Ingersoll Locks

What Ingersoll Locks does

Ingersoll Locks Limited is a privately owned UK company founded in 1949 that supplies, installs, and distributes genuine Ingersoll-brand mechanical locks, keys, padlocks, and related security hardware. The firm operates as an authorized distributor and leading reseller for the Ingersoll brand, whose trademarks and manufacturing are held by ASSA ABLOY Group; it does not manufacture products or own the underlying brand IP. Operations are run from Welham Green, Hertfordshire, with field installation coverage across London and the M25 area, shipping restricted to the UK mainland.

The product portfolio is anchored by the SC71 'Classic' Nightlatch, a double-locking rim lock featuring a proprietary 10-lever precision cylinder mechanism, hardened steel dome anti-drill protection, and bolt-through machine screw construction that has remained in continuous production since the 1950s. The range extends to the non-double-locking SC73 for apartments and communal doors, the SC73E with electric solenoid release for intercom integration, and three padlock models (OS711 open shackle, CS712 close shackle, CS700 extra close shackle) carrying NATO Stock Numbers. Supporting products include replacement cylinders (Classic SC1, Mul-T-Lock 7-pin Integrator, EVVA aftermarket, C3 for legacy), modular lockcases, window and patio door locks, ALB1 automatic bolts, Chubb safes, CISA communal door locks, and the RADAR Key for the UK's National Key Scheme. A legacy catalogue (SC74/SC75/SC76, NS80, D20, M6, DMS8, London Line) continues to be supported with new-old-stock and reconditioned inventory backed by 50+ years of historical documentation.

Revenue is generated from one-time product sales through a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront and from professional locksmith installation services in London and the Home Counties. Unit pricing spans £15.95 for window locks to £2,500 for collector-grade legacy items, with core nightlatches priced £329–£434 and installation jobs £309–£899. The business is operated by a specialist team of fewer than ten employees, each with 40+ years of Ingersoll product experience, with go-to-market executed through the e-commerce site, YouTube education content, and WhatsApp-based customer support.

Name

Ingersoll Locks

Legal name

Ingersoll Locks Limited

Website

https://ingersolllocks.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ingersoll Locks Limited is a UK-based authorized distributor and locksmith installer of genuine Ingersoll-brand mechanical security locks, padlocks, keys, and safes, serving UK homeowners, property managers, and government/military buyers through e-commerce and London-area installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lock and Security Hardware

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622)

akta.pro primary industry

Key Management, Duplication & Locksmith Services (HSAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Smart Locks & Access Control Retail (CRAIAMAD)

Keywords

• Mechanical lock hardware
• Nightlatch door locks
• Replacement lock cylinders
• Padlock security hardware
• Locksmith installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of Ingersoll locks, cylinders, padlocks, keys, spare parts, and related security hardware through e-commerce storefront. Products sold as one-time purchases with various customization options including keyed-alike, keyed to existing number, and different finishes.
2. Locksmith Installation Services: Professional supply and installation of Ingersoll and other brand locks and safes in London and M25 area. Includes call-out and on-site installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ingersoll Locks Limited is the only authorised UK distributor of genuine Ingersoll mechanical locks, cylinders, padlocks, keys, and complementary security hardware, operating from Welham Green, Hertfordshire. The company sells direct to UK consumers and businesses via an e-commerce storefront and provides professional supply-and-fit locksmith services across London and the M25 area, while also acting as a single source for legacy Ingersoll cylinders, spare parts, and ChubbSafes.

Product overview

Ingersoll Locks is a UK-based distributor and reseller of 100% genuine Ingersoll security products, specializing in mechanical locks and keys. The product portfolio centers on the iconic SC71 'Classic' Nightlatch (signature double-locking product since the 1950s) and SC73 non-double-locking variant for apartments and communal doors, both featuring the patented 10-lever cylinder mechanism with hardened steel dome protection. Supporting the core nightlatch range are SC73E electric release models for intercom integration, SC74/SC75/SC76 legacy mortise deadlocks (discontinued 1991), and NS80/D20 historic rim locks. The company offers complete lock solutions including replacement cylinders (Classic SC1, Mul-T-Lock 7-pin, EVVA aftermarket, and C3 for legacy locks), lockcases, padlocks (OS711 open shackle, CS712 close shackle, CS700 extra close shackle), window locks (CM67, FM68, SW66, CW69), patio door locks (PDL1), door bolts (ALB1), and door checks (DSC2). Key products include keyed-alike systems allowing multiple locks to operate with one key, and the Mul-T-Lock Keyed-Alike Entrance Set bundling nightlatch with mortice deadlock. The company also stocks compatible CISA locks for communal doors, ChubbSafes for professional installation, and provides a London locksmith service. Legacy products (NS80, D20, M6, SC74/SC75/SC76) remain available as new-old-stock and reconditioned units, with historical documentation dating back 50+ years. Spare parts, key blanks (genuine and compatible), and keys cut to code (S, A, N, D sections, Mul-T-Lock, London Line) complete the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• The SC71 lock has remained virtually unchanged for over seventy years, demonstrating exceptional design longevity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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No

