ABOUT US


 

 

 

OVER 180 YEARS IN BUSINESS

FOCUSED ON INNOVATION WITH QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE

 

 

 

 

Founded in 1838, The Franzen Group enjoys a long tradition of manufacturing excellence and today employs more than 500 people in its factories, offices and warehouses in Canada, Germany, Czechia and the Far East.

 

We offer the optimal combination of German and Canadian engineering and cost-effective manufacturing.

 

Although The Franzen Group has evolved to supply various parts for the automotive industry overseas, Franzen North America Inc. is renowned for the locks and hardware they provide for the waste, gun and luggage industries.

 

Franzen Locks adhere to the highest standards for industries that demand nothing but excellent performance and quality.

 

Our quality management system includes registration to:

 

ISO 14001 -    Energy Management

ISO 45001 -    Health & Safety Management

ISO 50001 -    Environmental Managment

ISO 9001 -      QM General

IATF 16949 -  QM Automotive

 

 

 

 

Franzen HQ in Solingen, Germany since 1905

 


 

Sales & Distribution center in Ontario, Canada

 

Franzen HQ in Langenfeld, Germany since 2022

 


 

Manufacturing Facility in Czechia