What Von Duprin Inc does

Von Duprin, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial panic hardware, exit devices, electric strikes, exit trim, and complementary power supplies and accessories for commercial door openings. The company invented the first self-releasing fire exit device in 1903 and continues to anchor the panic device category with a portfolio spanning heavy-duty, medium-duty, and economy-grade exit devices (98/99, 33A/35A, 78/75, 70, 88, 55, 22, 94/95 INPACT, and 2670 GUARD-X series), six electric strike series (4200, 5100, 6100, 6200, 6300, 6400), and an extensive modular accessory system (alarm kits, delayed egress, QEL, RU/RM, ESL, outdoor defense, windstorm, EPT, dogging indicators, and the PS914 power supply). Products are differentiated by the Universal Center Case design enabling field reconfigurability, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification, and a broad set of UL, ADA, and ASTM certifications.

The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand of Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), and does not publicly disclose standalone revenue. Its go-to-market combines a B2B enterprise sales motion—delivered through Allegion's 150+ architectural consultants and 15-year-average code-experienced field force—with a multi-tier distribution network of contract hardware dealers, wholesale distributors, locksmiths, and security integrators. Customer segments are diversified across K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, multifamily, government, and commercial real estate, with named deployments including Altru Hospital, Rock Hill School District, Washington Township School District, and Redlands Unified School District. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the model is built on specification-stage engagement, code-compliance support, and modular aftermarket upgrades rather than transactional sales. Marketing is anchored on educational content (Von Duprin 101, iDigHardware blog, AIA-accredited training, video library) and the Overtur cloud collaboration platform for door hardware specification.

Name

Von Duprin Inc

Legal name

Von Duprin Inc

Website

https://vonduprin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Von Duprin is a 100+ year-old brand and manufacturer of panic bar hardware, exit devices, electric strikes, and access control accessories for commercial buildings, serving K-12, higher education, healthcare, multifamily, government, and commercial real estate markets as a subsidiary brand of Allegion plc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Door Hardware (Exit Devices and Panic Hardware)

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial door hardware
• Panic exit devices
• Electric door strikes
• Access control hardware
• Door security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exit Devices (Panic Hardware): Sale of mechanical and electrified exit devices including 98/99 Series, 33A/35A Series, 78/75 Series, 70 Series, 88 Series, 55 Series, 22 Series, and 94/95 INPACT Series. Both rim and surface vertical configurations available.
2. Electric Strikes: Pre-configured and field-configurable electric strikes for cylindrical, mortise, and rim locks. Includes 4200, 5100, 6100, 6200, 6300, and 6400 Series.
3. Power Supplies: PS914 power supplies and complementary power solutions for electronic access control systems requiring high in-rush current.
4. Exit Device Trim: Extensive trim options (110, 210, 230, 252, 360, 371, 373, 374, 375, 376, 379, 386, 388, 550, 555, 556, 606, 608, 609, 696, 697, 780, 785, 880, 940, 990, 996 Series) for customizing exit devices to match design and security requirements.
5. Options & Accessories: Modular accessories including alarm kits (ALK), electrical power transfers (EPT), electronic switches, mullions, windstorm solutions, and various retrofit/conversion kits.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Von Duprin, Inc. manufactures and sells mechanical and electrified exit devices (panic bars), electric strikes, exit device trim, power supplies, and complementary door hardware accessories for commercial and institutional buildings. The portfolio spans multiple series (70, 78/75, 88, 98/99, 33A/35A, 55, 22, 94/95 INPACT, 2670 GUARD-X) of panic hardware along with modular options such as alarm kits, delayed egress systems, quiet electric latch retraction, remote undogging and monitoring, outdoor defense, and windstorm-rated solutions.

Product overview

Von Duprin is a manufacturer of exit devices and panic hardware, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around mechanical and electrified door security solutions. The core product lines include exit devices (push pads, touch bars, and cross bars) across multiple series (70, 78, 75, 88, 98/99, 33A/35A, 55, 22, 94/95 INPACT, and 2670 GUARD-X), electric strikes (4200, 5100, 6100, 6200, 6300, and 6400 series), and exit trim (27 different models from 110 to 996). Complementary accessories include alarm kits, delayed egress systems, quiet electric latch retraction (QEL), remote undogging/monitoring, outdoor defense, windstorm solutions, power supplies (PS914), and electronic switches. The products are designed for applications across K-12, higher education, healthcare, multifamily, government, and commercial real estate markets. Von Duprin operates as part of Allegion's family of brands and offers the Overtur cloud collaboration platform for door hardware specification and design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Von Duprin: Panic bar hardware, exit devices, and electric strikes for commercial and institutional applications including K-12, higher education, healthcare, multifamily, government, and commercial real estate.

