For over 100 years, Southco has helped Equipment OEMs solve and overcome engineering challenges. Our passion, vision and focus today is to help customers differentiate their products’ with Southco’s durable access hardware products. Southco Medical Equipment solutions offer an enhanced end user experience and increased security to help you meet regulatory requirements and patient needs.

Stop Bacteria With Microban®
Southco can add Microban® antimicrobial technology to our most popular access hardware products to provide superior protection against bacteria growth on high-touch applications.
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Lightweight Aerospace Hardware
Southco’s extensive line of lightweight and ergonomic positioning solutions can help aircraft seating engineers design quality experiences for passengers, crew and maintenance personnel without adding excess weight.
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When Seconds Count.
Southco’s DZUS® D9-47 Tech Line Quarter-Turn Fastener helps technicians save time when performing maintenance.
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Simplify Environmental Testing
By selecting UL Recognized access hardware, enclosure manfuacturers can save testing time by using latches, hinges and fasteners that have already been tested and Type rated by UL.
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Solutions for 5G Enclosures
Southco’s broad line of concealed and secure access solutions help safeguard Telecom Enclosures from physical threats, delivering better, strong and more reliable networks.
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Stop Bacteria With Microban®
Southco can add Microban® antimicrobial technology to our most popular access hardware products to provide superior protection against bacteria growth on high-touch applications.
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Face Shields by Southco
Southco now manufactures comfortable, lightweight, protective face visors for frontline staff and customer-facing roles. Our PPE (personal protective equipment) solution supports social distancing while still allowing for personal interactions.
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Do You Have Risk In Your Supply Chain?
Southco positions our manufacturing centers and supply chains close to the customers we serve, helping our customers to save shipping costs and manufacture their products closer to their served markets.
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Lightweight Aerospace Hardware
Southco’s extensive line of lightweight and ergonomic positioning solutions can help aircraft seating engineers design quality experiences for passengers, crew and maintenance personnel without adding excess weight.
Learn More
When Seconds Count.
Southco’s DZUS® D9-47 Tech Line Quarter-Turn Fastener helps technicians save time when performing maintenance.
Learn More
Simplify Environmental Testing
By selecting UL Recognized access hardware, enclosure manfuacturers can save testing time by using latches, hinges and fasteners that have already been tested and Type rated by UL.
Learn More
Solutions for 5G Enclosures
Southco’s broad line of concealed and secure access solutions help safeguard Telecom Enclosures from physical threats, delivering better, strong and more reliable networks.
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Bifold Constant Torque Hinge Offers Improved Control of Fold-Out Tables
SSD Inject-Eject Mechanism Features Intuitive, Tool-Free Installation
New Captive Screw Offers Extended Length For Varying Panel Thicknesses
NEW COMPACT EMBEDDED TORQUE HINGE OFFERS CONCEALED POSITION CONTROL
NEW CAM LATCH PRODUCTS SIMPLIFY ENCLOSURE DESIGN
NEW DISPLAY MOUNT SERIES DESIGNED FOR STATIC APPLICATIONS
Solutions By Industry


Automotive
Southco’s relationship with the Automotive industry spans decades of experience and innovation. Our proven solutions continue to serve as a platform for the development of new, cutting edge products and next generation technologies that take the customer experience to the next level.

Self Service
Engineered access hardware solutions help self-service equipment manufacturers to achieve high standards of equipment performance, usability and security while adding value to their aesthetic design. Put simply, Southco knows self service applications.

Aerospace
From the cockpit and throughout the cabin, Southco’s aerospace components are extensively deployed within an aircraft. These intricate aerospace components are engineered to improve aircraft functionality and make a significant contribution to design, performance and aesthetics.

5G Technology
Southco solutions help 5G network providers meet industry standards and NEMA, IP and UL Type ratings, while adding value to their design, manufacturing and product evaluation processes.

Off-Highway
Elevate comfort, convenience and ergonomic performance of your off-highway equipment with engineered access hardware that offers intuitive user operation and rugged reliability.

Railway
Southco offers an extensive portfolio of products designed to enhance travel comfort and passenger safety, while also improving carriage security and operator efficiency for a wide range of train interior and exterior applications. As the trusted supplier for leading rolling stock OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for decades, Southco understands the unique requirements of the Railway industry.
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SOUTHCO'S BREXIT STATEMENTIn order to ensure that our business is resilient to the potential outcomes and impacts of the transition away from EU membership, we have established a ‘Brexit Contingency Team’.
Watch Southco at AIX 2020With AIX 2020 postponed, watch our virtual product demonstrations and learn more about our innovations for the Aerospace industry.
SOUTHCO'S CORONOVIRUS RESPONSESouthco is monitoring the Coronavirus situation to ensure the safety of our people and our customers.
UL & Southco: Case studyUL Recognized Access Hardware Saves Enclosure Manufacturers Testing Time
Aerospace brochureLearn how Southco's engineered access solutions seamlessly integrate into aircraft applications
Geven & Southco: Case StudyLearn how Southco helped Geven enhance the functionality and reliability of their passenger seat headrest design.
Electronic Access Solutions Design GuideGet the information you need to choose the appropriate Electronic Access Solutions for your application.
Lazenby Group & Southco: Case StudyLearn how Southco helped the Lazenby Group enhance the physical security of their outdoor self service payment kiosks.
DZUS® Quick Access Fastening Solutions BrochureDownload our Quick Access Fastening Solutions brochure to learn how to address key factors to consider during the design process
About Us
Global Footprint + Local Manufacturing
Southco positions our manufacturing centers and supply chains close to the customers we serve, helping our customers to save shipping costs and manufacture their products closer to their served markets.

Our Brand Promise
When designing a product, it’s the smallest touch points that have the power to make the greatest impact on the person using it. Southco’s engineered access solutions are essential to creating positive and lasting first impressions.

About Southco
Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design.

Global Locations
Local customer support and operations provide our customers the best experience. With 17 manufacturing and stocking locations in 9 countries and sales, engineering and customer support in over 30 countries – Southco is wherever you do business.
