Movies tend to make everything seem a little more glamorous than it actually is (unless it’s a Quentin Tarantino movie, but let’s not split hairs). I mean, that’s why they call it movie magic, right? Surprisingly, that glamorization even applies to burglaries and picking locks. How many times have you watched a movie where a […]
Read moreIf you ever click on those articles that boast something like the “Top 23 Most Fascinating Gifs!” you’ve probably seen the one where it shows the inner workings of a lock. Maybe it’s just me, but I can watch the gif repeatedly because it’s just so dang satisfying to watch those pins pop into place […]
Read moreWith the tragic increase in school shootings over the past few years, a great deal of focus has been placed on exactly how we can make our schools safer. A lot of this conversation begins with the basic topic of security. What types of locking devices or other means of security could schools employ that […]
Read moreMy facility uses pushbutton locks with great success, but we’ve noticed service calls often end in simple solutions by the locksmith. Are there troubleshooting steps store managers should try before requesting service? With any type of electronic hardware, the locksmith usually fixes it within five minutes. It’s great to get the problem solved quickly, but […]
Read moreTechnology is at the forefront of the hardware industry. Surprised? You shouldn’t be! Take a moment to consider the employee ID you used to enter your office this morning, or the code you entered at daycare which unlocked the door for you and your antsy two-year-old. Are there areas of your office that require a […]
Read moreIf you’re like most, you don’t look at locks as a thing of beauty, but rather as a functional tool that you use every day. Owner of Union Hardware, David Goldberg, has turned that notion upside down and has used locks to create a masterful rendering of Vincent van Gough’s Starry Night. Using over 1,250 […]
Read more“The busiest shopping day of the year since 2003” “$52.5 Billion spent in 2011” “226 Million Shoppers in 2011” “$398.62 – Average dollar amount spent per shopper” “147 Million Shoppers expected in 2012” Thanksgiving Day (now referred to as Black Thursday to deal-seeking shoppers) and Black Friday have become bigger than ever. This is great […]
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