Commercial Security

  • ASSA C4 System Secures Columbus Airport

    Today’s security professional faces enormous challenges in securing our transportation infrastructure. From large international airports with millions of passengers passing through each year to small, regional train stations and bus depots, the need...

    Article • June 29th, 2011

  • 2011/2012 U.S. Lock Master Catalog Due In August

      BRENTWOOD, NY, June 22, 2011 ­--- U.S. Lock, a national distributor of security hardware and access control products, announces the upcoming release of its 2011/2012 U.S. Lock Master Catalog . Catalogs will be shipped to active U.S. Lock...

    Press Release • June 23rd, 2011

  • Value Line Mortise Cylinder

    Arrow Lock introduces the Value line mortise cylinder, a cost-effective cylinder intended for use in schools, hospitals and commercial buildings where security, durability and low maintenance are required and expense is a factor. The part number is...

    Product • June 17th, 2011

  • Transitioning To Electronics: Getting Started In CCTV

    “Access control is a lot more involved because you’re dealing with hardware considerations, codes, cable going back, the controller, creating different sites, etc. CCTV is much simpler.”

    Article • June 7th, 2011

  • Getting Into The Swing of Things

    Our locksmith shop welcomes the challenge of supplying electronic access controls on exterior gates as it is a change of pace and another activity to add to our portfolio of indoor services. Sometimes the requirement is for a total turn-key...

    Article • June 3rd, 2011

  • Locksmithing Etc.

    2012 Ram Cargo Vans According to a number of sources, Chrysler has renamed the Dodge Grand Caravan as the Ram cargo van or Ram C/V. The 2012 Ram C/V has a 1,800-lb. cargo payload and up to 3,600 pounds in towing capability. Power is supplied by a...

    Article • June 3rd, 2011

  • The Back Page

    10 And 20 Years Ago

    Article • June 3rd, 2011

  • News Briefs

    MARKS USA Custom Lockset Division Chosen For The Lucida, NY Marks USA’s Custom Lockset Division welcomes The Lucida (Manhattan, N.Y.) to the growing list of residential buildings where Marks Grade 1 Mortise Locksets are currently in use. The...

    Article • June 3rd, 2011

  • Door Closers, Top to Bottom

    The most important thing about door closers has nothing to do with the closers themselves. Before installing, servicing or adjusting a door closer, make certain the hinges are properly lubricated, the hinge screws are tight and the door closes...

    Article • May 31st, 2011

  • MAS Intercom Signs First U.S. Distribution Partner

    Custom Electronic Supply of San Jose, Calif. picks up new line of Intercom systems for residential and commercial applications

    Press Release • May 25th, 2011

  • Growing Your Business Through Strategic Partnerships

    Whatever your situation as a locksmith, you probably are looking for ways to grow your business. But in order to grow your business and compete with the larger players, you need a plan. You need sales leads, you need to advertise and you need to...

    Article • May 16th, 2011

  • ASSA ABLOY Acquires Portafeu

    ASSA ABLOY has acquired Portafeu, the French market leader in customized fire doors. Portafeu offers fire-rated flame-retardant, firebreak and blast-resistant doors for commercial and residential customers as well as for special closures. "I...

    Press Release • May 12th, 2011

  • Corporate Safe Specialists Merges With Fire King

      Corporate Safe Specialists, Inc. (“Corporate Safe”), a Posen, IL-based provider of cash management products and services, including traditional safes, intelligent safes, and services, has merged with its portfolio company, FKI Security Group...

    Press Release • May 11th, 2011

  • Security Starts At Home

    Locksmiths looking to grow their businesses in a challenging economy might want to consider installing alarm systems. After all, security starts at home, and locksmiths have been securing premises, both commercial and residential, for decades (perhaps...

    Article • May 6th, 2011

  • Taking it to the Web

    Traditionally, the access control systems market has been dominated by large facilities that require comprehensive and complex installations. Access control system installation opportunities can be hard to come by for security and locksmith providers...

    Article • May 5th, 2011