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== History == | == History == | ||
American Lock was founded in the early 1900's by John Junkunc. Junkunc made one of the first [[combination|combination dial locks]] because he was tired of misplacing his keys.<ref>[http://www.americanlock.com/the_american_lock_advantage/history_of_american_lock.jsp American Lock History]</ref> | American Lock was founded in the early 1900's by [[Junkunc |John Junkunc]]. Junkunc made one of the first [[combination|combination dial locks]] because he was tired of misplacing his keys.<ref>[http://www.americanlock.com/the_american_lock_advantage/history_of_american_lock.jsp American Lock History]</ref> | ||
American Lock was acquired by Fortune Brands and merged with [[Master Lock]] in 2003.<ref>[https://www.fbhs.com/getattachment/about-us/Fortune-Brands-M-A-Timeline-Oct2017-%281%29.pdf]</ref> | American Lock was acquired by Fortune Brands and merged with [[Master Lock]] in 2003.<ref>[https://www.fbhs.com/getattachment/about-us/Fortune-Brands-M-A-Timeline-Oct2017-%281%29.pdf]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:09, 25 March 2021
American Lock
| American Lock | |
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| Name | American Lock |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | USA |
| Founded | Early 1900's |
| Founder(s) | John Junkunc |
| Products | |
| Padlocks, Lock cylinders | |
American Lock is an American lock manufacturer that produces medium and high security padlocks and lock cylinders. It is a well known brand for for providing pin-tumblers that have serrations on both the driver and key pins.
History
American Lock was founded in the early 1900's by John Junkunc. Junkunc made one of the first combination dial locks because he was tired of misplacing his keys.[1]
American Lock was acquired by Fortune Brands and merged with Master Lock in 2003.[2]
Lock Listing
- American Lock 20
- American Lock 30
- American Lock 700
- American Lock 747
- American Lock 1100
- American Lock 1200
- American Lock 1300
- American Lock 5100
- American Lock 5200
- American Lock 5400
