Southco

Southco is a global leader in the design and manufacture of engineered access hardware, delivering innovative solutions that enhance product performance, security, and user experience. Its extensive portfolio includes latches, quarter-turn fasteners, compression latches, hinges, handles, mechanical and electronic locks, quick-access fasteners, monitor mounts, and other access hardware for a wide range of industries.

Whether you need a standard catalog product or a custom-engineered solution, Southco and Hardware Specialty provide the expertise, engineering support, and product selection to help meet your design requirements. With more than 25,000 standard products and 50,000+ custom solutions, Southco offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive access hardware portfolios.

Founded in 1899 as a specialty pipe manufacturer serving Pennsylvania’s oil industry, the company entered the access hardware market in 1945 with the formation of Southco, Inc. Over the past 70+ years, Southco has grown through continuous innovation, strategic acquisitions, and global expansion to become the world’s leading provider of engineered access solutions.

Today, Southco serves customers across transportation, industrial equipment, medical devices, data centers, telecommunications, and many other markets. Backed by world-class engineering resources, premium-quality products, and a dedicated global team, Southco partners with the world’s leading brands to develop reliable, high-performance access solutions that improve functionality, durability, aesthetics, and ergonomics.