Philip Prigg has been appointed new Product Sales Manager, responsible for High Security Locking, by Pickersgill-Kaye. Philip, pictured, will oversee the Leeds lock manufacturer’s sales in home and overseas markets.
He’s worked for ASSA ABLOY, the door and physical security product firm and Pickersgill-Kaye’s parent company, for over eight years in manufacturing, installation and product sales. He’s become familiar with the company’s multipoint locks and the heavy duty perimeter gate lock range.
He said: “I’m thrilled to be working for Pickersgill-Kaye and promoting their products – I’ve always had a great relationship with them. I think that they make the most superior high security locks for many sectors, including protecting critical national infrastructure sites, the Government and Ministry of Defence.
“I’m confident that with the group’s support, coupled with a long standing reputation for performance, strength, security and durability, I have an excellent platform to take Pickersgill-Kaye’s locks to the forefront of the high security market.”
And Pickersgill-Kaye’s Director – Business Development, Harry Griffiths, said: “Philip is a valuable addition to our team. His extensive experience with ASSA ABLOY makes him a natural fit for our high security locks as we look to expand both our product range and break into new markets.”
About the firm
Pickersgill-Kaye, a custodial and high security locking firm, offers products in surface mounted and mortice versions. The products are tested to European BS EN standards for panic and emergency exit as well as undergoing independent blast testing, cycle testing in excess of one million cycles and being fire tested, to BS EN standards, as part of a secure doorset. Its locks are designed on CAD software and are subjected to testing on key operation, lock construction and overall durability and resistance to attack, to satisfy the operational requirements of national and international market sectors. Approvals include certification to LPS 1175 Issue 7 Levels SR3 and SR4 and government standards.
