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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.

Wednesday 28th April 2021

Insight Security Reducing Environmental Impact

Campaigners have described the recent pollution of Brighton beach with many thousands of small polystyrene balls as an “ecological disaster”. This horrendous pollution incident has prompted a campaign group to appeal for volunteers to help clean up the beach.

Wednesday 31st March 2021

Why You Need a Ground Anchor

Anchors have a long history. The earliest known anchors were simply rocks and many of these rock anchors have been discovered, dating back to the Bronze age. The ancient Greeks used a variety of anchoring systems including baskets of stones, sand-filled sacks and even logs filled with lead. The availability of Iron enabled development of what is widely recognised as the traditional, fluted form of anchor which is known to have been used by the Romans in the 1st century and the Vikings in the 10th. The anchor became viewed as a symbol representing safety which was adopted by Christians as a representation of hope. In this post we examine security ground anchors which fundamentally perform the same function as the anchors used by our ancient forebears. They prevent something from being moved from it’s anchored position, keeping it safe and secure.

Thursday 18th February 2021

Anti Climb Paint Essential for Property Security

Vandalism, metal theft and security challenges at our valuable heritage sites and museums have prompted police forces and security professionals to remind people of what they need to do to keep their properties safe. Many of our museums, galleries and other public buildings are understaffed due to the COVID-19 pandemic making them attractive targets for thieves. And the cost of burglaries from these valuable institutions, combined with the impact of the pandemic, can potentially be disastrous.