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Thursday 23rd December 2021

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All

There is no doubt that the past year has been enormously challenging and the current surge in Omicron cases is having a heavy impact on Christmas celebrations. We hope that everyone will be able to share the best possible Christmas with the people they love.

Thursday 16th December 2021

What does a Cashless Future Mean for Retailers and Shoppers

The ongoing COVID pandemic has driven a huge surge in online, digital transactions as people avoid shops and rely on home deliveries to get what they need. This has renewed discussion and speculation over the future of cash and whether a global, cashless economy will emerge any time soon.

Thursday 28th October 2021

What Can be Done to Protect People from Spiking?

Nightclubs and bars throughout the UK are this week facing organised boycotts in response to a recent surge in people being “spiked” on their nights out. Police forces throughout the UK, from Exeter, Nottingham, London and elsewhere, are investigating multiple reports of people being injected with needles. In this blog post we look at the challenges faced by venues and what people can do to stay safe.

Thursday 22nd July 2021

Big Boy Ground Anchor Withstands Bennetts Destruction Testing

We are proud to report that our incredible Big Boy Motorcycle Ground Anchor has successfully withstood rigorous independent destruction testing carried out by Bennetts. Their tests have demonstrated exactly how robust the design and construction of this formidable ground anchor is and how it achieved the highly demanding Sold Secure Motorcycle Diamond standard.

Thursday 24th June 2021

Strongest Security Chain Guide

Security chains are widely used to reliably secure high value items which can’t be readily locked in place using a standard lock. Motorcycles and bicycles along with plant and machinery are all examples of valuable items increasingly targeted by criminals. Using the right security chain will help prevent these valuables from being stolen. In this post we address some of the common questions often asked about security chains and provide a useful comparison of the high security chains we offer.

Thursday 17th June 2021

Thieves Want Your Bikes

In our March blog post we reported how police forces throughout the UK were warning people of the increased risk of bicycle theft as COVID restrictions eased, summer approached and people began to get out and about on their bikes. In this post we provide a salutary report of brazen cycle theft which highlights how organised crime gangs are specifically targeting bicycle owners, highlighting the need for both robust security and vigilance.

Thursday 27th May 2021

Trust the Big Boy Ground Anchor

The popularity of our incredible Big Boy Motorcycle Ground Anchor is growing. Back in March we proudly announced how this exceptional piece of kit had achieved the Sold Secure Motorcycle Diamond accreditation - the highest possible security rating. It’s worth noting that the Big Boy ground anchor is the only telescopic ground anchor to have achieved this remarkable security rating. This week you can see the Big Boy featured in Motorcycle News, the worldwide authority on everything related to motorcycles.

Thursday 20th May 2021

Understand CEN Ratings and Standards

We were recently asked by a customer if the CEN rating was still relevant now that the UK has left the EU.

The answer is that CEN (Central European Norm) testing and rating is still as important as ever as it’s a valuable, internationally recognised standard that provides a level playing field for all manufacturers and a reliable indicator for consumers. Read on to find out more about CEN ratings and how they are used.

Wednesday 12th May 2021

What is the Best Bird Deterrent

The British Trust for Ornithology has estimated that bird-loving Brits spend in excess of £200 million every year on feeding wild birds in our gardens. The past 12 months, during which many of us have spent far more time at home due to the pandemic, has prompted renewed interest in our outdoor spaces. People have reported seeing more birds in their gardens and 54% have highlighted how watching birds, in their gardens and local areas, is a great way to relieve stress. But unfortunately - birds can sometimes be a nuisance or even become a health hazard.

Thursday 6th May 2021

How to Avoid Selection Bias

Studies have shown that humans are simply incapable of making unbiased, random choices. For example, when people are asked to choose random numbers more will tend to select odd numbers than even. Whether we like it or not, we are all susceptible to our biases and predispositions and in many significant scenarios these tendencies are entirely unacceptable.