Keys and Locks

Painting of Arnold O. Anderson next to Keys

Andy’s Custom Keys

Recent remodeling at our Main Office led to the discovery of the ‘mystery’ keys shown on a ring in the photo collage. I asked our Service Manager, Jim Riddle, who worked with Andy almost 40 years ago, what those oddly

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Lock and Key Tidbits, Miscellaneous & Etcetera

The Anderson Lock Gazette features “Tidbits, Miscellaneous & Etcetera” in every issue. This blog is similarly composed with odd but interesting lock and key miscellany. The first tidbit comes from a 2016 news release provided by Heritage Auctions. Titled, “Edison

Committed to Providing Outstanding Locksmith Support

Choosing a Vendor with Integrity as Important as Choosing Products Providing a safe and secure environment where students can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally is the obligation of school leaders. Because there has never been an event in which an

Lock Don’t Block

“Lock Don’t Block” is the Door Security and Safety Foundation’s catchphrase to alert decision-makers of the consequences that can come from installing devices that put children at more risk, and schools in liability. A Google search for “classroom barricade devices”

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Anderson Lock is Cutting Edge

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Pins and Springs and Split Key Rings

Teeny tiny pins, little bitty springs and split key rings in assorted sizes, and experienced lock technicians putting the right pins in the right places, assure precise cylinder keying. Anderson Lock is Chicago’s premier Master Key System provider. We design

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