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Custom Locking Solutions
We don't just supply standard product, we provide custom locking solutions for OEM's across every industry.
Precision Manufacturing
Every year we manufacture 80+ million locking systems - ensuring a scalable and dependable supply for our OEM partners.
Proud, Global Heritage
Our family-owned heritage blends craftmanship with innovation, so you can trust we know locking systems inside out.
Why OEM's choose Lowe & Fletcher
For more than 130 years, Lowe & Fletcher has designed and manufactured locking systems for industrial OEMs worldwide. We help engineering teams develop complete locking solutions tailored to the product, application and user environment.
Today, the business supplies more than 80 million locking products annually across a wide range of industries. From industrial enclosures and machine access panels to storage systems, vehicle compartments and electronic access control, we work with OEMs to design locking systems that integrate security, usability and manufacturability from the start.
Our engineering and technical teams work directly with OEMs to develop systems that fit the application and support long-term product performance.
Engineering Support Backed by Manufacturing Expertise
- Engineering-led approach
- Mechanical and electronic locking expertise
- Custom design and engineering solution capability
- Fast development support
- Global manufacturing operations
- Long-term OEM partnerships
- Trusted industrial heritage since 1889
Designed, Engineered and Manufactured In-House
With more than 130 years of manufacturing expertise, Lowe & Fletcher combines design support, rapid prototyping and precision manufacturing to deliver quality locking solutions at scale.
From Concept to Production
Our process is built around collaboration with engineering and product development teams. After understanding your application requirements, we use CAD design and rapid prototyping to develop concepts quickly and efficiently.
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Capabilities include:
- CAD design and engineering support
- Rapid prototyping and sample development
- Bespoke lock and handle design
- Mechanical and electronic integration
- In-house tooling capabilities
- Precision manufacturing processes
- Custom finishes and branding
- Flexible production volumes
Designed Around Your Application
Every opening presents different challenges. Access frequency, environmental exposure, vibration, user interaction, compliance requirements and product aesthetics all influence the right locking solution. Our engineering and technical teams work directly with OEMs to develop systems that fit the application and support long-term product performance.
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We support:
- Mechanical locking systems
- Electronic and digital locks
- Swing handles and latches
- Enclosure access systems
- Cabinet and panel locking
- Handle and hinge integration
- Key management systems
- Custom branding and finishes
- Environmental and vibration requirements
- Prototype and production development
Built for Industrial OEM Requirements
OEM engineers attending Design-2-Part are looking for suppliers that can solve manufacturing and product challenges efficiently.
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Lowe & Fletcher combines engineering expertise with vertically integrated manufacturing to help OEMs:
- Reduce development time
- Simplify sourcing
- Improve product reliability
- Support scalable production
- Integrate security into product design early
- Develop custom access solutions for demanding environments
Need support with a locking system or enclosure access design