Anderson Lock

Anderson Lock Company was founded with a vision for providing security solutions for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. Now, in its third generation, led by Cortney Anderson Wascher, it has been transformed from a hardware store to a locksmith service company to a total door opening supplier, with special emphasis on doors, frames, mechanical and electronic locks. Anderson Lock pioneered the full-service total opening door security service concept. Backed with a well-stocked warehouse, filled with commercial-grade hardware, it is a trusted source for security door hardware and a reliable resource for expert technical advice.

Fischer Paper Products, a paper packaging manufacturer serving the foodservice industry, recently moved into new headquarters in Antioch, Illinois. This architecturally stunning, state-of-the-art, 162,000 square foot manufacturing facility merged Fischer's two former locations under one roof. New Door Installation Tools Hold Doors for You Jim Newenhouse, Founder / CEO of The Door Stud specialty tool company, selected Anderson Lock as its Chicagoland partner / distributor. Recent remodeling at our Main Office led to the discovery of the 'mystery' keys shown on a ring in the photo collage.

When researching a new security technology, rely on trusted providers of existing technology. Anderson Lock technicians, who have fundamental knowledge of master key systems, understand the underlying concepts that are built into new electronic security systems, giving us a leading edge when making basic programming decisions. Anderson Lock is a certified / licensed dealer of multiple leading integration companies, and we stay up to date on the latest innovations in the industry. Our Electronic Access Control experts are factory-certified in installation, programming and service.

Anderson Lock Electronic Access Control technicians install exterior and interior cameras to integrate video surveillance with building security systems. Many systems come with remote monitoring, so you can view your business live from any computer with an internet connection. You can also review recorded video from the past few days or weeks, depending on the system. We supply every type of security camera, from bullet eye to dome, PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) to night vision, hidden to outdoor. You can mix and match cameras to provide the exact setup you need.

For 60 years (and counting) we've been helping tens of thousands of commercial enterprises with door repairs- from Chicago businesses to schools to hospitals. We're proud to help maintain commercial door security. John Didier is a friendly, experienced, knowledgeable, service estimator with 36 years of retrofit experience. He will find the best solution for your building. We built our reputation by providing dependable retrofit service and supplying reliable, heavy-duty security door hardware products.

We deliver projects on time, to building standards, meeting codes and staying within budgets. Architects, who have traditionally relied on Anderson Lock for Master Key Systems, now choose us for complete architectural door / frame / hardware specifications. Our reputation for Life Safety & Security knowledge in new construction, built over the past 50+ years, is making us the first choice for contractors throughout Chicagoland. We are Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified, Women's Business Enterprise Certified, and provide pre-installation services to expedite building timelines.

When one source for doors / frames and security hardware is your top priority, depend on Anderson Lock for the most comprehensive and responsive service and support. Our unique qualifications mean that we know how to safely, securely and effectively manage every opening in your building.

Anderson Lock grew from a one-man locksmith to a distinguished door and hardware distributor with 100+ employees, e-commerce, access control and a 30-truck service fleet, with lock technicians using tablets in the field. Our Door Division, with its immense inventory, commercial door fabrication capabilities, and Project Managers doing door and hardware bids for general contractors, thrust our company to the top of Total Opening Solution Providers in the Greater Chicago Area. From our company's founding by Gene Anderson in a corner of his parents' Ace Hardware store in 1960 to our recent expansion of our Door Division, we have a rich history of being family-owned with long-tenured employees.

Family-owned since 1960, Anderson Lock provides security solutions for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. We welcomed our 100th current employee last year, and to meet growing customer demands for sales and service of security door hardware, doors and frames, we are seeking several more motivated, friendly, resourceful, skilled team members. Anderson Lock is a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), with two locations and 100 employees. Thirty service trucks are dispatched daily from our Main Office.

General Contractors rely on Anderson Lock for thorough estimates, detailed submittals and accurate ordering. Experience, and knowledge of commercial doors and door hardware, assures that building codes will be met, security will be maintained. Our Elk Grove Door Division is equipped with state-of-the-art cutting, welding and stamping equipment to fabricate just about any configuration of sidelight, borrowed light, and transom. Experienced shop techs modify hollow metal and wood doors to install lights, louvers or special hardware.