Cothron's Security Professionals

Established in 1948, Cothron's is the oldest and most trusted locksmith and security company in Austin, offering 24-hour mobile service.

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It's time for our second announcement: After 75+ years, Cothron's has a new look, and we're proud to present our new logo!

We're still the trusted locksmith and security company you know and love, and we ask you to please be patient with us as we roll out this new branding.

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Since 1948, Cothron's has been providing locksmith and security services to the Austin area and beyond.

In addition to a mobile fleet of technicians, available 24/7, we have several shop locations around ATX, too.

At these storefronts, customers can have keys duplicated, purchase safes & door hardware, have locks repaired, and so much more!

Our newest one opened in Cedar Park last year. Have you visited it yet?

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Don't forget: This month, we're helping the Texas Advocacy Project with its Handbags & Backpacks for Hope campaign.

New purses, totes, diaper bags, and backpacks can be dropped off at any of our shop locations or our corporate office.

The campaign helps lead those experiencing abuse to safety and independence by providing access to free legal and social services.

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National SAFE Day, which occurs each year on June 4, exists to help prevent gun-related accidents and to educate people on responsible gun ownership.

S: Secure all firearms in the home
A: Ask about unsecured firearms in homes
F: Frequently talk about the dangers of firearms
E: Educate and empower others to be SAFE

Interested in a gun safe? Call any of our storefronts for more information + Visit any of our storefronts to shop.

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We're proud to be supporting @txadvproject's Handbags & Backpacks for Hope campaign, which collects NEW purses, totes, diaper bags, and backpacks for victims across Texas. The campaign helps lead those experiencing abuse to safety and independence by providing access to FREE legal and social services.

Drop off donations at any of our shop locations or our corporate office:
South Austin: 1315 W Ben White Austin, TX 78704 ​
North Austin: 8225 Burnet Road Austin, TX 78757
Round Rock: 2119 N Mays Round Rock, TX 78664
Cedar Park: 603 Cypress Creek Road Cedar Park, TX 78613 ​
Corporate Office: 8120 Exchange Drive ​Suite 100 Austin, TX 78754

Learn more about the campaign and ways to get involved at https://t.co/0lrDGtPeVf.

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Did you know customers can now text Cothron's Security Professionals?

Reach out to our dispatch team at 512-472-6273 to request a quote/service, and contact our shop locations to check on the availability of products.

South Austin Shop: ​512-447-1883
North Austin Shop: 512-454-9547
Round Rock Shop: 512-246-3979
Cedar Park Shop: 512-472-7844

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In recognition of NIHHIS’s 2026 Heat Safety Week, make sure you’re taking the proper precautions when spending time outdoors this summer! #HeatSafety

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This year, Building Safety Month's campaign theme is “Built to Last” and includes weekly themes focused on safe homes & strong communities, built environments, community preparedness, and accessibility in building construction & design. Learn more from @IntlCodeCouncil: https://t.co/S5wUbuux6z

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#FeatureFriday: Joe Grier has been with Cothron's for decades and actually started with the company through a high school vocational program in 1987.

"There were no locksmiths in my small town of Dripping Springs so that meant driving into Austin to learn and work every day. This is where I had the privilege to be hired by Olen Cothron. That's where it began for me.

"I have been here my whole adult life and have learned a lot more than locksmithing during my time here. I started in the shops and moved on to be a mobile service tech, where I specialized in bank work. At that time, you were expected to be able to do any of the work, so you either figured it out or one of the older guys would show you how to do it.

"I spent a lot of nights and weekends working afterhours. It's quite an experience, running around in the wee hours of the night; you would have to experience it to know what that's like. Then I moved to electronics to learn more of that part of security. I managed that department for a couple years in the office then went back to the field then back to my locksmith roots and was even in dispatch for a couple of years.

"I finally landed in high security and have been here every since. A lot has happened in between all these things, like working with three generations of Cothrons and two generations of locksmiths. I could write a book, but that's it in a nutshell."

