What Squire does

Squire (legal entity Henry Squire & Sons Ltd) is a UK-based manufacturer of mechanical padlocks and security products founded in 1780 and headquartered in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of padlocks that spans consumer-grade cycle locks through to high-security institutional locks certified to LPCB SR5 — the highest Loss Prevention Certification Board rating — including the 2025-launched SS100CS LEV5, described as the world's first SR5-rated padlock. The product range covers the Stronghold high-security series, Marine-grade corrosion-resistant locks, All-Terrain heavy-duty locks, Inigma Bluetooth-enabled smart locks, and dedicated bike/e-bike locks, with retail pricing from £11.99 to £999.99.

The business operates a hardware manufacturing model with in-house UK production (Made in Britain certified) and distributes through three primary channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce, UK retailers, and an international distributor network that includes a 2026 US/Canada partnership with Craftmaster Hardware and an in-market subsidiary, Squire North America. Customer segments include institutional and commercial security (e.g., National Highways), the powered-cycle and e-bike market, marine and coastal applications, outdoor users, and the residential segment. The company holds multiple third-party certifications (LPCB SR3/SR4/SR5, CEN 6, Sold Secure Diamond/Gold, Secured by Design, ISO 9001), which are routinely mandated in infrastructure and high-security procurement.

Squire is a privately held company with 11–50 employees and approximately 245 years of continuous operation. Recent strategic activity is concentrated in product certification and geographic expansion rather than M&A or external funding: the SS100CS LEV5 launch (2025), the Craftmaster Hardware North American distribution partnership (2026), and the Inigma connected-lock product line. ESG initiatives include a 75% reduction in plastic packaging achieved between 2024 and 2025, which is increasingly relevant for public-sector and institutional procurement.

Name

Squire

Legal name

Henry Squire & Sons Ltd

Website

https://squirelocks.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1780

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Squire (Henry Squire & Sons Ltd) is a 245-year-old UK manufacturer of mechanical padlocks and security products, serving institutional, commercial, marine, and consumer cycling customers via D2C e-commerce, UK retail, and international distributors with LPCB-certified high-security offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security and Locks Manufacturing

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Seals & Locking Devices (Cable Seals, Padlock Seals, Meter Seals) (IMALANAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Key Management, Duplication & Locksmith Services (HSAHAEAD)

Keywords

• High-security padlocks
• Marine grade locks
• Bike and motorcycle locks
• Combination padlocks
• Smart access control

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolverhampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of mechanical padlocks, bike locks, motorcycle locks, combination locks, marine grade locks, security bolts, hasp and staples, and key safes through e-commerce and retail channels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Squire manufactures and retails high-security mechanical and smart padlocks, bike and motorcycle locks, combination locks, marine grade locks, security bolts, hasp and staples, key safes, and security chains. Its Stronghold range includes the SS100CS LEV5, the world's strongest padlock and first to achieve LPCB SR5 certification. The company also offers Inigma, a Bluetooth-based smart wireless access control system. Products are sold through direct e-commerce, UK retail stockists, and international distributors, serving both institutional/commercial security buyers and individual consumers.

Product overview

Squire is a 240-year-old UK-based lock manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical security products and smart access control solutions. The core offering consists of keyed and combination padlocks across multiple security tiers, from basic residential locks to the world's strongest padlocks. Key product lines include: Stronghold (premium high-security padlocks including the flagship SS100CS and SS100CS LEV5 with LPCB SR5 certification); Marine Grade (stainless steel locks for harsh environments); All Terrain (weather-resistant outdoor locks); Security Bolts (Combi-Bolt and Key-Bolt); Hasp & Staples; Key Safes; Security Chains; and Inigma (smart wireless access control using Bluetooth). The company holds multiple certifications including LPCB, CEN, Sold Secure, and Secured by Design, with most products manufactured in Britain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stronghold: Premium range of heavy-duty, high-security padlocks considered the pinnacle of the company's offerings, featuring the world's strongest padlocks.
• Inigma
• Straplok
• Warrior
• Vulcan Combi

