O V E R A C E N T U R Y O F C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E

O V E R A C E N T U R Y O F C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E

W E L C O M E T O O U R G R O U P

L O W E & F L E T C H E R

E U R O-L O C K S

We are the Lowe & Fletcher and Euro-Locks group, and

we specialise in the design and supply of locking systems

for industry, where we have been delivering leading

solutions for more than a century. We are now an

international group with modern operations around the

world that together supply more than 50 million products

every year. We are still a privately owned and controlled

group, which gives us a strong family ethos and a long

term commitment to our business and our customers.

Wednesbury, England

Bastogne, Belgium Folschviller, France Sulzbach, Germany

Ruda Slaska, Poland Holland MI, USA Suzhou, China

Walsall, England

F A R R E A C H I N G P R O D U C T S

Barrels

Camlocks & switchlocks

Specials

Handles

Lever locks, coinlocks & padlocks

Whatever the requirement,

we can develop a locking solution...

Today we supply a vast range of specialised locking

systems, some of which are shown here, that are purpose

designed to meet the many different needs of our customers

in industry: alarms; bicycles; cash tills; computers; control

panels; data cabinets; dustbins; fuel pumps; gaming

consoles; garage doors; gun cabinets; letter boxes; lockers;

office furniture; panniers; power supplies; safes; street

furniture; top boxes; tow hitches; vending machines; water

taps; wheel clamps; and many more.

L O C K I N G S Y S T E M S F O R I N D U S T R Y

Furniture locks

T H E R E Q U I R E M E N T

Our teams of dedicated sales and design engineers work

with our customers to determine their locking requirement.

Our specialist input at an early stage in the project can

lead to a very effective final solution that is efficient in both

method and cost. If the requirement cannot be met from

one of our many existing products, then we will propose a

dedicated design.

I N-H O U S E D E S I G N

Our CAD systems and design methodology are

compatible throughout our group, so our entire skill base

and data resource can be focussed on a single proposal if

necessary. This proposal is then refined through continual

dialogue with our customer.

S O L I D M O D E L

When our design proposal is accepted a 3D solid

model is made, within 24 hours if required, which allows

for thorough and cost effective evaluation and testing.

Any improvements identified are then incorporated

into the design.

T O O L I N G

Following approval of the product design and model,

dedicated tooling is manufactured, again to our own

in-house designs.

T H E S O L U T I O N

Off tool samples are then submitted to our customer for

final approval before volume manufacturing begins.

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B E S P O K E S O L U T I O N S

C H A S S I S S E C U R I T Y

Our customer required a locking system that would be an

integral part of their vehicle chassis, a system that would

cope with tough physical demands as well as an

arduous environment.

We proposed a nine pin locking mechanism with a high

strength ball actuated bolt and a unique hardened

stainless steel spindle, all within a hardened steel body.

We further enhanced security by creating a reserved differ

series with unmarked keys, with spare keys protected

through a strict registration system.

The system has met and exceeded existing UK

insurance tests and has led to a new standard in

accreditation, so delivering enhanced security through

innovation for our customer.

B I C Y C L E S E C U R I T Y

In this case we were asked to develop a unique locking

cylinder for use in a bicycle security system. Keys that

would appeal to the end user, together with a high security

fail-locked mechanism were required.

We developed an internally bitted key for higher security

and proof against copying, together with a ten disc barrel

mechanism incorporating a shear point that fails locked

when forced. A smart foldable key assembly, using a 3mm

thick nickel silver key, completed the solution.

Our customer now uses this system very successfully in

their suite of bicycle security products, which has helped

them maintain their lead in this market.

D E S I G N S T U D I E S

L O C K I N G S Y S T E M S F O R I N D U S T R Y

T E A M W O R K A N D T E C H N I Q U E S

Our staff of 800 work closely together, both locally and in

liaison with other operations in the group. Focused external

input is used for staff training as well as on-the-job learning.

Group processes and methods are regularly benchmarked

and best practice is shared throughout. Techniques we use

include Kanban, Continuous Improvement, 5S and

monitoring by Key Performance Indicators.

Q U A L I T Y A S S U R A N C E

Appropriate quality methods are in place throughout our

group that ensure product compliance through process

capability. We also adopt demanding health & safety and

environmental standards that help us to take care of

ourselves as well as the world in which we work.

P R I M A R Y P R O C E S S E S

Our automatic hot chamber pressure diecasting machines

are tooled to produce flash free castings in Mazak 3 and

Mazak 5. Our high speed presses produce precision

tumblers, keys, cams, bodies and many other components.

These parts are then plated or painted on our own

process lines.

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OUR MANUFACTURING RESOURCES

S E C O N D A R Y P R O C E S S E S

Our substantial investment in modern CNC key

cutting and assembly equipment enables us to produce

precision product to order that is repeatable time and

time again.

H O W W E W E R E

We have certainly come a long way since Mr Lowe and

Mr Fletcher began their family lock making business in

Willenhall, England, in 1889! They founded a business

based on meeting their cutomers’ needs, and that principle

is carried on today by their fifth generation descendents.

D E L I V E R Y

This is the vital last link in the chain of events that began

with understanding our customer’s requirement. Using

either our own transport, customer collection or, more

normally, national and international carrier networks, we

ensure that our products are safely delivered.

Mr Lowe1845-1898

Mr Fletcher1863-1924

L O C K I N G S Y S T E M S F O R I N D U S T R Y

OUR HISTORY

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LOWE & FLETCHER Ltd.,Moorcroft Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7DE, England. Tel: +44-121-505-0400Fax: +44-121-505-0420sales@lowe-and-fletcher.co.uk

LOWE & FLETCHER METAL FINISHING Ltd.,Beechdale Industrial Estate, Fryers Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7LZ, England. Tel: +44-1922-475555Fax: +44-1922-408711sales@metal-finishing.co.uk

EURO-LOCKS SA NV8 Rue de la Fontaine, B6600 Bastogne, Belgium.Tel: +32-61-21-22-61Fax: +32-61-21-22-65sales@euro-locks.be

EURO-LOCKS SA1 Rue du Stade, F-57730 Folschviller, France.Tel: +33-3-87-92-61-11Fax: +33-3-87-92-42-04euro-locks@euro-locks.fr

EURO-LOCKS GmbHAm Bruchwald 22, D-66280 Sulzbach/Neuweiler, Germany.Tel: +49-68-97-90-72-0Fax: +49-68-97-90-72-99vertrieb@euro-locks.de

EURO-LOCKS Sp.zo.o41-708 Ruda Slaska, ul Pawla 6, Poland.Tel: +48-32-342-10/11/12Fax: +48-32-344-78-74sales@euro-locks.pl

EURO-LOCKS Inc.124 James Street, Holland, MI 49424, United States of America.Tel: +1-616-994-0490Fax: +1-616-994-0480sales@euro-locks.com

EURO-LOCKS35 Qing Shi Road, New District, Suzhou 215011, China.Tel: +86-512-68430860Fax: +86-512-68430861sales@euro-locks.com