Ingersoll Rand

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Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll logo.jpg
Name Ingersoll Rand
Headquarters Davidson, North Carolina
Founded 1871
Founder(s) Simon Ingersoll
Products
Padlocks, Cylinders


Ingersoll Rand is an American lock manufacturer. Ingersoll Rand is primarily known for owning many smaller lock manufacturers, including some well known names like Schlage and CISA. See Lock manufacturers (Ingersoll Rand) for a complete list.

History

Ingersoll Rand began in 1871 as a rock drilling company founded by Simon Ingersoll. Throughout their history they have been mainly focused on designed and producing drilling and pneumatic hardware. In 1974, Ingersoll Rand acquired the Schlage lock company. Since then they have acquired many smaller lock companies, including CISA, an Italian lock manufacturer, in 2005.

Though incorporated in Dublin, Ireland, the company's operational headquarters is located in Davidson, North Carolina (USA).

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