American Lock® is the premier brand in The Master Lock Company's portfolio of brands. We provide high quality, customizable solutions that instill the confidence commercial and industrial professionals require to manage their security and safety needs.
Master Lock requested that the designer locks be stocked in departments outside the hardware section of retailers. In 2003, the company acquired Illinois based American Lock and all their intellectual and material property.
Wilson Bohannan started manufacturing padlocks in his garage with his son, Todd, in 1860 in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Wilson Tway, the founder's grandson, moved the factory to Marion, Ohio in 1926 where it remains today. Wilson Bohannan padlocks have always been made in America.
While American Lock padlocks tend to be more expensive than Master Lock, the price reflects their superior construction quality and enhanced security features. Given their intended use in demanding contexts, they are a worthwhile investment for businesses or individuals requiring the highest level of protection.
Since Schlage locks are made of stronger materials, and provide far greater security than Kwikset locks, they also come with a higher price tag.
We recommend Ozone, Godrej, Dorset, Atom, Yale, Milano, Spider, IPSA, and McCoy 8M as the Top 10 door lock brands.
North American locks are prevalent in North America, boasting proprietary designs and key control, while Euro locks are popular in Europe, offering advanced anti-pick and anti-drill features. When selecting a lock, consider your location, security requirements, and compatibility needs to make an informed decision.
What's the world's strongest padlock? We're proud to say it's the Squire SS100CS. A huge heavy-weight champion of the lock world, this mighty defender is the first padlock ever to achieve LPCB's highest accreditation, LPCB Level SR4.
American Lock® is the premier brand in The Master Lock Company's portfolio of brands.
ASSA mogul cylinders are used as much for the security they provide as well as their reliability in a very demanding environment. ASSA master key systems are deployed in many jails and prisons across North America today and many more throughout the world.
As an international company with American roots, Schlage produces lock products primarily in the United States and Mexico. Every product that is BAA qualified is finished and shipped from our Security, Colorado plant.
PACLOCK® is the only padlock manufacturer producing Buy American Act compliant padlocks in all three body materials. This US manufacturing not only means superior quality, but also extremely fast lead times and an unparalleled ability to design, develop, and produce new products or custom products for customers.
Limited Lifetime Warranty. If this product or any part of the product fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship at any time during the life of the product, Master Lock Company LLC (“Master Lock”) will repair or replace the product or part free of charge.
After more than 100 years, Master Lock's iconic factory in Milwaukee is shutting its doors in March 2024. The closure will result in 400 lost union jobs, and also mark the end of a former industrial region of the city that once housed some 50 plants.
ASSA ABLOY Group
ASSA ABLOY was formed in 1994 through a merger of ASSA in Sweden and Abloy in Finland. ASSA ABLOY has since developed from a regional company to an international group with approximately 48,000 employees and operations in over 70 countries.
Dimple keys feature small holes or dimples drilled into the body of the key, which correspond to sets of pins in the lock. These keys are harder to duplicate without specialised equipment, making them more secure. Skilled professionals have the necessary technology to replicate these high-security keys.
Abloy Protec2 PL 330 Padlock
It is one of the only locks in the world that has never been picked. It has a hardened boron alloy steel shackle to provide resistance to bolt cutters (but is not bolt cutter proof).
Our conclusion: We don't necessarily think a homeowner should overlook a deadbolt or lock that is otherwise sturdy, with a good set of features, simply because it is pickable. After all, if you ask a locksmith (or a professional lock picker), they'll tell you there's never been a lock that can't be picked.
Since 1945, MIWA Lock Company, Ltd. has grown to become Japan's foremost provider of high-performance locks and security systems. Today, our reputation for quality and reliability has made MIWA the choice of leading hotel chains around the world.
Assa Abloy is the world's largest lock and door hardware company.