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== History ==
== History ==
Optische Anstalt C.P. Goerz AG was founded in Berlin, Germany by Carl Paul Goerz.  In 1926, the company merged with Contessa-Nettel AG, Heinrich Ernemann AG, and Ica AG to form ZEISS IKON AG, in Dresden.  ZEISS IKON then patented the profiled double cylinder (EURO profile cylinder) in 1928.<ref>[https://www.ikon.de/de/en/about-us/history-of-ikon "History of IKON"] IKON. Retrieved 29 January 2023.</ref>


In 1991, ZEISS IKON divided their optics and security technology into separate companies. IKON AG Präzisionstechnik was purchased by [[Abloy |ABLOY Oy]].  When Abloy joined ASSA, in 1994, IKON became part of the [[ASSA-Abloy |ASSA-ABLOY AB]]. IKON AG changed its name to IKON GmbH Präzisionstechnik in 2003.




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<div align="center"><gallery>
<div align="center"><gallery>
File:Ikon_WSW_finger_pin-Snow.jpg|WSW side pin.
File:Ikon_TK5_RKS_keycard.jpg|An IKON Security card
File:Ikon_TK5_RKS_keycard.jpg|Security card.
</gallery></div>
</gallery></div>



Latest revision as of 20:21, 29 January 2023

IKON


IKON
Logo-ZeissIKON-300x150.jpg
Name IKON
Headquarters Berlin, Germany
Founded 1886
Founder(s) Carl Paul Goerz
Products
Lock cylinders, padlocks, Electronic locks


IKON is a German lock manufacturer that produces padlocks, lock cylinders, and electronic locks.

History

Optische Anstalt C.P. Goerz AG was founded in Berlin, Germany by Carl Paul Goerz. In 1926, the company merged with Contessa-Nettel AG, Heinrich Ernemann AG, and Ica AG to form ZEISS IKON AG, in Dresden. ZEISS IKON then patented the profiled double cylinder (EURO profile cylinder) in 1928.[1]

In 1991, ZEISS IKON divided their optics and security technology into separate companies. IKON AG Präzisionstechnik was purchased by ABLOY Oy. When Abloy joined ASSA, in 1994, IKON became part of the ASSA-ABLOY AB. IKON AG changed its name to IKON GmbH Präzisionstechnik in 2003.


Lock Listing


Gallery

References

  1. "History of IKON" IKON. Retrieved 29 January 2023.

External links

See also


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