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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>
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.  In 1994, Abloy merged with [[ASSA|ASSA AB]] to form [[ASSA-Abloy]].
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 1983Merging with [[ASSA|ASSA AB]] in 1994, [[ASSA-Abloy]] was formed, consolidating the Nordic market.


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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. Merging with ASSA AB in 1994, ASSA-Abloy was formed, consolidating the Nordic market.

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