Spectrum Brands and ASSA ABLOY said they are committed to completing the transaction and are confident that they will prevail in litigation.

ASSA ABLOY will acquire the Hardware and Home Improvement (“HHI”) division of Spectrum Brands for $4.3 billion, the company announced. 

When you ask former Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Isaac Francois how long he served in the military, he offers an extremely precise answer: nine years, nine months and 28 days.

Kwikset, a residential lock manufacturer, is joining sister company Baldwin to host an invitation-only virtual trade show for home builders, dealers and distributors from Feb. 8-11.

Recently, the two organizations held a Zoom call to celebrate this milestone and, more importantly, to allow Kwikset, to hear some of the more recent veterans’ stories “in person.”

Created to provide actionable and relevant support, the program includes specific tools and guidance that can help dealers and distributors continue to sell during this challenging time. 

The 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place last week, Jan. 6-9, in sunny Las Vegas, and while most physical security companies save their unveilings for March, when the security industry gathers in the same Sin City for ISC West, CES provided an interesting look at what sort of security products are appealing to the consumer right now — especially in the smart home. 

Kwikset, a brand of Spectrum Brands Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, announced that its SmartCode 888 Deadbolt Lock was chosen to become part of the new Home is Connected smart home system from D.R. Horton Inc. 

Five years ago, Kwikset, a brand of Spectrum Brands Inc.’s hardware and home improvement division, became involved with Building Homes for Heroes (BHH), a nonprofit organization that builds homes from the ground up or modifies existing homes to meet the needs of war veterans with severe wounds and disabilities.