Southco
Southco is a global manufacturer and recognized world leader in latches & access hardware. Whether you need a standard panel fastener, quarter-turn, compression latch, hinge or modified configuration, Southco and Hardware Specialty can assist you with the design and support to meet your needs. Southco has built an unmatched portfolio of access hardware solutions with over 25,000 standard parts now available to consumers.
Southco is a global manufacturer and recognized world leader in latches & access hardware. Whether you need a standard panel fastener, quarter-turn, compression latch, hinge or modified configuration.
For over 70 years, Southco has been one of the industry’s leading innovators of latches, hinges and access hardware. Southco latches and other components deliver the highest quality and reliability you’ll find anywhere and they are found in a variety of applications, including computers to aerospace, gaming products, enclosures, medical equipment and telecommunications.
Southco is a global manufacturer specializing in engineered access hardware solutions and products. They’re known for producing:
- Access Hardware: Latches, locks, hinges, and fasteners used in various industries
- Position Control Hardware: Including positioning hinges and display mounts
- Compression Hardware: Captive screws, quarter-turn fasteners, and compression latches
- Electronic Access Solutions: Digital locks and electronic latching systems
The company was founded in 1899 in Philadelphia and is now headquartered in Concordville, Pennsylvania. They serve multiple industries including:
- Automotive
- Industrial machinery
- Medical equipment
- Aerospace
- Marine
- Transportation
- Data center equipment
Southco has manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. They’re particularly known for their innovative solutions in engineered access hardware and their contributions to industrial design standards.
Developed in 1945, Southco has spent the past 70 years engineering access hardware solutions. They are a leading manufacture for “touch points” including locks, latches, captive fasteners, hinges, handles and other innovative products. Their application universe is immense and covers industries such as marine, automotive, off-highway/construction, RV/caravan, industrial machinery, enclosures, HVAC, medical equipment and network, telecommunications and computers.
Product offering
Cam / Compression Latches
Push to Close Latches
Rotary Latch Systems
Draw Latches
Swinghandle & Multipoint Systems
Entry Door Latches & Locks
Electronic Access & Locking Solutions
Hinges
Captive Screws
Quick Access Fasteners
Inject / Eject Mechanisms
Display Mounts
Handles
Cam Locks & Lock Plugs
Rivets & Other Hardware
Southco believes first impressions are critical. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference.
That’s why the people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the “touch points” of our customers’ products. Our talented, committed and globally-connected team of associates collaborate with our clients, and with each other, to understand and respond to our customers’ needs. Together, we seek to leverage our global resources and deliver customers proven solutions, while reducing the overall cost and cycle time of the project.
Southco has built an unmatched portfolio of access hardware solutions, through innovation and strategic acquisitions. Our offerings include over 25,000 standard catalog products and more than 50,000 custom products that have been created to meet our customers’ design needs. In order to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, Southco has built and invested in a strong global footprint of technical sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing operations throughout the world.
Open a world of possibilities. Turn to Southco for proven experience, innovative solutions and world-class global support.