Multlock
Mul-T-Lock (sometimes typed “Multlock”) is an Israeli high-security locking brand best known for high-security cylinders, patented key systems, and mechanical + electromechanical access solutions aimed at locksmiths, institutions, and commercial sites where key control and attack resistance actually matter.
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Founded: 1973 in Israel (Mul-T-Lock states “founded in Israel in 1973”).
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Ownership: Fully owned by ASSA ABLOY; ASSA ABLOY completed the acquisition on 31 Jan 2000 (consolidated from 1 Feb 2000).
What it’s known for (the “why you’d stock it” bit)
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High-security mechanical cylinders & keys with strong key-control stories (patented platforms, restricted profiles, etc.).
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Electromechanical upgrades (turning “just a cylinder” into managed access) alongside classic mechanical master-keying for bigger sites.
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A big “locksmith channel” identity: Mul-T-Lock explicitly positions itself as a locksmiths’ preferred partner, with authorised centres and support tooling.
Tiny lore nugget
Their early growth story is tied to a “multi-directional / four-way” locking concept that helped launch the brand internationally, and later expansion into more advanced cylinder platforms.
