Bondhus Corporation introduces a full line of high quality Felo insulated screwdrivers, bit drivers and pliers designed with safety in mind. Each tool is closely inspected, tested and certified to comply with all critical safety standards, including...
During a recent conversation with an industry friend, he mentioned that locksmiths were going to Home Depot early in the morning to pick up supplies for jobs. He began to question what the role of the locksmith distributor in the future would be. I...
Atkins Group To Represent Altronix In Northeast
The Atkins Group now represents the Altronix product line throughout New England, Connecticut and Upstate New York.
“We’re excited to have the Atkins Group join us in communicating the value...
Life safety codes require the use of exit devices in specific situations, and most codes prohibit the use of any other lock or mechanism on the door that would prevent the use of the device or confuse the user.
The primary purpose of an exit device...
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Jerry Finch explained the system used to masterkey Corbin-Russwin master ring cylinders. Bill Reed commented on key blank numbering systems. T.C. Mickley wrote an article on Cutler Mailboxes. Cutler was later acquired by...
IR Security Technologies Names Director, Government Vertical Market
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announces that Dan Kilgore will be responsible for leading the company's government (federal, military, aviation, state and local) vertical...
What do you see as the advantages to locksmiths from the merger of Clark Security and Anixter?
With the acquisition by Anixter, Clark is in the best position yet to help locksmiths succeed in today’s business environment. Clark is already...
The electromechanical lock is not new. I installed battery operated motorized deadbolts and electronic locks way back in the 1980s. I remember a “key free” electromechanical knob and deadbolt lockset that was pretty amazing. To enter the...
Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution’s Annual IP Product Catalog is available now at all branches throughout the US and Canada. Dedicated solely to the IP product line category, the catalog made its official debut at ISC Solutions in New York on Nov...
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Adam Weinraub gave his strong opinions on tow truck drivers, reposessors and police departments who unlock cars. Allen Kutchins suggested ways to figure job pricing. Milt Wolferseder opened a Mosler record safe. Even then these...
ADI Appoints Flink GM & VP, North America
ADI has appointed Michael Flink as general manager and vice president, ADI North America, responsible for driving business initiatives across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. He will...
The mortise lock has been around for more than 100 years, installed into commercial buildings and residences. The mortise lock is stronger and has more function choices than cylindrical or tubular locks. The reason is the case is larger and more parts...