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'''Sargent & Greenleaf''' is an American [[Lock Manufacturers|lock manufacturer]] that produces medium and high security [[padlock]]s, [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], [[electronic lock]]s, and [[safe]] locks. Sargent & Greneleaf is one of the oldest and well-known high-security lock manufacturers in the United States. They are best known for their electronic [[combination]] locks, mechanical safe locks, and high-security padlocks used by the United States military.
'''Sargent & Greenleaf''' is an American [[Lock Manufacturers|lock manufacturer]] that produces medium and high security [[padlock]]s, [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], [[electronic lock]]s, and [[safe]] locks. Sargent & Greenleaf is one of the oldest and well-known high-security lock manufacturers in the United States. They are best known for their electronic [[combination]] locks, mechanical safe locks, and high-security padlocks used by the United States military.


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== History ==
== History ==


The James Sargent Lock Company was founded in 1857 by James Sargent.<ref>[http://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/companyHistory.php Sargent & Greenleaf: Company History].</ref> In 1865, Sargent partnered with a Halbert Greenleaf, a former employer. The company was renamed to Sargent & Greenleaf and began operations in Rochester, NY. In 1869 the company got the first of many government contracts to design and produce safe locks for the U.S. Treasury Department.<ref>[http://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/companyInfo.php Sargent & Greenleaf: Company Info - Overview].</ref> During World War I and II they produced a wide variety of builder's hardware as well as many lock and safe designs. In 1974, S&G relocated to their current home of Nicholasville, Kentucky. In the late 1980s Sargent & Greenleaf began producing a variety of high-security padlocks for the U.S. government. Among these designs were the [[S&G 831]] and [[S&G 833]] models that use [[Medeco]] cylinders. Production of the popular 6120 electronic combination lock series began in 1993.
The James Sargent Lock Company was founded in 1857 by [[James Sargent]].<ref>[http://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/about/# The Sargent & Greenleaf Timeline].</ref> In 1865, Sargent partnered with a [[Halbert Greenleaf]], a former employer. The company was renamed to Sargent & Greenleaf and began operations in Rochester, NY. In 1869 the company got the first of many government contracts to design and produce safe locks for the U.S. Treasury Department. During World War I and II they produced a wide variety of builder's hardware as well as many lock and safe designs.


In 2005 Sargent & Greenleaf was acquired by The Stanley Works, an international tool and hardware manufacturer.
Harry C. Miller began working for S&G at the end of World War II, and in 1953 became the president and owner.<ref>[https://www.locksmithledger.com/locks/padlocks-high-security/article/10229715/a-brief-history-of-sargent-greenleaf-on-its-150th-anniversary A Brief History of Sargent & Greenleaf] ''Locksmith Ledger''. 1 March 2007.</ref> Nick Gartner became the manager of new product development for S&G in 1970. He patented the first electronic safe lock.<ref>[https://www.locksmithledger.com/keys-tools/article/10290212/icons-of-the-locksmithing-industry-seeking-nominations Icons of the Locksmithing Industry]. ''Locksmith Ledger''. 15 November 2004.</ref>  He left to form his own company [[La Gard]] in 1974, and S&G relocated to their current home of Nicholasville, Kentucky. In the late 1980s Sargent & Greenleaf began producing a variety of high-security padlocks for the U.S. government. Among these designs were the [[S&G 831]] and [[S&G 833]] models that use [[Medeco]] cylinders. Production of the popular 6120 electronic combination lock series began in 1993.
 
In 2005, Sargent & Greenleaf was acquired by Stanley Black and Decker, Inc., an international tool and hardware manufacturer. S&G was acquired by OpenGate Capital, a private equity firm, in 2019.


== Lock Listing ==
== Lock Listing ==
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* [[S&G 6600|S&G 6630/6640]]
* [[S&G 6600|S&G 6630/6640]]
* [[S&G 6700|S&G 6730/6740]]
* [[S&G 6700|S&G 6730/6740]]
* [[S&G 8400]]
* [[S%26G_8430|S&G 8400/8430]]
* [[S&G 8500]]
* [[S&G 8500]]


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; Keyless padlocks
* [[S&G 8065]]
* [[S&G 8077]]
* [[S&G 8077]]
* [[S&G 8088]]
* [[S&G 8088]]
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Sargent & Greenleaf

Sargent & Greenleaf
Sargent Greenleaf logo.jpg
Name Sargent & Greenleaf
Headquarters Nicholasville, Kentucky (USA)
Founded 1857
Founder(s) James Sargent
Products
Padlocks, Lock cylinders, Electronic locks, Safe locks


Sargent & Greenleaf is an American lock manufacturer that produces medium and high security padlocks, lock cylinders, electronic locks, and safe locks. Sargent & Greenleaf is one of the oldest and well-known high-security lock manufacturers in the United States. They are best known for their electronic combination locks, mechanical safe locks, and high-security padlocks used by the United States military.


History

The James Sargent Lock Company was founded in 1857 by James Sargent.[1] In 1865, Sargent partnered with a Halbert Greenleaf, a former employer. The company was renamed to Sargent & Greenleaf and began operations in Rochester, NY. In 1869 the company got the first of many government contracts to design and produce safe locks for the U.S. Treasury Department. During World War I and II they produced a wide variety of builder's hardware as well as many lock and safe designs.

Harry C. Miller began working for S&G at the end of World War II, and in 1953 became the president and owner.[2] Nick Gartner became the manager of new product development for S&G in 1970. He patented the first electronic safe lock.[3] He left to form his own company La Gard in 1974, and S&G relocated to their current home of Nicholasville, Kentucky. In the late 1980s Sargent & Greenleaf began producing a variety of high-security padlocks for the U.S. government. Among these designs were the S&G 831 and S&G 833 models that use Medeco cylinders. Production of the popular 6120 electronic combination lock series began in 1993.

In 2005, Sargent & Greenleaf was acquired by Stanley Black and Decker, Inc., an international tool and hardware manufacturer. S&G was acquired by OpenGate Capital, a private equity firm, in 2019.

Lock Listing

Combination safe locks
Safe deposit box locks
Key operated safe locks
Electronical combination safe locks
Keyed padlocks
Keyless padlocks

References

  1. The Sargent & Greenleaf Timeline.
  2. A Brief History of Sargent & Greenleaf Locksmith Ledger. 1 March 2007.
  3. Icons of the Locksmithing Industry. Locksmith Ledger. 15 November 2004.

External links

See also