Door Industry Journal - Winter 2015

market. It offers ultimate security as it comes complete with a mortice deadbolt and a unique key that cannot be duplicated. The fingerprint technology also means that the lock’s system cannot be overridden, except by the nominated key holder. Another piece of security technology that tradespeople can recommend to customers looking to install their doors with an alternative to the lock and key are code-operated locks. Doors that are fitted with code locks can be accessed by inputting a simple code. The Yale Digital Nightlatch, for example, offers a touch screen keypad that is backlit for night time entry, making it ideal for domestic properties and small offices. In the near future there is expected to be technology available on the UK market that allows building owners to securely open and close doors using just their smartphones. The technology, which is already available in the US, requires users to download an app and works using Bluetooth. When an authorised phone is in range, users can unlock the door simply by touching their phone. This technology has application in any manner of buildings as it promotes secure, convenient control over the access to the building, and is expected to take the UK market by storm. With statistics suggesting that burglars regularly use keys to gain entry to buildings, it is no surprise that building owners are calling for the development of alternative secure security systems. With an increase in new, innovative security solutions to the market it is likely that building owners will be eager to hear about the alternatives to lock and key that can be fitted to their properties. So with this in mind it is important that tradespeople familiarise themselves with these products as it’s likely more and more customers will be turning their backs on the traditional lock and key in order to maximise the protection of their properties. For more information visit http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/landing/entr-lock 93 THE door industry journal winter 2015 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk building hardware feature PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH OUR HELP Low Cost and Free Publicity - You can benefit from some help in promoting your business, its products and services on the Door Industry Journal Blog at an incredibly low price (typically £30) towards our page creation and layout costs. But if you advertise with us, you will receive the publicity absolutely free of charge (see below). Regular Postings - We post articles up to twice a day and never delete them - we only archive them each year - so that they continue to remain visible to search engines. To have your story published - just send us your news item, logo and image(s) and we will review the material, make any necessary changes to the wording / word count and then advise you when it will be published. Extra benefits for our advertisers - If you take display advertising or product and literature features in our printed and online publications, you will also qualify for regular free postings on the Door Industry Journal Blog while you continue to advertise with us. Email your articles to: mail@doorindustryjournal.co.uk Visit our Blog to see the kind of publicity we provide: www.doorindustryjournal.blogspot.com BLOGGING