Mul-T-Lock is an Israeli company that develops and sells padlocks, combination locks, and related security products. It was founded in 1973 by Moshe Dolev and Avraham Bahry[1] and is a subsidiary of Assa Abloy. Four years later, in 1977, Mul-T-Lock introduced the telescopic pin technology and entered the cylinders market.

Mul-T-Lock
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryLocks, Home Security, Burglar Alarms, Door Viewers, Window Locks, Padlocks, Keys, Cylinders, Electro Mechanical Security, Access Control Systems
Founded1973; 51 years ago (1973)
Headquarters,
ProductsWatchLock, AS Cylinder Lock, ENTR, SMARTair Genesis, CLIQ
ParentAssa Abloy

History

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Yavne, Israel, headquarters of the company

Mul-T-Lock was established in 1973, with the invention of the 4-way lock. In 1976,Its marketing efforts expanded internationally in 1976. As the company experienced growth, it expanded its manufacturing facilities.  [2]

In 1987 Mul-T-Lock opened its first business unit in the United States and its second manufacturing plant in Israel. [3]

Mul-T-Lock launched the Interactive patented platform in 1992 and expanded with new European selling units and entered the Asia Pacific market.[citation needed]

In 2000, Mul-T-Lock became part of the ASSA ABLOY Group[4], a manufacturer of access solutions. The company introduced the MT5 + high-security premium cylinder platform and the KC5 key-cutting machine in 2006. It expanded its network of distributors and authorized locksmiths to over 80 countries.[citation needed]

In 2009, Mul-T-Lock introduced the SMARTair access control system following the launch of CLIQ - electromechanical locking solution.[5]

In 2020, Mul-T-Lock adopted a new scalable naming system for its advanced patented mechanical platforms to facilitate recognition amongst end-user.  Consequently, each of the patented mechanical platforms was renamed, and the Mul-T-Lock brand was integrated and assigned a role within each new name. The display boxes were redesigned to reflect the rebranding changes.[citation needed]

In 2022, the company introduced the MTL CLIQ GO, an access control system.[citation needed]

Product Categories

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  • Mechanical locks
  • Electromechanical access control systems
  • Patented locks
  • Cylinders
  • Padlocks
  • Locks and Lock cases
  • Vehicle protection
  • Master key systems
  • Key management systems
  • Industrial locks
  • Key cutting machines

References

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  1. ^ "Mul-T-Lock's Evolution: Locksmiths Lead the Revolution". Locksmith Ledger. 2014-12-01. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  2. ^ "Mul-T-Lock launches new branding strategy". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  3. ^ ASSA ABLOY has completed the acquisition of Mul-T-Lock, news.cision.com, JAN 31, 2000.
  4. ^ "ASSA ABLOY has completed the acquisition of Mul-T-Lock | ASSA ABLOY". www.assaabloy.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  5. ^ "Our Heritage | MUL-T-LOCK". www.mul-t-lock.com. Retrieved 2024-07-12.