10 Years Ago

July 2016 was our New Products issue, timed for ALOA 2016. New product feature articles previewed the Shelter by Best school lockdown system, KSP’s expanded (and still expanding) convertible housing line, the ABUS Vitess high security system and Alarm Lock’s Model DL2700LD Trilogy T2 Digital Lock with LocDown Indicator. Indicator classroom locks remain in the news today as a vital part of a school security plan. In the article “Making Ends Meet with Wire,” Tim O’Leary noted that locksmiths need reliable wiring and cabling to connect electronic access control components. Additional articles looked at Dorma door closer solutions, Pro-Lok’s PRO Series installation templates and Securitron’s new magnalock selection guide.  Mul-T-Lock released its ENTR line, a deadlocking solution for a wide variety of access control requirements. Locksmith Ledger also had a full section of corporate profiles, including a few companies that are no longer in business or merged with bigger players, such as distributors US Lock, Akron Hardware and Midwest Keyless and manufacturer CCL Security Products.

20 Years Ago

Tom Gillespie installed a Codelocks narrow stile mechanical pushbutton lock on an aluminum door. Jerry Levine installed a CompX eLock on a hospital refrigerator door. Gale Johnson suggested Gardall Safes as a profit center. Jerry Levine tested the Engrave-It machine from Ilco. Dale Bowman, Medeco Security Services, introduced the new Medeco Maxum deadbolt. Rod Oden offered opinions on Why Master Key Systems Prematurely Fail. Rick Rasmussen, VP Sales at OSI, demonstrated the OSI Wireless Access Management System. Tom O'Leary installed an SDC Exit Check delayed egress system. Tim O'Leary also reported on the Alarm Lock AL715 delayed egress exit device hardware. Jeff Baker, STRATTEC, introduced the Code-Seeker. Wade Landrum explained the business opportunities with CyberLock products. Joey Dalessio suggested a Loss Prevention program by Security Wise Group. Laurie Simon dug into the past to show the evolution of door checks to door closers. ALOA was 50 years old in 2006 and had their convention in Las Vegas. Steve Young offered solutions and tricks for opening vehicles. Tom Thill showed how to make keys for a Honda sidewinder lock. Steve Kaufman offered a brief history of Hudson Lock.

ALOA Highlights

When this issue mails, Locksmith Ledger will be returning from ALOA’s 70th Security Expo. This is the venue where security product manufacturers give locksmiths a sneak peek at their latest and greatest products, including some that may not be available yet. Here is a listing from ALOA 10 years ago. Many of these former new products have transitioned to old standbys still in demand today.

Adams Rite Steel Hawk 4300

Alarm Controls’ Custom Designs

Camden Universal Electric Strikes

Capitol Industries’ CI-30 Cylinder, Latch and Strike Protector

CompX Self-Locking Slam Cam

Corbin Russwin Access 3

Detex EAX-3500 door alarm

Gardall gun safes

Ilco Smart4Car Keyless Entry System

Jet Motorcycle Key Guide

Keyline GK100 Starter Kit

Marks USA ArchiTech Networx

Master Bluetooth Padlocks

Napco Gemini Virtual Keypad

Norton Rixson 5800 ADAEZ Pro

Sargent & Greenleaf Audit Lock 2.0

SARGENT 80 Series

Seco-Larm Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Keypad

STI Wireless Driveway Monitor

STRATTEC High Security Chevy and GMC keys

Trine 4200 electric strike

Yale nexTouch

ZK Access Wireless Bridge Kit