WHAT’S NEW PRODUCT BRIEFS Locinox has int roduced the FORTIMA-SD- R pool safety latch for round frames. It features anodized aluminum housing, magnetic distance of 1¼" and ¾" ver- tical tolerance af- ter installation. It’s rekeyable to match any lock and is tested up to 2 million cycles. For more information, visit www. Locinoxusa.com. Lucky Line Products has introduced the Key Bak Side- kick, an all-in-one carry companion that se- cures both keys and a badge. It has a twist-free end, can hold up to six keys and has a retractable Kevlar cord with a 24" reach and an 80 lb. minimum break- ing strength. The Key Bak Sidekick features a zinc alloy carabiner and a stainless-steel spring housed in a 1⅜" diameter polycarbonate case. It’s made in the USA, measures 4⅞" long and is available in a black finish. It is sold one per clamshell and is available to order in packs of five. NEWS BRIEFS Autel US, the U.S. subsidiary of China-based Autel Intelligent Technol- ogy Corp., has moved into its new offices in Port Washington, NY. Autel’s new 50,720-square foot building is on three acres and will be home to Autel US’s technical and customer support, marketing, accounting, executive staff, fulfill- ment facility and warehouse. “The purchase is a physical testament to the company’s success and stature within the industry and within the United States, and further cements our identity as a New York business so fortunate to have access to the talented, educated, and experienced workforce the state offers,” said Autel US CEO Chloe Hung. RemoteLock has announced the expansion of its European operations with the acquisition of SmartLock Europe. Since 2015, SmartLock Europe has been providing remote access control solutions for commercial and vaca- tion rental applications throughout the UK, and the company has been reselling RemoteLock's universal access control software. Stuart Duncan, founder of SmartLock Europe, will assume the role of vice president of European opera- tions as part of RemoteLock’s leadership team. Past ALOA President Breck Camp passed away at the age of 83. He was a Life member of ALOA, having joined in 1970. See page 18 for a longer tribute. Nelson L. Schoef fling of Southampton, NJ, has passed. He had been a member of ALOA since 1982. Lucky Line Products has also introduced Purse Charm Keychains that clip onto the purse edge or inside pocket opening They are hand polished and nickel plated, and the spring clip incorporates ridges for extra grip but has a smooth finish. Each keychain includes an additional hole at the top of the charm to hang keys on a key rack or hook. Six designs are available: Mountains, Owl, Sprout, Mandala, Hummingbird and Heart. They measure 1" wide by 2⅛" high and include a ⅞" key ring and are sold one per card and can be ordered in packs of three. A 48-card display is also available. Securitech’s Auto-Bolt Max Exit Device, meant for high-traffic exits, is available in double door applica- tions. It protects against break-ins with up to five points of deadbolt locking. A single action of the touch bar retracts all bolts simultaneously, meeting life-safety, accessibility and fire codes. Its stainless-steel deadbolts are ⅝" in diameter, and it’s compatible with most keying systems. For more in- formation, visit www.securitech.com. IN MEMORIAM WWW.ALOA.ORG JANUARY 2022 KEYNOTES 9
