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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 disc 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
A coat of arms from Rhineland-Palatinate © ABUS
1979
Some international employees © ABUS
1994
A white ABUS Ultra Safe helmet with the colourful inscription "ultra safe ABUS" © ABUS
2003
Old brochure of a cylinder profile from Pfaffenheim © ABUS
2016
A bird's eye view of an ABUS PowerDome helmet in the colours of the Italian flag © ABUS
2024
The illustration of the ABUS sustainability concept with the three overarching themes of environment, economy and social issues with the inscription "For future generations" © ABUS
The first building at the Rehe site © ABUS
1957
A coat of arms from Rhineland-Palatinate © ABUS

Founding of ABUS Rehe

Under the management of Willi Bremicker, ABUS opened a new production facility 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 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 burglary protection.

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

Introduction of the first bike helmet

Helmets were added to the bike range. The Ultra-Safe, Fun and Mega-Power models were the forerunners of the helmets produced today. During this time, the foundation was 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 a 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. With this purchase ABUS 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 colours of the Italian flag © ABUS

Made in Italy

In 2016, ABUS developed a new range of road bike helmets. To bring this project to life, ABUS looked to Italy, which many consider the birthplace of cycling. Sophisticated engineering and the highest safety standards meet the “dolce vita” and a true passion for cycling.

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