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1924
The first ABUS padlock, the Iron Rock © ABUS
1931
An old lock chain with a key lying in its centre © ABUS
1949
The first ABUS Diskus lock © ABUS
1954
An orange poster showing an ABUS padlock hanging from the ABUS logo with the inscription "All over the world! The quality lock!" © ABUS
1957
The coat of Rheinland-Pfalz  © ABUS
1966
A black and red poster showing an ABUS door cylinder with keys, with the inscription "Proven a million times over" © ABUS
1979
Some international manufacturers © ABUS
1981
The ABUS GRANIT padlock © ABUS
1994
A white ABUS Ultra Safe helmet with the colorful inscription "Ultra Safe ABUS" © ABUS
2001
An electronic surveillance system with a camera and large screen © ABUS
2003
Old brochure of a cylinder profile from Pfaffenheim © ABUS
2016
A bird's eye view of an ABUS PowerDome helmet in the colors of the Italian flag © ABUS
2024
The illustration of the ABUS sustainability concept with the three overarching themes of environment, economy and social affairs with the inscription "For future generations" © ABUS
August Bremicker and his sons © ABUS
1924
The first ABUS padlock, the Iron Rock © ABUS

ABUS is founded

In 1924, August Bremicker and some of his sons ventured into self-employment in Volmarstein, a village in North Rhine-Westphalia: They began producing padlocks in their basement forge. They called the first product ,,Iron Rock".

An old production hall from the outside © ABUS
1931
An old lock chain with a key lying in its centre © ABUS

First bike lock

The first ABUS bike lock was launched in 1931 with the name ,,No. 1000". For many citizens at the time, the bicycle was an important means of transport. ABUS developed a hand-made chain lock to secure the two-wheelers.

A man sitting and working at a machine © ABUS
1949
The first ABUS Diskus lock © ABUS

Birth of the Diskus® lock

The first Diskus lock was launched to coincide with the 25th anniversary of ABUS. Thanks to its ring shape and the use of stainless steel, the iconic design has offered reliable protection ,,Made in Germany" in numerous versions.

A display window containing various ABUS padlocks and promotional items © ABUS
1954
An orange poster showing an ABUS padlock hanging from the ABUS logo with the inscription "All over the world! The quality lock!" © ABUS

First advert

The publication of the first advertisement for ABUS padlocks. The advertisement was not aimed directly at end customers, but was addressed to hardware sellers. In the stores, the brand was primarily represented by product stands.

The first building at the Rehe site © ABUS
1957
The coat of Rheinland-Pfalz  © ABUS

Founding of ABUS Rehe

Under the management of Willi Bremicker, ABUS set up a second site in the Westerwald region of Rhineland-Palatinate. To this day, high-quality ABUS products are manufactured and tested there to the highest quality standards.

A woman locking an additional door lock © ABUS
1966
A black and red poster showing an ABUS door cylinder with keys, with the inscription "Proven a million times over" © ABUS

Introduction of door security range

With the introduction of additional door locks, door cylinders and strike plates, ABUS added home security products to its range. This was the start of decades of co-operation with the police in the area of anti-burglary protection.

Some international manufacturers in front of an Asian shop © ABUS
1979
Some international manufacturers © ABUS

Founding of ABUS Hong Kong Ltd.

In the first decade of the company's existence, ABUS already recognized the importance of international markets for sustainable growth. Contacts were made and partnerships formed. A success story began in Hong Kong in the 1970s.

An ABUS employee working at a monitor in the ABUS test laboratory © ABUS
1981
The ABUS GRANIT padlock © ABUS

The start of the test laboratories at ABUS Rehe

In order to fulfil the requirements of international testing institutes, ABUS opened a test laboratory at the Rehe site in the 1980s. From now on, all products were tested to international standards using reproducible methods.

A man and two children with ABUS bike helmets © ABUS
1994
A white ABUS Ultra Safe helmet with the colorful inscription "Ultra Safe ABUS" © ABUS

Introduction of the first bike helmet

Helmets were added to the bike range for the first time. Ultra-Safe, Mega-Power and Fun were the forerunners of many of today's bike helmets. The foundation was also laid for long and successful co-operations and sponsorships.

The ABUS Security Center building in Affing © ABUS
2001
An electronic surveillance system with a camera and large screen © ABUS

ABUS Security Center

At the start of the new millennium, SCA Security-Center from Affing, Bavaria, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABUS KG and was renamed ABUS Security Center. ABUS thus expanded its range to include electronic security solutions.

The Pfaffenheim production site © ABUS
2003
Old brochure of a cylinder profile from Pfaffenheim © ABUS

Key systems from Pfaffenhain

In 2003, Schließanlagen GmbH Pfaffenhain was integrated into the ABUS group of companies. At this time, the workforce already comprised 89 employees. From 2008, the production site ran under the new name "ABUS Pfaffenhain GmbH".  

An ABUS employee developing an ABUS helmet © ABUS
2016
A bird's eye view of an ABUS PowerDome helmet in the colors of the Italian flag © ABUS

Made in Italy

Italy is considered the birthplace of cycling. In 2006, ABUS decided to develop and optimize its road bike helmet range. Sophisticated engineering and the highest safety standards meet ,,dolce vita" and top-class sport.

Part of the ABUS exhibition at the Wetter site © ABUS
2024
The illustration of the ABUS sustainability concept with the three overarching themes of environment, economy and social affairs with the inscription "For future generations" © ABUS

Challenges of our time

Increasing digitalization, scarcer resources and shorter product life cycles: ABUS is facing up to the challenges of our time. In response, the Group has developed a three-part sustainability concept and smart security solutions.

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