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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.
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
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
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
LOWE & FLETCHER Ltd.,Moorcroft Drive, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7DE, England. Tel: +44-121-505-0400Fax: [email protected]
LOWE & FLETCHER METAL FINISHING Ltd.,Beechdale Industrial Estate, Fryers Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7LZ, England. Tel: +44-1922-475555Fax: [email protected]
EURO-LOCKS SA NV8 Rue de la Fontaine, B6600 Bastogne, Belgium.Tel: +32-61-21-22-61Fax: [email protected]
EURO-LOCKS SA1 Rue du Stade, F-57730 Folschviller, France.Tel: +33-3-87-92-61-11Fax: [email protected]
EURO-LOCKS GmbHAm Bruchwald 22, D-66280 Sulzbach/Neuweiler, Germany.Tel: +49-68-97-90-72-0Fax: [email protected]
EURO-LOCKS Sp.zo.o41-708 Ruda Slaska, ul Pawla 6, Poland.Tel: +48-32-342-10/11/12Fax: [email protected]
EURO-LOCKS Inc.124 James Street, Holland, MI 49424, United States of America.Tel: +1-616-994-0490Fax: [email protected]
EURO-LOCKS35 Qing Shi Road, New District, Suzhou 215011, China.Tel: +86-512-68430860Fax: [email protected]