What’s New ALOA Updates Member IDs A LOA SPAI recently updated the look of its photo IDs for all associa- tion members. ALOA’s new soſtware and printer allow for more vibrant colors and a larger selection of backgrounds, which in turn helps make the cards look more professional. The new ID format has the cardholder’s information on the front, as well as a photo and a background related to the member- ship type. Specifically: ALOA cards have a red, white, blue and black banner that mirrors the ALOA colors; SAVTA cards have a vault door in the background; AIL cards have a silhouette of a city sky- line representing the buildings being served by that membership; and IAIL cards have a microscope in the background. The back of each card has the logo for the respective division, as well as the ALOA logo. The cards — which are $15 for one organi- zation or $25 for two organizations — are available through the ALOA store online, and at the Bookstore at the ALOA 2014 Con- vention & Security Expo in New Orleans. If you’re interested in receiving a new card, email [email protected] or call (800) 532-2562, ext 102. You’ll need to provide a recent photo, which you can email to ALOA at [email protected]. Key Craze Announces Packaging Options K ey Craze now has more pack- ing options available for its key accessories, which are now available on sleek blister cards, 12 on a card, bulk and in jars or display boxes. The vibrant colors of the company’s wrist coils, bottle openers and carabin- ers are designed to grab consumers’ attention. Besides everyday key accessories, Key Craze also offers novelty items such as the rolling tongue frog key chains and decorative key hooks. The company offers free shipping on or- ders over $50. 8 KEYNOTES APRIL 2014 Allegion announced its line- up of security resources and Key Craze’s products are available in a variety of packaging options, including blister cards and jars. services aimed at providing schools with up-to-date information about security technology and trends. The line-up includes training courses, seminars and webinars, face-to-face meetings at leading trade shows and professional K-12 conferences, fund- ing help, new products designed specifically for K-12 applications, and free security assessments. Industry News, ALOA News, New Products and More NEWS BRIEFS The 2014 Locksmith Business Owners Forum will take place April 14-16, 2014, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Cranberry, PA. “This event is for any locksmith interested in maximizing their income and not being left behind in the paradigm shift occurring in our industry,” says Bob Tegge, the event’s organizer. Speakers include Tom Crouser, who wrote Prospering: Putting the Busi- ness to Work for You and Your Family in 5 Basic Steps; Mark Baldino, chief operating officer of Baldino’s Lock & Key; and ALOA President Tom Demont. Access Tools’ line-up of long-reach tools — the Big Max, Quick Max and Little Max — are now available in stainless steel, which adds durability, longer life, and a lifetime warranty against breakage, according to the company. WWW.ALOA.ORG
