What Access Hardware Supply does

Access Hardware Supply, Inc. is a family-owned wholesale distributor of security locks, life-safety door hardware, and access control equipment, serving exclusively B2B customers through verified business accounts. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, the company operates two branch locations — San Leandro (Northern California) and Rancho Cucamonga (Southern California) — alongside a 24/7 e-commerce storefront at accesshardware.com. Customers include systems integrators, glazing contractors, locksmiths, door/gate/fence professionals, government facilities (procured via GSA Schedule), educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and ICT professionals. Family ownership has been in place for over 25 years, with locksmith-business roots extending back more than 50 years. The company serves approximately 22,000+ industry professionals via its newsletter and content channels.

The product catalog covers 5,806+ SKUs from more than 100 leading manufacturers, organized across categories including access control systems and accessories, electric strikes and bolts, electrified locksets, exit devices, door closers and automatic operators, magnetic locks, mechanical locks and key blanks, hinges/pivots/coordinators, power supplies and transformers, readers/keypads/credentials, sensors and intercoms, seals and thresholds, retrofit motor/solenoid kits, and a newer "Healthy Hardware" line for touchless and antimicrobial applications. Authorized distributorships span Allegion brands (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Ives, Falcon, Zero International), ASSA ABLOY brands (Adams Rite, HES, Securitron, Medeco, Yale, Corbin Russwin, Norton, Pemko, Rixson, McKinney), and independent vendors including HID Global, Aiphone, Altronix, Detex, SDC, Camden Door Controls, Hager, Locinox, Dorma Americas, Linear, and others. The catalog includes networked electronic platforms such as Schlage's AD-Series wireless lock and ENGAGE credential management. Value-added services include a factory-trained technical support team, a dedicated estimating group that reviews project specifications, online 24/7 ordering with same-day shipping, over-the-counter branch sales, and after-hours will-call pickup.

Revenue is generated through wholesale product margin on sales to verified business account holders; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines owned e-commerce, in-house phone sales, branch counter sales, and direct field engagement for government GSA Contract procurement, supported by a content-led marketing engine (website, blog, Access Academy training videos, manufacturer-driven educational content) and affiliations with DHI, SIA, ALOA, BICSI, and SHDA. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding history, and no M&A activity in the source data; company leadership is not publicly identified in the available materials.

Name

Access Hardware Supply

Legal name

Access Hardware, Inc.

Website

https://accesshardware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Access Hardware Supply is a family-owned wholesale distributor of mechanical and electrical locking hardware and access control equipment, serving verified B2B industry professionals including systems integrators, locksmiths, glazing contractors, government, education, and healthcare across California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Leandro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Product Sales: Access Hardware Supply generates revenue through the wholesale distribution of security locks and life-safety door hardware to industry professionals. The company sells products from over 100 manufacturers including Allegion brands (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Ives), ASSA ABLOY brands, and other door hardware manufacturers. Revenue is derived from product margin on sales to verified business customers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Access Hardware Supply is a wholesale distributor that sells mechanical and electrical locking hardware, access control systems, exit devices, door closers, and related life-safety door hardware to verified industry professionals. It sources from over 100 manufacturers (including Allegion and ASSA ABLOY brands such as Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Ives, Adams Rite, and Zero International) and supports customers with online 24/7 ordering, phone sales, over-the-counter branch sales, same-day shipping, project estimating services, and factory-trained technical support.

