Master Locksmith Association (MLA) - Membership

As we continue to grow our security range we understand the need to draw on the experience of specialists to enhance our products, ensuring they are the best on the market. We now have membership with the Master Locksmith Association (MLA) as affiliate members, demonstrating our long term commitment to the van security market.

The MLA are the UK’s largest non-profit trade association for locksmiths. Established in 1958, the MLA was founded by a group of like-minded individuals to set and promote standards of conduct, practice and materials within locksmithing.

Find out more about the Master Locksmith Association here: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/public/about-us/

Sold Secure - Accreditation

Sold Secure is dedicated to reducing the risk of crime by assessing security products through manual attack testing. Manufacturers can apply to have their products approved by Sold Secure and products that have been satisfactorily assessed may bear the coveted Sold Secure Approved quality mark. Sold Secure is administrated by the Master Locksmith Association.

Sold Secure have awarded the ULTILock Hooklock Gold Standard Sold Secure status. It is the only van hooklock on the market with this accreditation. Having the Gold Standard Sold Secure status reassures both fitters and customers that they are fitting a secure hooklock to their van.

To attain the Gold Standard, the hooklock was put through rigorous Sold Secure. Testing encompassed a number of popular break-in and brute force methods including: hammer and chisel, drill attack, snap as well as case manipulation, all of which it passed to Sold Secures Gold Standard.

Find out more about the Sold Secure here: https://www.soldsecure.com/about-us

Secured by Design – Membership and UltiLock Hooklock Accreditation

Secured By Design is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim to reduce crime and increase safety for businesses and individuals. Secured by Design is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK, through a Police Preferred Specification. A scheme developed 20 years ago, the product-based accreditation scheme provides a recognised standard for all security products that effectively deter and reduce crime.

Becoming a member of Secured by Design demonstrates our commitment to designing and manufacturing products that meet the highest quality and security standards. Our ULTILock Hooklock has been awarded the Secured by Design accreditation, giving our customers the reassurance that their van is secured by a product that meets a Police Preferred Specification

Find out more about the Secured by Design here: https://www.securedbydesign.com/about-us/about-sbd

Made in Britain – Membership

Made in Britain is a campaign designed to bring together the British manufacturing community, united with the use of the registered Made in Britain marque. The marque can only be used by members of Made in Britain who meet the set criteria to guarantee it is British manufactured.

Having been members of Made in Britain since 2014, it is imperative to us that our new products continue to be designed and manufactured under the made in Britain marque. Our product design is led by a talented team at our factory here in Exeter. Our aluminium extrusion for the ULTI Bars and pipe carriers is cut at the factory as well as the welding on our Maxracks, powder coating our bulkheads and punching out our grilles. We are proud to be part of the Made in Britain campaign and a British manufacturer.

Find out more about the Made in Britain campaign here: https://www.madeinbritain.org/about/made-in-britain

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - Membership

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is the voice of the UK motor industry. It is one of the most influential trade associations in the UK. Its reputation, resources, and automotive data place it at the centre of the automotive industry. SMMT represent more than 800 automotive companies, enabling them to voice their views on issues affecting the sector, guide strategies and build positive relationships with government and regulatory authorities.

Find out more about the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders here: https://www.smmt.co.uk/about/

Cyber Essentials – Certification

The Cyber Essentials scheme provides five fundamental technical security controls that organisations need to have in place to defend against the most common form of cyber-attacks originating from the internet. These controls are then independently assessed for Cyber Essentials accreditation.

Here at Van Guard, we understand the importance of security. We have the Cyber Essentials certification to ensure we are in line with the latest practices to strengthen our cyber security as a business.  By continually improving the security of the business, this not only gives us peace of mind but also our customers when handling sensitive information.

Find out more about Cyber Essentials here: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials/overview

ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 – Certification

ISO 9001 is a Quality Management System (QMS) which gives organizations a systematic approach for meeting customer objectives and providing consistent quality. ISO 14001 is an Environmental Management System (EMS) which gives organizations a systematic approach for measuring and improving their environmental impact.

With over 45years experience in manufacturing, we take great pride in our work and the van accessory and security products that we manufacture, so receiving these certifications demonstrate we are manufacturing our products the right way.

Find out more about ISO certifications here: https://www.iso.org/about-us.html