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'''Abloy''' is a Finnish [[Lock Manufacturers|lock manufacturer]] that produces medium and high security [[padlock]]s, [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], and [[electronic lock]]s. Abloy is one of the most well-known high-security lock manufacturers around the world. They are best known for their [[disc-detainer]] lock designs. Abloy products are widely used in padlocks, vending machines, and many high-security installations.
'''Abloy''' is a Finnish [[Lock Manufacturers|lock manufacturer]] that produces medium and high security [[padlock]]s, [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], and [[electronic lock]]s. Abloy is one of the most well-known high-security lock manufacturers around the world. They are best known for their [[Disc_detainer|disc-detainer]] lock designs. Abloy products are widely used in padlocks, vending machines, and many high-security installations.
The Abloy CY436T key-in-knob cylinder with Protec2 key system is [[UL 437]] listed.<ref>[https://www.abloy.com/en-us/news-and-media4/abloy-news-usa1/abloy-usa/new-abloy-usa-critical-infrastructure-key-in-knob-cylinder-earns-ul-listed-mark/ New Abloy USA critical infrastructure key-in-knob cylinder earns UL listed mark.]</ref>


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== History ==
== History ==


Abloy was founded in 1907 by Emil Henriksson of Helsinki, Finland. In the same year Henriksson designed the first [[disc-detainer]] lock. Industrial production of Abloy locks began in 1918. <ref>[http://www.abloy.com/008/inet/abloy_en/akp.nsf/frameset/frameset?opendocument&content=/008/inet/abloy_en/Contman.nsf/0/A0A61EAC1A58A2C2C225724400269F81 Abloy Web: ''A century of Abloy'']</ref>
The founding of Abloy dates back to 1907, when Emil Henriksson of Helsinki, Finland designed the first [[Disc_detainer|disc-detainer]] lock.  It was patented in 1919 with the name "Henriksson’s Patent Lock". Industrial production of the locks began in 1919 and "Ab Låsfabriken - Lukkotehdas Oy" was founded in Helsinki.  Later, the company name was shortened to Ab Lukko Oy and the trademark ABLOY was registered.<ref>[https://www.abloy.com/en/about-abloy1/history/ Abloy Web: ''Abloy's History'']</ref>
 
Kone & Siltarakennus aquired Abloy in 1923. Later in 1936, Abloy joined the Wärtsilä Group, the largest industrial conglomerate in Finland.<ref>[https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/news-media/stories/abloy-from-a-single-lock-to-a-nordic-leader Abloy - From a Single Lock to a Nordic Leader]</ref> The factory moved to Joensuu, Finland in 1968. Abloy acquired TrioVing and VingCard in 1983. IKON was purchased in 1989.<ref>[https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/news-media/stories/global-changes-paved-path-for-merger Global Changes Paved Path for Merger]</ref>


In 1994, Abloy was purchased by [[ASSA|ASSA AB]] to form [[ASSA-Abloy]].
Merging with [[ASSA|ASSA AB]] on November 7, 1994, [[ASSA-Abloy]] was formed, consolidating the Nordic market. “The agreements between the parties are based on a transaction between equals, where no buyer or seller is specified.”<ref>[https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/news-media/stories/global-changes-paved-path-for-merger Global Changes Paved Path for Merger]</ref>


== Lock Listing ==
== Lock Listing ==


* [[Disc-detainer]] locks
* [[Disc_detainer|Disc-detainer]] locks
** [[Abloy Classic]]
** [[Abloy Classic]]
** [[Abloy Profile|Abloy Profile / High Profile]]
** [[Abloy Profile|Abloy Profile / High Profile]]
** [[Abloy Disklock|Abloy Disklock / Disklock Pro]]
** [[Abloy Disklock|Abloy Disklock / Disklock Pro]]
** [[Abloy Exec]]
** [[Abloy Exec]]
** [[Abloy Sento]]
** [[Abloy Protec]]
** [[Abloy Protec]]
** [[Abloy Protec2]]
** [[Abloy Novel]]
** [[Abloy Sentry]]
** [[Abloy Easy]]


* [[Lever]] locks
* [[Lever]] locks
** [[Abloy Bodaguard]]
** [[Abloy Bodaguard]]
== Gallery ==
<div align="center"><gallery>
File:Abloy Classic keys.jpg | Classic keys.
File:Abloy Profile key warded.jpg | Profile key.
File:Abloy Disklock key.jpg | Disklock key.
File:Abloy_Disklock_Pro_Key_Left.jpg | Disklock Pro key.
File:Abloy Exec key.jpg | Exec key.
File:Abloy Protec key.jpg | Protec key.
File:Abloy_Novel_key_crop-autom8on.jpg | Novel key.
File:Abloy Easy key hole-Idanhurja.png | Easy key.
</gallery></div>


== References ==
== References ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[Lock Manufacturers]]
* [[ASSA]]
* [[ASSA-Abloy]]
* [[ASSA-Abloy]]
* [[ASSA]]
* [[Disc_detainer|Disc-detainer]]
* [[Disc-detainer]]
* [[Lock manufacturer]]


[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Abloy| ]]
[[Category:Abloy| ]]
[[Category:ASSA-Abloy]]
[[Category:ASSA-Abloy]]
[[Category:Disc-detainer_locks]]
[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]
[[Category:UL 437 locks]]

Latest revision as of 17:21, 15 January 2023

Abloy


Abloy
Abloy logo.png
Name Abloy
Headquarters Finland
Founded 1907
Founder(s) Emil Henriksson
Products
Padlocks, Lock cylinders, Electronic locks


Abloy is a Finnish lock manufacturer that produces medium and high security padlocks, lock cylinders, and electronic locks. Abloy is one of the most well-known high-security lock manufacturers around the world. They are best known for their disc-detainer lock designs. Abloy products are widely used in padlocks, vending machines, and many high-security installations. The Abloy CY436T key-in-knob cylinder with Protec2 key system is UL 437 listed.[1]

History

The founding of Abloy dates back to 1907, when Emil Henriksson of Helsinki, Finland designed the first disc-detainer lock. It was patented in 1919 with the name "Henriksson’s Patent Lock". Industrial production of the locks began in 1919 and "Ab Låsfabriken - Lukkotehdas Oy" was founded in Helsinki. Later, the company name was shortened to Ab Lukko Oy and the trademark ABLOY was registered.[2]

Kone & Siltarakennus aquired Abloy in 1923. Later in 1936, Abloy joined the Wärtsilä Group, the largest industrial conglomerate in Finland.[3] The factory moved to Joensuu, Finland in 1968. Abloy acquired TrioVing and VingCard in 1983. IKON was purchased in 1989.[4]

Merging with ASSA AB on November 7, 1994, ASSA-Abloy was formed, consolidating the Nordic market. “The agreements between the parties are based on a transaction between equals, where no buyer or seller is specified.”[5]

Lock Listing

Gallery

References

External links

See also