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Emergency situations like fire, flooding or a home invasion unfortunately do happen but we’re seldom prepared for it. An emergency home exit could save a life. Here’s how to create one with Trellidor’s help.

Trellidor’s show stand took top honours at Decorex Cape Town this year with the judges commenting that Trellidor had produced a ‘warm and inviting stand to showcase a very difficult product’.

Have you ever wondered about the strength under attack of the safety gates you’ve had installed? This should be the first question you ask your sales consultant, but often it comes way behind queries about price.

Trellidor and Microsoft SA co-sponsored the development by Cytrus of the SHOUT SA app for Windows 8, which is now available for free download from the Microsoft app store.

Trellidor believes that all peace loving South Africans should be safe in their homes and that there should be no compromise when it comes to security.

Trellidor will be exhibiting at Decorex Joburg again this year, displaying its full range of products and offering generous show specials. Visit us there from 8th to 12th August.

Burglar bars have come up in the world in terms of design, so our choice is no longer between ugly and uglier. Read further to find out what’s now on offer to help protect windows from break-ins.

Homes and commercial buildings are increasingly becoming electronically controlled, with automated functions such as the switching on and off of lights at designated times.

Trellidor Mauritius distributors, trading as Floor to Roof Construction, opened for business in February 2012 and held its official launch in March at Port Chambly.

We’re all aware that we need something on our windows to keep us safe at home or work, and the barriers we choose don’t necessarily have to be ugly. Take a look at Trellidor Cottage Guard for instance.

The Middelburg Observer of Friday 13 April featured a nasty home invasion experienced by a mother and daughter. Their Trellidor security gate in the passage saved them from further trauma and is a reminder to create a ‘safe area ’ at home

Many of us would have been reminded during the recent school holidays that we’re a bit short on space when we’re all at home and joined by friends and relatives. Here’s how to use security doors to create more room.

SHOUT is an NGO that raises funds to help fight crime. They do this through musical collaborations with top names in the SA music industry, who lend their voices to produce magical CD’s. Read more to find out how to get your hands on one...

The first Trellidor International conference devoted exclusively to its African distributor network was held in Durban recently. It was a significant milestone in Trellidor’s 35 year history.

In our grandmother’s day fly screens were commonly found on doors and windows, to keep out flies and other insects like mosquitoes, especially in the vicinity of horses.

Locks are not usually the first thing we think about when choosing security gates. The lock area, however, is still one of the first places thieves try their luck.

Trellidor’s stand at the 2012 Homemakers Expo at Johannesburg’s Coca Cola Dome was outstanding enough to have won a silver medal. The stand was one of the larger ones and was situated in a prominent position near the main entrance.

Finding the balance between effective home security measures and our inherent need for wide open spaces isn’t easy. Picture windows are a particular problem.

As a consumer with little knowledge about how home security barriers are manufactured or installed, a stamp of approval by an independent third party can help sway our purchasing decision. But can you really trust that certification?

Visit Trellidor’s stand at the Homemakers Expo in Gauteng (Coca-Cola Dome 23 to 26 February) and take advantage of show specials!

A spate of home invasions and attacks on the elderly in the Knysna-Sedgefield area recently has been of great concern to Trellidor’s Knysna franchise owner, Brian Elliott. After 17 years in the security industry, he has some valuable advice on security

Verandas are a feature of many South Africa homes and the source of much pleasure and relaxation in our great climate. Left unsecured, however, they can be an easy entry point for burglars.

‘Going green’ is not necessarily just about saving electricity and reducing waste. It can also be about doing no harm to our wildlife. Trellidor Clear Guard mesh screens do just that.

Physical barriers that stop home invaders from actually getting to you are a logical but frequently avoided home protection system because it looks so ‘in your face’. However, there are ways of making safety gates and burglar proofing less obtrusive.

The annual summer holidays are around the corner so now’s the time to sort out those nagging security issues you’ve left undone.

For the fifth year running, Trellidor has partnered Round Table Rivonia 230 in its major fundraising event of each year, supporting a team of cyclists riding from Johannesburg to Durban.

Shrinkage is a continual problem in just about any industry, from the bulk rump steak pack that goes missing somewhere between the delivery vehicle and the walk in fridge to reams of photocopy paper that disappear from the supply room.

