ERA appoints new head of marketing
West Midlands-based home security specialist ERA has promoted Tania Tams to the role of Head of Marketing to oversee the communications and marketing activity across the company’s distribution channels. Having previously held the position of Marketing Manager, Tams will – in the new role – work closely with Group Marketing and Innovation Director Will Butler […]
ERA secures new corporate identity
UK’s home security specialist ERA has unveiled a brand new corporate identity. Whilst retaining the integrity of the well-known existing logo, the new mark, which incorporates the ‘Total Security’ strapline, encompasses ERA’s strength in design and innovation, as well as helping to elevate the brand. Head of marketing at ERA Tania Tams said: “The new […]
ERA Security expands software team
UK home security specialist ERA has expanded its team with the appointment of Kevin Spencer as the new Smartware Product Manager. With expertise in intruder alarms and a wealth of experience in product innovation and market analysis, Spencer has worked in the security industry for many years, most recently for Pyronix Ltd who are now owned by […]
dormakaba completes Stanley Black & Decker security division buy-out
Following last year’s announcement, dormakaba has now completed the acquisition of certain Mechanical Security businesses from Stanley Black & Decker. Included in the buy out is Stanley Commercial Hardware, based mainly across North America witha production facility in Taiwan, as well as GMT in China. The move makes dormakaba a strong number three player in the […]
Stanley Black & Decker sells locks and security businesses for $725 million
Stanley Black & Decker has this week agreed to sell the majority of its Mechanical Security businesses to dormakaba for $725 million in cash. The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT, which together represented 12 month revenues and EBITDA of approximately $270 million and $52 million, respectively. The business said […]
Locksmiths picked for ABUS Cylinder Systems roadshow
ABUS has held its first Cylinder Systems Roadshow for locksmiths at the Marriott Hotel in Waltham Abbey. The event, which took place at the end of last month, was the first in a series of roadshows designed to host a small, individually selected group of locksmiths, allowing them the opportunity to meet and liaise with the ABUS UK Sales […]
EMKA brings in stainless steel hardware for enclosures
EMKA’s new stainless steel locks and hinges are pitched as ideal for specialist stainless steel enclosures or for GRP and lightly finished steel housings where there is a need for high corrosion resistance and/or the high strength of stainless steel. EMKA’s modular design approach provides panel builders with a selection of ¼ turn locks and latches […]