SBD News

Belfast development wins SBD development award
The redevelopment of a historic building into residential properties in Belfast has won the Large Development of the Year award at this year’s Secured by Design (SBD) ATLAS awards.

“A testament to our unwavering commitment to providing the highest standards of security”
Specialists in the design, manufacture and distribution of hardware and electronics solutions for an ever-changing market, Avantis Hardware have renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).

DeterTech’s SmartWater sees man who breached restraining order jailed
Secured by Design member company DeterTech's forensic marking technology, SmartWater, has helped Derbyshire Police jail a man for violating a restraining order for the second time. Crucially, the forensic evidence prevented the victim having to testify in court.

“We do not compromise when it comes to the quality and security of all of our products”
Manufacturers, suppliers and fitters of high quality uPVC and Aluminium windows and doors, Jade Windows, have renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).

VEKA collaborate to combat crime with intensive workshop
In a drive to support advancement of security standards in the construction industry, Secured by Design (SBD) member company VEKA plc proudly hosted a 'Designing out Crime with VEKA' day in early July.

DeterTech, Toyota & Police partnership reduces catalytic converter thefts to zero
An innovative police-led forensic marking initiative, pioneered by DeterTech and funded by Toyota, is credited with eliminating catalytic converter thefts in Herefordshire.

“We continue to raise standards in the security fencing industry year after year”
Suppliers of premium security fencing solutions for both the private and public sectors, Integrated Fencing, have renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).

Locks 4 Vans add to their SBD product range
Award winning security solutions provider for the fleet and logistics sector, Locks 4 Vans, has added to its range of Secured by Design (SBD) accredited products.

SBD member company presented with King's Award for Enterprise: Innovation
Secured by Design (SBD) member company, Clark Door, a leading manufacturer of high-performance door systems based in Carlisle, has been presented with the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise: Innovation.

Top tips to help installers prevent tool theft
With reports of tool theft on the rise, WaterSafe, the national register of approved plumbers, is sharing advice to help tradespeople deter thieves.

De Raat Security Products rejoin SBD
One of the UK’s & Europe’s leading suppliers of security products, De Raat Security Products Ltd have rejoined Secured by Design (SBD), with a number of their safes having achieved Police Preferred Specification.

"We are proud to be able to offer high security products"
Arbo Windows has become one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.