Winter 2007
The ICL are very pleased to announce a complete range of ICL-designed Euro cylinder locks. The locks have many security features, and come in a wide range of sizes, in brass or nickel finishes. The locks will be available from SKS from the 1st March. Find out more....
Winter 2007
The ICL endorse Pickbuster as a positive enhancement to home security which should be used in conjunction with other protection products and methods. You can find out more at Pickbuster and UAP, or on our tools pages.
Winter 2007
Both the ICL cylinder locks and Pickbuster stories are covered in this news article about UAP on the Fenestration Industry News website.
Spring 2008
A second set of pick training aids contains covers for BS2004 locks, and includes a cover for the ERA padlock.
Autumn 2007
Following the success of the 2007 summer meeting, the Institute of Certified Locksmiths Annual Convention 2008 will take place on Friday 12th September 2008, from 10am to 5pm at Meadow Lane stadium, the home of Notts County Football Club, the oldest football club in the world.
More news …
- Autumn 2007
The new ICL 11-piece set of laser track rail picks is of outstanding quality and value. Full details - Autumn 2007
ICL now offer a range of branded merchandise for ICL members featuring the well-known ICL logo. Full details - Autumn 2007
The well engineered and extremely effective ICL VAG rake pick simplifies the picking of VAG laser locks for all VW, Audi, Skoda and Ford Galaxy models. Read more … - Autumn 2007
The ICL Curtain pick has been further improved. Read more … - Autumn 2007
The ICL Multilock pick is specifically designed for picking high security Multilock Garrison locks. Read more … - Autumn 2007
We have added ASSA bump keys to our range of bump keys: 16 sections cut to bump these hard-to-pick cylinders. Read more … - Autumn 2007
The ICL Ford Tibbe pick has a unique design allowing each disk to be picked individually. Read more … - Summer 2007
The ICL has been working closely with a number of police forces to address the issue of the bumping of locks. We have been working with police officers, crime prevention units and scenes of crime officers across the country to address their questions with regards to this issue. A number of meetings have taken place with the Metropolitan police, Gwent police, Somerset and Avon police etc. The ICL has been happy to assist the police in their understanding of the problem and in the advice of preventative measures. - Summer 2007
The ICL has been asked by the Police / Crown Prosecution Service to write technical support statements which will allow the police to arrest and charge suspects who are caught with bump keys as a means of 'going equipped' to commit an offence. The ICL is pleased to have assisted and supported this action as part of its support to combat the problem of bump keys being obtained for illegal purposes. - Summer 2007
The Adams Rite Bypass tool trips the locking latch feature of these locks with screw-in style cylinders. Read more … - Summer 2007
The ICL summer event took place on 14th July 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the very centre of Nottingham. Read the report.
Earlier news …
- The ICL endorses Safe Ventures and their tools.
- The ICL announced the publication of The ICL Mortice Lock Manual, a major new work that provides an invaluable and definitive standard reference guide for all locksmiths. Read all about this important publication …
- Keyprint held open days called Update for Locksmiths on the 9th and 10th June 2007 in Edinburgh. The events ran from 10am to 4pm on both days, with a barbecue and refreshments at all times. There were demos, expert classes and a safe-opening competition.
- ICL VAG jiggler keys are specially designed for VAG laser track models. Read more …
- The ICL car overlifter set of keys and wrenches will overcome most auto lock systems found in the UK today. Read more …
- The ICL bump hammer has been developed as the perfect hammer to use in conjunction with ICL bump keys. Read more …
- The ICL demonstrated tools to the uPVC forum in Alfreton, Derbyshire on 8th March 2007.
- The ICL disk detainer padlock pick is a high quality pick designed to overcome Abloy-type padlocks. Read more …
- ICL BS2004 key reader cards come packed as a set of six. Read more …
- Ken Peterson demonstrated his picks to ICL members and invitees in Guildford on 11th February 2007.
- The tour of the ERA factory for ICL members took place on 24th November 2006, followed by a tour (with a private opening) of the lock museum in Willenhall.
- The ICL is pleased to endorse the picks of South West Safe Tools, who have recently updated their range with an exciting addition of safe picks and mortice picks including the new Fortress pick. ICL members will receive a discount on all orders.
- ICL thumb turners are designed and finished to open a range of locks with thumb turns on. Read more …
- The ICL mortice pick training aids are an invaluable aid to training; they are laser cut for improved accuracy, finish, and superior quality. Read more …
- The ICL two-in-one pick is a strong high quality pick for non-curtained locks, available in both 5-gauge and 7-gauge. Read more …
- ICL bump key sets are specifically designed and finished to open high security locks using three different methods of bumping, depending on lock type. Read more …
- ICL members are eligible for a discount on all SKS products. For details, login to the members only section.
- The SKS open day was held on Saturday 9th September 2006 in Berkhamsted. The Institute had its own exhibition stand, with pick demonstrations and special offers available on the day. There was also a free barbecue, free bar, competitions and promotions.
- ICL universal cut-to-code adaptors cut a range of car keys to code, and are suited for use on a range of key machines. Read more …
- The ICL drill template kit has the drill points for 67 British Standard locks, for use when drilling is necessary due to a faulty mechanism. Read more …
- ICL fire brigade drop keys can be used to open communal entrance doors and other security doors where fire brigade access is required. Read more …
- The summer barbecue for ICL members was on Saturday 29th July 2006 at West Clandon. Read reports on the ICL forum.
- The Institute's forum is available to all locksmiths for discussion of industry issues. It is managed and maintained directly by us, freeing us from the technical difficulties that we experienced with the previous version forum.
- Spare wires are now available for the ICL and other curtain picks. Read more …