Products and services

• SS100CS LEV5 Padlock The world's strongest padlock, first to achieve LPCB SR5 accreditation. Features a 100mm solid hardened steel body, 20mm hardened boron alloy steel closed shackle reinforced with tungsten carbide for anti-angle grinder protection, and dual 6-pin anti-drill/anti-pick/anti-bump cylinders. Designed for institutional, commercial, and high-security applications.
• SS100CS Padlock World's strongest padlock achieving LPCB SR4. Features 100mm solid hardened steel lock body, 20mm hardened boron alloy steel closed shackle, 6-pin anti-drill/anti-pick/anti-bump cylinder with 625 million key differs, Sold Secure Powered Cycle Diamond and CEN6 ratings.
• SS100S Open Shackle Padlock Ultra-tough open shackle padlock achieving LPCB SR4. Features 100mm solid hardened steel lock body, 20mm hardened boron alloy steel shackle, 6-pin anti-drill/anti-pick/anti-bump cylinder, CEN6 rated and Secured by Design recognized.
• SS80CS Closed Shackle Padlock Premium 80mm closed shackle high-security padlock with 16mm hardened boron alloy steel shackle, solid hardened steel lock body, electrophoretic anticorrosion finish, 6-pin cylinder with over 250,000 key differs, anti-drill protection, CEN Level 6 and LPCB Level SR3 certified.
• SS80S Open Shackle Padlock High-security 80mm open shackle padlock featuring 16mm hardened boron alloy steel shackle, solid hardened steel lock body, Sold Secure Powered Cycle Gold and CEN 6 approved ratings.
• ST75 Marine Grade Container Lock 75mm heavy-duty stainless steel marine grade container lock with 12mm closed shackle, anti-drill cylinder, highly weather resistant and rust-proof with salt spray tested for 480 hours.
• ST50CS Stainless Steel Marine Padlock 50mm solid stainless steel closed shackle Stronghold marine grade padlock with 10mm stainless steel closed shackle, anti-drill 6-pin cylinder, Squire Security Rating 8/10+.
• SHCB75 Combination Padlock 75mm Stronghold extra high security combination padlock featuring 12.7mm rotating hardened steel shackle, solid lock body with hardened internal parts, 5 wheels offering 100,000 possible combinations, and a patented pull button mechanism.
• CBW85 Commercial Combination Padlock 85mm extra high security combination padlock designed for commercial applications with robust block lock body, boron hardened steel shackle, fully recodable 5-wheel mechanism offering 100,000 combinations. Ideal for roller shutters, vans, gates, and storage units.
• Warrior Combi 65CS Heavy-Duty Combination Padlock 65mm heavy-duty combination padlock with armoured steel body, hardened boron steel closed shackle, 5-wheel recodable lock offering up to 100,000 combinations, closed shackle design for reduced forced attack risk.
• CP60CS Combination Padlock 60mm hardened steel combination padlock with closed shackle, double locking mechanism, 5 wheels with 100,000 combinations, die cast alloy body with dual compound cover for attack resistance and weather protection.
• Inigma Smart Wireless Access Control System Smart wireless access control system using Bluetooth communication. Allows control access to locks and smart keys via the Inigma app using phone, tablet or PC. Supports BL1, FL1, IC1, HC2, DC10, DC12, DC16, KC7, SS45, SS50, SS65, SS80, SS100 and related models with smart lock capabilities.
• Security Bolts (Combi-Bolt and Key-Bolt) Combi-Bolt and Key-Bolt ranges offering high-quality protection and added security for doors, gates, sheds, and access points. Combi-Bolt features key-free combination locks in 3, 4, or 5-digit combinations. Key-Bolt features 4-lever lock mechanism.
• Hasp and Staples Heavy-duty hasp and staples designed to work with high-security padlocks. Feature hardened steel construction and anti-corrosion finishes for high durability and resistance to physical attack. Includes Stronghold padbars for added anti-theft protection.
• Key Safes (KeyKeep1, KeyKeep2, KeyKeep3) Secure key storage solutions including KeyKeep1, KeyKeep2, and KeyKeep3 models for controlled key access.
• Security Chains High-security chains designed to work with padlocks for securing valuable items, vehicles, and equipment.
• Bike and Motorcycle Locks Comprehensive range of bike security products including Straplok (wearable lock), Framelok, Kilda Combi, Chainlok, Snaplok, Mako Combi, and motorcycle locks including the Stronghold D16 Max. Many products feature Sold Secure ratings for powered cycles.

Quantifiable outcome

• First and only padlock achieving LPCB SR5 certification for protection against powerful battery-operated tools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Craftmaster HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 August 2026Squire North America named Craftmaster Hardware as an authorized U.S. distributor for premium mechanical padlocks. The partnership emerged from discussions during the Security Hardware Distributors Association (SHDA) meetings and includes plans to add Squire products to Craftmaster's e-commerce platforms alongside Taylor Security. The agreement coincides with Craftmaster Hardware's 75th anniversary and forms part of Squire's selective expansion strategy in the North American commercial security market, targeting institutional locksmiths, facility managers, security professionals, and critical infrastructure organizations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ABUS: German family-owned premium lock manufacturer offering mechanical padlocks, bike and motorcycle locks, and security solutions. Direct peer to Squire with overlapping product categories, similar premium positioning, comparable heritage, and shared Sold Secure/LPCB certifications.
• Burg-Wächter: German family-owned manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locks, safes, and security products for residential and commercial markets. Direct peer to Squire with comparable European heritage, premium product positioning, and overlapping padlock portfolio.
• Master Lock: US-headquartered global padlock leader owned by Fortune Brands, offering mechanical and electronic padlocks for consumer, commercial, and industrial applications. Closest large-scale direct competitor to Squire in the mechanical padlock category, though with broader mass-market positioning.
• Mul-T-Lock: High-security lock specialist (part of ASSA ABLOY) offering premium mechanical and electronic locking solutions for commercial, institutional, and critical infrastructure customers. Comparable to Squire's Stronghold range in high-security padlock positioning and institutional customer focus.
• Kryptonite: Specialist bike and motorcycle lock brand offering U-locks, chain locks, and disc locks with Sold Secure ratings. Direct peer to Squire in the powered cycle / bike lock segment, including overlapping e-bike security offerings.
• Pacsafe: Travel security and anti-theft product brand offering padlocks, cable locks, and bag security solutions. Direct peer to Squire in portable security locks with overlapping Sold Secure ratings and travel/cycle customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish-listed global leader in locks and access solutions, owning brands like Yale, Medeco, and Mul-T-Lock. Broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with Squire's mechanical padlock and smart-access (Inigma-like) offerings, but with vastly greater scale, R&D budget, and geographic reach.
• Yale (ASSA ABLOY): Global consumer and commercial lock brand owned by ASSA ABLOY, offering door hardware, smart locks, and mechanical security products. Comparable to Squire in mechanical padlock and smart-lock categories but operating at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Brisant Secure: UK-based door hardware and lock cylinder specialist serving the residential door market. Comparable to Squire as a UK-headquartered lock specialist, but focused on door cylinders rather than padlocks, with primarily regional rather than international reach.

Emerging players

• Noke: US-based smart padlock company offering Bluetooth-enabled locks for commercial, industrial, and consumer use. Comparable to Squire's Inigma product line in the smart-lock category, but focused exclusively on electronic rather than mechanical solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SquireLocks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/henry-squire-&-sons-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/squirelocks
• Xx.com/squirelocks

Compliance14 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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