Yale shines bright
A brand new day for Yale as it launches its new brand identity, vision, values & purpose globally in over 125 countries.
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Free your everyday life and protect those you love - easily and safely.
Since 1840 we have protected homes and enabled peace of mind
Linus Yale
Yale’s best known lock design is the cylinder pin-tumbler lock.
Linus Yale
Everything Yale is today, we owe to the ingenuity of Linus Yale.
He opened his first shop for handmade banklocks around 1840 and soon after, a lock factory in Newport, USA to manufacture the unique pin-tumbler lock developed by him. His mechanical innovation is still the core of our locks in most markets today.
The Pin-Tumbler invention
Yale’s best known lock design is the cylinder pin-tumbler lock.
This lock is similar to the ancient Egyptian lock, but with a sliding, rather than rotating mechanism (US patent 18,169). This mechanism prevents the lock from opening without the correct key and is widely popular today.
Yale showroom in the Chrysler Building
In the 1930s, Yale established an exclusive showroom for products in the Chrysler Building, a legendary skyscraper in midtown Manhattan in New York City.
The building was of course equipped with Yale locks and hardware (1930), as well as Woolworth (1912), the Metropolitan Life, the New York Life (1929), and the Lincoln Building (1930), which were among the most prestigious projects of their time.
Our history
Expanded our Smart range
In 2016 we extended our smart security devices such as alarms and cameras that allow you to protect your home and loved ones from almost anywhere in the world through intuitive user-friendly apps.
ASSA ABLOY
In August 2000 Yale was purchased by the ASSA ABLOY Group - the world’s leading lock group.
Partnerships
Linus Yale Junior and his colleague, Henry Towne, established the Yale & Towne Company in Stanford, Connecticut, at the time employing 35 people.
World wide expansion
By the early 20th century, they employed more than 12,000 staff and had expanded into the wider world.
Our first showroom
In the 1930s, Yale established an exclusive showroom for products in the Chrysler Building, a legendary skyscraper in midtown Manhattan in New York City.
The Pin-Tumbler invention
Yale’s best-known lock design is the cylinder pin-tumbler lock. This lock is similar to the ancient Egyptian lock, but with a sliding, rather than rotating mechanism (US patent 18,169).
Our first factory
Linus Yale Sr. built a small lock factory in Newport, USA.
First lock design
Linus Yale Sr. started working on his designs for the combination locks.
Selection of our heritage products from our archive
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One of our vintage product catalogues from 1880
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Part of the Yale family
Local brands with the same ethos and values as Yale are now becoming part of our Global family.
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Full Product Range
View our extensive product range. We'll take care of your possessions, you take care of the rest.
ASSA ABLOY in brief
Yale is a part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions leads the development within door openings and products for access solutions in homes, businesses and institutions. Our offering includes doors, door and window hardware, mechanical and smart locks, access control and service.
Products to protect your home and peace of mind
Everyone can use our products, They are designed to be safe and easy to use – whether you are 8 or 80 years old. We always follow the standards and requirements of each unique market.
Smart Products
Smart products offer the convenience of locking and unlocking your door with your phone. Smart products include Unity Entrance Series, Assure Lock Series, Alarm Kit.
Keyless Digital Deadlatch Upgrade Kit
Upgrade your mechanical Lockwood 001 or 002 or Whitco W75 series deadlatch, to a digital lock within minutes.
Simplicity Series
Affordable hardware for multi-residential developments, includes leversets and door kits.
Safes
Easy to use digital keypad and exceptional level of quality, the Yale safe range includes maximum security motorised safes, fire safes and wall mounted key access.
Padlocks and Travel Locks
A range of indoor and outdoor padlocks, that meet most stringent quality and safety standards, travel locks and portable locking.
Security Door Hardware
Locking solutions for your home, including hinged and sliding security door locks.
Hinged Door Locks
Solutions for various hinged door applications, including deadbolts, nightlatches, key in knob and key in lever locksets.
Window Stays
An innovative range of high capacity aluminium window stays.
Mortice Locks
The short backset mortice locks, designed and packaged forthe commercial metal and frameless glass door fabricators.
Door Control
Products ensure doors close automatically and can be used forfire control, security, privacy or environmental requirements.
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