What Adams Rite does

Adams Rite is a Phoenix, Arizona-based manufacturer that designs, produces, and markets door and door hardware products, specializing as "The Aluminum Hardware Authority" in electromechanical deadlocks, deadlatches, electric strikes, exit devices, and trim for narrow stile aluminum, hollow metal, and wood door applications. Founded in 1901 and operating as a division of Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc. (a subsidiary of the publicly traded ASSA ABLOY Group), the company maintains a portfolio of proprietary product families including the MS (Maximum Security) Pivoted Bolt deadlocks with laminated stainless steel/alumina-ceramic cores, the Starwheel interlocking rim exit device, the Steel Hawk 4300 Electrified Deadlatch, the Dual Force 2190/2290 interconnected deadbolt/deadlatch, the UltraLine 7400 Series electric strikes, and the DL100 Wireless Deadlatch powered by Aperio wireless technology. Core technology centers on electromechanical locking hardware engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors — an application where standard door hardware does not fit — with products certified to UL 294, UL 1034, UL 305, and ANSI/BHMA A156.18/A156.31 Grade 1 standards.

The company generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of deadlocks, deadlatches, electric strikes, exit devices, trim, cylinders, and accessories (mechanical products carry a 10-year warranty, electromechanical products carry a 5-year warranty, and the DL100 carries a 3-year warranty). Pricing is structured around a $150 minimum per invoice and a $3,500 minimum net order for free standard freight within the continental United States, with Net 30 payment terms. Adams Rite does not sell directly to end users; instead, it operates a multi-tier indirect channel including wholesale distributors, contract hardware distributors, certified integrators for electronic access control, ASSA ABLOY AASP locksmiths, and authorized EAC channel partners that serve dealers, locksmiths, security professionals, integrators, and glass houses for both new construction and retrofit projects. Customer segments span retail storefronts, quick-service restaurants, commercial office space, and specialized verticals such as healthcare facilities (with ADA-compliant levers, latch operators, and optional MicroShield antimicrobial coating) and all-glass entryways, all within a US-domestic operating geography.

Name

Adams Rite

Legal name

Adams Rite (Division of Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.)

Website

https://adamsrite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Adams Rite is a Phoenix-based manufacturer (a division of ASSA ABLOY's Hanchett Entry Systems) that designs electromechanical deadlocks, deadlatches, electric strikes, and exit devices for narrow stile aluminum, hollow metal, and wood doors, sold through wholesale distributors, contract hardware dealers, and certified EAC integrators across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Door Hardware and Access Control

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF), Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ), Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Narrow stile hardware
• Door locking hardware
• Electric strikes
• Exit devices
• Access control hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Door Hardware Products: Adams Rite generates revenue through sale of electromechanical deadlocks, deadlatches, electric strikes, exit devices, trim products, cylinders, and accessories for narrow stile aluminum, hollow metal, and wood door applications. Products are sold through channel distribution partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adams Rite designs, manufactures and markets door and door hardware products including electromechanical deadlocks, deadlatches, electric strikes, exit devices, trim, cylinders and accessories. It specializes in hardware for narrow stile aluminum, hollow metal and wood door openings in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.

Product overview

Adams Rite is the Aluminum Hardware Authority specializing in electromechanical deadlocks and deadlatches, electric strikes, exit devices and trim for narrow stile aluminum openings. The product portfolio is organized around several core product families: MS Series Deadlocks (MS1850S, MS1850SN, MS1950P, MS1861, MS+1890, MS1837) providing maximum security locking; Deadlatches including the Steel Hawk 4300 Electrified Deadlatch, 4900 Heavy Duty, 4920AN ANSI, and 4781 Two-Point; Electric Strikes (UltraLine 7400 Series, 7100 Series) for remote access control; Exit Devices including Starwheel 8800 Series rim exit devices, 8600/8500/3600 Series concealed vertical rod devices, and 8300/3300/8400 Series mortise exit devices; and Trim products including paddles, levers, and cylinders. The company also offers sector-specific Healthcare Solutions and Retrofit Solutions for upgrading mechanical to electrical access control. The flagship DL100 Wireless Deadlatch extends real-time online access control using Aperio wireless technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Steel Hawk: Brand for the 4300 Electrified Deadlatch and related products providing electrified locking hardware with access control integration.
• MS1950P Series
• Dual Force
• Starwheel
• UltraLine

