Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, has acquired SOSS Door Hardware (SOSS) through one of its subsidiaries. 

A leading manufacturer of premium hinges and door hardware, SOSS primarily sells its solutions in North American non-residential markets. Founded in 1903, the Pioneer, Ohio-based company invented the concealed hinge; today, it’s signature SOSS Invisible Hinge as well as fire-rated, heavy-duty and other specialty hinges are popular across industrial, commercial and institutional spaces. 

SOSS will report into the Allegion Americas segment, led by Senior Vice President Dave Ilardi. 

“SOSS is a pioneer with more than a century of manufacturing high-quality safety and security products, just like other leading Allegion brands,” Ilardi said. “SOSS solutions complement our Ives, Glynn-Johnson and Zero International door hardware, allowing us to specify and supply a broader portfolio to our customers, and ultimately growing this core part of our business.” 

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.