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Originally founded in 1975 as a sole proprietorship performing traditional locksmith trade in Denver, Colorado area.
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Throughout the 1980's, Shield increased its security expertise into the electronics field specializing in large card access control systems, CCTV, and alarms for its growing commercial client base. Shield's ability to provide logical solutions to real problems led to numerous patents and commercial products all aimed to improve security. The
InstaKey®
Security System is but one of these patented products.
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In the 1990's, Shield transitioned its business into one that is primarily devoted to the development, distribution, and support of the
InstaKey®
Security System.
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1980's:
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Idea of
InstaKey®
is conceived while in a search for a simpler alternative to re-keying a facility after hours.
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Engineering and testing begins.
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First patent filed and issued.
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Beta testing begins in selected client locations, growing to over 10,000 cylinders in 1000 locations.
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Beta testing results in substantial technical enhancements.
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Testing on product compatibility and manufacturer's lines begins.
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Three additional patent applications are filed and, ultimately issued, providing broad coverage of the
InstaKey®
technology.
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Market research and analysis is conducted. Market introduction programs are designed and support requirements defined.
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1990's:
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Test markets are established outside continental United States. Feasibility of marketing, distribution, and service concepts tested.
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Corbin-Russwin and Medeco are selected as the initial manufacturers to supply the base line products incorporating the
InstaKey®
features. Maximum compatibility, versatility, and key control were the primary elements sought in these manufacturers.
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September 1991, Shield introduces its
InstaKey®
products for commercial sale. Development of the distribution network begins.
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1993:
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The InstaKey/Falcon line of Small Format Interchangeable Core products is added.
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1995:
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Significant involvement with governmental clients raises awareness that establishes a procurement process for the entire system.
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1998:
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Multi-year "best value" contracts were awarded to
InstaKey®
from the Department of Defense - DOD and the General Services Administration - GSA (Contract # GS-07F-0041H).
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2000:
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Patent application submitted on complementary web based key management and control software.
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2003:
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Introduces the
"InstaKey®
Security System": the total key control management program encompassing patent restricted keys, re-keyable lock cylinders, and web based key management software.
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