About Tell Manufacturing
About Tell Manufacturing
Tell Manufacturing was established in 1986 as a manufacturer and distributor of commercial door hardware and hollow metal doors, originally formed to serve the niche category of selling commercial hardware to major retail chains across the country. The company built its early reputation on foundational products like the LC2400 and KC2300 locksets and the DC600 series door closers.
Since its founding, Tell has expanded beyond its original retail customer base to serve the modular building, metal building, and contract hardware industries. The company scaled its manufacturing infrastructure to meet rising demand, opening a major plant in Houston in 2007 and launching product lines like the Spartan Door.
Tell Manufacturing is headquartered in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and operates as part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of ASSA ABLOY Group. Backed by ASSA ABLOY's resources, the company continues to innovate with products like the Telstar CD container door and the LE2000 and DE2000 electronic keypad series, and ChatMRO indexes this catalog so buyers can search by door hardware type or lockset series.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Tell Manufacturing founded?
Tell Manufacturing was established in 1986 as a manufacturer and distributor of commercial door hardware and hollow metal doors. The company originally focused on selling commercial hardware to major retail chains.
What are Tell Manufacturing's signature early products?
Tell's earliest product lines included the LC2400 and KC2300 locksets and the DC600 series door closers. These products established the brand's reputation with major retail customers by the late 1980s.
Is Tell Manufacturing part of a larger company?
Yes, Tell Manufacturing is part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of ASSA ABLOY Group. This backing gives the company access to broader manufacturing and distribution resources.
What industries does Tell Manufacturing serve today?
Tell serves the modular building, metal building, and contract hardware industries in addition to its original retail hardware customers. The company opened a major manufacturing plant in Houston in 2007 to support this expanded customer base.
What are some of Tell Manufacturing's newer products?
Recent innovations include the Telstar CD container door and the LE2000 and DE2000 electronic keypad series. These products reflect the brand's move into electronic access control alongside its traditional mechanical hardware.