Product overview

Access Hardware Supply is a wholesale distributor of security locks and life-safety door hardware serving industry professionals. The company offers an extensive portfolio of physical security and door hardware products organized into major categories including Access Control Systems, Electric Strikes and Bolts, Electrified Locksets, Exit Devices, Door Closers and Auto Operators, Magnetic Locks, Mechanical Locks, Hinges and Pivots, Power Supplies, Readers and Credentials, and Seals & Thresholds. Key product brands distributed include Schlage AD-Series networked wireless locks and ENGAGE wireless platform for cloud-based access control; Von Duprin exit devices (98/99, 33A/35A, 22, 88 series); LCN door closers and automatic operators; Ives architectural hardware; ASSA ABLOY Glass Solutions for glass entrances; Adams Rite locks and electric strikes; Zero International weatherstripping and thresholds; and Security Door Controls (SDC) controllers and latch retraction kits. The company also offers a Healthy Hardware line featuring touchless solutions. With access to over 100 manufacturer brands and a catalog of 5,806+ products, Access Hardware Supply provides the hardware, technical expertise, and support services that security integrators, locksmiths, glazing contractors, and facility managers need to complete commercial door hardware and access control projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access Control Systems & Accessories Wholesale category of electronic access control systems and related accessories for managing and controlling door access in commercial and institutional facilities, sold to verified business account holders.
• Electric Strikes and Bolts Wholesale category of electric locking devices that work with cylindrical and mortise locks to provide remote-controlled entry and access control capabilities, sold to industry professionals.
• Electrified Locksets Wholesale category of electrically controlled cylindrical and mortise locksets that integrate with access control systems for keyless entry and automated locking.
• Exit Devices Wholesale category of panic bars and exit devices for emergency egress, including rim, mortise, and vertical rod configurations such as Von Duprin 98/99, 33A/35A, 22, and 88 series.
• Door Closers and Auto Operators Wholesale category of hydraulic door closers and automatic door operators for controlled door closing and ADA-compliant accessibility, including surface-mounted, concealed, and automatic operators from brands such as LCN and Norton.
• Magnetic Locks Wholesale category of electromagnetic locks providing fail-safe or fail-secure locking for access control applications, including Securitron and Locknetics product lines.
• Mechanical Locks, Cylinders and Key Blanks Wholesale category of traditional mechanical locking solutions including cylindrical locks, mortise locks, cylinders, and key blanks for master key systems.
• Hinges, Pivots and Coordinators Wholesale category of architectural hinges, door pivots, and door coordinators for proper door alignment and operation in commercial applications, including Ives and McKinney products.
• Power Supplies and Transformers Wholesale category of electrical power supplies and transformers (e.g., Altronix AL175ULX) for operating electronic door hardware and access control systems.
• Readers, Keypads and Credentials Wholesale category of card readers, keypad access devices, and credential media (cards, fobs, tags) for electronic access control identification, including Schlage MTKB15 multi-technology readers and HID Global products.
• Key Switches and Push Buttons Wholesale category of manual activation devices, including Camden push plates and key switches, for controlling electric locks, door operators, and access control systems.
• Retrofit Motor and Solenoid Kits Wholesale category of motor and solenoid retrofit kits (e.g., SDC LR100SGK) for upgrading mechanical exit devices to electrically controlled operation.
• Sensors, RX Switches, Timers and Intercoms Wholesale category of request-to-exit sensors, door position switches, timers, and intercom systems for comprehensive access control integration, including SDC UR4-8 universal controllers and B.E.A. sensors.
• Seals & Thresholds Wholesale category of weatherstripping, seals, and thresholds (e.g., Pemko 158D saddle thresholds) for fire ratings, smoke containment, energy efficiency, and ADA compliance.
• Accessories and Filler Plates Wholesale category of mounting accessories, filler plates, and adapters (e.g., Ives 8302 pulls) for installing door hardware in various door and frame configurations.
• Healthy Hardware Wholesale category of touchless and antimicrobial hardware solutions designed to reduce contact and improve hygiene in high-traffic door openings.
• Von Duprin Exit Devices (98/99, 33A/35A, 22, 88 Series) Wholesale sub-brand listing covering Von Duprin panic and fire-rated exit devices, including 98/99 Series, 33A/35A Series, 22 Series, and 88 Series for emergency egress.
• LCN Door Closers and Automatic Operators Wholesale sub-brand listing covering the LCN full range of surface-mounted, concealed, and automatic door closers and operators for commercial applications.
