BEST Universal Lock Company was founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1925 by Frank Best, who filed his original interchangeable core patent in 1921 while working in the field of education. His wife was a strong supporter of his creativity, encouraging him to pursue his ideas while working full time. In 1938, BEST moved to Indianapolis at 10 N. Senate Ave. (pictured). The business later moved to a 50-acre plot at 6161 E. 75th St. in Indianapolis, where the primary manufacturing is still located as the North American headquarters of dormakaba Group.
