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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 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://web.archive.org/web/20191117001336/https://www.fbhs.com/getattachment/about-us/Fortune-Brands-M-A-Timeline-Oct2017-(1).pdf Fortune Brands Mergers & Acquisitions History]</ref>


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== Lock Listing ==

Latest revision as of 02:14, 21 June 2023

American Lock


American Lock
American-lock-logo.jpg
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]

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See also