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KENRICK JOINS MASTER LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION
Leading hardware supplier Kenrick has joined the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) - the UK’s largest and longest-established locksmith trade association. The West-Bromwich based firm’s TS007 3-star high security cylinder has now been tested and approved by the MLA to combat lock snapping.
Tested to meet the latest security standards of the British Standard Kitemark (TS007 3*), the Kenrick 3-star euro lock cylinder has been designed for those fabricators who want a top of the range door locking solution at a reasonable price, whilst also helping to prevent lock snapping. The Secured by Design approved cylinder features multiple high security pins to provide maximum security and excellent resistance against the other known cylinder attack methods, including picking, drilling, bumping, pulling and screwing. Steve Williams, Kenrick’s sales and marketing director, says: “We’re delighted to become a member of the MLA and to be doing our bit to help stamp out lock snapping. With more than 70% of burglars gaining access to a property through a door in a matter of seconds, the choice of hardware for that door is essential. We need to reduce the incidences of these types of crime out and offer far greater peace of mind for the homeowner. Our new 3-star cylinder eliminates any possibility of tampering with the cylinder, making homes much less vulnerable to attack.
“What makes our cylinder special though is that it meets the standards of TS007 on both sides of the cylinder, which means that fabricators only need to stock one cylinder for both open in and open out doors . It’s also compatible with an A1 key blank, so homeowners can easily buy extra affordably-priced keys from the high street if they need to. It is a reliable and versatile solution with no compromises.” The cylinder is manufactured in a polished brass or a nickel finish and can be easily retrofitted with no additional preparation. It is available as Paired Alike or Thumb Turn and in all sizes from 70mm to 110mm in 5mm increments. The cylinder has also been tested to 100,000 cycles and comes with a 10-year mechanical guarantee. The Master Locksmiths Association was established to set and promote high standards of conduct, practice and materials within locksmithing. The Kenrick 3-star euro lock cylinder was tested at the MLA’s Sold Secure test house, which certifies security products through attack testing. Kenrick is a leading supplier of hardware solutions for PVCu, aluminium and timber window and door systems. The company has a proud heritage spanning more than 200 years, having been established by Archibald Kenrick who manufactured buckles and livery fittings. Kenrick’s range of topquality products includes the market leading Excalibur multi-point locking system, the fourpoint Centurion system and the Easifit and Espagnolette locking systems. Tel: 0121 553 2741 www.kenricks.co.uk
KUBU LAUNCHES PRO INSTALLER INITIATIVE
Kubu, the smart-sensor for doors and windows has announced the launch of their new Pro Installer initiative, as the brand looks to engage in the wider and opportunistic smart home market.
Kubu Pro Installers will benefit from a wide range of updated marketing and point of sale materials for showrooms, along with a free listing at the newly re-vamped website at kubu-home.com. This new initiative will also see the provision of Kubu Kits at trade prices which will help open up further opportunities for installers. Once purchased, the Kubu Kits can be sold with a mark-up, while some other businesses are already using it as a means to close a bigger deal. With the new window sensor just a matter of months away, sales of Kubu equipped door and windows will form part of the wider smart home market, as a complete and integrated solution including bi-folding, French and patio doors. All the necessary support and warranty is provided directly to the homeowner by Kubu, but with activation just a matter of minutes, the process is both quick and simple. There’s also the reassurance of the fact that Kubu has been designed, tested and manufactured in-house by Avantis Hardware and this also includes all the software and firmware development. Lauren Bromley, head of brand for Kubu commented: ‘The Pro Installer initiative is free to partners and provides considerable sales opportunities for installers. The statistics clearly show that consumers are consuming smart-tech in their droves and the success of Amazon’s Ring and Google Nest bear testament to this.
She continued: ‘Find yourself a Kubu smart-sensor manufacturer today and enjoy the considerable benefits of this initiative tomorrow. Smart-sensors could well revolutionise the window and door sector in the same way as it’s influencing the markets for central heating systems and home security.’ For further information about becoming a manufacturing partner or Kubu Pro Installer then please visit kubu-home.com, e-mail support@kubu-home.com or call 0330 555 9545 for a free information pack. You can also follow them on all leading social media platforms @KubuSmart and see them on stand E30 at this year’s FIT Show.
