The Eastern Company

The Eastern Company, founded in 1858, is a manufacturer of custom-engineered industrial hardware, security products and metal castings. We operates in the U.S, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and China. The diversity of our capabilities and products enables us to respond to the changing requirements of a broad array of markets. Our Industrial Hardware Group manufactures an extensive selection of latches, locks and other security hardware used throughout the transportation and industrial sector of the economy. For more than 100 years, Eberhard has been an industry leader setting the standard for high-quality hardware for a variety of applications, especially in the transportation industry. In addition, this Group includes our Composite Panel Technologies division. Our Security Products Group delivers solutions that safeguard property and control access. The Illinois Lock Company/CCL Security Products Division produces custom-engineered locks for a variety of original equipment manufacturers and is a leading producer of keyless locks sold under well-known brand names such as Sesamee, Presto and Huski. Our Greenwald Industries Division is a major manufacturer of coin acceptors and metering systems to secure the cash used in self-service laundry facilities. Greenwald products are distributed throughout North and South America as well as in other areas of the world. Our expanded product line includes the latest in “Smart Card” and electronic payment systems. Argo Transdata is a contract manufacturer of printed circuit board assemblies. Argo offers quick turnarounds and prototype builds as well as support and production quantities with Kanban releases. The Company’s Metal Products Group manufactures a range of industrial products as well as anchoring devices for supporting underground mine roofs. This Division continues to be the recognized leader in the production of these critical safety devices for the United States, Canadian and Australian mining industries.