FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KWIKSET® REVEALS LATEST INNOVATION IN RESIDENTIAL LOCKS FOR IMPROVED HOME SECURITY
AND RE-KEYING CONVENIENCE
SmartKey™ with BumpGuard™ Offers Homeowners Stylish and Affordable Home Protection
Lake Forest,
Calif. –
February 11, 2008
– Kwikset®, the leader in innovative residential security, has changed the way home
and property owners will view the protection and functionality of door locks with
the nationwide arrival of
SmartKey™. This groundbreaking new lock technology provides
consumers with the ability to re-key locks quickly and easily for improved access
control and one key convenience. In three simple steps that take less than 30 seconds,
homeowners can match multiple locks to one key, or replace a lost or loaned key
with a new, secure key, all while the lock remains in place. And with Kwikset’s
BumpGuard™ protection at the foundation of its design, SmartKey deadbolts are the
only affordably priced residential locks on the market that are virtually impervious
to lock-bumping attacks.
“We know that there are countless reasons that lead homeowners to want to change
their locks,” said Eric Lundquist, director, Brand Marketing, Kwikset. “We developed
SmartKey to empower consumers with the ability to conveniently and affordably control
their home’s access and security.”
Redefining the Importance of the Key
SmartKey’s innovative and newly patented side-locking bar technology is central
to the lock’s ability to be rapidly and easily re-keyed. SmartKey eliminates the
typical sheer line, pins and tumbler mechanisms found in traditional lock designs.
This locking system allows consumers the flexibility to quickly match all the entry
points to one key, offering instant one key convenience. By using the included SmartKey
Learn Tool and the existing functioning key, home and property owners can safely
match or change out keys without special training or outside contractors. SmartKey’s
re-key technology also is secure against any unauthorized key changing, by requiring
both the working key and the SmartKey Learn Tool to re-key the lock. This protective
feature ensures that consumers are not at risk of losing control of property access.
“SmartKey’s technology is the foundation of its innovation,” continued Lundquist.
“By ignoring the traditional approach and redesigning the lock from the ground up,
we have created a highly secure solution that is not only easy to use, but offers
an affordable solution that addresses the growing security concern of lock-bumping.”
Hyphen Solutions, Ltd. supplies 17,000 users with an industry-leading supply chain
management, collaboration, and scheduling solution for America’s most respected
homebuilders and their business partners. Hyphen’s unique technology delivers greater
operational control, better communication and increase productivity for both homebuilders
and their building partners who use the BuildPro and SupplyPro applications. For
more information, please visit
www.hyphensolutions.com.
Secure and Stylish
Delivering outstanding strength and protection, SmartKey deadbolts feature ANSI
Grade 1 certification and have passed the most stringent lock picking standard,
UL 437, par. 11.6. This affordable lock eliminates the typical sheer line, pins
and tumbler mechanisms in its design, removing the most vulnerable points in residential
locks. Additionally, SmartKey deadbolts feature improved drill resistance and integrated
BumpGuard protection, offering consumers an affordable solution to the growing concern
of lock-bumping intrusions.
“In the past, almost all burglaries relied on force to enter the residence, but
we are starting to see more non-forced entries in the last few years,” said Detective
Craig Fulton, Property Crimes Division, Orange County Sheriffs Office, Fla. “While
we can’t directly attribute the break-ins to bumping, we certainly cannot rule it
out either, as bumping generally doesn’t leave trace [evidence] behind.”
In addition to SmartKey’s superior protection, style and design remain uncompromised.
Kwikset SmartKey offers consumers a wide array of the latest styles and finishes
in handlesets, levers, knobs and deadbolts to match individual home décor.
SmartKey locking technology is the core feature of the SmartSeries™ family of residential
security products, which includes the SmartScan™ biometric deadbolt and the next-generation
SmartCode™ keyless entry system.
SmartKey and Kwikset SmartSeries products are currently on display at the 2008 International
Builders’ Show in the Kwikset Booth, No. W921 in the West Hall of the Orange County
Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. from Wednesday, Feb. 13 until Saturday, Feb. 16.
SmartSeries is currently available at major home improvement retailers nationwide.
About Kwikset
For more than 60 years, Kwikset, manufacturer of America’s most trusted name in
security, has provided beauty, security and peace of mind for millions of families.
For additional information on Kwikset products, visit www.kwikset.com
or call 1-800-327- LOCK.
Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement (BDHHI) Group is a division of Black
& Decker, the world’s largest producer of power tools, power tool accessories and
security hardware. Today, the BDHHI Group includes some of the most recognizable
hardware and home improvement brands in the world including Kwikset®, Weiser Lock®,
Baldwin®, Price Pfister® and K2™ Commercial Hardware by Black & Decker.
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