What Anderson Lock does

Anderson Lock is a family-owned commercial locksmith and door opening security solutions company founded in 1960 in Des Plaines, Illinois, and currently operating under third-generation owner Cortney Anderson Wascher. The company provides a comprehensive suite of mechanical hardware (cylindrical, mortise, and deadbolt locks; door closers; exit devices; electric strikes and maglocks; cylinders and padlocks), commercial doors and frames (hollow metal, wood, aluminum, FRP, fire-rated up to 180 minutes, and specialty blast/bullet/RF/STC/tornado doors), and electronic access control systems (smart locks, biometric systems, card readers, CCTV, technical support). It serves as an authorized dealer and certified installer for multiple access control platforms including Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, Vanderbilt Industries, Open Options, Brivo, acre Access It!, AlarmLock, Speco, Salient, and RS2 Technologies.

Beyond distribution, Anderson Lock operates a master key system design and key-code management service that maintains proprietary records for thousands of Chicagoland facilities, a Door Division in Elk Grove Village with 67,000 square feet of inventory and CNC fabrication capabilities (authorized by Warnock Hersey for fire-labeling), and a mobile service fleet of 30+ trucks dispatched daily across the Chicago metropolitan region. The company also provides NFPA80 fire door inspection services with three certified inspectors on staff, pre-installation hardware services conducted in a controlled environment, blueprint takeoffs, LEED-certified product options, and technical support for access control systems.

Anderson Lock earns revenue across multiple streams: hardware and door product sales (via e-commerce, phone, and counter at the Des Plaines headquarters), commercial door sales through the Elk Grove Village Door Division, professional locksmith services (rekey, repair, emergency response for existing commercial customers), access control installation and integration, fire door inspection services for healthcare CMS compliance, and project-based door installation for general contractors (including pre-installation of hardware on 800-door orders such as the Pepper Construction Chicago high-rise reference). Customer concentration is split between K-12 schools and universities (Wheeling School District #21, Township High School District #214, Diamond Lake School District #76, Northwestern University's Ryan Fieldhouse, School District 300) and healthcare facilities (Duly Health and Care, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Hines VA Hospital, Mercy Medical Center), with secondary exposure to general contractors (Pepper Construction, BUILTECH), commercial real estate, mission-critical data centers, industrial/manufacturing, and government/GSA projects. Pricing is unit-based for hardware ($200-$600 for commercial locks, $50-$500+ for door closers, $8-$3,500+ for exit devices) with quote-based and multi-year contract pricing for custom door and frame solutions and electronic access control integration projects.

Name

Anderson Lock

Legal name

Anderson Lock Company

Website

https://andersonlock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Anderson Lock is a family-owned Chicagoland commercial locksmith and door hardware distributor founded in 1960, providing mechanical hardware, commercial doors and frames, electronic access control integration, and master key system design services to K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, contractors, and government/institutional customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Door Hardware and Locksmith Services

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Key Management, Duplication & Locksmith Services (HSAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Smart Lock Hardware (Keypad, Keyless, Biometric, Connected) (HSAHAEAA), Lock, Latch & Handle Hardware Repair/Replacement (Non-locksmith) (HSAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Commercial locksmith services
• Door hardware supply
• Master key systems
• Electronic access control
• Commercial door installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of commercial door hardware including locks, door closers, exit devices, electric strikes, maglocks, hinges, cylinders, padlocks, and access control products. E-commerce storefront with online ordering capability.
2. Commercial Door Sales: Sale of commercial wood doors, hollow metal doors, aluminum doors, fire-rated doors, FRP doors, and specialty doors. Factory-direct doors from manufacturers including Steelcraft, Curries, Graham, Marshfield, and others.
3. Locksmith Services: Service revenue from dispatching technicians to install, rekey, and troubleshoot security locks and door hardware. Master key system services, lock repairs, and emergency service for existing commercial customers.
4. Access Control Installation and Integration: Installation and integration services for electronic access control systems including card readers, smart locks, CCTV, and networked security systems. Technical support and maintenance services.
5. Fire Door Inspections: Annual NFPA80 fire door inspection services with certified inspectors. Documentation and compliance reporting for healthcare facilities and other regulated buildings.
6. Door Installation and Pre-Installation Services: Installation of doors, frames, and hardware for commercial projects. Pre-installation of hardware at Door Division facility for controlled environment installation prior to job site delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Anderson Lock is a family-owned commercial door and hardware security solutions provider supplying mechanical locks, door hardware, commercial doors and frames, electronic access control systems, and professional locksmith and installation services to commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities across Chicagoland. The company designs and maintains master key systems, integrates certified access control platforms, fabricates custom doors and frames in-house with CNC machining, and dispatches 30+ service trucks daily for installation, repair, and emergency locksmith service.

