Kwikset® Marks 10-Year Partnership With Microban® During Its 80th Anniversary
Collaboration reinforces innovation, durability and built-in product protection
LAKE FOREST, Calif. – March 18, 2026 – Kwikset®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, is marking a decade-long partnership with Microban®, a global leader in antimicrobial technologies, as part of Kwikset’s 80th anniversary.
Since 2016, Kwikset has partnered with Microban to incorporate built-in antimicrobial technology into select door hardware products, helping inhibit product-degrading bacterial growth on these frequently touched surfaces. As Microban’s exclusive door hardware partner, Kwikset continues to advance product innovation designed for everyday use in the home.
“Celebrating our 80th anniversary while also recognizing 10 years with Microban underscores Kwikset’s long-term commitment to purposeful innovation,” said Nathan Harvey, senior director of mechanical marketing at Kwikset. “For decades, we’ve focused on helping protect what matters most at the front door. This collaboration adds a layer of built-in product protection to the hardware people touch every day.”
Microban technology is built into select Kwikset products during the manufacturing process and is designed to work continuously throughout the product’s lifetime. This added protection complements Kwikset’s focus on durability, performance and design.
“For more than a decade, Kwikset has been a trusted partner, sharing our belief that innovation should improve everyday life,” said Shermon McMillan, president of Microban International. “As our exclusive door hardware partner, Kwikset shows how Microban enables cleaner, longer-lasting products, giving people the confidence to focus on what matters most.”
Founded in 1946 in Los Angeles, Kwikset has spent 80 years pioneering residential security solutions for homeowners across the United States and Mexico. The company has maintained deep Southern California roots and has been headquartered in Lake Forest, California, since 2001. Kwikset products are supported by a 24/7 U.S.-based customer service team.
For more information about Kwikset products protected with Microban technology, visit kwikset.com.
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About Kwikset
Kwikset® is the #1 selling U.S. lock brand*, protecting families with trusted security since 1946. Kwikset offers smart, simple, stylish and secure door hardware for every home or business need — from mechanical locks with patented SmartKey Security® to innovative and flexible smart home technology.
Kwikset’s interior and exterior products deliver the quality, technology, durability and style customers expect while guaranteeing the highest level of security. Signature Series™ collections feature elevated designs and premium quality. Security Series® products offer practical style at a genuine value. Kwikset’s electronic assortment brings modern convenience to everyday life. Headquartered in Orange County, Calif., Kwikset is a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company. Kwikset products are sold online and through retailers and distributors across the U.S. and Mexico. Visit them at kwikset.com.
*YipitData Unit Share Report, 2026.
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