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For over 100 years, Master Lock has been recognized around the world as the authentic, enduring name in padlocks and security products. Master Lock offers a broad range of innovative security and safety solutions for consumer, commercial, and industrial end-users.

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Tradition Meets Innovation

With a legacy forged over generations, our products stand as a testament to unmatched strength, precision, and reliability. We lead with purpose, giving you the unwavering confidence to protect what's yours, supported by over a century of expertise and innovation.

1921-1949

Master Lock founder Harry Soref.
1921 Master Lock Founder Harry Soref
Train carrying Master Lock padlocks from Milwaukee to New York during prohibition.
1925 Master Lock utilized during prohibition
Master Lock first combination padlock showcased on front of locker.
1935 First combination lock was introduced
Master Lock worker assembling padlocks in factory during World War II.
1940 Production dedicated to support WWII
 

1950-1975

Master Lock building with large padlock.
1950 Largest padlock manufacturer in the US
Master Lock historic magazine advertising.
1954 Master Lock begins national advertisement
Johnny Carson holding a Master Lock 41w padlock.
1967 First appearance on television
Master Lock shot lock padlock featured in the 1974 commercial.
1974 Shot lock commercial airs
 

1976-2000

Master Lock resettable combination brass padlock.
1982 Master Lock introduces first resettable combination lock
Michael Jordan being presented with the Master Lock/NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, 1988.
1988 Master Lock/NBA defensive player of the year
Flags of the United States, Mexico, France, and Canada representing Master Lock expanding its global sales.
1990 Master Lock expands its global sales
Master Lock blue padlock and key lock.
1990’s Adjacent market expansion
 

2001-2021

Master Lock wide set your own combination TSA-accepted luggage lock.
2004 First TSA-Accepted travel lock introduced
Master Lock magnum padlock on chained fence.
2007 Magnum line of padlocks introduced
Master Lock bluetooth outdoor padlock on steel door.
2015 Launch of Bluetooth® Padlock
Master Lock 100-Year Celebration Lion Logo.
2021 We Celebrated 100 Years
 

2022-Present

Next Generation Lock Box Product Line
2023 Launch of Next Generation Lock Box
Yale and August Company Logos
2023 Acquisition of Yale and August
Fireproof Safe
2023 Launch of Fireproof Safes
Factory worker with hardhat looking at laptop on factory floor
2024 Launch of cLOTO
 
 

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Testimonial

My Master Lock was the only one that the thieves couldn’t cut through.

My grandfather built a car in his garage when I was born. It was his favorite car and he loved taking me for rides. Unfortunately he passed away. He left the car to me. It’s stored in a offsite garage. Last week a bunch of the garages were broken into. My Master Lock was the only one that the thieves couldn’t cut through. That lock kept my grandpa’s car safe. I’ve already replaced the cut lock with another of the exact same lock.

Tyler – Seminole, FL
Master Lock

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