Kwikset - Revision history

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	Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of HHI from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on December 17, 2012.<ref>[https://investor.spectrumbrands.com/news-releases/news-release-details/spectrum-brands-holdings-completes-acquisition-stanley-black Spectrum Brands Holdings Completes Acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Hardware & Home Improvement Group]</ref>		Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of HHI from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on December 17, 2012.<ref>[https://investor.spectrumbrands.com/news-releases/news-release-details/spectrum-brands-holdings-completes-acquisition-stanley-black Spectrum Brands Holdings Completes Acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Hardware & Home Improvement Group]</ref>

	In June of 2023, [[ASSA Abloy]] completed the purchase of Spectrum Brands Holdings' HHI division, which included Kwikset.<ref>[https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/news-media/press-releases/id.d8b3d52336570325 ASSA ABLOY to acquire Hardware and Home Improvement (“HHI”) division of Spectrum Brands]</ref>		In June of 2023, [[ASSA-Abloy]] completed the purchase of Spectrum Brands Holdings' HHI division, which included Kwikset.<ref>[https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/news-media/press-releases/id.d8b3d52336570325 ASSA ABLOY to acquire Hardware and Home Improvement (“HHI”) division of Spectrum Brands]</ref>

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	Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of HHI from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on December 17, 2012.<ref>[https://investor.spectrumbrands.com/news-releases/news-release-details/spectrum-brands-holdings-completes-acquisition-stanley-black Spectrum Brands Holdings Completes Acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Hardware & Home Improvement Group]</ref>		Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of HHI from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on December 17, 2012.<ref>[https://investor.spectrumbrands.com/news-releases/news-release-details/spectrum-brands-holdings-completes-acquisition-stanley-black Spectrum Brands Holdings Completes Acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Hardware & Home Improvement Group]</ref>
	Kwikset ~~is now owned by~~ Spectrum Brands.
			In June of 2023, [[ASSA Abloy]] completed the purchase of Spectrum Brands Holdings' HHI division, which included Kwikset.<ref>[https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/news-media/press-releases/id.d8b3d52336570325 ASSA ABLOY to acquire Hardware and Home Improvement (“HHI”) division of Spectrum Brands]</ref>

	== Lock Listing ==		== Lock Listing ==

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	{{Lock manufacturer		{{Lock manufacturer
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	Kwikset was founded in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart.<ref>[https://www.kwikset.com/about-kwikset/company-history Kwikset Company History]</ref> The original lock was a [[tubular]] design which was dubbed the "Kwikset" because it could be quickly installed and serviced. Since then, the company has become primarily associated with their [[Pin_tumbler \|pin-tumbler]] lock designs, though modern Kwikset designs include [[wafer]] and [[electronic lock]]s.		Kwikset was founded in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart.<ref>[https://www.kwikset.com/about-kwikset/company-history Kwikset Company History]</ref> The original lock was a [[tubular]] design which was dubbed the "Kwikset" because it could be quickly installed and serviced. Since then, the company has become primarily associated with their [[Pin_tumbler \|pin-tumbler]] lock designs, though modern Kwikset designs include [[wafer]] and [[electronic lock]]s.

	In 1957 Kwikset became a subsidiary of American Hardware Corporation (AHC). In 1964, AHC merged with Emhart Manufacturing Corporation. In 1989 Emhart was purchased by the Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group. Black & Decker combined with Stanley in 2010 to become Stanley Black & Decker.<ref>[http://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/company/history Stanley Black & Decker Company History]</ref> Kwikset is now owned by Spectrum Brands ~~Holdings, Inc~~.		In 1957 Kwikset became a subsidiary of American Hardware Corporation (AHC). In 1964, AHC merged with Emhart Manufacturing Corporation. In 1989 Emhart was purchased by the Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group (HHI). Black & Decker combined with Stanley in 2010 to become Stanley Black & Decker.<ref>[http://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/company/history Stanley Black & Decker Company History]</ref>

			Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of HHI from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on December 17, 2012.<ref>[https://investor.spectrumbrands.com/news-releases/news-release-details/spectrum-brands-holdings-completes-acquisition-stanley-black Spectrum Brands Holdings Completes Acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Hardware & Home Improvement Group]</ref>
			Kwikset is now owned by Spectrum Brands.

	== Lock Listing ==		== Lock Listing ==

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	'''Kwikset''' is an American [[~~Lock Manufacturers~~\|lock manufacturer]] that produces low security [[Cylinder\|lock cylinders]], [[electronic lock]]s, and [[door]] hardware. Kwikset is one of the most well-known lock manufacturers in the United States, with a high market share in most residential areas.		'''Kwikset''' is an American [[Lock_manufacturer\|lock manufacturer]] that produces low security [[Cylinder\|lock cylinders]], [[electronic lock]]s, and [[door]] hardware. Kwikset is one of the most well-known lock manufacturers in the United States, with a high market share in most residential areas.

