In recent years, supply chain disruption has become one of the biggest challenges in the security and access control sector, and it’s not going away, said Magnetic Solutions.
From shipping delays and rising freight costs to inconsistent product quality and geopolitical instability, uncertainty is the new normal.
As a result, installers and distributors are rethinking where their products come from and who they can rely on to support them in a pinch.
For British manufacturers like Magnetic Solutions, this re-evaluation is an opportunity to demonstrate the value of local production, accessible support and dependable lead times.
Many manufacturers continue to rely heavily on overseas production of electronic locks, especially from Asia.
However, Magnetic Solutions explained that these long and complex supply chains usually add significant risk into projects.
Delayed shipments, component shortages, customs complications and fluctuating transport costs can all impact the progress of projects – not to mention customer satisfaction with them.
According to the company, it is unique in taking raw materials to finished electromagnetic locks.
By continuing to invest in British industrial production, Magnetic Solutions is able to promise and deliver better reliability, shorter lead times and close collaboration.
Dan Jeans, Technical Manager of Magnetic Solutions commented: “Businesses across the security industry are recognising that the cheapest option is not always the most cost-effective in the long run.
“When projects are delayed due to transport challenges or product quality issues, the hidden costs can quickly outweigh any initial savings.”
The company explained that for some customers, choosing suppliers that manufacture closer to home also provides greater control over quality assurance and consistency.
For installers and integrators working on critical infrastructure, commercial buildings, healthcare sites or education facilities, reliability is essential.
Magnetic Solutions designs, engineers and manufactures its electromagnetic locking products in Wimborne, Dorset – just a stone’s throw from the New Forest.
This means the company is able to respond quickly to customer requirements, as well as supporting bespoke solutions and low-volume production.
In an industry where project requirements can change quickly, this agile model is particularly valuable.
Beyond operational resilience, local manufacturing also supports the wider UK economy by investing in skilled jobs, engineering expertise and domestic supply chains.
As businesses continue to focus on building resilience and long-term reliability, choosing British manufacturing is increasingly becoming a serious strategic advantage, Magnetic Solutions added. .
Jeans added: “In today’s market, customers want confidence.
“They want to know their supplier can deliver consistently, communicate clearly and support them when challenges arise.
“At Magnetic Solutions, we can do that thanks to our position as a British manufacturer,” he concluded.
