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Hamilton History

Our History

Founded by Harvey L. Henkel and Robert “Red” Deluse, Hamilton Security has grown into one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of physical security products, pneumatic tube systems, and audio/video solutions. Headquartered in a $20 million state-of-the-art facility in Milford, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati, we combine modern technology with old-world craftsmanship to deliver reliable, custom-built equipment.

We distribute our products through a nationwide network of 75 authorized Channel Partners across 200+ cities, including international markets. These partners—local security experts, bankers, and independent business owners—are deeply rooted in their communities.

In 2012, Hamilton Security joined The Gunnebo Group, aligning with global brands like Gunnebo and Chubbsafes to expand our reach and capabilities.

About the Gunnebo Group

Gunnebo is a worldwide leader in security products, services and solutions. Their core product offering includes entrance security, and safes & vaults. Gunnebo service includes maintenance and repair. By proving security assessments of you physical locations, business & IT needs, monitoring allows us to provide the solutions that best fit your needs.

Gunnebo is based in Gothenburg, Sweden with offices in 25 countries globally including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas with over 3,900 employees. Through our extensive Channel Partners network, our products are also available on a further 100 Distributor Markets with 5 Production Facilities Worldwide.

Security Brands

ChubbsafesTM

ChubbsafesTM has been part of the brand portfolio since 2000, after its foundation in England in 1818. In the 1800s the Chubb brothers became famous for their banking safes and ingenious locking systems.

Today the ChubbsafesTM brand is trusted in global markets. Their major geographies are located in the United Kingdom, South-East Asia, and Northern Europe.

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Hamilton by Gunnebo (2024)