Sash windows hark back to Victorian times but Trellidor has thoroughly modern transparent burglar bars to secure them.

Planning a building project? Then make sure you factor in your security barriers as early in the process as possible to ensure they’re unobtrusive but very functional.

Trellidor Rollerstyle roller shutters can shield you from the worst of the winter chill while you still enjoy relaxed living on your patio.

The East Coast Radio House and Garden Show, held at the Durban Exhibition Centre at the end of July each year, has always been a successful one for Trellidor and this year was no exception.

Trellidor Bedfordview, with the help of Trellidor head office, has sponsored security barriers needed by the Setshabelo outreach program in Thokoza, Gauteng.

The V N Naicker School for the Deaf in Newlands recently received a donation of a hi-tech voice activated computer system for their administrator, Deen Pillay, who needed it to assist him in his work as he is blind.

Visit Trellidor’s stand at the Trends and Tastes (Decorex) expo at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 18 to 21 March 2011 and be the first to see Trellidor’s brand new product ranges!

Trellidor’s Port Alfred franchise is for sale after 10 years of successful trading under current owner Don Dennison, who is retiring.

Visit Trellidor’s stand at the Homemakers Expo in Gauteng (Coca-Cola Dome 24 to 27 February) and see how many new ways there are to ‘love your home’!

Trellidor have sourced new security screen technology from Thailand. After two years of collaboration with designers and manufacturers Mechtec International it has been added to Trellidors range.

Mention ‘Trellidor’ and most people visualise either our trellis-style security gates or our Marketing Director, Peter Rawson, standing behind one of our gates as a wrecking ball hurtles towards him.

Physical security barriers that stop home invaders from actually getting to you are a logical but frequently overlooked element in one's home security equipment. Here are some tips from Trellidor on how to use them to keep criminals out of your personal s

Staff at Trellidor's Phoenix Industrial Park factory and Durban North head office have been feverishly collecting tinned food on behalf of the Robin Hood Foundation's ‘Bin a Tin' campaign.

Deure is dikwels die enigste ingange by huise waar ons veiligheidsdeure aanbring, maar vensters kan dit dikwels makliker maak vir rowers om in te kom. Die installering van sekuriteitversperrings by elke opening van jou huis kan baie vensters en deure bete

External doors are frequently the first and often the only entry points to a home to be secured using physical barriers to prevent unwanted ‘visitors’ from getting in.

Die Trellicor Groep brei uit met die bekendstelling van ’n nuwe franchise in Thabazimbi. Franchise-eienaar Pieter du Plessis is reeds 20 jaar by die maatskappy en is baie in sy noppies omdat hy nou sy eie Trellicor-verkooppunt gaan hê.

Trellidor is expanding with the launch of a new franchise in Mafikeng. Franchise owner Jaco van Wyk (snr) has a 10-year history with the company, and is delighted to be running his own Trellidor outlet.

Die Trellicor Groep brei uit met die opening van ’n nuwe franchise in Lephalale. Die eienaar van die franchise, Abrie Loubser, is al 9 jaar by die maatskappy.

Trellidor brei uit met die bekendstelling van ’n nuwe franchise in Kuruman. Die franchise-eienaars, Johannes en Blanche Coetzee, is al 2 jaar deel van die maatskappy en was voorheen die agente vir Trellidor se franchise in Kimberley.

It's a matter of weeks now before South Africa is consumed by soccer fever. Even those not interested in the game will be affected by it.

Durban-based security solutions manufacturer, Trellidor, has set a new record for the number of home security barriers supplied on a single project.

Klipspruit West resident Pat Louw was the lucky winner of R25 000 worth of Trellidor security barriers in a competition run jointly by Trellidor’s Soweto franchise and Kaya FM radio. The draw took place at Maponya Mall on Saturday 27th March.

When times are tough it’s tempting to ‘buy down’ in the search for short term financial savings. When it comes to security, though, the costs could be far greater in the long run. In fact, only thieves see the value in buying cheap security barrier

Corrosion shortens the life-expectancy of security barriers and diminishes their ability to resist attack. Not something you want to find out when criminals are pounding your security gate with a crowbar.