• Ives Architectural Hardware Wholesale sub-brand listing of Ives commercial door hardware, including hinges, pivots, pulls, plates, and architectural accessories.
• ASSA ABLOY Glass Solutions Wholesale sub-brand listing covering commercial hardware for glass entrances and partitions, including door rails, patch fittings, panic devices, and sliding door hardware.
• Adams Rite Door Hardware Wholesale sub-brand listing of Adams Rite locks, latches, electric strikes, and exit devices designed for modern doors with clean aesthetic lines.
• Zero International Seals & Thresholds Wholesale sub-brand listing of Zero International weatherstripping, thresholds, gasketing, and intumescent materials for fire-stopping and acoustic design applications.
• Schlage AD-Series Networked Wireless Locks Wholesale offering of the Schlage AD-Series networked wireless lock system, providing hardwired access control benefits without wires, enabling secure installation on traditionally difficult doors with quick, cost-efficient setup.
• Schlage ENGAGE Wireless Access Control Platform Wholesale offering of the Schlage ENGAGE wireless access control management platform, enabling cloud-based or mobile credential management and integration with Schlage wireless locks.
• Project Estimating Services Service in which estimating professionals review customer project specifications and produce reliable hardware estimates for security integrators, locksmiths, contractors, and institutional buyers.
• Factory-Trained Technical Support Service providing factory-trained technical support and product application expertise to help customers with product selection and installation support across distributed brands.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Schlage (Allegion)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchlage is a major door hardware brand within Allegion, known for pioneering lock technology since 1909. Access Hardware Supply distributes Schlage products including the AD-Series networked wireless lock system, mechanical locks, electronic locks, biometric readers, and access control components.
• Von Duprin (Allegion)coreTechnology or IntegrationVon Duprin invented the first 'panic bar' exit device in 1908 and is world-famous for manufacturing exit devices with innovative designs. They supply exit devices, electric strikes, power supplies, and related security hardware to Access Hardware Supply.
• LCN (Allegion)coreTechnology or IntegrationLCN manufactures a full range of top-quality door closers and openers including surface mounted door closers, fire and life safety door holders, automatic door openers, and electromechanical door openers.
• Ives (Allegion)coreTechnology or IntegrationIves Commercial manufactures hinges and pivots, pulls and plates, window hardware, exterior hardware, cabinet hardware, flush bolts and coordinators, and other architectural hardware accessories.
• Zero International (Allegion)coreTechnology or IntegrationZero International, celebrating 90 years in business, is a pioneer in door and window gasketing, producing thresholds, seals, weatherstripping, fire and smoke door gasketing, and photo luminescent systems for exit path marking.
• ASSA ABLOY Glass SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationASSA ABLOY Glass Solutions offers a complete line of commercial hardware solutions for all glass entrances and partitions including door rails, sidelite rails, U-channels, headers, patch fittings, panic devices, sliding door hardware, and architectural pulls.
• Adams Rite Manufacturing (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdams Rite has designed and manufactured door and door hardware products for over 100 years for commercial, industrial and institutional building construction industries. Products include locks, latches, electric strikes and exit devices.
• Dorma AmericasmajorTechnology or IntegrationDorma Americas provides door hardware products including door controls and automatic operators distributed through Access Hardware Supply.
• HES / Hanchett Entry Systems (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationHES (Hanchett Entry Systems) manufactures electric strikes and bolts, providing secure entry solutions for commercial and institutional applications.
• Securitron (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationSecuritron provides security hardware products including magnetic locks and access control components.
• Sargent (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationSargent Manufacturing provides commercial locksets and door hardware for institutional and commercial applications.
• Norton Door Controls (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationNorton Door Controls provides door control products including door closers and automatic operators.
• Pemko Manufacturing (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationPemko Manufacturing provides door seals, thresholds, and weatherstripping products.
• Rixson (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationRixson provides door control hardware including pivots and door coordinators.
• Medeco (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationMedeco provides high-security locks and key systems for commercial and institutional applications.
