Jim's Locksmithing

What Jim's Locksmithing does

Jim's Locksmithing is a privately held, founder-owned locksmith and security products business established in North Bay, Ontario in 1988 by Jim Landon. The company provides residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services — including 24/7 emergency mobile lockout response, lock rekeying and repair, automotive key replacement (PATS, VATS, transponder keys), safe sales and service, CCTV and access control installation, landlord eviction lock changes, and tool/blade sharpening — delivered through a 5-truck mobile fleet covering 35+ Northern Ontario communities and a 7,000 sq ft showroom at 106 Lakeshore Drive.

The product portfolio spans mechanical locks, high-security cylinders (Medeco, MX2, Master Lock ProSeries), electronic and smart locks (Schlage Encode with WiFi/app, DOREX F400T/F425T RFID), automatic door operators (Ditec Entrematic), the Integra 32 integrated security management platform (access control, intrusion, elevator, CCTV, biometrics, building automation — expandable to 128 doors), commercial safes (Uscan, S&G, Kaba Mas), and complementary items such as Faraday pouches. A Shopify e-commerce site (locksandkeys.ca) supports online product sales alongside the physical retail showroom.

The business operates on a hybrid revenue model: professional services fees (mobile and in-shop locksmith work, 24/7 emergency dispatch, installation labor) combined with hardware resale (locks, safes, access control, automatic doors, automotive keys/remotes). Distribution is omnichannel — direct mobile dispatch, walk-in retail, e-commerce, and channel partnerships with roadside-assistance companies for automotive lockout work. The firm employs 14 full-time staff and is recognized as the #1 Locksmith in North Bay (CommunityVotes 2022).

Name

Jim's Locksmithing

Legal name

Jim's Locksmithing

Website

https://locksandkeys.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jim's Locksmithing is a founder-owned North Bay, Ontario locksmith and security products business (founded 1988) providing 24/7 mobile residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services, hardware sales, and access control installations across 35+ Northern Ontario communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Locksmith Services

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Hardware Retailers (44414)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAHAEAD

Key Management, Duplication & Locksmith Services

Home & Personal Services/Home Security, Alarm & Smart Home Services/Smart Locks, Access Control & Entry Systems

SECONDARYHSAGAEAF

Lock, Latch & Handle Hardware Repair/Replacement (Non-locksmith)

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/Doors, Windows & Screen Repair

SECONDARYHSAHAAAG

Access Control & Smart Locks (Managed/Monitored)

Home & Personal Services/Home Security, Alarm & Smart Home Services/Monitored Security & Intrusion Alarm Services

SECONDARYIMADAIAI

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Doors, Windows & Architectural Openings

Keywords

• Locksmith services
• Security hardware
• Access control systems
• Automotive key programming
• Emergency lockout services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bay

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Locksmith Services: Core revenue from locksmithing services including emergency lockout response, lock rekeying, lock repair, automotive key replacement, and safe services. Services are delivered via mobile fleet and in-shop, with 24/7 emergency availability commanding premium pricing.
2. Security Products Sales: Sale of security hardware including locks, safes, access control systems, automatic doors, automotive keys and remotes, Faraday pouches, and related products through retail showroom and e-commerce.
3. Sharpening Services: Tool and blade sharpening services for knives, scissors, garden tools, and lawn mower blades with 2-day turnaround.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jim's Locksmithing provides 24/7 emergency mobile locksmith services and retails security hardware for residential, commercial, and automotive customers across Northern Ontario. Core service offerings include emergency lockout response, lock rekeying and repair, automotive key replacement and programming (PATS, VATS, transponder), safe sales and repair, automatic door installation, CCTV surveillance, landlord eviction lock changes, and tool sharpening. The company also retails Medeco, Schlage, DOREX, and Master Lock branded hardware, keyless entry systems, Faraday pouches, commercial mailboxes, and architectural hardware through its 7,000 sq ft showroom, mobile fleet, and Shopify-powered e-commerce site.

Product overview

Jim's Locksmithing is a comprehensive locksmith and security products provider serving residential, commercial, and automotive customers since 1988. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products organized into three main categories: Automotive (keys, remotes, door locks, ignitions, and Faraday pouches), Commercial (card access control systems including Integra 32, architectural hardware, automatic doors, commercial mailboxes, commercial hardware, Master Lock ProSeries padlocks, Medeco high-security locks, MX medium-security key systems, safes, and commercial keyless entry), and Residential (combination locks, door locks, handlesets, home security products including traditional and electronic deadbolts, residential hardware, and keyless entry systems). Their keyless entry offerings include smart locks like the Schlage Encode with Schlage Home app integration, and DOREX electronic locksets supporting physical keys, access codes, and RFID tokens. The company also provides core services including 24/7 emergency mobile service, lock rekeying and repair, safe services, landlord eviction services, CCTV surveillance, and sharpening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Locksmith Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved customers significant money compared to dealership pricing for automotive keys
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roadside Assistance CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJim's Locksmithing serves as the locksmith contact for multiple roadside assistance companies operating in Northern Ontario, providing emergency automotive lockout services, key replacement, and ignition repair on a contracted basis.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KeyMe: Digital kiosks and online platform for key copying, locksmith dispatch, and smart-lock services. Directly comparable in key-cutting and locksmith dispatch categories, and represents the technology-enabled competitive vector Jim's faces.
• Minute Key: Retail kiosk operator that automates self-service key duplication in grocery and big-box locations across North America. Overlaps with Jim's key-cutting service line and competes on convenience and price for standardized keys, though lacks mobile/emergency service and security product retail.
• Pop-A-Lock: North America's largest franchise locksmith network offering residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services including 24/7 emergency response. Direct comparable to Jim's on service mix, mobile dispatch model, and emergency lockout focus, though operating at franchise scale rather than single-owner.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY (Medeco/Yale): Global lock conglomerate owning Medeco high-security and Yale residential/commercial brands that Jim's carries. Comparable as a major incumbent in the locks and architectural hardware categories Jim's retails and services.
• ADT Inc. Largest North American monitored security provider offering intrusion, video, and increasingly smart-lock/access control solutions bundled with monitoring. Competes with Jim's in the commercial access control and home security categories where Jim's sells and services Integra 32 and similar systems.
• Canadian Tire: Major Canadian hardware and automotive retailer offering in-store key cutting, locks, and basic smart-home products. Comparable on the retail hardware side, competing with Jim's on standardized key-cutting pricing and lock SKU availability, especially for DIY consumers in Northern Ontario.
• Allegion (Schlage): Global manufacturer of Schlage locks and electronic access control products that Jim's is an authorized dealer for. Comparable as the upstream vendor whose products Jim's distributes and services, and a broad incumbent in the mechanical and electronic lock category overall.

Others

• DOREX (Do-Ray Auto Parts): Canadian manufacturer of architectural hardware and electronic locksets (F400T, F425T) that Jim's distributes and installs. Comparable as a key supply and product partner whose products are central to Jim's commercial keyless entry offering.

Emerging players

• Latch Inc. Smart access and building-automation company offering cloud-managed electronic locks and intercoms for multifamily and commercial buildings. Overlaps with Jim's commercial access control (Integra 32, DOREX, Schlage keyless) segment and represents the SaaS-style evolution of access control Jim's services.

Regional players

• TELUS SmartHome Security: Canadian security and smart-home provider offering monitored alarm, video, and smart-lock packages. Direct Canadian-market overlap with Jim's commercial and residential security offerings and a regional competitive threat in adjacent Ontario geographies.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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