MLA Expo 2025: The High-Security Lock That Stole the Show

Every year, locksmiths from across the country head to the MLA (Master Locksmith Association) Expo – the UK’s biggest locksmithing and security event – to discover the latest innovations shaping how we keep homes and businesses secure.

This year, one product stole the show.

And when the news travelled back to the office, even our Managing Director immediately placed an order to upgrade the locks on his own family home.

The Lightbulb Moment

You know that feeling when something just clicks?
That’s exactly what happened when we got hands-on with the brand-new Ultion Plus with ALPS Technology from Brisant Secure.

It wasn’t just impressive on paper — it was impressive in person.
The engineering. The design. The security. The reassurance.

We saw enough in those few minutes at the Expo to make a decision there and then:
We’d be fitting it in our own homes.

Because if we’re recommending a lock to our customers, it needs to be good enough for our own families too.

Our Managing Director has already ordered his set of Ultion Plus ALPS cylinders — and yes, he’s paying for them himself 😊.

What Is ALPS Technology?

ALPS stands for Advanced Lock Protection System — the latest innovation from Ultion, designed to take home security to another level.

This isn’t a minor upgrade or a marketing gimmick. It’s a genuine leap forward, built to stop every known forced-entry technique currently used by burglars across the UK.

Why It Turned Heads at the MLA Expo

LPS 1175 Certified – Independently tested and proven to resist sustained forced-entry attacks.
SnapStop™ Protection – Instantly blocks the cylinder core if a snapping attack is attempted.
TwistTrap™ Mechanism – Automatically engages a locking trap when twist attacks are detected.
Thermal Resistance – Built to resist new “thermal manipulation” methods where heat is used to weaken locks.
Molybdenum Core – 25 % denser than iron, providing extreme durability and resistance to cutting or drilling.
Thicker Keys & Key Control – Ultion keys are 60 % thicker than standard and protected against unauthorised copying.
£5,000 Security Guarantee – A level of confidence rarely seen in the industry — backed by Ultion itself.

Quite simply, the Ultion Plus with ALPS is designed for the attacks of tomorrow, not yesterday.

Practice What You Preach

We always tell customers: a lock is only as strong as the threats it’s built to stop.

That’s why, after seeing the Ultion Plus with ALPS Technology in action, many of our Lockforce locksmiths didn’t just take notes — they took one home.

Knowing our own doors are protected by the same cutting-edge security we recommend to our customers? That’s priceless.

Why It Matters

Burglars are evolving.
Lock-snapping, drilling, bumping, twisting, and even heat-based attacks are all on the rise — and traditional three-star cylinders don’t always stop them.

The Ultion Plus ALPS goes further.
It’s been independently tested to Sold Secure Diamond and LPS 1175 standards, making it one of the very few locks in the UK proven to withstand all modern methods of forced entry.

For homeowners, that means genuine peace of mind — knowing your lock isn’t just rated highly on paper, but battle-tested in the lab and in the field.

What Other Locksmiths Say

There will always be a locksmith who’ll pick holes (no pun intended) in any lock on the market — and then declare, “it isn’t very good!”.

Good locksmiths study new locks to understand how they work — because that’s the craft. But it’s worth remembering: these tests are performed by trained professionals, not the average burglar or opportunist.

From a homeowner’s perspective, the key takeaway is this:
Any 3-Star rated lock has been through rigorous testing to earn its Kite Mark — and the Ultion Plus ALPS carries the highest rating available.

Some locksmiths will argue that the latest bypass or attack methods are uncommon. That may be true — but do you really want to take that chance?

Family Comes First

At the end of the day, it’s not about fancy mechanisms or clever acronyms — it’s about protecting what matters most.

Every Lockforce locksmith is also a homeowner, a parent, a partner.
We know the feeling of locking up at night and wanting that absolute reassurance that your family and your home are safe.

That’s why we don’t just fit any lock.
We fit — and recommend — the best.
And right now, that’s the Ultion Plus with ALPS Technology.

Ready to Upgrade?

If you’d like to upgrade your home security or learn more about Ultion’s latest innovation, talk to your local Lockforce locksmith today.

We’ll assess your doors, recommend the best solution for your property, and fit it professionally — giving you the same level of protection we choose for ourselves.

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Because peace of mind shouldn’t be optional.
It should be built in.