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The Premier Vault: Motorised Luxury Goods Display Vault
Premier Security Ballistic & Blast Ltd is developing The Premier Vault, a motorised, luxury goods display cabinet designed to bring cutting-edge steel security engineering to high-value retail.
The Premier Vault is Premier Security’s motorised display cabinet for high-value retail: the physical protection of a steel-engineered enclosure, in a unit built to present luxury goods on the shop floor. Glazed with LPS 1270 glass and sledgehammer resistant, it is being developed for jewellery, watches and other stock where the display itself has become a target. Stainless steel construction, app control, internal lighting, mobility with floor anchoring and alarm integration are all part of the design.
300 Seconds of Claw Hammer. 300 Seconds of Sledgehammer.
300 seconds of claw hammer attack. Then 300 seconds by a sledgehammer. Third-party strength-testing of the Premier Vault continues.
Key Features of The Premier Vault
Luxury Goods Display
Built to present luxury goods on the shop floor.
Motorised With App Control
The glazed section is raised and lowered under powered control, with app control of the unit.
Stainless Steel Enclosure
A steel-engineered enclosure in stainless steel, from a specialist security manufacturer.
LPS 1270 Glass
Glazed using glass to the LPCB standard for intruder resistant security glazing.
Sledgehammer Resistant
Filmed under 300 seconds of claw hammer attack, then 300 seconds of sledgehammer.
Internal Lighting
Lighting inside the cabinet to present the stock on display.
Mobile With Floor Anchoring
Can be moved around the shop floor, with floor anchoring to secure it in position.
Alarm Integration
Integrates with your store’s alarm system.
Third-Party Testing
Strength-testing continues, and world-renowned assessors will test the unit.
Why Retail Displays Need More Than a Lock
A display in a high-value store has two jobs: to show the stock, and to slow down anyone trying to take it. LBC reported in February 2026 that UK jewellers suffered 22 robberies across 2025, followed by 10 attacks on jewellery stores in January 2026 alone. More than £2m of necklaces, chains and watches was taken from retailers in the first six weeks of the year, and one January incident involved masked men with a sledgehammer.
The Premier Vault is being developed with that kind of attack in mind, which is why it pairs a steel-engineered enclosure with LPS 1270 glass and is being strength-tested with hammers on the complete unit.
How to Choose a High-Security Display Vault
Whether you are comparing suppliers or briefing a shopfitter, these are the five areas to look at first.
1. Construction and Attack Resistance
Assess the whole enclosure as well as the glass. An attacker will go for the frame, the joints and the fixings if those give way first. The Premier Vault is built around a steel-engineered enclosure in stainless steel, and our hammer footage shows the complete unit under attack.
2. Glazing Standard
Ask for the standard and the full rating. LPS 1270 is the LPCB standard for intruder resistant security glazing, and it gives the glass three security ratings: local penetration, hand hole access and complete access. For a retail display, pay close attention to hand hole access, because a thief does not need a person-sized opening to reach a tray of watches.
The Premier Vault uses LPS 1270 glass. LPS 1270 rates the glass alone, so it tells you how the glazing performs and not how the complete cabinet performs.
3. Visibility, Lighting and Motorised Access
A secure cabinet still has to sell. Look at sightlines, lighting, how much frame sits between the customer and the product, and how staff reach the stock during trading. The Premier Vault has internal lighting to present the stock, and it is motorised with app control, so the glazed section is raised and lowered under powered control. Finishes and display layout are matters to raise with our in-house design team.
4. Mobility, Anchoring and Site Conditions
Strong glass means little if the whole unit can be tipped or dragged away. Mobility helps when a store layout changes, but the cabinet must stay put once it is in position, so The Premier Vault pairs mobility with floor anchoring. Ask what any cabinet weighs and whether the floor can take it, particularly on upper storeys and raised floors.
5. Security Systems and Power
Display security works best as part of the wider system, and The Premier Vault offers alarm integration. For any cabinet, ask how it links to CCTV and access control as well. For any motorised or app controlled unit, also ask what happens during a power failure and how the mechanism and app are protected. Our specialists can talk these points through with your security team or consultant.
