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'''Fichet''' (or '''Fichet-Bauche''') is a French [[lock manufacturer]] that produces high security [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], [[safe]]s, armored [[door]]s, alarms, and related security products. The majority of locks produced by Fichet are rather unique, and are usually variations on traditional [[wafer]], [[combination]], or [[slider]] designs.
'''Fichet''' (or '''Fichet-Bauche''') is a French [[lock manufacturer]] that produces high security [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], [[safe]]s, armored [[door]]s, alarms, and related security products. The majority of locks produced by Fichet are rather unique, and are usually variations on traditional [[wafer]], [[lever]], [[combination]], or [[slider]] designs.


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== History ==
== History ==


Fichet was founded by Alexandre Fichet in 1825. In 1840, Fichet made his first fire-resistant safe, the popularity of which allowed him to open two new factories in Lyon and Marseille.<ref>[http://www.fichet-bauche.com/NR/exeres/812C8F3C-CB19-409D-99E3-D7C660BB04A9.htm Fichet-Bauche: History]</ref> In 1879, Fichet built its first bank [[Safe|strongroom]].
Fichet was founded by Alexandre Fichet in 1825. In 1840, Fichet made his first fire-resistant safe, the popularity of which allowed him to open two new factories in Lyon and Marseille.<ref>[https://www.fichet-bauche.com/General-Information/history.html Fichet-Bauche: History]</ref> In 1879, Fichet built its first bank [[Safe|strongroom]].


In 1967, Fichet and Bauche (a fire safe company) merged. Since then, the Fichet brand has become a variety of different companies, including Fichet-Bauche, FBH-Fichet, and Fichet Point Fort. Fichet Point Fort is owned by [[ASSA-Abloy]].
In 1967, Fichet and Bauche (a fire safe company) merged. Since then, the Fichet brand has become a variety of different companies, including Fichet-Bauche, FBH-Fichet, and Point Fort Fichet. Point Fort Fichet is owned by [[ASSA-Abloy]]. Fichet-Bauche was acquired by the Gunnebo Security Group in 1999.  In 2018, Fichet-Bauche merged into the Fichet Group.<ref>[https://www.fichetgroup.com/document/433/press-release-fichetgroup-dec-2019.pdf Fichet Group press release, 2019](pdf)</ref>


== Lock listing ==
== Lock listing ==
 
[[File:Fichet_Moneo-Tom_Eklof.jpg|right|thumb|View of the interior of a Fichet Moneo]]
* [[Fichet 480|Fichet 450, 480-484]]
* [[Fichet 480|Fichet 450, 480-484]]
* [[Fichet 666]]
* [[Fichet 666]]
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* [http://fbh-fichet.hostinguk.com/ FBH-Fichet homepage]
* [http://fbh-fichet.hostinguk.com/ FBH-Fichet homepage]
* [http://www.fichet-pointfort.com/ Fichet Point Fort homepage]
* [http://www.fichet-pointfort.com/ Point Fort Fichet homepage]
* [http://www.fichet-bauche.com/ Fichet-Bauche homepage]
* [http://www.fichet-bauche.com/ Fichet-Bauche homepage]


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Lock manufacturers]]
* [[Lock manufacturers]]
* [[Lock]]
* [[Lever]]
* [[Safe]]
* [[Safe]]
* [[Wafer]]
* [[Wafer]]


[[Category:ASSA-Abloy]]
[[Category:Fichet| ]]
[[Category:Gunnebo]]
[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Fichet| ]]
[[Category:ASSA-Abloy]]

Revision as of 21:01, 12 July 2021

Fichet

Fichet
Fichet logo.jpg
Name Fichet
Headquarters France
Founded 1825
Founder(s) Alexandre Fichet
Products
Lock cylinders, Safes


Fichet (or Fichet-Bauche) is a French lock manufacturer that produces high security lock cylinders, safes, armored doors, alarms, and related security products. The majority of locks produced by Fichet are rather unique, and are usually variations on traditional wafer, lever, combination, or slider designs.

History

Fichet was founded by Alexandre Fichet in 1825. In 1840, Fichet made his first fire-resistant safe, the popularity of which allowed him to open two new factories in Lyon and Marseille.[1] In 1879, Fichet built its first bank strongroom.

In 1967, Fichet and Bauche (a fire safe company) merged. Since then, the Fichet brand has become a variety of different companies, including Fichet-Bauche, FBH-Fichet, and Point Fort Fichet. Point Fort Fichet is owned by ASSA-Abloy. Fichet-Bauche was acquired by the Gunnebo Security Group in 1999. In 2018, Fichet-Bauche merged into the Fichet Group.[2]

Lock listing

View of the interior of a Fichet Moneo

References

External Links

See also