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School Security: 10 Lessons Learned

Anderson Lock techs have installed 1,000’s of classroom security locks in 100’s of K-12 schools in dozens of diverse districts as well as on college campuses throughout the Chicago region. No two projects were alike, but we learned some valuable lessons

Cortney Wascher is DHI President Elect

Cortney Anderson Wascher, President / Owner of Anderson Lock, was recently chosen to be President Elect of DHI’s 2022-2023 Board of Governors. DHI, the Door and Hardware Institute, serves door security and safety professionals, and the companies they represent, in

Laura Miller Celebrates 40 Years

Forty-plus years ago, Laura Sievers joined her classmate, Brenda Mallicoat, at Anderson Lock. This summer, Brenda joined Laura, and her sisters, Donna and Marie,

Dave Grothe and a woman sailing during a flood

Dave Grothe Celebrates 40 Years

This now-iconic flooded parking lot photo, of Dave Grothe and Teresa Anderson, is a rueful reminder of how much water filled Anderson Lock’s office and warehouse at the company’s 1801 Oakton Street location. In 1986, and again in 1987, the

Doing Our Part to Save the Planet

How is Anderson Lock reducing our environmental impact? Here’s a spotlight on 10 top ways: 1. Water Bottle Filler Our newly installed surface-mounted water dispenser lets employees fill their own reusable bottles with chilled, filtered, water—hands free! The touchless sensor-activated

Thank You, Anderson Lock

Dan Holtz thanked Cortney Wascher, and his Anderson Lock co-workers, for being supportive of his frequent time-off requests. Dan Holtz and his manager, Thomas Didier, pose with the ‘Best Wishes’ cake on Dan’s last day at

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