Testing and Accreditation
Third-party strength-testing of the Premier Vault continues. World-renowned assessors will test The Premier Vault. Once accredited, it will transform luxury goods retail security, pairing uncompromising protection with a display built for the world’s most exclusive stores.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Motorised luxury goods display cabinet |
| Enclosure | Steel-engineered, in stainless steel |
| Glazing | LPS 1270 glass |
| Operation | Motorised, with app control |
| Lighting | Internal lighting |
| Positioning | Mobile, with floor anchoring |
| Security systems | Alarm integration |
| Attack footage | 300 seconds of claw hammer, then 300 seconds of sledgehammer |
| Testing | Third-party strength-testing continues |
| Accreditation | Not yet accredited. World-renowned assessors will test the unit |
| Stage | In development |
The Premier Vault is still in development and has not yet been accredited. The hammer footage shows strength-testing, not a certified rating. Watch this space for more news.
Why Premier Security
Premier aims to go one better than its competitors by bringing cutting-edge steel security engineering to high-value retail. The aim is to set the industry standard for display security in luxury retail. The Premier Vault comes from the same manufacturer behind our certified security doors, windows and curtain walling.
- Over 30 years in security manufacturing, with a UK manufacturing facility and an in-house design team
- LPS 1175 certified products from SR2/B3 to SR5/E10 under LPCB certificate 1097
- Secured by Design accredited products
- Tested systems for ballistic, blast and fire resistance
- A wider high-value retail security range covering doors, shopfronts, air locks and grilles
These certifications apply to Premier Security’s existing products. They do not apply to The Premier Vault until it has been assessed.
The Premier Vault FAQs
What is The Premier Vault?
The Premier Vault is a motorised luxury goods display cabinet being developed by Premier Security Ballistic & Blast Ltd. It combines a steel-engineered enclosure in stainless steel with LPS 1270 glass, internal lighting, app control, mobility with floor anchoring and alarm integration, in a unit built to present luxury goods on the shop floor.
How is The Premier Vault controlled?
The Premier Vault is motorised, with the glazed section raised and lowered under powered control, and it offers app control.
Can The Premier Vault be moved, and can it be fixed to the floor?
Yes. The Premier Vault is mobile, and floor anchoring secures it in position. Fixing details and floor loading should be checked against your own store.
Does The Premier Vault connect to an alarm system?
Yes. The Premier Vault offers alarm integration. Speak to our specialists about how it would connect to your store’s existing systems.
Is The Premier Vault available now?
The Premier Vault is in development and third-party strength-testing continues. Watch this space for more news, or speak to our specialists now on +44 (0)20 8559 8295.
Is The Premier Vault accredited?
Not yet. Third-party strength-testing continues, and world-renowned assessors will test The Premier Vault. Premier Security’s existing LPCB and Secured by Design certifications apply to its other products and do not extend to The Premier Vault.
What glass does The Premier Vault use?
The Premier Vault uses LPS 1270 glass. LPS 1270 is the LPCB standard for intruder resistant security glazing, with separate ratings for local penetration, hand hole access and complete access. It rates the glass alone and does not rate the complete cabinet. Read more in our LPS 1270 security glazing guide.
What does the hammer test video show?
The film is a 34-second edit of a 10-minute attack on the unit: 300 seconds with a claw hammer, then 300 seconds with a sledgehammer. It also shows the motorised glazed section being raised and lowered.
Does passing a hammer test give a display cabinet a security rating?
No. A formal rating comes from assessment against a published standard, with defined tools and test conditions. Hammer footage is useful evidence of strength, but it is not a certification, so always ask a supplier which standard applies and who carried out the assessment.
How is a display vault different from a lockable display cabinet?
A lockable display cabinet restricts casual access, and most are not designed to resist tools. A display vault is engineered to resist physical attack, so the enclosure, glazing and fixings all matter as much as the lock.
Does a display vault replace a safe?
Not automatically. A display vault protects stock while it is on show, whereas overnight storage requirements are usually set by your insurer. Check your policy before changing how stock is held out of hours.
What is the difference between LPS 1270 and EN 356?
Both apply to security glazing. EN 356 classifies glass using a drop test at the lower levels and a machine-driven hammer and axe at the higher levels. LPS 1270 uses a person who can vary tools and method during the test, and reports separate ratings for local penetration, hand hole access and complete access. One rating does not convert to the other.
What else protects a high-value store?
A display cabinet is one layer. Premier Security’s high-value retail security solutions also cover security doors, shopfronts, air locks, retractable grilles and vehicle mitigation, so the shop front and the display can be considered together.