Friday, 20 September 2024

APECS joins Secured by Design


West Midlands-based APECS, a leading supplier of door security hardware, is proud to have become the latest member of Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.


Since establishing its UK operations in 2015, APECS has quickly become a prominent and disruptive player in the lock and architectural hardware industry. The company is renowned for its innovative designs and high-quality manufacturing processes, which leverage advanced technologies and tap into a strong network of industry specialists. APECS’ dedication to excellent service ensures that products are delivered promptly and cost-effectively, focusing on meeting the UK market's specific needs.

Operating out of state-of-the-art laboratories, APECS employs the latest technologies to manufacture products that adhere to the highest standards, not only in the UK but also on a global scale. By maintaining professional relationships with leading testing organisations, APECS produces door hardware that stands out in the industry, building trust and confidence among its customers and ultimately bringing peace of mind to entire communities.

With a long-standing international pedigree and a supply chain that meets global standards, APECS focuses firmly on the UK market, delivering high-quality products that embody the company’s core values. As an independent, family-owned business, APECS values close working relationships and is strongly committed to reliability.

As part of their commitment to securing communities, the following APECS door hardware products have achieved Police Preferred accreditation from Secured by Design:
  • APECS AP Cylinder
  • APECS XS Cylinder
Nik Goncharov, Managing Director for APECS, commented on the achievement:
“We are thrilled to join Secured by Design, a move that underscores our ongoing commitment to protecting communities. This recognition highlights our dedication to providing reliable, high-quality locks and door hardware that people can trust.”

Ruari Robertson, Secured by Design, added:
“I am delighted that APECS have become members. It is a testament to the reputation within the industry that membership of SBD holds. I look forward to working with them in developing our relationship over the next three years.”

You can find out more about APECS and their Secured by Design accredited products on their dedicated member page.

Secured by Design (SBD) is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim of reducing crime and increasing safety for businesses and individuals.

SBD seeks to improve the physical security of buildings and the surrounding area using products such as doors, windows, locks and walling systems along with fencing systems that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements.

SBD have many partner organisations, ranging from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through to local authorities, housing associations, developers and manufacturers and work closely with standards and certification bodies.

SBD is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK, through the Police Preferred Specification - a product-based accreditation scheme developed 25 years ago, which provides a recognised standard for all security products that effectively deter and reduce crime. SBD work with manufacturers and standards authorities to ensure that security standards are current and updated to keep pace with emerging crime trends.

Learn more about Secured by Design and their member companies at: www.securedbydesign.com




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