..., with regularly dispensed advice on the “best locks to install.” Anderson Lock locksmiths also have a passion for crime prevention High security keys like this Medeco key feature patented, restricted keyways to prevent unauthorized duplication They recommend high-security locks designed to resist attacks from drilling, and also feature patented, restricted keyways to prevent unauthorized duplication of keys. They further recommend door, frame ass...
...ssroom security for products and protocol. 3 types of Classroom Security Locks: Manual lockdown: Keys manually lock down a room or space. Most economical of lockdown solutions. Remote lockdown: Localized solution for schools that want to upgrade without cost of networked system. Lockdown activated by remote fob within proximity of door. Centralized lockdown: Integrated with access control software. Doors throughout building or campus locked from...
...ll Hall of Fame; she earned the moniker: “Rose Knows” for her knowledge of locker locks and padlocks; made friends with clients as well as manufacturer’s reps; and says the “amazing people I’ve met” are the best part of her job. At the 2021 Annual Meeting, Cortney said, “Rose takes an active interest in the unique personalities of each of her customers, always following through to solve their door hardware problems… and she’s not afraid of a new c...
...ago and O’Hare International Airport, led to increased demand for Anderson Lock’s Master Key Systems, and commercial security door hardware products. During the 70’s, Gene became a distributor of Schlage, LCN and Von Duprin products. He dispatched locksmiths daily to install door knobs, deadbolts, door closers and exit devices. Thirty Years Later… In 1990, Anderson Lock had moved to its third location, and had grown to 30 employees. On July 26 of ...
...et, the facility is one of the largest structures in the Midwest. Anderson Lock also dispatched lock techs to the first McDonald’s. Ray Kroc opened up the first restaurant for McDonald’s System, Inc., a predecessor of McDonald’s Corp. in Des Plaines, in April, 1955. McDonald’s acquired the rights to the brother’s company in 1961 when Anderson Lock was still a one-man locksmith. Since then, our lock techs have worked at countless McDonald’s locatio...
...ustry once again, there is still high demand for the technical skills, locksmith experience, and industry knowledge found at Anderson Lock. View Our Master Key System Services ...
...s cause the pins in the lock to slide to the end of the groove to open the lock. Tubular locks are also commonly used on bicycle locks (such as the Kryptonite lock), Kensington computer locks, elevators, and coin-operated washing machines. Flat brass gumball machine keys are smaller than house keys, and may have cuts on one or both sides, the latter being more secure. Vending machine manufacturers have many versions of lock and key sets and they a...
...ies came over me. This is especially meaningful since I’m at the end of my Master Lock career (only 7 more months!). Without any hesitation my 31 years of knowing Gene and his wonderful team (Rose, Jeffery, Cortney, Jim, Brenda, Laura, Kathi, and others) at Anderson Lock has been one of the highlights of my sales career. No other customer has even come close to being such a joy of working with and growing together, and successfully I might add. Yo...