What Wilson Bohannan Padlock Company does

Wilson Bohannan Padlock Company is a privately held, seventh-generation family-owned manufacturer of solid brass padlocks and locking systems, founded in 1860 and continuously operating from its single headquarters and manufacturing facility at 621 Buckeye Street in Marion, Ohio. The company produces six core product lines: General Purpose (Classic) padlocks across Series 0, C, 1, 4, 5, 6, and 9 (over 50 models); High Security Double Ball padlocks in Series V, X, and Y (over 40 models) featuring two stainless steel locking balls and 5-pin tumbler mechanisms; the New Legacy Lock Series (Cable, Trailer, and Shrouded Anti-Theft padlocks); Interchangeable Core padlocks (Series 84/85/86); Door Key Compatible Key-in-Knob padlocks (Series 88/89); and Rim/Mortise cylinders for OEM integration. All products are constructed from solid brass with weatherproof and rustproof properties, manufactured on CNC machines, and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

The company sells to government facilities, utility companies, transportation operators, construction firms, oil and gas operators, military customers, and heavy industry through a dual go-to-market: enterprise field sales representatives handling custom keying, bulk, and quote-based orders, complemented by a direct e-commerce retail storefront (Top Brass Catalog) for individual and small-quantity buyers. Pricing spans $12.45 to $84.05 at retail unit level, with multi-year contract quotes for custom enterprise orders. Revenue is generated almost entirely from hardware sales of padlocks and accessories (chains, rubber boots, receiver pins, lockout/tagout systems, keying options, and custom identification sleeves). Headcount is reported in the 101-250 range; no revenue, funding, or M&A data is publicly disclosed, and the firm has remained under continuous family stewardship since its founding.

Name

Wilson Bohannan Padlock Company

Legal name

Wilson Bohannan Lock Company LLC

Website

https://padlocks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wilson Bohannan Padlock Company is a seventh-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of solid brass padlocks and locking systems, founded in 1860 in Marion, Ohio. It serves government, utility, transportation, construction, military, oil and gas, and heavy industry customers via enterprise field sales and a direct e-commerce store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Padlock Manufacturing

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Solid brass padlocks
• High security padlocks
• Padlock manufacturing
• Interchangeable core locks
• Industrial security hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Padlock Product Sales: Sale of solid brass padlocks across multiple product lines including General Purpose, High Security, New Legacy, Interchangeable Core, and Door Key Compatible series. Products sold through direct sales for enterprise orders and e-commerce for retail/small quantity purchases.
2. Padlock Accessories: Sale of accessories including chains, trailer lock receiver pins, rubber boots, colored caps, sleeves, and meter pins. Also includes custom identification and lockout/tagout systems.
3. Custom Product Orders: Custom-designed locking devices and special keying options for enterprise customers with specific security requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wilson Bohannan Padlock Company manufactures solid brass padlocks and locking systems in the USA, operating since 1860. Its product portfolio spans six core lines—General Purpose (Classic), High Security Double Ball, New Legacy (Cable, Trailer, Shrouded), Interchangeable Core, Door Key Compatible, and Rim/Mortise Cylinders—complemented by accessories such as security chains, rubber boots, trailer lock pins, and lockout/tagout systems. All products are precision-machined on CNC equipment with all-brass weatherproof and rustproof construction and a lifetime guarantee.

Product overview

Wilson Bohannan Lock Company is a 7th generation family-owned manufacturer of solid brass padlocks and locking systems, operating since 1860 in Marion, Ohio. The product portfolio consists of six core padlock product lines: General Purpose (Classic) Padlocks (over 50 models across Series 0, C, 1, 4, 5, 6, 9) for utility, industrial, and commercial use; High Security (Double Ball) Padlocks (40+ models in Series V, X, Y) featuring dual stainless steel locking balls and five-pin tumbler mechanisms; New Legacy Lock Series (Cable, Trailer, and Shrouded locks); Interchangeable Core Padlocks (Series 84, 85, 86) for security compromised situations; Door Key Compatible Padlocks (Series 88, 89) supporting key-in-knob integration; and Rim/Mortise Cylinders for OEM integration. These are complemented by accessory offerings including custom identification (colored caps/sleeves), lockout/tagout systems, keying options, security chains, rubber boots, and trailer lock pins. All products feature all-brass weatherproof and rustproof construction with a lifetime guarantee, and are manufactured using state-of-the-art CNC machines with end-to-end padlock design systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Top Brass Catalog: Online retail catalog section for single and small quantity orders of Wilson Bohannan padlocks and accessories.
• New Legacy Lock Series

Products and services

• General Purpose (Classic) Padlocks

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 years of continuous operation and manufacturing excellence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ABUS: ABUS is a German lock manufacturer with a broad padlock and security product range targeting industrial and commercial buyers. It is a direct competitor to Wilson Bohannan in brass and weatherproof padlocks for utility, transportation, and heavy industry.
• Medeco: Medeco (an ASSA ABLOY brand) specializes in high-security locks and keying systems for government, institutional, and commercial customers. It is directly comparable to Wilson Bohannan's High Security Double Ball and custom keying capabilities.
• American Lock: American Lock (an ASSA ABLOY brand) manufactures solid-body padlocks for industrial, utility, and military use. Its product line and customer base overlap closely with Wilson Bohannan's high-security and general-purpose padlock lines.
• Master Lock Company: Master Lock is the largest U.S. padlock manufacturer, offering a broad portfolio of brass, steel, and laminated padlocks. It directly competes with Wilson Bohannan in general-purpose and high-security padlocks for utility, industrial, and commercial customers.
• Mul-T-Lock: Mul-T-Lock manufactures high-security padlocks with patented key control and interchangeable core systems. It competes directly with Wilson Bohannan's High Security, Interchangeable Core, and Door Key Compatible padlock lines.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in locking solutions, owning Master Lock, American Lock, Medeco, and many others. It is a broad incumbent whose portfolio competes with Wilson Bohannan across multiple categories but at far greater scale.
• Schlage: Schlage (an Allegion brand) is a broad lock manufacturer with strong residential and commercial door hardware offerings. It overlaps with Wilson Bohannan on cylinder and door-key compatible products but is not a direct padlock specialist.
• Yale Home: Yale (an ASSA ABLOY brand) is a broad residential and commercial lock brand. It is relevant as a competitor in door-key compatible cylinders and OEM keying integration, though it is not a direct padlock competitor.
• Brink's Home Security (Brinks Locks): Brinks-branded padlocks and locks are sold through retail and security channels targeting residential and light commercial buyers. They overlap with Wilson Bohannan on general-purpose padlocks at the consumer end of the market.

Emerging players

• Pacific Lock Company: Pacific Lock Company produces specialty locks and keying products for industrial and OEM customers. It is an emerging/specialty player comparable to Wilson Bohannan's custom keying, interchangeable cores, and OEM cylinder business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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