Products and services

• MS1850S Series MS Deadlock Maximum security deadlock using an eight-ply laminated stainless steel bolt with alumina-ceramic core to defeat hacksaw attacks, for single leaf narrow stile aluminum doors. For commercial and institutional door installers.
• MS1837 Series MS Two-Point Deadlock Maximum security two-point deadlock for wood door pairs; a single key turn drops a bolt into the threshold and pivots the MS bolt simultaneously.
• MS1861 Series MS Bottom Rail Deadbolt Maximum security deadlock for ultra-narrow stile or tempered glass doors with limited vertical space, using hardened steel cylindrical bolts.
• MS1850SN Series MS Deadlock ANSI size deadlock for hollow metal or wood doors using a laminated stainless steel bolt, providing maximum security with ease of installation.
• MS1950P Series MS Deadlock Fully stainless steel deadlock with a 3-inch laminated stainless steel bolt for maximum security applications.
• MS+ 1890 Series MS Deadlock/Deadlatch Combination maximum security deadlock for after-hours and traffic control with deadlatch convenience during business hours, combining hookbolt security with latchbolt convenience.
• 1875 Two-Point Deadlock Two-point locking deadlock for roll-up doors, security screens or similar doors, with two bolts operational from either or both sides.
• 1830 Series Swing Bolt Bottom Rail Deadlock Bottom rail locking deadlock for ultra-narrow stile aluminum or tempered glass doors, tamper-resistant with an armored faceplate.
• Dual Force 2190/2290 Series Interconnected Deadbolt/Deadlatch Interconnected deadbolt/deadlatch combining deadlock and deadlatch capabilities; interior lever retracts both simultaneously for single-motion, panic-proof egress.
• Steel Hawk 4300 Electrified Deadlatch Non-handed, narrow backset electrified deadlatch designed for easy integration with access control systems; fail secure configuration operating on 12, 16, or 24 VDC.
• 4900 Heavy Duty Deadlatch Heavy duty deadlatch with flexible traffic control and a key-controlled bolt hold-back feature allowing two-way traffic.
• 4920AN Heavy Duty Deadlatch (ANSI Size) ANSI size deadlatch for wood or hollow metal doors, interchangeable with the MS1850SN Deadlock, with flexible traffic control and easy installation.
• 4781 Two-Point Deadlatch with Paddle Two-point deadlatch that latches to header and threshold, allowing both leaves of paired out-swinging narrow stile doors to remain active.
• UltraLine 7400 Series Electric Strikes Ultra-compact electric strikes for Adams Rite deadlatches that open electrically under 25 lbs of preload, with over 1,500 lbs holding force.
• 7100 Series Electric Strikes Electric strikes for Adams Rite deadlatches and cylindrical locks providing remote electrical control for aluminum, hollow metal or wood applications.
• 8800 Series Starwheel Rim Exit Devices Narrow stile rim exit device with the Starwheel interlocking latching solution that interlocks the door to the frame for enhanced strength and durability.
• 8600 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Narrow stile exit device with concealed vertical rods for two-point locking, designed for single doors or pairs of doors.
• 8500/3600 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices 8500 Series for hollow metal life-safety and 3600 Series for fire-rated applications, both with concealed vertical rods for two-point locking.
• 8300/3300 Series Mortise Exit Devices 8300 Series life-safety and 3300 Series fire-rated mortise exit devices for hollow metal and wood applications.
• 8400 Series Narrow Stile Mortise Exit Devices Narrow stile mortise exit device for aluminum applications requiring a life-safety exit device with a mortise locking solution.
• 4591 Deadlatch Paddle Ergonomic push/pull trim alternative to a knob or lever handle, compatible with Adams Rite 4300, 4500 and 4900 Series Deadlatches.
• 4550 MS Deadlock Lever Spring-loaded lever that unlocks an MS Deadlock with about 3 lbs downward force and relocks with upward motion, including a lock status indicator.
• 4600 Heavy Duty Designer Deadlatch Handles Designer lever handles to operate Adams Rite deadlatches, in a wide range of lever designs and architectural finishes.
• 4036 Mortise Cylinder & 4066 Thumbturn Five-pin mortise cylinder security for Adams Rite deadlocks and deadlatches; the 4066 Thumbturn operates locks without a key.
• MS4043 Cylinder Guard Hardened-steel ring protecting a mortise cylinder from vandalism, providing three-way defense against cylinder pull-out attacks.
• DL100 Wireless Deadlatch Next generation wireless deadlatch extending real-time online access control to narrow stile aluminum doors using Aperio wireless technology; a retrofit solution requiring no wiring.
