As part of its drive to tackle tool theft crime, Van Vault’s latest product range has attained Secured by Design accreditation.
The launch follows 18 months of development work and features eight new products which are said to offer advanced protection. The range includes both the traditional box style containers in addition to the easy-to-use drawer sliders — which are unique to the Van Vault brand.
Not only has the product been enhanced, it has also been independently tested and certified by Sold Secure, an independent test house for security products owned by the Master Locksmith Association. All eight Van Vault’s were subjected to six different levels of rigorous attack by trained professionals and were all found to be impenetrable.
Van Vault also reports that it is the first vehicle storage product on the market to be accredited by Secured by Design – the UK’s Police approved standard. Secured by Design promotes products which prevent crime and it’s the only form of police approval for UK products.
Solving a problem
Last year saw around 280,000 tool theft crimes across the UK whilst, according to research carried out by Van Vault, the average value of tools left in tradespeople’s vans totals £2,880. Accordingly, the company states that it understands the importance of helping protect tools and deter thieves with effective secure storage solutions.
With a break-in taking as little as 10 seconds, the new range has introduced key enhancements which have been designed to be fundamental in making it much harder to steal valuable power tools and equipment. All of the key areas of attack are said to have been strengthened, including a cross bar reinforced lid which is “next to impossible” to prise open. A new highly effective VaultLock™ locking system has been introduced which sits deep within the body of the box, shielded by a hardened steel plate, to protec from drilling, picking and cutting. The products also now come with an anti-theft fixing kit to ensure they can be properly mounted to the vehicle floor.
Following strong customer demand, Van Vault has also improved its storage space and functionality with the new range, introducing a wide mouth drop front to the storage containers, which provides greater access and visibility of the contents inside. A recessed lock also protects the key from damage when left in the lock whilst an easy-lift gas strut through the body of the box ensures a soft open and close lid action and maximises storage space.
The company celebrates its 21st anniversary this year and its product range is available in a variety of sizes, each designed for use in different types of vehicles. For merchants, the products are said to represent a huge ‘added-value’ sales opportunity, and a host of point of sale and merchandising solutions are available to promote the range in-branch.
Marketing Manager Deborah Hunt said: “Tool theft is a massive issue facing tradespeople today and it’s on the rise. One in three tradesmen have had had tools stolen. As the UK’s number one brand, we know we have an important role to play in protecting our customer’s tools and helping to fight tool theft. Innovation is key and with our new range, we have reacted to what customers really want – the best security, functionality, quality – all which gives them peace of mind. Quite simply, tradespeople cannot afford to be without a Van Vault.
“The upgraded vehicle range underwent considerable research and rigorous testing, to ensure it provided customers with a product that helps secure tools and makes the working day of a tradesperson easier.”
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