The Brass Works

The Brass Works grew out of Safeguard Lock of Fort Lauderdale, which became the exclusive U.S. representative for Schwepper after yacht owners and crews asked it to replace corroding household-grade door hardware. The Brass Works was then launched to focus on the marine industry; its first yacht building customer was Burger Boat Company.

In 1999 its 3811 series stainless steel mortise locks were adopted by the US Navy for Virginia Class Submarines. From 2003 it partnered with Austal USA on the Hawaiian Super Ferry, then supplied door hardware for all 30 LCS (from 2006) and the EPF program (from 2008). The Brass Works is a Woman Owned Business registered with the CCR and attends the SNAME Maritime Convention.