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Family-run security company celebrates success of e-commerce sites

A North East security firm is seeing a nationwide demand for its services thanks to the success of its online presence.

NLS Security Ltd - formerly known as Newcastle Locksmiths and Safe Company - a family-run business based on Newcastle’s West Rd, has traded in the North East for 34 years and is now working with customers across the country due to the popularity of its e-commerce sites.

The company was founded in 1979 by Eric and Pauline Wylde, as a small key-cutting shop on Westgate Road. The couple’s son, managing director Stephen Wylde, joined the firm six years ago and has since overseen the launch of www.lockshopdirect.co.uk and www.esafes.co.uk which offer a wide range of security products with next day delivery. Since the launch of the websites, the company has seen a rise in sales and in national contract wins.

NLS Security Ltd is accredited by the Master Locksmiths Association, and provides a 24 hour call out service in Tyne and Wear. Further specialist services include supply of new and reconditioned safes, safe installation, safe removal, safe opening, auto locksmith services, car key cutting and car key programming.

The firm now employs 14 members of staff, and the premises on the West Road include key cutting services, a large warehouse facility, free parking, a waiting area, a product showroom for locks, safes and security hardware, branded vans and a 10 tonne truck which transports safes across the country.

Stephen Wylde said: “We have always had a solid reputation in the area since the company was set up 34 years ago, but by increasing our online offering, we have become more competitive and have seen a significant increase in our national contract wins.

“We’re still the North East’s leading safe and security specialist, offering a first class and confidential service to clients and customers across the region, but we’re delighted that our increased online visibility has enabled us to take our unrivalled levels of service further afield.”

For more information about NLS Security Ltd, please visit the newly designed website www.nlssecurity.co.uk, like NLS Security Ltd on Facebook, and follow @nlssecurity on Twitter.

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