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Given the current national preoccupation with crime, terrorism and security, it is probably not surprising that the market for fasteners relating to this is flourishing.

As demand for access limitation and security of sites, premises and belongings has grown, so manufacturers and designers have found new ways to deal with these challenges.

, which designs, manufactures and sells under the Security Fasteners and Fixings brand, has recently been involved in some innovation for the security fencing sector.

While the most tamper-proof method of fencing construction involves the use of non-removable screws that ratchet around if anyone tries to unscrew them, this may not always be practical as often, sections need to be removed for maintenance access, or the structure itself may only need to be temporary. For this reason, users must turn to removable devices that can all but negate the security of the system.

'A problem with some mass-produced removable security screws is that the bits are readily available on the open market,' said Peter Burnard from Electra's sales team. 'This means that anyone can visit a DIY store, collect some tools, tamper with your perimeter fencing, then replace the relevant parts without you being any the wiser.'