Unimille Lock Discontinuation: How Total Locker Service Is Supporting Customers Through the Transition

Following the recent announcement confirming the discontinuation of the Unimille Versions A, B, C and D locks and cylinders, many organisations are now reviewing their locker security strategy. Total Locker Service is actively supporting customers during this change, ensuring continuity of supply, planned migration, and long-term locker performance.

While product discontinuations can present operational challenges, they also provide an opportunity to modernise locker systems, improve reliability, and align security solutions with current standards and user expectations.

What Is Changing?

The Unimille product range, including Versions A, B, C and D locks and cylinders, will be discontinued. Remaining stock will be supplied on a first-come, first-served basis. Technical support, maintenance, and warranty services will remain available until December 2026.

After this period, direct manufacturer support will cease, meaning organisations relying on these systems must begin planning now to avoid future access control disruption.

What This Means for Locker Owners

Unimille coin-operated locks have historically been used in leisure centres, schools, gyms, and workplace environments. Many facilities installed these systems years ago and have since expanded or modified locker layouts around them.

The discontinuation raises three immediate considerations:

• Availability of replacement locks and cylinders
• Future compatibility with existing locker door preparations
• Maintaining secure, compliant access control beyond 2026

Total Locker Service has long supported legacy coin lock systems, and we are already assisting customers with phased upgrade planning to avoid reactive replacement costs later.

Total Locker Service Support During the Transition

We are working with customers in three structured phases to ensure a smooth migration.

1. Assessment of Existing Locker Installations

Every site is different. Some lockers use direct Unimille fitments, while others have been adapted over time. We conduct compatibility reviews to determine:

• Door preparation dimensions
• Fixing centres and cam lengths
• Coin retention or return requirements
• Master key or override systems in use

This prevents unnecessary full locker replacement where a lock upgrade alone will suffice.

2. Supply of Remaining Stock (Where Available)

Where appropriate, we are assisting customers in securing remaining Unimille stock while it is still available. This supports planned maintenance cycles and allows time for structured budgeting.

3. Migration to Alternative Coin Lock Systems

We offer compatible and modern coin lock alternatives designed to match existing locker door preparations wherever possible. In many cases, only minor modifications are required.

Available upgrade options include:

• Mechanical coin return locks
• Mechanical coin retain locks
• Wet-area suitable lock variants
• Master-keyed management systems
• Electronic and RFID upgrade pathways

Locker Modifications and Adaptations Over Time

One of the key advantages of working with Total Locker Service is our understanding of locker evolution. Over decades, lockers have transitioned from simple mechanical systems to integrated access-controlled environments.

As product lines change, lockers themselves can often be adapted rather than replaced.

Door Preparation Adjustments

Where required, we can modify door cut-outs, spindle lengths, and cam alignments to accommodate new lock formats. This avoids costly locker body replacement.

Wet Area Upgrades

Many leisure facilities are taking this opportunity to move toward corrosion-resistant lock systems suitable for swimming pools and spa environments. Plastic housings, stainless components, and sealed mechanisms improve longevity in humid conditions.

Master Key and Management Enhancements

Older systems often lacked structured override protocols. Modern alternatives provide improved master key hierarchy, emergency access control, and easier maintenance.

Planning Ahead: Why Early Action Matters

Waiting until stock is depleted or support ends can create operational pressure. By acting now, organisations can:

• Secure remaining components if required
• Phase upgrades during planned maintenance periods
• Align locker security with broader refurbishment projects
• Improve user experience with more reliable locking systems

Proactive transition planning avoids emergency replacements and protects facility uptime.

Our Ongoing Commitment

Total Locker Service remains committed to supporting customers affected by the Unimille discontinuation. We provide guidance, compatible product supply, and where necessary, on-site support to ensure locker systems continue to perform securely and reliably.

If you are currently using Unimille Versions A, B, C or D locks, we recommend reviewing your installation and speaking with our team about suitable next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still buy Unimille locks?

Limited stock may still be available, but supply is strictly first-come, first-served. Availability will reduce over time.

Will my existing lockers need replacing?

In most cases, lockers can be adapted to accept alternative lock systems. Full locker replacement is rarely necessary.

How long will support remain available?

Manufacturer support, including technical assistance and warranty services, will remain available until December 2026.

What are the alternatives?

Total Locker Service offers compatible mechanical and electronic coin lock systems suited to schools, leisure centres, workplaces and commercial environments.

Need advice? Contact Total Locker Service for guidance on managing your transition and securing long-term locker performance.