03/10/2026

Squire USA Joins SHDA , ‎Bringing 245 Years of Engineering Heritage to the North American Locksmith Channel

LOUIS, MO. – March 2, 2026 – Henry Squire & Sons USA LLC has joined the Security Hardware Distributors Association (SHDA) as an Associate Member, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion into the United States and Canada.

Founded in 1780, Squire is one of the world’s oldest lock manufacturers and remains family-owned through eight generations. Under the leadership of CEO John Squire, the company is extending its 245-year engineering heritage into North America with a focused commitment to the professional locksmith and security hardware distribution channel.

“We are not entering North America as a volume importer,” said John Squire. “We are entering as a long-term partner to distribution, aligned with SHDA’s mission to support the professional channel and elevate standards across the industry.”

Squire’s North American strategy is simple: build Stronghold® into a trusted professional house brand through disciplined distribution and operational clarity. By combining certified performance standards with clear ordering, service, and channel support, Squire aims to give SHDA distributors and locksmiths a specification-grade platform they can standardize on today and confidently grow with tomorrow.

The company’s flagship Stronghold® SS100CS LEV5 padlock is the first and only padlock to achieve LPCB Level 5 accreditation and also meets CEN Grade 6 standards, the highest European benchmark for padlock security.