Squire has articulated that it will be commemorating 245 years of lock‑making while unveiling its latest padlock innovation and presenting its inigma smart access control system at this year’s MLA Show on stand H1.25.

Attendees will reportedly be able to explore Squire’s heritage, view the new SS100 LEV 5 – an enhanced version of the SS100CS – and observe the inigma smart wireless access control system in action.

Squire’s history

Squire has reportedly been manufacturing locks in the West Midlands since 1780, when William Squire initiated the production of padlocks, door locks and cabinet locks

Since that time, Squire has supported the British Army in the Napoleonic Wars and World War Two, while continuing to grow the business into the global bran it is today.

The company has stated that Squire was passed down through eight generations and is now led by CEO John Squire, who has reportedly guided it through major shifts and technological advancements.

At the MLA Show, visitors to Squire’s stand are said to have the chance to discover more about Squire’s manufacturing history and get up close and personal with its newest padlock.

The SS100 LEV 5 padlock

Squire reported that the SS100 LEV 5 padlock received an SR5 rating from the LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board), making it the first and only padlock to have ever achieved this rating.

The SS100 LEV 5, according to the company, builds on its predecessor with the addition of Tungsten Carbide armouring.

This reportedly gives the padlock incredible anti-angle grinder properties, making it the perfect security solution for critical national infrastructure and other highly secure environments.

Boasting a 20mm boron hardened steel closed shackle and 100mm hardened steel lock body (both infused with tungsten carbide) the SS100 LEV 5, according to the company, builds upon Squire’s 245-year reputation for manufacturing high-quality, high performance security solutions.

Smart access wireless control system

Elsewhere on the Squire stand, MLA Show attendees will be able to discover inigma, Squire’s smart access wireless control system, which is said to use encrypted communication to control access to connected padlocks and cylinders.

With a Level 3 BSI Kitemark for Secure Digital Applications (SDA) inigma reportedly provides a smart, highly secure security solution for a range of business uses.

Ideal for securing critical infrastructure and remote site locations, inigma reportedly allows users to give and revoke access and view comprehensive audit trails using the inigma app on a phone, tablet or desktop.

“Creating quality padlocks”

John Squire, CEO, commented: “We are looking forward to celebrating two milestones with attendees to the MLA Show.

“For 245 years, my family has focused on creating quality padlocks suitable for a variety of uses – from securing areas of the home to national infrastructure.

We are pleased to introduce the SS100 LEV 5 to the Squire range, which further demonstrates our commitment to quality and ensuring that we’re at the forefront of security accreditations.

“Through my time as CEO of Squire, I have seen the security industry shift in many different ways, from how padlocks are tested to the introduction of smart security options, such as our inigma system.

“I am pleased that we have been able to keep our fingers on the pulse of innovation to move with the industry and keep our customers supplied with the quality solutions they require.”