Yale

Since 2000, Yale has been another subsidiary of Assa Abloy. This Connecticut brand is known for its pin locks. Another name for Yale might be a pin tumbler lock. The company is named after its founder, Linus Yale, Jr., who founded the company in 1868.

Yale was the first inventor of the pin tumbler lock and the basic design of this locking principle is still widely used by all lock manufacturers around the world today.Today Yale primarily manufactures cylinders for low to medium security (lever) locks, security locks, safes, locks, and electronic locks for residential and commercial applications.

Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden, Global

Website: www.yalelock.com