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Anderson Lock Trucks…They’re Everywhere!

Customers and friends constantly exclaim, “I saw one of your red trucks!” Our fleet of 25 red trucks is seen on expressways throughout the Chicago area, and parked near

Skeleton Keys

A tidbit from the history of locks…

Lock development throughout history has been a continuing battle between lock designers and lock breakers, who figure out ways to defeat innovation. Locking devices have been used ever since there were cave dwellers who wanted to protect themselves, their tools,

ReadySet door

New Doors Set to Open at Sherman Hospital

Anderson Lock supplied 2,500 AssaAbloy ReadySet® doors for the new Sherman Hospital in Elgin. The door / frame / security hardware units are preassembled, prefinished, precise. Openings can be installed in under 10 minutes, ready to use immediately. Sherman has

Cortney Anderson Wascher at desk

Cortney Wascher Named to State Board

Governor Pat Quinn appointed Cortney Anderson Wascher, President of Anderson Lock to the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor and Locksmith Board of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This advisory board meets four times a

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A Tip From our Helpful Hint File

Know Your Locksmith Before You Need One Phony locksmiths (including one that claimed to be on Oakton Street in Des Plaines) flood phone books and online listings with fake addresses to appear as legitimate businesses. Customer’s calls are forwarded to

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When one source for doors / frames and security hardware is your top priority, depend on Anderson Lock for the most comprehensive and responsive service and support. Our unique qualifications mean that we know how to safely, securely and effectively manage every opening in your building.

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