Product overview

Anderson Lock is a commercial door and hardware security solutions provider offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on three core areas: (1) Mechanical security hardware including locks (cylindrical, mortise, deadbolt), door closers, exit devices/panic hardware, electric strikes, maglocks, hinges, pivots, cylinders, padlocks, and locker locks; (2) A full-service Door Division supplying hollow metal doors, commercial wood doors, aluminum interior doors, fire-rated doors, FRP doors, and specialty doors (blast, bullet, RF, sound/STC, tornado), along with door frames, pre-installation hardware services, in-house custom fabrications, fire door inspections, blueprint takeoffs, and LEED-certified products; (3) Electronic access control systems including smart locks and biometric systems, card reader installation and integration, CCTV camera systems, and 24-hour technical support. The company also provides locksmith services such as master key system design and installation, commercial door and lock repairs, and professional door installation. Anderson Lock serves as an authorized dealer/installer for multiple access control software platforms including Vanderbilt Industries, Open Options, Acre Access It!, Brivo, Speco, Salient, AlarmLock, ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, and RS2 Technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Key Systems Design, installation, and maintenance of multi-level master key systems controlling access to offices, classrooms, IT rooms, and other designated areas. Includes patent-protected lock cylinders and integration with electronic locks and supports thousands of master key systems across Chicagoland.
• Commercial Locks (Cylindrical, Mortise, Deadbolt) Commercial-grade mechanical locks including cylindrical, mortise, and deadbolt configurations from brands such as Schlage, Corbin Russwin, Sargent, Medeco, and Yale.
• Door Closers Commercial-grade door closers for retrofit and new construction applications from Corbin Russwin, Falcon, LCN, Norton, and Sargent. Includes surface, floor, and concealed mounting options.
• Exit Devices and Panic Hardware Exit devices (panic bars and crash bars) for emergency egress from Von Duprin, Falcon, Jackson, Sargent, and Yale. Includes rim, mortise, surface vertical rod, and concealed vertical rod configurations.
• Electric Strikes and Maglocks Electrified locking solutions including electric strikes and electromagnetic locks from Adams Rite, Folger Adam, HES, Rixson, Rutherford Controls, Securitron, Trine, and Von Duprin.
• Commercial Hollow Metal Doors Steel hollow metal doors available in Cold Rolled Steel, Galvannealed A-60, and Embossed Wood Grain finishes, fire-rated up to 180 minutes. Manufacturers include Steelcraft, Curries, and other custom fabricators.
• Commercial Wood Doors Aesthetically pleasing wood doors for commercial buildings available in Oak, Maple, Birch, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Paint Grade veneers, used in hospitals, schools, and tenant office buildouts, fire-rated up to 90 minutes.
• FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester) Doors Long-lasting, low-maintenance doors resistant to moisture, corrosion, and impact, ideal for schools, chemical storage rooms, and harsh environments. Manufacturers include Special-Lite, Edge Water, Tiger Door, and Corrim.
• Specialty Doors Specialized doors including blast-resistant (for government facilities and data centers), bullet-resistant (schools and government), Radio Frequency (frequency shielding), Sound/STC-rated (soundproof), and Tornado-rated (schools, hospitals, police).
• Smart Locks and Biometric Systems Electronic smart locks that perform locking and unlocking operations via wireless protocols, including biometric authentication systems, with remote management when paired with compatible security systems.
• Card Reader Installation and Integration Card reader systems supporting proximity cards, magnetic swipe cards, PINs, and smart credentials. Includes standalone, networked, wired, and wireless configurations with web-based management capabilities.
• CCTV Camera and Systems Video surveillance systems integrating exterior and interior cameras with building security. Includes bullet, dome, PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom), night vision, and hidden camera options with remote monitoring capabilities.
• Technical Support Services Onsite and phone-based technical support for electronic access control systems, including troubleshooting, system maintenance, and 24-hour emergency service availability.
• Fire Door Inspections NFPA 80 compliant fire door inspections conducted by certified fire door inspectors. Includes a 13-point inspection checklist and documentation for compliance with CMS standards.
• Pre-Installation Hardware Services Pre-installation of hardware on doors in a controlled environment at the Door Division prior to job-site delivery, including troubleshooting of manufacturing defects and correct fastener application.
• In-House Custom Fabrications Custom commercial door and frame fabrication using CNC machines for wood door machining and hollow metal fabrication. Includes custom elevation frames, hardware preparation, windows, and louvers. Warnock Hersey authorized fire-labeled shop.
• Blueprint Takeoffs Project management services including thorough estimates, detailed submittals, and accurate procurement coordination. Architectural Hardware Consultant on staff for code compliance.
• Commercial Door Sales and Installation Factory-direct commercial door sales and professional installation services including door and frame installation, from single replacement doors to new construction contractor supply.
• Green / LEED Doors Chain-of-Custody (COC) certified products for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood door products with FSC license code FSC-C103791. Supports LEED-certified green building projects.
• Commercial Door and Lock Repairs Repair services for commercial doors and locks including retrofit solutions, door re-hanging, protective metal plates, latch guards, and door protection products such as kick plates and armor plates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 fire door inspectors on staff enabling NFPA80 compliance for healthcare facilities subject to CMS annual inspection requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AllegioncoreTechnology or IntegrationAllegion Security Partner for Electronic Access Control Specification, Installation and Integration. Provides access control solutions and electronic locking hardware.
