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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> | ||
== Lock Listing == | == Lock Listing == | ||
Revision as of 13:33, 27 October 2011
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. Black & Decker combined with Stanley in 2010 to become Stanley Black & Decker.[2]