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	== History ==		== History ==

	Kwikset was founded in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart.<ref>[~~http~~://kwikset.com/about/history~~/default.aspx~~ Kwikset Company History]</ref> The original lock was a [[tubular]] design which was dubbed the "Kwikset" because it could be quickly installed and serviced. Since then, the company has become primarily associated with their [[pin-tumbler]] lock designs, though modern Kwikset designs include [[wafer]] and [[electronic lock]]s.		Kwikset was founded in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart.<ref>[https://www.kwikset.com/about-kwikset/company-history Kwikset Company History]</ref> The original lock was a [[tubular]] design which was dubbed the "Kwikset" because it could be quickly installed and serviced. Since then, the company has become primarily associated with their [[Pin_tumbler \|pin-tumbler]] lock designs, though modern Kwikset designs include [[wafer]] and [[electronic lock]]s.

	In 1957 Kwikset became a subsidiary of American Hardware Corporation (AHC). In 1964, AHC merged with Emhart Manufacturing Corporation. In 1989 Emhart was purchased by the Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group. Black & Decker combined with Stanley in 2010 to become Stanley Black & Decker.<ref>[http://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/company/history Stanley Black & Decker Company History]</ref>		In 1957 Kwikset became a subsidiary of American Hardware Corporation (AHC). In 1964, AHC merged with Emhart Manufacturing Corporation. In 1989 Emhart was purchased by the Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group. Black & Decker combined with Stanley in 2010 to become Stanley Black & Decker.<ref>[http://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/company/history Stanley Black & Decker Company History]</ref> Kwikset is now owned by Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

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	* [[Kwikset Titan]]		* [[Kwikset Titan]]
	* [[Kwikset Smart Key]]		* [[Kwikset Smart Key]]
	* [[Kwikset Smart Code]]		* Kwikset Smart Code
	* [[Kwikset Powerbolt]]		* Kwikset Powerbolt

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Lock ~~Manufacturers~~]]		* [[Lock_manufacturer\|Lock manufacturers]]
	* [[Pin-tumbler]]		* [[Pin_tumbler \|Pin-tumbler]]
	* [[Lock]]		* [[Lock]]
	* [[Padlock]]		* [[Padlock]]

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	Kwikset was founded in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart.<ref>[http://kwikset.com/about/history/default.aspx Kwikset Company History]</ref> The original lock was a [[tubular]] design which was dubbed the "Kwikset" because it could be quickly installed and serviced. Since then, the company has become primarily associated with their [[pin-tumbler]] lock designs, though modern Kwikset designs include [[wafer]] and [[electronic lock]]s.		Kwikset was founded in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart.<ref>[http://kwikset.com/about/history/default.aspx Kwikset Company History]</ref> The original lock was a [[tubular]] design which was dubbed the "Kwikset" because it could be quickly installed and serviced. Since then, the company has become primarily associated with their [[pin-tumbler]] lock designs, though modern Kwikset designs include [[wafer]] and [[electronic lock]]s.

	In 1957 Kwikset became a subsidiary of American Hardware Corporation (AHC). In 1964, AHC merged with Emhart Manufacturing Corporation. In 1989 Emhart was purchased by the Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group.		In 1957 Kwikset became a subsidiary of American Hardware Corporation (AHC). In 1964, AHC merged with Emhart Manufacturing Corporation. In 1989 Emhart was purchased by the Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group. Black & Decker combined with Stanley in 2010 to become Stanley Black & Decker.<ref>[http://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/company/history Stanley Black & Decker Company History]</ref>

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=Kwikset=

{{Lock manufacturer
|Name=Kwikset
|Img=File:kwikset_logo.jpg
|Headquarters=Lake Forest, California (USA)
|Founded=1946
|Founder=Adolf Schoepe, Karl Rhinehart
|Products=[[Padlock]]s, [[Cylinder|Lock cylinders]], [[Electronic lock]]s
}}

'''Kwikset''' is an American [[Lock Manufacturers|lock manufacturer]] that produces low security [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], [[electronic lock]]s, and [[door]] hardware. Kwikset is one of the most well-known lock manufacturers in the United States, with a high market share in most residential areas.

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== History ==

Kwikset was founded in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart.<ref>[http://kwikset.com/about/history/default.aspx Kwikset Company History]</ref> The original lock was a [[tubular]] design which was dubbed the "Kwikset" because it could be quickly installed and serviced. Since then, the company has become primarily associated with their [[pin-tumbler]] lock designs, though modern Kwikset designs include [[wafer]] and [[electronic lock]]s.

In 1957 Kwikset became a subsidiary of American Hardware Corporation (AHC). In 1964, AHC merged with Emhart Manufacturing Corporation. In 1989 Emhart was purchased by the Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group.

== Lock Listing ==

* [[Kwikset Classic]]
* [[Kwikset Titan]]
* [[Kwikset Smart Key]]
* [[Kwikset Smart Code]]
* [[Kwikset Powerbolt]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==

* [http://www.kwikset.com/ Kwikset homepage]

== See also ==

* [[Lock Manufacturers]]
* [[Pin-tumbler]]
* [[Lock]]
* [[Padlock]]

[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Kwikset| ]]