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Toys and Clothes for Salvation Army

Alexandra told Brenda about a TV news story she’d heard, about the Salvation Army not having enough toys to distribute to all the needy children this year. She also mentioned that she and her boyfriend were going to buy a couple of toys and donate them. Brenda… Read More »

Happy Birthday, Jim!

When Jim stepped out for lunch today,
Rose and Cathy jumped at the chance to commemorate his birthday!

When I came across the internet link to the picture of the wooden locks, above, I was reminded of the wooden keys that “Andy” Anderson carved from a single piece of wood, pictured below, which hung in his son’s office for years. The keys are about ten inches long, and the key ring measures three… Read More »

It was a little slow in the showroom this afternoon, so Matt grabbed a mask,

donned a lab coat and Mickey Mouse gloves, and played a mega-Medeco key air guitar

to attract customers! He attracted quite a bit of attention,

and it is no longer quiet in the showroom!

Happy Halloween!

Brian Paluch demonstrates scissor lift to Cortney Wascher and Jeff Parcell

Increasing demand for CCTV and access control systems resulted in the recent addition of a scissor lift to Anderson Lock’s equipment assets.

Access Control Manager Jeff Parcell has coordinated the rental of boom and scissor… Read More »

“I think the key thing is that we’re not all terrified at the same time.
I mean, we do put our heart and soul into these things.”

“We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent.
Because this is our life.”

“Life is brief, and then you die, you know?”

“Quality… Read More »

Tiffany Eyewear Enhanced with Skeleton Keys

Shawn Weinstock usually purchases frames for doors, but last night she was purchasing frames for her glasses. While selecting a new style at LensCrafters, she saw the Tiffany frames pictured here. She couldn’t resist snapping a picture of the jeweled… Read More »

“Before” and “After”

Anderson Lock installers and lock techs replace doors and frames and door hardware every day and everywhere. These pictures aren’t shown here because they are unusual in any way. They are shown here because I have them to share! Usually the techs don’t take pictures! And when… Read More »

The Dark Knight Motorcycle

When Maureen from MSI interviewed Cortney for a book / website / event that MSI is sponsoring to honor 50 family-owned, Chicago-area companies, one of the questions she asked was, “What was the strangest request you have had from a customer?”

Hmmm…I guess there could be… Read More »

Charles Edwards Hand Levers

Horned Starfish Door Knobs

CHARLES EDWARDS®  King’s Road, London

…Across the Road

Charles Edwards features a wide variety of antique and unique decorative hardware and lighting fixtures. I found the site when searching for more hand handles, but became even more… Read More »