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• ASSA ABLOY GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerASSA ABLOY Group is the product manufacturer and owner of the Ingersoll trademarks. Ingersoll Locks Limited operates as a distributor and leading reseller of 100% genuine Ingersoll products.
• Mul-T-LockcoreTechnology or IntegrationMul-T-Lock provides high-security 7-pin cylinders (Integrator) for Ingersoll locks. Products include Mul-T-Lock keyed-alike sets and replacement cylinders. Patent protected to prevent unauthorized key duplication.
• ERA (Engineered in Britain)supportingTechnology or IntegrationERA provides mortice deadlock components in the Ingersoll Mul-T-Lock Keyed-Alike Lock Entrance Set. ERA mortice lock is certified to British Standard for burglary resistant locks.
• Chubb SafessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIngersoll Locks offers Chubb safes including HOMEVAULT S2, HOMEVAULT S2 PLUS, HOMESAFE S2 30P, ZETA Eurograde, and SENATOR Eurograde ranges for professional installation in London and Home Counties.
• YALE (part of ASSA ABLOY)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers YALE BS1/BS2 BS3621 Maximum Security Nightlatch and YALE BS3/BS4 BS8621 Emergency Escape Nightlatch through locksmith service for insurance compliance requirements.
• CISAsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian-designed CISA locks for communal wooden doors with built-in solenoid for intercom system integration. Ultra-robust locks designed and constructed in Italy, common on UK communal doors since late 1970s.
• EVVAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEVVA provides budget replacement cylinders (EPSnp SC1 Rim Cylinder) for Ingersoll SC71/SC73 locks as an economical aftermarket alternative to Ingersoll Classic cylinders.
• NATOminorOthersNATO Stock Numbers (NSN) assigned to Ingersoll padlocks: OS711 (5340991385224, 534099504380), CS712 (5340991301860), CS700 (5340997662572), indicating government and military procurement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ERA Home Security: UK lock and hardware manufacturer and brand offering mortice deadlocks, nightlatches, and window locks. Currently partners with Ingersoll Locks on the Mul-T-Lock Keyed-Alike Entrance Set, making it both a supplier and a competitor in the broader UK lock distribution market.
• Master Lock: Global padlock and security hardware brand (Fortune Brands Innovations) selling open shackle, closed shackle, and high-security padlocks through retail and trade channels. Direct competitor in the UK padlock category where Ingersoll OS711, CS712, and CS700 compete on similar applications.
• Yale (UK): UK's most recognised residential lock brand, owned by ASSA ABLOY (the same parent as the Ingersoll brand Ingersoll Locks distributes). Sells through large retail channels and locksmiths, overlapping in rim nightlatches, BS3621-compliant locks, and insurance-grade products, but at much higher volume through mass-market retail.
• Mul-T-Lock (UK): Global high-security cylinder brand (ASSA ABLOY), supplies 7-pin integrator cylinders used in Ingersoll SC71/SC73 locks. Competes in the high-security cylinder aftermarket and is both a technology partner and a competitor in the premium replacement cylinder market.
• CISA (UK): Italian lock brand (Allegion/ASSA ABLOY) specialising in communal wooden door locks with built-in solenoids for intercom integration. Ingersoll Locks directly retails CISA communal door locks, making them both a partner and a competitor in the UK communal door hardware segment.

Direct peers

• Avocet Hardware: UK lock hardware specialist historically known for ABS high-security cylinders before being acquired by Brisant Secure. Comparable product portfolio (high-security euro cylinders, door hardware) and UK-focused distribution model, though primarily wholesale rather than direct-to-consumer.
• Keytek Locksmiths: National UK locksmith franchise offering lock supply, installation, and 24/7 emergency callout services. Comparable service-led model and UK geographic focus, though operating at much higher volume and with a franchise structure rather than specialist brand focus.
• Banham Group: London-based locksmith and security specialist founded in 1926, offering lock sales, key cutting, and installation services across premium residential and commercial segments. Most direct UK peer given similar geographic focus on London and Home Counties, premium positioning, and dual retail/service model.

Emerging players

• Brisant Secure: UK-based lock brand selling Ultion high-security cylinders and door hardware, founded by the former Avocet Hardware team. Targets the same premium residential and insurance-compliant segment as Ingersoll but with newer, 3-star Sold Secure rated cylinder technology.

Others

• Chubb (ASSA ABLOY): Safe manufacturer owned by ASSA ABLOY whose HOMEVAULT, HOMESAFE, ZETA, and SENATOR safe ranges are professionally installed by Ingersoll Locks in London. Adjacent competitor in the home security installation market and a key distribution partner for the safe product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IngersollLocks/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ingersoll-locks

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Investors

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