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2024-03-01 17:20
Being a locksmith apprentice is the primary way of learning the locksmith trade. Training trends, like all trends, change. At Anderson The post Training Trends at Anderson Lock appeared firs… Read More
2023-12-21 15:15
The Niles Police Chief, and another uniformed officer, brought a small safe into Anderson Lock and asked Matt Dolan if he could open it. This could reveal drama! Where did they get the safe?… Read More
2023-11-16 18:13
I am a wordsmith hired by a locksmith after our dialogue about his lock catalog. I am a journalist. For four years I wrote a twice-weekly column about Kildeer, the community where the Anders… Read More
2023-11-02 13:53
Cortney Wascher, 2023-2024 DHI President, addressed door security and safety professionals at the DHI CoNEXTions conference and trade show held recently in Boston, MA. Excerpts from her rema… Read More
2023-10-20 14:12
Anderson Lock loves locks, but we don’t love Love Locks! What are Love Locks? They are padlocks, often engraved or marked with the lovers’ initials and a date, that are attached… Read More
2023-10-09 14:13
Anderson Lock’s new telescopic aerial lift van is just one of many examples of how we employ cutting-edge technology to provide the most advanced security, safety and access control so… Read More
2023-09-21 15:16
Neil Young titled his 1979 rock record album “Rust Never Sleeps.” The Canadian-American singer-songwriter adopted the phrase from a Rust-Oleum advertising slogan. Rust-Oleum is a… Read More
2023-08-17 14:31
Nearly 200 Anderson Lock employees, vendors, customers, friends and family members walked through our Des Plaines neighborhood to raise money and awareness for ALS. Donations and raffle tick… Read More
2023-07-18 18:41
Mark your calendars! Thursday, August 10, our Team Gene Mini-Walk steps off at 5 pm! Gene lost his battle with ALS May 30th. Join us raising money to honor him and to help find a cure for AL… Read More
2023-07-06 15:00
Eric Dini, a Senior Project Manager at our Door Division, snapped this colorful photo when visiting an art museum while vacationing in Italy. It depicts Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Art S… Read More
2023-06-12 15:25
Gene Anderson was crowned King of Hearts at one of my way-back-when Valentine parties. After the ‘coronation’, I handed him a heart-topped scepter and asked him to say a few word… Read More
2023-05-17 14:33
What do you do if you are locked IN? Yes, I mean physically locked or trapped inside. I was, and it’s a scary sensation. What if there had been The post What if you are locked IN? app… Read More
2023-04-26 14:37
This phrase lets a visitor know they are no longer welcome, and should leave. But it could also be a warning that the door closer is broken, and if you are not careful, the door just might h… Read More
2022-11-30 19:28
The balance, patterns, proportions, and gradient colors in this artistic photo, featuring recently-fabricated hollow metal door frames, remind us of a creative modern art composition. Borro… Read More
2022-11-10 20:21
Value-Added Products and Services You know Anderson Lock excels at creating, installing, and maintaining Master Key Systems...but do you know that we are Chicago's premier provider of commer… Read More
2022-10-21 20:41
Symbolic ‘Keys to the City’ are usually not carved from wood, nor are they held by a four-fingered wooden troll wearing a top hat, but folks The post A Troll’s Key to the C… Read More
2022-09-14 02:58
Thirty red, brightly-lettered Anderson Lock trucks are a common sight in Des Plaines. Our ever-growing family-owned company is now in its fourth “brick and mortar” location on Oa… Read More
2022-09-01 15:40
Anderson Lock exceeded its 2022 fundraising goal!  More than 100 participants, wearing bright red TEAM GENE T-shirts, walked nearly The post TEAM GENE ALS Walk Raises Over $36,000 appea… Read More
2022-08-11 14:00
The ALS Association launched Unlock ALS to make a difference in the lives of people living with this progressive neurodegenerative disease. Walk to Defeat ALS events get… Read More
2022-07-26 15:58
Anderson Lock techs have installed 1,000’s of classroom security locks in 100’s of K-12 schools in dozens of diverse districts as well as on college campuses throughout the… Read More
2022-07-11 15:08
Cortney Anderson Wascher, President / Owner of Anderson Lock, was recently chosen to be President Elect of DHI's 2022-2023 Board of Governors. DHI, the Door and Hardware Institute, serves do… Read More
2022-07-08 19:34
Forty-plus years ago, Laura Sievers joined her classmate, Brenda Mallicoat, at Anderson Lock. This summer, Brenda joined Laura, and her sisters, Donna and Marie, The post Laura Miller Celebr… Read More
2022-07-05 19:22
This now-iconic flooded parking lot photo, of Dave Grothe and Teresa Anderson, is a rueful reminder of how much water filled Anderson Lock’s office and warehouse at the company’s… Read More
2022-05-10 20:13
How is Anderson Lock reducing our environmental impact? Here’s a spotlight on 10 top ways: 1. Water Bottle Filler Our newly installed surface-mounted water dispenser lets employees fil… Read More
Thank You, Anderson Lock
2022-05-03 21:30
Dan Holtz thanked Cortney Wascher, and his Anderson Lock co-workers, for being supportive of his frequent time-off requests. Dan Holtz and his manager, Thomas Didier, pose with the 'Best Wi… Read More
The Key To The Crime
2022-04-21 16:57
A gun, multiple high-capacity magazines, a backpack full of fireworks and smoke canisters, a credit card with Frank James’ name on it--and a key--were all recovered from the scene of t… Read More
Celebrating Loyalty At Anderson Lock
2022-03-14 16:23
Like hour markers on the dial of a watch, the twelve Anderson Lock employees pictured here, symbolize Time. The dozen happy faces are company colleagues who each have celebrated 30 Years of… Read More
We Heart Doors!