• ASSA ABLOYcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Channel Partner for Integrated Wiegand Products. Certified Integrator for Integrated Wiegand Products, Aperio, and IP Enabled Products.
• Vanderbilt IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Dealer and Installer of Vanderbilt access control systems including SMS, bright blue, and ACT365 platforms.
• Open OptionscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Dealer and Installer of Open Options Access Technology for integrated security solutions.
• acrecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for acre Access It! access control systems.
• AlarmLock (networx)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlarmLock Trilogy networx wireless systems dealer and installer.
• SchlagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignated regional Schlage Key Center for commercial products. Authorized dealer for Schlage locks, door hardware, and access control readers. Only authorized Primus dealers can duplicate high security Primus XP keys.
• MedecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedeco Security Center and one of the nation's leading Medeco dealers for patented and high security mechanical and intelligent key electronic solutions.
• SteelcraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Steelcraft hollow metal doors and frames for commercial, institutional, and industrial applications.
• Graham Wood DoorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of GRAHAM architectural premium and custom grade flush wood doors with manufacturing flexibility and color matching capabilities.
• MarshfieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Marshfield architectural wood door solutions including wood veneer, laminate, stile and rail, MDF, and specialty doors including fire and acoustic rated.
• Special-LitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Special-Lite Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) Flush Doors designed for extreme demands of schools with lifetime corrosion warranty.
• VT IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of VT Industries extensive selection of door products with hundreds of veneer options and exclusive edge-before-face design.
• Ceco DoorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Ceco Door steel doors and frames for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings including fire-rated and electrified options.
• CurriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Curries steel doors and frames including fire-rated, windstorm-certified products with one of the industry's largest production facilities.
• Edgewater DoorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Edgewater composite doors and frames designed to withstand moisture, chemicals, and abuse in harsh environments with lifetime corrosion warranty.
• Wilson PartitionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Wilson Partitions interior aluminum doors, frames, sliders, and glazing systems with LEED-compatible products.
• LCN (Allegion brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChicagoland's leading distributor of LCN commercial-grade door closers for retrofit and new construction applications.
• Von Duprin (Allegion brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Von Duprin exit devices and electrified hardware including XP99 series and 88 series.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas: Global security services and solutions provider (including former ADT Commercial) offering guarding, electronic security, and risk management. Comparable as a large-scale integrated security provider targeting the same healthcare, education, and commercial customers Anderson Lock serves.
• ABM Industries: National facility services company providing integrated building maintenance, security, and parking services. Comparable as a scaled multi-service facility provider whose electronic security and door hardware offerings compete for the same integrated facility management contracts.
• Stanley Security: National commercial security integrator offering access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection to enterprise and mid-market customers. Comparable as a larger-scale integrator pursuing the same institutional and commercial customers with bundled managed services that regional players like Anderson Lock face as competitive pressure.
• ASSA ABLOY: World's largest lock and access control manufacturer (Medeco, Corbin Russwin, Sargent, Norton, Adams Rite) and current authorized channel partner relationship with Anderson Lock. Comparable as the dominant OEM in commercial door hardware that Anderson Lock competes with at the service/integration layer.
• Allegion: Global manufacturer of security hardware and access control (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN) and a current partner/supplier of Anderson Lock. Comparable as the upstream OEM whose products Anderson Lock distributes and installs at scale across commercial and institutional markets.
• Johnson Controls Security Solutions: Global building technology provider with a security integration arm serving commercial, healthcare, education, and data center customers. Comparable as a full-stack provider of electronic access control, video, and integrated building systems competing for the same institutional RFPs.
• Kwikset (Spectrum Brands): Residential and light commercial lock manufacturer (Kwikset, Baldwin) owned by Spectrum Brands. Comparable as a hardware OEM with adjacent smart-lock product lines that compete in the same end-customer security budgets, though focused on residential and light commercial rather than enterprise integration.

Emerging players

• Brivo: Cloud-native access control platform provider and current authorized software partner of Anderson Lock. Comparable as the underlying technology layer for many of Anderson Lock's electronic access control installations, with growing direct-to-end-user go-to-market that could disintermediate regional integrators.
• Vanderbilt Industries: Access control platform provider (SMS, bright blue, ACT365) and current authorized dealer partner of Anderson Lock. Comparable as a software vendor whose products Anderson Lock integrates and supports, increasingly competing for direct end-customer relationships.
• Open Options: Access control technology company and authorized dealer relationship with Anderson Lock. Comparable as a niche access control platform whose products Anderson Lock designs, installs, and services for commercial and institutional end-users.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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