Innovative Security Solutions Since 1987
A-MAX Security Solutions provides locksmith services throughout Oregon and Washington from our Portland based facility. A-MAX Security Solutions has a large staff of locksmiths certified by the state of Oregon including the only locksmith in the area to carry four professional certifications in locksmithing and safe work.
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Timeline
Grand Opening 1987
July 4, 1987 Ken and Mary Blanchard opened Ken’s Key and Lock Service on Barbur Blvd in Portland, OR. Ken had spent over 10 years working as a locksmith in Portland and was ready to branch out on his own. Mary owned a resale bookstore and was ready for a bigger challenge.
Ken and Mary Hire Their Son
In 1995, Ken and Mary hired their son, Bill Blanchard, as an apprentice locksmith. Bill started learning about locksmithing from his dad at the early age of six.
Ken’s Key and Lock Service Incorporates as A-MAX
In 1998, Ken’s Key and Lock Service incorporated as A-MAX Security Solutions. This name was chosen as the new name of their company because it better communicated what their company had grown into — a full service locksmith company.
A-MAX Opens a Showroom
In 2000, A-MAX Security opened a new showroom located adjacent to their existing store. The new showroom featured a large selection of safes and security products.
A-MAX Aquires Aaccess Locksmith
In 2003, A-MAX Security Solutions acquired Beaverton, OR based mobile locksmith company, Aaccess Locksmith.
A-MAX Relocates
In July 2007, A-MAX moved to an expanded showroom at the intersection of 30th and Barbur Blvd. The new showroom offered an expanded offering of lock and safes including one of the largest selections of security products in Portland.
A-MAX Acquires Woodstock Locksmith
In 2012, A-MAX acquired Portland based locksmith company, Woodstock Locksmith.
A-MAX Acquires Ray’s Mobile Locksmith
In 2013, A-MAX acquired Hillsboro, OR based locksmith company, Ray’s Mobile Locksmith.
A-MAX Acquires Kaminksy Lock and Key
In 2016 A-MAX acquires Hillsboro, OR based Kaminksy Lock and Key.
A-MAX Opens Corporate Office
March 1, 2017, A-MAX opens corporate office in Beaverton, OR.