Products and services

• 70 Series Exit Devices Medium-priced exit devices delivering performance and value, including 78 Series (wide stile) and 75 Series (narrow stile) for heavy-duty warehouse, industrial, office, multifamily, retail, and hospitality applications requiring medium-price-point panic hardware.
• 98/99 Series Push Pads High-performance, wide stile heavy-duty exit devices featuring push pads with extensive customizable options. The gold standard in commercial door hardware, built around Von Duprin's Universal Center Case design that enables field configurability including adding trim, switching handing, and retrofit options without device replacement.
• 33A/35A Series Exit Devices High-performance, narrow stile exit devices featuring heavy-duty push pads with many customizable options, leveraging the Universal Center Case design for field configurability.
• 22 Series Exit Devices Economical alternative that incorporates modern touch bar styling for medium to low traffic openings in commercial buildings.
• 78 Series Push Pads Wide-stile exit device ideal for heavy-duty warehouse, industrial, office, multifamily, retail, and commercial real estate applications; ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified.
• 75 Series Push Pads Narrow-stile exit device ideal for heavy-duty warehouse, industrial, office, multifamily, retail, and commercial real estate applications requiring narrow stile configuration.
• 55 Series Exit Devices Narrow stile device for environments needing a traditional-looking exit device but requiring heavy-duty applications.
• 88 Series Exit Devices Wide stile exit device for heavy-duty applications in environments needing a traditional-looking wide stile device.
• 94/95 Series INPACT Exit Devices Recessed push pads that provide a recessed push pad design to reduce impact and protect from abuse in high-abuse commercial openings.
• 2670 GUARD-X Exit Devices Provides secure, alarmed, code-compliant protection for secondary exits in commercial buildings.
• 4200 Series Electric Strike Traffic control solution for internal doors featuring shallow back box, low current draw, field selectable voltage, and fail safe / fail secure conversion without disassembly.
• 5100 Series Electric Strike Medium-duty electric strike designed for versatility with multiple faceplates and hardware included for an all-in-one boxed solution.
• 6100 Series Electric Strike Heavy-duty stainless steel construction rim exit strikes ideal for drop-in replacement or new construction with five models for single or double door applications including fire-rated doors.
• 6200 Series Electric Strike 17 models of heavy-duty electric strikes with integrated faceplate, stainless steel construction, and proven reliability for new construction.
• 6300 Series Electric Strike Fire-rated, no-cut surface mounted strike designed for installation speed and convenience.
• 6400 Series Electric Strike Modular, fire-rated strike that lets the user move or even remove the keeper, ramp, or plug; offered with both centerline and offset faceplates.
• PS914 Power Supply 4-amp power supply designed for use with panic exits requiring high in-rush current, delivering highly filtered and regulated output with separate battery management to protect downstream devices.
• CHEXIT Delayed Egress System Motor-driven delayed egress solution for higher security areas like behavioral health centers, large commercial retail, and school courtyards, integrating with access control and fire prevention systems.
• Quiet Electric Latch Retraction (QEL) Electrified option providing limited operational noise while delivering electronic control of an exit device.
• Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) Battery-powered wireless solutions that enable remote undogging and door status monitoring, enhancing perimeter security by providing electronic override of mechanical dogging for emergency facility lockdown.
• Outdoor Defense (OUT) Weather-resistant technology designed to safeguard against moisture, temperature variations (-31°F to 151°F), and corrosion in exterior applications such as courtyards, perimeter security, rooftops, and patios.
• Windstorm Solutions Exit device solutions designed to withstand severe weather associated with tornadoes and hurricanes.
• Overtur Cloud collaboration platform for the design and specification of door hardware, connecting all building phases in opening design, construction, and ongoing management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Universal Center Case allows numerous field configurations without device replacement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Allegion plcflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVon Duprin operates as a brand within Allegion plc's family of pioneering security and life safety brands. Allegion includes over 30 brands sold worldwide, specializing in security around the doorway and beyond. The partnership provides Von Duprin with global resources, efficiencies, and integration capabilities that benefit customers through comprehensive solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanley Access Technologies: Allegion-owned brand specializing in automatic sliding and swinging doors, with overlapping customer base and specification relationships. Competes with Von Duprin in healthcare and commercial real estate markets where automated access solutions are specified alongside panic hardware.
• Detex Corporation: Specialized manufacturer of panic hardware, exit devices, and electronic access control products headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas. Closest direct competitor focused exclusively on the panic device and door security category where Von Duprin operates.
• Cal-Royal Products: Commercial door hardware manufacturer offering panic devices, exit devices, locks, and electrified hardware at competitive price points. Competes directly with Von Duprin's entry-level and mid-tier 22 Series and 70 Series exit devices in the same distribution channels.
• dormakaba: Global commercial door hardware and access control manufacturer offering exit devices, door closers, and electrified hardware that directly competes with Von Duprin across the same verticals. Head-to-head competitor in healthcare, education, and commercial real estate panic hardware specifications.
• PDQ Industries: Manufacturer of commercial door hardware including exit devices, locks, and door closers serving K-12, healthcare, and commercial construction markets. Competes with Von Duprin in the mid-tier panic hardware segment through distribution partners and direct specification channels.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Largest global access solutions conglomerate owning multiple direct competing brands including Corbin Russwin, Sargent, Yale, and Precision Hardware in the panic device and exit hardware category. Competes with Von Duprin through overlapping product lines and similar specification channels.
• Allegion plc: Parent company of Von Duprin and operator of competing sister brands including Schlage (locks), LCN (door closers), and Falcon (commercial hardware). Represents both the corporate parent and the most relevant internal competitive context for brand-level strategic positioning.

Emerging players

• Brivo: Cloud-based physical access control platform provider that integrates with Von Duprin's electrified exit devices as a partner while competing for the broader access control budget. Represents the software-defined shift that could either augment or commoditize Von Duprin's hardware business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AllegionPlc
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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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