Joe enjoys solving problems, working with people, and going to places/seeing things most people don't get to, even if just for a moment. He also enjoys his coworkers and their shenanigans. "We have a lot of fun," he shared. "We were even approached once about doing a reality show...The world is not ready for that!"

Outside of work, Joe can be found spending time with God, family, and friends, which almost always leads to working on something.

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Throughout the United States, many businesses are facing a huge dilemma: There are more skilled trades job openings than there are people to fill them. @CMTCompanies wants to change that.

National Skilled Trades Day aims to raise awareness about the benefit of skilled trades jobs in the United States.

Click here to learn more about #NationalSkilledTradesDay: https://t.co/Yqa6fwxgDf

Click here to apply for a job with Cothron's Security Professionals: https://t.co/e68wtKrzpM

And, today and beyond, be sure to celebrate those in the skilled trades—It’s a true labor of love.

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Cothron’s Contract Hardware Counter

📍 located at our corporate office in Austin
🧰 supplies for builders, contractors, and building maintenance personnel
🛒 convenient ordering, same-day local pickup, nationwide drop-shipping, and next-day delivery available

Stop By To Shop

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In 2003, the International Labour Organization began to observe World Day for Safety and Health at Work in order to stress the prevention of accidents and diseases in the workplace.

Visit the @UN's website to learn about preventing occupational accidents/diseases, emerging risks at work, and revolutionizing health/safety in workplaces.

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Today, one of our own gave a talk on "Identifying & Ordering Door Hardware" for the Austin Association of Facility & Maintenance Engineers. The goal of the course was to provide the foundations necessary to correctly identify door hardware and generate the part numbers required for ordering hardware from relevant suppliers.

Tommy Baze, CAI, AFL previously worked in education, has been a locksmith with Cothron's since February 2020, became a certified ALOA instructor, and provides training courses for his fellow technicians. He was proud to provide insight to some of the engineers, property managers, maintenance engineers, and facility managers of ATX!

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We're available 24/7 for all security needs with techs focused on electronic security, doors, locksmithing, safes + more. To request service/a quote:
📝 fill out form at https://t.co/MJnavCVoeI
📱 call 512-472-6273
📧 email [email protected]
🗪 chat at https://t.co/oCUw3KtnLc

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Gov. Abbott launches Texas Jobs Council to address skilled worker shortage - @KVUE @Texas2036 @TravisCountyTX @accdistrict @wfscapitalarea @Texas_Builders @TXWorkforce: https://t.co/umvTChlGpe

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The latest news on school security, locksmith safety, physical security, skilled workers, access control, and more...

The Second Line of Defense - @CampusSecur: https://t.co/HUSI6sx9Lw

2026 Industry Pulse - @WindowDoorMag: https://t.co/bIztns7Tb2

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The Future of Access Control - @securtoday: https://t.co/kjqpYEGihx

Marketing Matters - @SecInfoWatch: https://t.co/feQmegweyr

School Shootings 2025 - An Overview of the Numbers, Incidents, and Trends - @omnilert: https://t.co/mq76yrJY4T

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Last year, we introduced our new logo. As mentioned, we are slowly rolling out this new branding on our service vehicles, uniforms, and signage. Some of our road techs are now in updated pickups/vans. Have you seen any of them around town?

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"...stuck on something and you’re about to send me home, send me to help them so we can all go home."

What else does he enjoy? "I'm often at the range (with co-workers) having fun. If I’m not there, I can be found working on my home media server or tinkering with my 3D printer."

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#FeatureFriday: Brandon Dumaine trained at ALOA 2022 in Las Vegas, worked as a locksmith for a few years in Florida, and joined Cothron's in 2024. While he is mainly a mechanical locksmith, he is also able to troubleshoot some access control issues.

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When asked what he loves about working here, Brandon replied, "I love a good puzzle, finding out what a customer needs and how I can best achieve it. I [also] feel like I was quickly accepted by everyone on the team and tell my dispatchers all the time [that] if someone is..."