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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> | ||
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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 == | ||
Latest revision as of 06:16, 6 March 2026
Kwikset
| Kwikset | |
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| Name | Kwikset |
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| Headquarters | Lake Forest, California (USA) |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder(s) | Adolf Schoepe, Karl Rhinehart |
| Products | |
| Padlocks, Lock cylinders, Electronic locks | |
Kwikset is an American lock manufacturer that produces low security lock cylinders, electronic locks, 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.
History
Kwikset was founded in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart.[1] 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 locks.
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.[2]
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of HHI from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on December 17, 2012.[3]
In June of 2023, ASSA-Abloy completed the purchase of Spectrum Brands Holdings' HHI division, which included Kwikset.[4]
Lock Listing
- Kwikset Classic
- Kwikset Titan
- Kwikset Smart Key
- Kwikset Smart Code
- Kwikset Powerbolt
