Fast-moving, violent incidents targeting high-net-worth individuals and high-profile locations are increasingly prevalent, posing a new risk for the security industry. Today’s locking systems need to be able to withstand planned and opportunistic forced entry attempts as well as marauding terrorist attacks.

LPCB - NPSA

To ensure security solutions can resist these fast-moving, violent incidents and delay attackers for as long as possible, the LPCB has launched its latest security standard, LPS 1673.

This accreditation was developed in partnership with the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, and the US Bureau of Diplomatic Security. LPS 1673 ensures that security solutions offer reliable defence against this type of violent attack using brute force and bladed and blunt weapons while maintaining a discreet aesthetic to fit within domestic and office environments.

As a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance locking systems, Surelock McGill products must meet the latest security accreditations. So, testing and certifying our products for the recently launched LPS 1673 was essential.

We are proud to support Stafford Bridge as they launch the first LPS 1673 tested and certified timber doorset. The certification includes two Surelock McGill mortice locking systems, our Mortice Slimline and the Tyne. While resistance against fast-moving, violent incidents is crucial to achieving this standard, discreet design to fit with domestic and office environments is also important. Designing hardware that can withstand forced entry attempts without being visually dominant is no simple task. Our mortice-fitted locks are the perfect solution: they provide robust and reliable protection concealed within the leaf of the door. Further aesthetic enhancements include painted brass, bronze or black finishes.

Find out more about these front-running products below:
Tyne

The Tyne is a high-performance, single-point mortice locking system suitable for almost any application in both timber and steel tested and approved doorsets. With an extra deep backset, the Tyne offers a suitable solution for acoustic doors where a seal may be used.

Slimline Mortice

The Mortice Slimline can be installed inside most hollow metal or solid timber doors. This discrete mounting method provides the strength of multi-point locking security while concealing the device's inner components and fixings.

Both of the above locking systems offer a variety of entry methods including key entry or access control, as well as panic and emergency escape in line with EN 1125 and EN 179 for life safety.

To find out more about our LPS 1673-approved products, please contact our Sales team today at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0118 977 2525.

*Tested and certified as part of a complete doorset.