• Yale Security (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationYale Security provides locksets, exit devices, and door control products.
• SDC - Security Door ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationSDC provides security door controls including electric strike and latch retraction products.
• Altronix CorporationmajorTechnology or IntegrationAltronix provides power supplies and battery backups for security and access control systems.
• Falcon Lock (Allegion)coreTechnology or IntegrationFalcon Lock provides commercial grade cylindrical locksets and related hardware.
• Detex CorporationmajorTechnology or IntegrationDetex provides exit alarms and life-safety door hardware products.
• HID GlobalmajorTechnology or IntegrationHID Global provides credential readers, keypads and access control credentials.
• AiphonemajorTechnology or IntegrationAiphone provides intercom and communication systems for security applications.
• LocinoxmajorTechnology or IntegrationLocinox provides gate hardware and locking solutions for fencing and gate applications.
• Camden Door ControlsmajorTechnology or IntegrationCamden Door Controls provides touchless switches, door controllers, and access control hardware.
• B.E.A., Inc.majorTechnology or IntegrationB.E.A. provides sensors and detectors for automatic door and access control applications.
• Hager CompaniesmajorTechnology or IntegrationHager Companies provides hinges, door hardware, and architectural products.
• McKinney Products (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationMcKinney Products provides hinges and pivots for commercial and architectural applications.
• Command Access TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationCommand Access Technologies provides electric motorization kits and access control hardware.
• Corbin Russwin (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationCorbin Russwin provides architectural hardware including locksets, exit devices, and door control products.
• Linear CorporationmajorTechnology or IntegrationLinear Corporation provides access control, security, and home automation products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IDN Inc. IDN Inc. is a wholesale distributor of door hardware, access control, and security products serving locksmiths, security professionals, and institutional customers across the U.S. It is the most direct national-scale competitor to Access Hardware Supply in commercial door hardware distribution.
• DH Pace Company: DH Pace is a national distributor and installer of commercial door, dock, and security solutions serving the same institutional and commercial facility end-markets as Access Hardware Supply, including government, healthcare, and education.
• ADI Global Distribution: ADI Global is a large-scale wholesale distributor of low-voltage security products, access control, and life-safety equipment serving security integrators - the same primary customer segment as Access Hardware Supply, but at significantly larger national scale.
• PSA Security Network: PSA Security Network is a major cooperative distributor of security and access control products serving systems integrators and security professionals - directly comparable to Access Hardware Supply's primary GTM motion of serving verified industry professional accounts.
• Security Equipment Supply (SES): SES is a regional wholesale distributor of security and life-safety products serving locksmiths and security professionals, with a comparable business model of distributing multi-brand access control and door hardware to trade customers.
• BearCom: BearCom is a nationwide distributor of wireless, security, and access control products serving commercial integrators and government customers, with overlapping product categories and a similar multi-channel B2B distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• ScanSource: ScanSource is a large technology products distributor with a dedicated security division offering access control and physical security solutions. It serves many of the same integrator customers as Access Hardware Supply but as part of a much broader technology portfolio.
• Wesco International: Wesco (with the acquired Anixter business) is a global broadline distributor of communications, security, and electrical products. Its security division overlaps with Access Hardware Supply's access control and low-voltage product offerings, but Wesco operates at a vastly larger scale across many categories.

Others

• Allegion: Allegion is the manufacturer of Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Ives, and Zero International - all major brands distributed by Access Hardware Supply. As a supplier-partner and category leader, Allegion is a key ecosystem participant whose channel strategy directly affects AHS's business model.
• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global parent of Adams Rite, HES, Sargent, Norton, Pemko, Rixson, Medeco, Yale, McKinney, and Corbin Russwin - all of which Access Hardware Supply distributes. As a dominant supplier, ASSA ABLOY's channel decisions are a key structural factor for AHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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