2022-02-14 16:12
...and we love providing door security solutions for our customers. That's why we increased our Door Division's custom fabricating capabilities. Anderson Lock's Door Division, in Elk Grove… Read More
Crystal And Glass Doorknobs
2022-02-08 17:12
Today, the faded red barn boards are dusty. Embossed escutcheons appear a little rusty. Aged glass doorknobs gleam in golden and amber hues. A.O. (Andy) Anderson, Cortney’s paternal gr… Read More
Jim Walsh Celebrates 40 Years
2022-01-10 17:04
When Cortney Wascher presented Jim Walsh with his award for 40 Years of Service, she thanked him for his leadership and loyalty, then presented him with a Gift Certificate to be used toward… Read More
Locks In Literature
2021-12-21 21:03
'Locks in Literature' is a regular feature in the Anderson Lock Gazette newsletter, and an occasional feature in our blog. Enjoy the literary excerpts from classic books, below, and below th… Read More
The Key To Success
2021-11-08 15:06
Metaphorically speaking… A quick online search for graphical icons of the idiom ‘The Key to Success’ led to an apparently unlimited number of inspirational illustrations w… Read More
2021-10-28 14:33
Vanderbilt Industries named Anderson Lock as a 2020 Platinum Advantage Partner, and presented us with a lovely crystal sales award. Anderson Lock has partnered with Vanderbilt Industries fro… Read More
2021-10-11 20:51
Nick Nikolaev celebrated his new U.S. citizenship status by bringing in donuts to share with his Anderson Lock co-workers. Nick, who emigrated from Bulgaria in 2013, is married to Bilyana, a… Read More
ALC Teamwork Turns Key To Unlock ALS
2021-08-31 21:23
TEAM GENE Raises Nearly $40,000 for ALS Saturated sandbags anchoring tents at the ALS Mini-Walk for Team Gene reminded me of an article I wrote about  Gene Anderson's  locksmith co… Read More
ALC For ALS
2021-07-07 20:48
Unlock ALS with Keys from Anderson Lock Teresa and Gene Anderson, with their dog, Arnie, promote Unlock ALS... the yellow key indicates that he is living with ALS. Research to find a cure i… Read More
To Rekey Or Not To Rekey
2021-06-22 17:21
To rekey, or not to rekey: that is a popular question in today’s booming The post To Rekey or Not To Rekey appeared first on Anderson Lock Read More
Name That Key!
2021-06-01 17:12
Anderson Lock employees must pass a locksmith test within the first couple of weeks of their employment. One section of that test features images of classic key blanks which new hires are ex… Read More
COVID-19 Impact On The Door Industry
2021-04-06 18:44
Peeking through the keyhole to see the future of the door industry reveals offsite security solutions and sleek interior innovations more consistent with science fiction than with the types… Read More
CCTV Access Control Upgrade
2021-01-15 21:26
CCTV Technical Difficulties Led to Security Camera Upgrade Projects Blurry security footage, poor picture quality, and the inability of police to redact video imagery led to South Elgin's 33… Read More
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF SUCCESS
2020-12-18 15:24
It was our intention to celebrate... We planned to throw a party or two! Invite you to an Open House! Have you join us as we celebrated our Sixty Years of Success throughout 2020. But here i… Read More
2020-09-30 16:53
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. La… Read More
Andy’s Custom Keys
2020-08-13 21:16
Recent remodeling at our Main Office led to the discovery of the ‘mystery’ keys shown on a ring in the photo collage. I asked our Service Manager, Jim Riddle, who remembers worki… Read More
Anderson Lock And The ADA
2020-07-29 14:23
The Americans with Disabilities Act: 30 Years Before & 30 Years After In 1960, Gene Anderson’s entrepreneurial vision led him to incorporate his fledgling one-man The post Anderso… Read More
Button, Button, Who’s Got The Button?
