Mul-T-Lock
Israeli lock manufacturer
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Mul-T-Lock is an Israeli company that develops and sells padlocks, combination locks, and related security products. It was founded in 1973 by Moshe Dolev and Avraham Bahry[1] and is a subsidiary of Assa Abloy. Four years later, in 1977, Mul-T-Lock introduced the telescopic pin technology and entered the cylinders market.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Locks, Home Security, Burglar Alarms, Door Viewers, Window Locks, Padlocks, Keys, Cylinders, Electro Mechanical Security, Access Control Systems |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | WatchLock, AS Cylinder Lock, ENTR, SMARTair Genesis, CLIQ |
| Parent | Assa Abloy |
History
Mul-T-Lock was established in 1973, with the invention of the 4-way lock. In 1976, its marketing efforts expanded internationally in 1976. As the company experienced growth, it expanded its manufacturing facilities. [2]
In 1987 Mul-T-Lock opened its first business unit in the United States and its second manufacturing plant in Israel. [3]
Mul-T-Lock launched the Interactive patented platform in 1992 and expanded with new European selling units and entered the Asia Pacific market.[citation needed]
In 2000, Mul-T-Lock became part of the ASSA ABLOY Group,[4] a manufacturer of access solutions. The company introduced the MT5 + high-security premium cylinder platform and the KC5 key-cutting machine in 2006. It expanded its network of distributors and authorized locksmiths to over 80 countries.[citation needed]
Product categories
- Mechanical locks
- Electromechanical access control systems
- Patented locks
- Cylinders
- Padlocks
- Locks and lock cases
- Vehicle protection
- Master key systems
- Key management systems
- Industrial locks
- Key cutting machines