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APECS + Ingenious locks and hardware
The APECS AP is our BSI 3 Star Kitemark, Sold Secure Diamond Standard Euro Cylinder which offers maximum protection. It safeguards from all forced methods of attack ranging from snapping, drilling, plug-extraction, picking and bumping.
In-house installation team
All our installers are fully trained in fitting APECS & Ingenious locks—offering enhanced security, precision hardware and smart compatibility, all backed by a 5-year manufacturer guarantee.
APECS guarantee
These premium APECS & Ingenious locks are fitted exclusively to our composite doors, ensuring every installation benefits from advanced security, seamless integration, and long-term performance as standard.
£5000 Guarantee
Perhaps most importantly is the huge cash guarantee that goes along with AI Secure. We are so confident in the exceptional strength that the APECS AP and the ILH Duplex Lock offer when used together, that we are offering a £5,000 break-in guarantee for your maximum peace of mind. This means that should either product fail as a result of a break-in, we will give you up to £5000 in compensation (T&C’s apply.
What makes APECS & Ingenious locks a reliable choice for composite doors?
These locks combine industry-leading engineering with smart, secure design, offering robust protection against common break-in methods and seamless integration with our composite doors.
Do the locks on our composite doors come with a warranty?
Absolutely. Every APECS lock fitted to our composite doors is backed by a manufacturer guarantee for peace of mind.
What’s the benefit of using a multi-point locking system on my door?
Multi-point locks engage at multiple positions along the frame, offering better sealing, enhanced strength, and significantly improved resistance to forced entry.
Exclusively for composite doors
Ingenious Locks and Hardware is known globally for producing high-security multipoint locking systems for Composite door systems for residential use.
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