• Healthcare Solutions Door hardware bundle for healthcare facilities including ICU latch operators, flushbolts, levers and interconnected deadbolt/deadlatch products, with optional MicroShield antimicrobial coating and ADA compliance.
• Retrofit Solutions Access control retrofit solutions for perimeter gates, exterior/interior doors and power, bundling wireless deadlatch, electric strikes and electromagnetic locks for mechanical to electrical upgrades.
• Bundled Solutions Pre-packaged combinations of locking devices with compatible trim and cylinders (mechanical and electrified bundles) for streamlined ordering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year mechanical warranty, 5-year electromechanical warranty demonstrates product durability and reliability
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ASSA ABLOY GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdams Rite is a division of Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc., which is part of ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in door opening solutions. Adams Rite operates under the ASSA ABLOY Group umbrella and leverages the group's broader ecosystem of access control technologies.
• Aperio (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdams Rite DL100 Wireless Deadlatch uses Aperio wireless technology to extend real-time online access control to narrow stile aluminum doors without running wires. Aperio is an ASSA ABLOY wireless platform.
• HES (HES Innovations)majorTechnology or IntegrationAdams Rite exit devices pair with HES 9600 Electric Strike for outdoor rated solutions on perimeter gates, and HES Electric Strikes for quickly electrifying openings tied into access control systems. Also offers HES Cabinet Locks for interior applications.
• Securitron (ASSA ABLOY)majorTechnology or IntegrationSecuritron products complement Adams Rite solutions including electromagnetic locks for perimeter gates and swing/slide doors, touch sense egress devices, keypads, delayed egress systems, power supplies (including sustainable solar and battery operated power), and wireless readers for glass entryways.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• dormakaba: Global access solutions incumbent offering locks, exit devices, and electronic access control. Competes with Adams Rite on commercial door hardware with broader product breadth and global geographic coverage.
• Schlage (Allegion): Allegion's flagship locks brand offering mechanical and electronic locks across residential, commercial, and institutional segments. A broader incumbent that overlaps with Adams Rite on commercial electrified locks and access control.
• Medeco (ASSA ABLOY): ASSA ABLOY high-security cylinders and locks brand. Directly adjacent product line with explicit cross-reference tooling to Adams Rite, serving overlapping commercial security customers.
• ASSA ABLOY Group: Parent conglomerate and global leader in door opening solutions. Not a direct competitor, but materially relevant as the parent providing ecosystem, distribution, and adjacent brands that compete with and complement Adams Rite.
• Falcon (Allegion): Allegion's commercial-grade lock brand for price-sensitive commercial projects. Adjacent competitor for Adams Rite's ANSI-size deadlocks and deadlatches serving similar distributor channels.

Direct peers

• Rockwood (ASSA ABLOY): ASSA ABLOY architectural hardware brand offering levers, pulls, and electric strikes used alongside Adams Rite products (e.g., PDU 8000 with Adams Rite exit devices) for all-glass and aluminum door applications.
• Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): ASSA ABLOY brand manufacturing electromagnetic locks, power supplies, and egress devices. Directly complementary/competing with Adams Rite on electrified access-control hardware for commercial and perimeter openings.
• Rutherford Controls (dormakaba): Now under dormakaba, RCI manufactures electric strikes, magnetic locks, and access control accessories that directly overlap with Adams Rite's UltraLine 7400 and 7100 electric strike families for commercial access control.
• HES (Hanchett Entry Systems / ASSA ABLOY): Sister brand under Hanchett Entry Systems within ASSA ABLOY; manufactures electric strikes that Adams Rite exit devices pair with. Directly comparable access-control hardware for commercial openings and often sold through the same channel partners.
• Von Duprin (Allegion): Allegion's leading exit device brand for commercial and institutional doors. Directly competes with Adams Rite's 8800, 8600, and 8500 series rim and concealed vertical rod exit devices across similar channel partners and end customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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