Southco has a dynamic history of growth and transformation spanning three centuries. The company was founded in 1899, as a specialty pipe manufacturer for the burgeoning Pennsylvania oil industry. In 1945, Southco, Inc. was created with the entry into the specialty fastener and latch business. Over the past 70 years, we have transformed and grown through innovation, strategic acquisitions and overseas investments into a global leader in Engineered Access Hardware. Southco solutions are a key part of products you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our engineered access hardware solutions include key touch points"_ such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, hinges, handles and other innovative products. Our 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.