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Kwikset of Lake Forest SmartKey launch sets records
The 60-year-old company’s SmartKey technology was one of its most successful product launches in history.
By Susan BelknappPublished: January 21, 2009 02:00 PM
Kwikset of Lake Forest, a national leader in residential door hardware and lock technology, announced Tuesday that its SmartKey technology was one of the most successful product innovation launches in company history. The announcement took place at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.
SmartKey’s groundbreaking technology exceeded company expectations, posting a 20 percent growth in U.S. retail sell-trhough of the Kwikset Signature Series line of products in 2008.
The unique feature of the SmartKey technology is that it provides consumers with the ability to re-key locks quickly and easily, without removing the door for improved access control and security.
SmartKey’s patented side-locking bar technology is central to the lock’s ability to be efficiently re-keyed. The locking system allows consumers to quickly match all the entry points to one key, offering instant, one-key convenience.
“Kwikset takes tremendous pride in being a company built on American ingenuity and innovation, and our SmartKey technology is an outstanding demonstration of a company’s refusal to be satisfied with what’s always been, and pushing to do better,” says Brent Flaharty, vice president of Marketing, Kwikset. “The overwhelming success of our SmartKey-enabled products validates our vision and commitment to providing consumers with the next generation of advanced, yet affordable, door locks.”
SmartKey technology is available in all Kwikset Signature Series keyed entry products, including handle sets, levers, knobs and deadbolts, as well as the new SmartCode Signature Series touch pad electronic deadbolt. They are also available in a wide selection of the latest styles and finishes at major home improvement retailers nationwide.
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SmartKey’s groundbreaking technology exceeded company expectations, posting a 20 percent growth in U.S. retail sell-trhough of the Kwikset Signature Series line of products in 2008. The unique feature of the SmartKey technology is that it provides consumers with the ability to re-key locks quickly and easily, without removing the door for improved access control and security. SmartKey’s patented side-locking bar technology is central to the lock’s ability to be efficiently re-keyed. The locking system allows consumers to quickly match all the entry points to one key, offering instant, one-key convenience. “Kwikset takes tremendous pride in being a company built on American ingenuity and innovation, and our SmartKey technology is an outstanding demonstration of a company’s refusal to be satisfied with what’s always been, and pushing to do better,” says Brent Flaharty, vice president of Marketing, Kwikset. “The overwhelming success of our SmartKey-enabled products validates our vision and commitment to providing consumers with the next generation of advanced, yet affordable, door locks.” SmartKey technology is available in all Kwikset Signature Series keyed entry products, including handle sets, levers, knobs and deadbolts, as well as the new SmartCode Signature Series touch pad electronic deadbolt. They are also available in a wide selection of the latest styles and finishes at major home improvement retailers nationwide. Related headlines Roth Capital Partners holds O.C. stock conference Cobalis approved to launch anti-allergy product OC METRO, January 2009: ECO-friendly – See the forest for the trees – in widescreen |
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