Door Industry Journal - Summer 2012

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk industry news UNION’S UK MANUFACTURING HOLDS THE MASTERKEY Manufactured in the heartland of the British lock and key industry, masterkey systems from UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY, are helping to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. ASSA ABLOY’s factory, based in Willenhall has been undergoing a lean manufacturing programme, as well as implementing plans to reduce its carbon footprint. The production of UNION’s two leading masterkey systems - keyRETRO™ and keyULTRA™ at its UK site, not only helps to reduce the environmental impact of overseas importing, but also ensures high quality and strict security standards are maintained. Commenting on the importance of UK manufacturing, Tina Hughan, Head of Marketing for ASSA ABLOY UK, said: “We’re very proud that our leading masterkey suites are produced at our Portobello site, and their wide use throughout various industry sectors is testament to their quality and heritage. “Our factory is a genuine asset, not just because of its historical significance but because of the importance of British manufacturing, especially in the current challenging financial climate. Not only does it stimulate the local economy and ensure unique trade skills are not lost, it also stands for quality, whilst helping to reduce our carbon footprint and improving supply chain efficiency. “In the past we have received awards, such as the National and Midlands Awards for Innovative Working Practices at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards and the Manufacturer of the Year accolade at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards. Plus, we are currently one of the only security product companies to operate a lean manufacturing programme, proving UK production is both innovative and sustainable.” Amongst the products prod uced at the West Midlands site, is the keyRETRO™ masterkey system, which allows existing traditional UNION systems to be extended as security requirements change, and eliminates the need to install a new system as buildings are redeveloped. Plus, the 16-year patent protection on key and cylinder assembly, combined with personnel restrictions for key cutting, greatly reduces the risk of a system becoming compromised. Also manufactured in the UK, the 6pin masterkey system, keyULTRA™, has received the highest grades for key related security and attack resistance in relation to BS EN 1303:2005 when used in conjunction with a security escutcheon – reaching security grade 6 and attack grade 2. keyULTRA™’s extended patent, lasting till 2028, based on its DuraPIN™ technology, prevents the unauthorised copying of keys on the high street, whilst its durability, provided by self lubricating materials, means it has been successfully tested to 500,000 cycles. UNION Architectural Hardware supplies an extensive range of locks and architectural hardware used in many applications through professional locksmiths and ironmongers. UNION is part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. For more information visit www.uniononline.co.uk 9 THE door industry journal summer 2012 MUL-T-LOCK’S BREAK SECURE XP FIRST TO ACHIEVE TS007 Mul-T-Lock UK’s innovative new Break Secure XP cylinder has become the first retrofit anti-snap cylinder solution to achieve the coveted BSI Kitemark TS007 3* industry ratings. Break Secure XP was the first to achieve the revised Diamond Level of Sold Secure SS312 Lock cylinder specification and has once again been independently tested and proven to exceed the brand new TS007 industry standards. Introduced by the Door and Hardware Federation together with the Glass & Glazing Federation, TS007 is characterised by a star rating system where the cylinder alone, or with door furniture, must accumulate three star to achieve the maximum security requirements for a door. Break Secure XP is currently the only cylinder to pass the rigorous industry tests to achieve the three star accreditation and kitemark standards, without the need for a high security handle. Steve Ross, Managing Director of Mul-T-Lock said: “Mul-T-Lock has always aligned new product development with the leading industry bodies and latest standards to deliver solutions that address public and industry concerns over the evolution of attack methods to cylinders. “Break Secure XP is testament to this, having consistently resisted intensive and prolonged attack methods in testing. “Following on from achieving the revised Diamond Level of Sold Secure SS312, Break Secure XP with the TS007 stamp of approval is a proven industry leading product, which enables locksmiths to offer customers complete peace of mind and protection, with a truly retro-fit cylinder only solution.” Break Secure XP incorporates four individual high security innovations, incorporating patent pending technology, designed to work together to provide complete anti-snap protection. In addition to these new lines of security, the Break Secure XP cylinder has the same great features that you would expect from our market leading original Break Secure cylinder, including anti-drill, anti-screw, anti-bump and anti- pick protection. For further information on Break Secure XP, please visit www.breaksecure.co.uk