Cheap security barriers take seconds for criminals to break through, leaving you vulnerable and exposed to danger. Good quality barriers may cost more, but they offer far more resistance to robbers and buy you time to call for help.

Trellidor Milnerton has opened its new showroom, giving local residents the opportunity to get a closer look at the range of products they can choose from to secure their homes and business premises.

Trellidor has won a number of 2009 ‘Your Choice' awards, in which newspaper readers of various South African newspapers vote for their favourite business in a number of different categories.

Trellidor has serviced the Soweto area for many years through its Johannesburg branch, but demand has grown to such an extent that it warranted the opening of a fully fledged showroom in Soweto.

Trellidor is expanding in the Cape Town area, with the launch of a new franchise in Milnerton. Franchise owner Bruce Smith has a 17-year long history with the company, and is delighted to be running his own Trellidor outlet.

Security barrier manufacturer Trellidor is investing R7 000 000 in strengthening its products, bucking the trend to delay investing in the current uncertain economic climate.

"To avoid falling victim over the holidays, take a good look at your security measures. If necessary, upgrade these well before security manufacturers close for the annual shutdown period in December".

Trellidor, the South African brand that is a household name in security, opened its new powder coating plant in February, more than doubling its capacity.

We need to secure windows too, however, because these are often easier to break through, especially when secured with old fashioned burglar guards that can be bent or kicked out.

The children of class 3AS at Jeffreys Bay Primary School are safe behind bars now, thanks to Ferdi and Telana Pieterse franchise owners of Trellidor Jeffreys Bay.

To avoid falling victim, people planning to leave their properties vacant over the holiday season as well as those staying at home are cautioned to take stock of security measures in place. If necessary, make the decision to upgrade these measures well be

With house robbery and high jacking on the increase "outdoor living" could be seen as a hazardous leisure activity. By taking a few simple security precautions, however, the risk of being taken by surprise by home invading criminals can be minimised

Interview with Trellidor's Export Manager

Trellidor protects those that can't defend themselves by using their barriers to secure childrens' homes and contributing to projects that focus on the younger generation.

The holiday season is ideal for checking your property's security.

Trellidor offers a planning service for new builds or alterations that ensures barrier security is unobtrusive, highly effective and adequately catered for in the building's design.

Trellidor supplies barrier security that can be fitted to both doors and windows after the building is complete, still taking into account important safety factors.

The recent spike in the incidence of house break-ins within our Jeffreys Bay community has put personal security under scrutiny, even within supposedly 'secure' complexes.

A room that is properly organised will provide temporary shelter in the event of a home invasion and give you time to call for help.

We must all take responsibility for our own safety, and we've devised a quick checklist to make it easier for people to do so.

Security concerns can dampen the excitement of the annual holidays. A little forward planning, however, can minimize the risk of becoming another crime statistic and allow you to relax.

Trellidor's Gauteng region has been supporting Cansa's (Cancer Foundation of South Africa's) fundraising drives in the area for many years, sponsoring the custom built cage for 'offenders' that pay ‘bail' to Cansa to be released from 'jail.'

Web searches reveal that the targeting of homes offering quick, easy access is the preference of criminals the world over. The solution is to 'harden the target', making your home difficult to break into and therefore less attractive to criminals.

The objective is to create a criminal's worst nightmare by making your home as difficult to break into as possible. This is especially important for those times when you leave the house empty, such as during holidays, as this is the ideal moment for someo

Panic buying of security products after an increase in house break-ins in Margate could lead to poor choices and a false sense of security.

Competition-bashing by players in the physical barrier industry may be influencing local residents to make crucial security decisions based on incorrect information.

It is commonly perceived that slam locks are best for security barriers but they do have drawbacks like accidental locking.

There is a confusing array of barrier security products available on the market, ranging from off-the-shelf DIY gates to Trellidor's top-of-the-range Trojan, which has been certified strong enough for high security access control such as in London's Under

Trellidor has recently launched Access Guard, a new portable trellis-style barrier on wheels designed to control the movement of people or prevent access to designated areas.

Trellidor is serious about your security. As the leading brand in this industry, we provide high quality products and dependable after-sales service.