03/05/2026

Genericode 26 Launching March 2026‎

Manufacturing Update: Genericode 26 Launching March 2026

Framon Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Genericode 26, available March 2026. This latest edition continues our commitment to providing locksmiths, distributors, and security professionals with accurate, dependable, and comprehensive key code data in an easy-to-use format.

Genericode 26 will be available as a Windows-based application, delivering the powerful desktop functionality shops have relied on for decades. In addition, users can access the same trusted data through GCode Online, our cloud-based platform that allows secure, convenient access from virtually anywhere. Together, these options provide flexibility for both traditional shop environments and modern, connected workflows.

For decades, Genericode has been a trusted resource in shops across the country. Whether originating keys by code, verifying depth and space information, or cross-referencing key blank manufacturers, security professionals rely on accurate data to complete jobs efficiently and profitably. Genericode 26 builds on that legacy with expanded content, updated manufacturer listings, additional electronic machine support, and refined formatting for faster navigation.

Expanded Coverage
Genericode 26 includes newly added code series and manufacturer updates to reflect the evolving needs of today’s locksmith. As key systems continue to expand — from commercial hardware to specialty applications — having reliable reference data remains critical.

This edition features:

• Newly added and revised code series for Squire, Kia, Hyundia, Paclock, FIC and Global Link
• Expanded manufacturer references
• Updated spacing and depth information
• Corrections and refinements based on field feedback from locksmiths around the globe.

As digital systems and electronic access control continue to grow, mechanical keys remain a foundational part of the security hardware industry. Accurate code cutting remains an essential skill for today’s locksmiths and service technicians.

Supporting the Code-Cutting Professional
While modern tools have simplified many aspects of key generation, the fundamentals of locksmithing remain unchanged. Code cutting requires precision, reliable information, and an understanding of proper spacing and depth interpretation.

Genericode 26 is designed to support:

• Traditional manual code machines
• Computer-driven code equipment including the HPC Codemax
• Institutional and contract hardware applications including expanded HPC card printing

The goal is simple: provide accurate data that allows locksmiths to produce keys correctly the first time.

A Commitment to Accuracy
At Framon Manufacturing, we understand that incorrect code data can cost more than time — it can impact credibility and customer relationships. Genericode 26 has undergone careful review to ensure dependable information that professionals can trust in the field.

We continue to incorporate industry feedback, corrections, and clarifications to keep the publication relevant and reliable. Our customers have always played an important role in helping us refine and improve our reference materials, and this edition reflects that collaboration.

Mechanical Skills Still Matter
In today’s environment, locksmiths have access to advanced tools that dramatically increase efficiency. However, the ability to interpret codes, understand key geometry, and originate keys accurately remains a defining foundational professional skill.

Mechanical key systems are not disappearing. In many commercial applications, they remain the backbone of layered security strategies. Genericode 26 ensures that locksmiths have the dependable reference material needed to service those systems confidently.

Availability
Genericode 26 will begin shipping in March 2026. Distributors and existing Genericode users will receive ordering details prior to release. As with previous editions, the publication is designed to integrate seamlessly into professional shop environments and complement both traditional and computer-driven code machines.

Framon Manufacturing remains committed to supporting the locksmith and security hardware industry with precision equipment, technical resources, and dependable reference materials.

For more information on Genericode 26 or other Framon products, please contact Framon Manufacturing Company directly or reach out to your preferred distributor.

Phil Agius Bio

Phil Agius is President of Framon Manufacturing Company, Inc. and Frank’s Key & Lock Shop, Inc. He began helping in the family business at age six and has worked full-time in the industry since 1992. With over 30 years of experience, Phil remains passionate about traditional locksmith skills, commercial door hardware, and advancing professionalism within the security hardware industry.