2020-06-30 14:48
'Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?' is a children's party game from bygone days. It went like this: guests sat in a circle with their hands out, palms together. The child who is "it" pre… Read More
Safety And Security In Troubled Times
2020-06-04 13:45
These are troubling times. Security threats are growing. The eruptions of ugly violence and destruction, defiling cities and suburbs throughout America, punctuate the need, not only for chan… Read More
2020-05-26 16:36
Clean Copper Anti-Microbial Copper Adhesive Anti-Microbial Copper Peel and Stick Adhesive Material Think of Anti-Microbial Copper Peel and Stick Adhesive Material as a face mask for door har… Read More
Hands Free Latching
2020-05-15 18:55
HANDS FREE LATCHING Sooo, before writing this blog, I Googled “hands free latching” and learned a lot about “proper positioning for breastfeeding.” Interesting, but i… Read More
Touch-Free Door Actuator Switches
2020-05-04 18:45
Abracadabra and Alakazam! Remember being a kid and wishing for a magic wand? Abracadabra! You could change your little brother into a frog. Bibbidy-Bobbidy-Boo! Your dog became a white horse… Read More
Don’t Touch Door Pulls
2020-04-28 14:12
INTRODUCING: NEW ‘DON’T TOUCH’ HARDWARE The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales… Read More
Stop The Spread!
2020-04-07 19:59
Covid-19 can be spread by touching surfaces like door handles and exit devices which have been contaminated with this coronavirus and then touching our faces, but it is only just now becomin… Read More
2020-02-19 15:24
Rusty hinges charm collectors of vintage door hardware. Their weathered surfaces attract shoppers seeking a shabby chic look. But corrosion is a huge issue for commercial applications. When… Read More
2019-05-31 16:45
“Lock Don’t Block” is the Door Security and Safety Foundation’s catchphrase to alert decision-makers of the consequences that can come from installing devices that pu… Read More
2019-05-08 19:19
Jim Didier, a DHI certified FDAI Fire Door Inspector, measures the clearance under the bottom of a patient room door at Mount St. Joseph’s in Lake Zurich. Jim surveyed 123 doors in six… Read More
2019-03-15 21:17
Anderson Lock's recent Annual Meeting was attended by the most employees in its almost 60 year history. Cortney Wascher's address highlighted successful projects from the past year and intro… Read More
2019-02-21 17:43
No, we are not doctors, but Anderson Lock professionals prescribe security solutions for healthcare facilities throughout Chicagoland. Our knowledgeable hardware sales representatives help h… Read More
2019-01-25 19:52
Minimizing Safety and Security Risks in Behavioral Healthcare Facilities Providing an environment that focuses on hope, healing, and recovery, while reducing risk of self-harm, or loss of li… Read More
2018-12-18 20:00
Listening to Randy Leonard talk with callers from throughout the Midwest about door closer valves, mortise lock bodies, WUNK, UNHK and VUNK keyways (really!), it is easy to understand how An… Read More
2018-12-12 20:12
A large stuffed animal tiger, a kitchen set, Legos, Hot Wheels, shopping bags brimming with warm coats, pajamas and many more toys for girls and boys, were loaded into an Anderson Lock servi… Read More
2018-10-23 15:22
Children commonly injure their hands. According to a study published by the American College of Emergency Physicians, children younger than 5 years old had the highest rate The post Stop Fin… Read More
2018-10-03 14:46
Do you have fork lifts medical carts gurneys or simply a lot of foot traffic going through doorways in your facility? Are you tired of replacing thresholds that weren’t designed for he… Read More
2018-09-19 15:26
Photographic artistry transformed this mundane moment of a fabricator welding a frame into a decorative portrayal of industrial craftsmanship. Sparks fly. Metal melts. Smoke rises. The sculp… Read More
2018-09-06 16:02
The Moorings, a health care center with independent senior living, continuing care, and rehabilitation services, located on a beautifully landscaped 45-acre The post Fire Door Inspections at… Read More
2018-08-13 15:29
Anderson Lock's Wellness Program, led by Katie Dunton and Lisa Kelley, included a company-wide Cornhole Tournament this summer that involved 38 players and several more spectators. There wer… Read More
2018-02-04 20:37
Teeny tiny pins, little bitty springs and split key rings in assorted sizes     and experienced lock technicians putting the right pins in the right places, assure precise cylinder… Read More
WBENC Certification Renewed
2017-11-16 17:32
Cortney stands in front of a collection of her grandfather’s locks and keys in the showroom of the company her father founded. As Anderson Lock enters its sixth year of certification b… Read More
Schlage’s NDE Networked Wireless Lock
2017-09-11 16:07
Jeff Asta Demonstrates Schlage NDE Wireless Lock in Anderson Lock’s Electronics Lab It was tempting to copy and paste the features and benefits of the new NDE networked wireless locks… Read More
From The Anderson Lock Archives…
2017-08-18 21:43
Items from the Anderson Lock Archives A business card, key fobs in Swedish flag colors, an “Authorized Schlage Security Service Specialist” ID card, issued to Eugene Anderson, an… Read More
Are You Looking For A New Level Of Wow?
2017-07-12 19:44
Stabila Levels Now Available at Anderson Lock Or are you just looking for a new level? Either way, consider stopping by either one of our locations (in Des Plaines and Elk Grove) to check ou… Read More
2017-05-31 17:15
Jacob Glaister was presented with the ‘Semper Fidelis’ Award in May. He’s also shown with his father, Jeffery, Anderson Lock’s Purchasing Manager. Jacob Glaister, who… Read More

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