The story
Founded by Linus Yale in 1868, in Stamford.1
Private company
Yale lock
Swedish lock manufacturer
Yale Home, also known as Yale, is a lock manufacturer and a subsidiary of Assa Abloy, except in the United States and Canada where the brand has been owned by Fortune Brands Innovations since 2023. The global company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.2 It was founded by Linus Yale.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1868Founded1
- HeadquartersBerlin1
- Founded inStamford1
- Websitewww.yalelock.com
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Yale Home, also known as Yale, is a lock manufacturer and a subsidiary of Assa Abloy, except in the United States and Canada where the brand has been owned by Fortune Brands Innovations since 2023. The global company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.2
Leadership
Who has led Yale lock, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderLinus Yale1
Timeline
- 1868Founded Founded in Stamford1
Links
- Websitewww.yalelock.com1
- WikipediaYale (company)
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ8047340
Sources
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- 1WikidataYale lock on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaYale lock on Wikipedia