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'''Weiser''' is an American [[Lock Manufacturers|lock manufacturer]] that produces low security [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], [[electronic lock]]s, and other lock and [[door]] related equipment. Weiser produces many of the same locks as [[Kwikset]]; both are owned by Black & Decker. Weiser markets many of these duplicate locks in Canada under the Weiser brand.
'''Weiser''' is an American [[Lock_manufacturer|lock manufacturer]] that produces low security [[Cylinder|lock cylinders]], [[electronic lock]]s, and other lock and [[door]] related equipment. Weiser produces many of the same locks as [[Kwikset]]; both are owned by Spectrum Brands. Weiser markets many of these duplicate locks in Canada under the Weiser brand.


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In 1967, Norris Industries purchased Weiser. Norris Industries merged with Masco Building Products Corporation in 1985. In 2003, Weiser was purchased by Black & Decker. In 2007, Weiser introduced the Weiser Smart Key in Canada. [[Kwikset]] would use this design as the basis of their 2008 Smart Key lock marketed in the United States.
In 1967, Norris Industries purchased Weiser. Norris Industries merged with Masco Building Products Corporation in 1985. In 2003, Weiser was purchased by Black & Decker. In 2007, Weiser introduced the Weiser Smart Key in Canada. [[Kwikset]] would use this design as the basis of their 2008 Smart Key lock marketed in the United States.
Black & Decker combined with Stanley in 2010 to become Stanley Black & Decker.<ref>[http://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/company/history Stanley Black & Decker Company History]</ref>
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of HHI from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on December 17, 2012.<ref>[https://investor.spectrumbrands.com/news-releases/news-release-details/spectrum-brands-holdings-completes-acquisition-stanley-black Spectrum Brands Holdings Completes Acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Hardware & Home Improvement Group]</ref>
Weiser is now owned by Spectrum Brands.


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


* [[Weiser classic]]
* [[Weiser Classic]]
* [[Kwikset Smart Key|Weiser Smart Key]]
* [[Kwikset Smart Key|Weiser Smart Key]]
* [[Kwikset Smart Code|Weiser Smart Code]]
* [[Kwikset Smart Code|Weiser Smart Code]]
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== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[Lock Manufacturers]]
* [[Lock_manufacturer |Lock manufacturers]]
* [[Pin-tumbler]]
* [[Pin_tumbler |Pin-tumbler]]


[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Lock Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Weiser| ]]
[[Category:Weiser| ]]

Latest revision as of 01:06, 16 January 2023

Weiser


Weiser
Weiser logo.jpg
Name Weiser
Headquarters Towson, Maryland
Founded 1904
Products
Lock cylinders, Electronic locks


Weiser is an American lock manufacturer that produces low security lock cylinders, electronic locks, and other lock and door related equipment. Weiser produces many of the same locks as Kwikset; both are owned by Spectrum Brands. Weiser markets many of these duplicate locks in Canada under the Weiser brand.

History

Weiser was founded in 1904 in South Gate, California.[1] Early products included custom designed locks and associated hardware.

In 1967, Norris Industries purchased Weiser. Norris Industries merged with Masco Building Products Corporation in 1985. In 2003, Weiser was purchased by Black & Decker. In 2007, Weiser introduced the Weiser Smart Key in Canada. Kwikset would use this design as the basis of their 2008 Smart Key lock marketed in the United States.

Black & Decker combined with Stanley in 2010 to become Stanley Black & Decker.[2]

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of HHI from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on December 17, 2012.[3] Weiser is now owned by Spectrum Brands.


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