Chronological History of Disc-Lock:

1982

Disc-Lock was founded by Alistair N. McKinlay in the US.












1985
Disc-Lock expanded into the United Kingdom and Canada.
1987
Disc-Lock continued its expansion into Japan and Australasia.
1988
Disc-Lock Europe established to cover the European marketplace.
1990
Disc-Lock developed the Safety Wheel Nut.
1991
Disc-Lock developed the Rapid Tension System & Locking Nut.
1991
Disc-Lock formed Disc-Lock Asia to cover the Pacific Rim.
1994
Disc-Lock expanded into South America.
1995
Disc-Lock developed the Rail Car Fastening System.
1995
Disc-Lock developed the Truck Frame Fastening System.
2000
Disc-Lock Europe Managing Director appointed president of Disc-Lock International.
2003
Disc-Lock launches new, improved Safety Wheel Nut.
2003 The Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut patent is approved for China and Taiwan.
   

Disc-Lock Awards:

  1997
Institute of Transport Management Award of Excellence
  2003
Brake's Fleet Safety Forum Award for Excellence – Vehicle Safety Invention Award.

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