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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.

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.

For much of the year we're blessed with wonderful weather in South Africa, so we're often tempted to leave our doors open even though we know it's a security risk.

When crime is down in an area, we all breathe a sigh of relief. The accepted wisdom, though, is that all that's happened is the criminals have moved on to another area, and will return once security inevitably tightens up in the new target area. In the

Throughout the year we're provided with opportunities to take stock of different aspects of our lives to see what areas are going well and what needs improving. The weeks prior to school holidays are a good example of this, and with the Easter break ...

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’!

Security barrier manufacturers Trellidor have continued their association with Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa by donating and installing more security at the CHOC House at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban.

Trellidor Retractable security barriers are not always installed just to keep criminals out of our homes. This one was designed to allow keepers at Queens Park Zoo, East London, into the Caracals' 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.

Dr Rudolph Zinn’s recently published book “Home Invasion” has brought awareness of the high incidence of house robbery in South Africa to the fore once more. The book is based on research done for his PhD, awarded by Unisa in 2008.

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.

Port Elizabeth now has two Trellidor outlets, bringing experienced consultants and technicians closer to the communities they serve.

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 en is baie bly om nou sy eie Trellicor-verkooppunt te hê.

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, as increased volumes of people move about the country. Unfortunately, criminals will not be far behind, breaking into

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.

Hein Prodehl, West Coast resident and owner of the area’s Trellidor franchise, is very concerned about the lack of information amongst consumers about the difference between good and poor security.

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 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.