PRODUCTS PRODUCT BRIEFS Abloy UK has released a new line of keyless locking solu- tions, including electronic locks, fur- niture locks, locks with PIN codes, digital furniture locks and RFID Mifare locker locks. The locks are compatible with all types of metal and wooden applications, according to the company. Abloy UK also celebrates its 50th anniver- sary this year with the launch of the Abloy Academy and the Abloy Showroom in London. Kaba’s Oracode Locks have been made compatible with locks have been successfully implemented in medical, educa- tional, business and leisure environments. S. Parker Intros Touchscreen Lever Lock S . Parker Hardware’s new Ludlow digital lo series is a touchscreen digital access clutch lever lo for up to 1,000 users. The Ludlow creates six-digit cod including one master code, three manager codes and 1,0 user codes using the touchscreen pad or the smart cards i cluded with purchase. The Ludlow features a weather-resi tant design, an emergency 9V battery, a standard SC1 k override cylinder, and an all-metal escutcheon for durabil The Ludlow fits doors that are 13 ⁄8 " – 2" thick, with templates included. Ilco Adds Neu Bow Key Program I Data System Americas’ BeHome247 property management solutions in a new collaboration between the two companies. “Kaba provides access to guests in a secure and conve- nient manner,” says Debra Chiarello, marketing specialist at Kaba ADS Americas, “while BeHome247 alerts the owner when conditions within the property have changed.” ECKey recently expanded the number of phones compatible with its VIZpin cloud-based access control and visitor management ser- vice. VIZpin can now be used with 99% of the phones in use today, as long as the phone is Bluetooth en- abled. The product allows users to receive secure, encrypted electronic keys in a text message after regis- tering their phone at VIZpin.com. lco added a new Custom Neuter Bow Key Program that includes more than 500 residential keyways with a selection of four backgrounds and embossed or incised text and logos. Additionally, the neuter bow shape has no keyway identification, making keyway recognition more difficult for non-professionals. What’s New The Greater Philadelphia Locksmith Association’s 65th convention, held September 10-13, featured three days of educational classes and a Friday Night Fiesta. “GPLA’s convention was very successful — an event that both members and participants can take pride in,” says Robert Mock, RL, former ALOA president (far left). During the event, Mike Nimmo (second from right) won a full week’s education package at ALOA 2015 in Reno, NV. (Also pictured: AIL Director John Truempy, CRL, CMIL, IFDI, AIL, second from left; ALOA Executive Director Mary May, center; and ALOA Secretary Tom Foxwell, CFDI, RL, far right.) 12 KEYNOTES NOVEMBER 2014 WWW.ALOA.ORG
