About Eberhard

About Eberhard

We’re a legacy manufacturing company with more than 130 years of experience. We pride ourselves on high-quality products and exceptional service.

About Eberhard
Eberhard is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered access and security solutions, recognized worldwide for our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Established in 1877, The Eberhard Manufacturing Company has grown into an industry trailblazer, trusted by OEMs and customers across the globe.

Guided by our vision to be the First Choice for secure access solutions globally, we proudly deliver on a mission rooted in our tradition of engineered excellence — to grow, elevate, and inspire our team and customers by providing innovative, reliable solutions and world-class experiences, while maximizing value for our shareholders.

At the heart of our culture are our “CARE” values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These core principles shape how we work together, innovate, and serve our partners every day.

With strategic operations across the USA, Mexico, China, and Taiwan, Eberhard offers a comprehensive standard product line that includes rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, handles, and more. We also provide full development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems designed for specific OEM and customer applications.

Our solutions can be found in an expansive range of products and industries worldwide — so much so that you’re likely never more than six feet from one of our secure access solutions at any given moment.

Based in Strongsville, Ohio, Eberhard is a registered ISO 9001:2015 company with core manufacturing capabilities in die-casting, injection molding, stamping, machining, and final assembly. Our passion for engineering drives us forward as we continually develop new products to meet our customers’ most demanding design challenges. By adding haptics and functionality, we help strengthen our customers’ brand equity and increase the value of their end products.

Eberhard is proud to be a division of The Eastern Company (Nasdaq: EML), continuing a legacy of industrial leadership since 1859. We remain dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and growth-focused workplace that makes Eberhard a top global employer of choice.

 


Quality & Environmental Policy
At Eberhard, we are committed to delivering quality, innovative secure access solutions through sustainable, and environmentally responsible practices.
Rooted in engineering excellence, we employ modern and sensible manufacturing processes to meet regulatory, compliance, and customer needs. The pursuit of continual improvement is necessary for Eberhard to meet the challenges of our industry, ensuring lasting value for our stakeholders internally and externally.
As stewards to our Environment, we are dedicated to our responsibility for continuous reductions in our lifecycle carbon footprint.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Simply Better!

Mission

Rooted in our tradition of engineered excellence, our mission is to grow, elevate, and inspire our team and customers by delivering quality, innovative secure access solutions and world-class experiences while maximizing value for our shareholders.

Vision

We aim to be the First Choice for secure access solutions globally.

  • 1859

    The Eastern Company, our parent company, is established in Naugatuck, CT.

  • 1877

    The Eberhard Manufacturing Company established in Canton, OH by George W. Eberhard and two other partners. The focus is on malleable iron & brass hardware for saddlery & carriages. 8 patents are issued, and our deep-rooted innovation begins.

  • 1880

    The Eberhard Manufacturing Company relocates to Cleveland, OH. An accidental fire, caused by a dropped lantern, destroys the business. The company is merged with the Cleveland Malleable Iron Co. under the leadership of Alfred Pope and the Eberhard Manufacturing Company is back in business.

  • 1882

    Corbin Cabinet Locks (CCL) Founded in New Britain, CT.

  • 1893

    The Eberhard Manufacturing Company becomes a charter member of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Our entrepreneur spirit continues to burn bright.

  • 1908

    The Eberhard Manufacturing Company strategically begins manufacturing products for the burgeoning automotive industry.

  • 1914

    The Eberhard Manufacturing Company converts operations to directly support the USA efforts during World War I.

  • 1926

    Sesamee 4-Dial Padlock patent granted.

  • 1930

    Illinois Lock Company (ILC) founded in Chicago, IL by Raymond Gray. The focus is to design and manufacture locks to secure and protect the growing arcade gaming industry.

  • 1935

    Duo© Lock Patent issued to Illinois Lock Company (ILC).

  • 1942

    Eberhard Manufacturing converts operations to manufacture components for amphibious vehicles and landing crafts to support the USA efforts during World War II.

  • 1958

    Eberhard Manufacturing ceases all foundry work in Cleveland, OH.

  • 1960

    Illinois Lock relocates to Wheeling, IL

  • 1965

    Illinois Lock Company is acquired by The Eastern Company.

  • 1973

    Eberhard moves to a new factory in Strongsville, OH.

  • 1984

    ILC Taiwan operations begin in Taoyuan, Taiwan.

  • 1987

    CCL Security Products acquired by The Eastern Company.

  • 1992

    China Operations begin at ILC Dongguan.

  • 1999

    Eberhard Manufacturing Company purchased Ashtabula Hardware Company which manufactured bus hardware products that includes manual door controls, rods, handles, and other linkage components.

  • 2006

    Royal Lock Corporation and product line is acquired and merged into Illinois Lock.

  • 2008

    Eagle Lock Corporation acquired by Illinois Lock.

  • 2009

    Eberhard purchased the footman loop line of products from the F.A. Neider Company. These lines of products are used on many commercial and military vehicles to secure straps or webbing.

  • 2017

    80/20 business transformation begins at Illinois Lock.

  • 2018

    ILC launches new branding and acquires Load N Lock Systems.

  • 2020

    The Eberhard Manufacturing Company & Illinois Lock Company combine amidst a global pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus. The two companies form a single, stronger entity under the Eberhard name and offer “ONE” solution for their customers with one of the broadest engineered access hardware offerings.

Got all the latches in and installed, exactly what i was looking for. Very good transaction and customer service with your company. Thanks Again!
I have been doing what I'm doing for 33 years and I could only hope that my "regular suppliers" could be as helpful and efficient as you and your company were to me this morning.
I can't begin to thank you enough for the supply and support of your products. I will highly recommend your services to all that require any product and a professional personal touch.
I must pass along a hearty “thank you” for your support. I was seriously expecting this to drag out for at least a week or more… Done in a few hours! I hope Eberhard appreciates the good work you do!