About Yale
Trusted every day
Since 1840 we have protected homes and peace of mind. Our story started in small lockshop in US when Linus Yale created his first lock innovation. We have evolved together with people and society from a mechanical innovator to driving the evolution of connected, smart locks and homes. Our brand stands on the solid ground of trust, knowledge and heritage; making durable, quality products. That is why we exist still today and in more than 120 markets.
Linus Yale
Everything Yale is today, we owe to the ingenuity of Linus Yale. He opened his first shop for handmade banklocks around 1840 and soon there after a lock factory in Newport, USA to manfacture the unique pin-tumblerlock he had developed. Still today his mechanical innovation is the core of our locks in most of the markets.
The Pin-Tumbler invention
Yale’s best known lock design is the cylinder pin-tumbler lock. This locks innovation is similar with the ancient Egyptian lock, but with a sliding, rather than rotating mechanism (US patent 18,169). This mechanism prevent the lock from opening without the correct key and is widely used still today.
Our values
Improving lives
Our passion is to improve the lives for us all, all over the world. If you know your home’s safe, it’s easier to get on with life and enjoy time together without worrying whether the door’s locked or the alarm’s set.
We strive to make day-to-day life easier.
Putting you first
To lead, we need to listen. We are present in over 120 countries, and we talk to people like you to learn about your live, dreams and needs.Some of us are excited about the latest tech. Some worry about privacy. And some just need a lock.
Understanding what matters most is the core of what we do.
Innovating thoughtfully
We have a history of it. Linus Yale knew locks could be designed better. But we don’t just develop new ideas for the sake of it. Innovation today is about how we integrate our products into smarthomes, platforms and services.
How we can make life more convenient without compromising security.
Seamless experiences
The point of innovation is to make life simpler and better. Every time you interacts with us, we want it to be as easy as can be: from the way you learn about our products to the way you use them every day.
We want to be invisible, but there when you need us.
Earning trust
We exist to answer a really fundamental need: to feel secure. Everything we do is geared to this, from how we engineer our products to how we support you. We were there for your grandparents and we’ll be there for you.
Trust is something we earn, and work to sustain everyday.
Products for future businesses and people
Yale Commercial
Our main target group is consumers, like you and me, but we also have commercial products for multi-family buildings and small businesses. In some markets we also desing, produce and market even doors, door opening automation and window hardware to mention few. Sent us a note via partners section to find out more.
Nomads and globetrotters
Gig economy, global citizens, remote working and short time rentals requier new solutions. We develope products that enable you to connect with your homes, whenever from wherever. And even manage several of them in different countries in one solution with Yale Access.
Sharing everyday
In many markets families, friends and generations share spaces. We also get help with everyday task such as cleaning and caring of elderly. And we need to feel to safe to do this. With our smart products you can share secure, digital keys in safe way and have have shared overview and history of services delivered to your home.
