner Awards. Sovereign Fire and Security has won UK Platinum Partner of the Year and Siel Invest in Romania has been named as Export Partner of the Year. The annual TDSi awards recognise partners’ excellence, not only in terms of sales performance but also in cu...

School authorities and budgeting committees are realising the importance of prevention over response Competent access control is the prime mover of school safety. From primary schools to the largest colleges, prevention and deterrence are the keys to protecting our most valuable asset, our children and young people. Access control was once just a big-city concern, but today many suburban and rural schools are just as interested or even more interested in access control than th...

The ELITE's mission is to recognise the loyalty and expertise of exceptional locksmiths, installers and technicians STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the launch of its new ELITE Partnership Program, offering recognition, rewards and extensive benefits to the nation’s top locksmiths. The ELITE Partnership Program accompanies STANLEY Security’s recent shift to make its high-quality, trusted security p...

Security Essen 2014 attendees can see live Aperio® integrations running on the floor at multiple ASSA ABLOY partner OEM stands Innovation in wireless access control is on display at Security Essen 2014, thanks to ASSA ABLOY. The global leader in door opening solutions showcases Aperio®, SMARTair™ and eCLIQ™ in Hall 11, Stand 304. According to a recent survey by ASSA ABLOY and ifsecglobal.com, almost 80% of security managers say reducing energy consumpt...

Mul-T-Lock’s SMARTair™ ensured smooth transition from mechanical locking to full access control management at the hotel Mul-T-Lock’s innovative SMARTair™ electronic handle set has been installed at the Ellan Vannin Hotel to ensure the smooth transition from mechanical locking to full access control management with enhanced guest services across the hotel. Located in the heart of Douglas on the Isle of Man, on the sea front with spectacular views of Dou...

For the club, the security system is encrypted and a tight security protocol has been implemented Mul-T-Lock’s MT5 patented key and cylinder system has been installed by Morgans Locksmiths at Leicester City Football club, as part of the newly promoted team’s security upgrade programme. Leicester City has recently sealed a place in the lucrative top flight of English football by winning the Championship title, and is now in the process of further improving all...

Fortis is working with ASSA ABLOY to offer UNION’s StrongBOLT™ and Eximo range as well as Yale’s Doormaster range The Fortis Group has selected ASSA ABLOY brands Yale and UNION, as its preferred suppliers of branded security. Fortis is the UK’s newest and largest building products buyers’ group and was launched with the strong ethos for members “to help each other and support suppliers.” Formed last year by merging the former CEMCO b...

SMARTair help manage footfall around the centre, while keeping installation time and upheaval to a minimum ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY, is helping transform an historic foundry building into a state-of-the-art medical centre, supplying its innovative SMARTair™ electronic access control solution. The Lion Medical Centre will provide GP services for 26,000 patients across the Stourbridge area, and will include an enhanced nurs...

A new, upgraded version of Syntegro's SynGuard system incorporates Aperio®, CLIQ®, and Hi-O™, leading access control technologies from ASSA ABLOY. SynGuard is now able to manage doors with different types of ASSA ABLOY locking system within a single, 100% web-based software platform. SynGuard's Aperio® integration incorporates the latest online and offline wireless escutcheons, cylinders, and locks from the Aperio® range. Online access is enabled by ASSA ABLOY's 1-to-8 Ape...

Povodí Vltavy Praha is a state enterprise that manages and maintains significant watercourses and state-owned waterworks in the Czech Republic. After replacing old buildings at its Prague site with three new administrative buildings, Povodí Vltavy sought a 21st-century security solution. “Mechanical keys are no use for security needs as stringent as ours. With Aperio® we get the highest level of wireless security for an affordable price — leaving as much of ou...

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions, is improving ease of installation across a wider range of jobs through its new extended StrongBOLT® range. Known for its superior strength and exceeding the requirements of BS3621:2007, the StrongBOLT® British Standard 5 lever mortice lock fulfils the security needs of home insurance policies. However, installers can now benefit from an extended StrongBOLT® range, allowing them to save time, without compromising on quality. UNION&rsquo...

The white paper discusses how access control systems can be convenient and cost-effective security solutions ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions has launched a downloadable white paper to discuss how access control systems can be a convenient and cost-effective security solution for building owners and facilities managers, at a time when capex budget is often restricted. The white paper, entitled, ‘How can access control systems improve security and reduce costs?’ is n...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors supplied its steel doorsets to London Underground’s Bond Street Tube Station ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has designed, manufactured and installed a range of high performance security doors for multiple specification projects across London. From the installation of innovative fire doorsets in the Shard, to supplying the London Underground’s Bond Street Tube Station with its specialist steel doorsets, the company has proved its ability to spe...

ASSA’s CLIQ Remote is now available with a new mobile PD key updater, allowing administrators to update access rights ‘on the move.’ CLIQ Remote is a solution designed for larger masterkey suites, remote sites and companies with a geographical spread of operations. Providing users with remote access to a building, regardless of location, through a secure web connection. ASSA’s new mobile PD unit connects to most smartphones via Bluetooth, or to the Internet by USB conne...

Twin Combi 5800 cylinders wer installed to provide high security and resistance to any known method of picking ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions has supplied products to the Canal & River Trust, which takes care of 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales. The charity is responsible for maintaining canals and rivers that are often over 200 years old, as well as protecting the network of bridges, embankments, towpaths, aqueducts, docks and reservoirs. The British waterway...