A-1 Companies: Dezhou's more comprehensive security solutions
Leveraging over 75 years of trusted service, A-1 and Companies connect A-1, Locksmith with Turnkey Secure to provide a broader range of security solutions for residential and commercial customers.
Dallas, November 11, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- This family-owned locksmith business, which began in 1949, has now grown into a professional security network serving families, businesses, and commercial properties throughout Texas. Now, this legacy is entering a new chapter: A-1 Companies officially launches a unified brand that connects A-1 Locksmith with Turnkey Secure.
This announcement reflects the continuous evolution of this third-generation family business, which combines decades of locksmith experience with advanced commercial security solutions, access control systems, and low-voltage system solutions.
As the company continues to expand its business in northern and central Texas, its ability to meet customers' increasingly complex security needs is also strengthening. A-1 Companies makes these capabilities easier for customers to understand and use, and connects professional services through a trustworthy partnership.
“In the end, everything we do boils down to serving the customer itself,” said Michael Schneider, the CEO of A-1 Companies.
Over 75 years ago, it was service that made A-1 successful; today, service remains the driving force that propels us forward. As the company grows, our goal is not just to provide more services, but to find more ways to take care of our customers. Whether someone needs a new set of keys or is looking for a comprehensive security solution for their business, they should all receive the same level of attention, professional expertise, and follow-up support. A-1 Companies allows us to integrate our team and capabilities, while always prioritizing the most important thing: taking good care of our customers.
One relationship, more capabilities
For generations, A-1 and Locksmith have been helping customers in Texas protect their valuable assets through residential, automotive, and commercial locksmith services, safes, door hardware, as well as daily security solutions.
Today, these capabilities have extended to a wider range of fields.
Through Turnkey, customers can obtain professional services in commercial security integration, electronic access control, video surveillance, and low-voltage systems.
By combining the efforts of two companies, a more cohesive approach to security services is provided, assisting clients in handling a variety of matters ranging from simple lock changes to comprehensive security needs for entire commercial properties.
A partnership can begin with simple services such as re-keying residences, installing safes, or repairing commercial doors. As needs grow, A-1 and Companies can provide further professional support without the need for customers to find a completely new service provider.
The concept is very simple: the security needs of customers should not exceed the capabilities of their security partners.
From construction to daily operations, providing support for property management.
One of the major advantages of A-1 and Companies is their ability to provide support to customers at different stages of the property lifecycle.
For builders, developers, and commercial property owners, Turnkey Secure can provide security and low-voltage system solutions during new construction, renovation, and facility upgrades, and collaborates with contractors throughout the entire process from preliminary planning to installation.
Once the property is put into operation, A-1 and Locksmith can continue to support the facility through commercial locksmith services, master key systems, door hardware, maintenance, repairs, and ongoing security needs.
This relationship can also occur in the reverse direction. Enterprises that were initially approached for door maintenance or lock services, such as A-1 and Locksmith, may later need Turnkey Secure to provide more advanced access control, monitoring, or integrated security capabilities.
From the initial construction drawings to the daily needs of the buildings that have already been put into use, A-1 and Companies connect the professional capabilities required to help maintain property safety.
Built on the services that have made our business what it is today
Although the launch of A-1 and Companies represents a new chapter, this does not mean we will distance ourselves from the services and customer relationships that have supported the company's growth.
A-1 Locksmith was founded by Joe East Sr in 1949. For over 75 years, it has built a reputation for its reliable services, exquisite craftsmanship, and trusted professional capabilities in security.
Residential and automotive locksmith services, commercial services, safe services, as well as daily on-site services, remain important components of the business.
Turnkey Secure will also continue to use its existing name to provide professional commercial security integration and low-voltage system solutions.
A-1 and Companies do not aim to replace any company; rather, they continue to develop based on their respective strengths. While maintaining the professional capabilities that customers are familiar with, they also strengthen the connections between their services.
With the advancement of security technology and changes in customer needs, the company will continue to focus on providing practical and reliable solutions supported by experienced professionals.
Whether the need is for a lock, a safe, a building, or a larger commercial development project, A-1 and Companies are both committed to helping customers protect what is important now and supporting their future development.
One team, covering all security solutions
For more information, please call 972-798-8454 to contact the team, or visit a-1locksmith.com.
Regarding A-1 and Companies
A-1 and Companies are the external brands that connect A-1, Locksmith, and Turnkey. These two security companies, headquartered in Texas, provide complementary solutions for residential and commercial customers. A-1 and Locksmith have a history that dates back to 1949; they are third-generation family-owned businesses specializing in residential, automotive, and commercial locksmith services, safes, door hardware, and security solutions. Turnkey Secure focuses on commercial security integration, electronic access control, video surveillance, and low-voltage systems. Together, these two companies serve customers in northern and central Texas, linking reliable services with a broader range of professional security capabilities.
