LCN sets industry standards for quality, durability and innovation in premium door closers. Founded in 1926, LCN became a division of Ingersoll Rand in 1974 and today offers a broad line of products, including heavy-duty closers for interior and exterior doors, with fire/life safety closers/holders and high security manual closers available in most configurations. LCN also provides power operators and closers for use by people with physical challenges. These innovative door closers offer a wide range of applications in schools, healthcare facilities, sports arenas, government and commercial settings.

Our History

LCN Closers was founded by Lewis C. Norton, who invented the door closer in the U.S. and gave his initials to the manufacturing company he founded in the 1870's on the East Coast. The first units were mounted on the doors of the Boston Trinity Church in 1877 and are still in use today. IN 1926, L.C. Norton and D.R. Lasier formed the Norton Lasier Company and built the first plant in Chicago, selling door closers under the LCN trademark.

After World War II, LCN moved to Princeton, feeling a move to rural Illinois would be adventurous. So in 1949, the LCN plant was built on West Railroad Avenue. BY 1950, the entire operation was moved from Chicago to Princeton. About 20 experienced employees moved with the plant, leaving 50 new jobs to be filled by Princeton area residents. Currently, LCN employs about 450 people.

Since 1950, the company has produced a variety of door closers ranging from surface-mounted and concealed closers as well as security closers used in prisons and correctional facilities. Currently, the Company has over 35 different series of closers and many other door hardware products including pivots and hinge guards.

LCN closers are designed to have an operating life of 15 to 20 years. They are used in schools, hospitals, stores, churches, office buildings and factories nationwide.

While developing new products to fill our markets needs, LCN continues producing their popular closers that were designed almost 40 years ago and still provide a large part of our volume.

In 1994, LCN expanded its facility by almost 20,000 sq. ft. to now encompass over 180,000 sq. ft. There have been over 23 additions made to the factory since LCN was built in 1949. Beginning with a building area of only 4,851 sq. ft., LCN is almost 37 times its original space.

With the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, AutoEqualizers have played a great role in aiding those with disabilities. These power operators' automatically open and close doors when actuated. Offering both a pneumatic and electric version, LCN has assisted building owners and architects with meeting their ADA requirements as will as providing easy access for the frail, elderly or disabled. Manual closers are also available with reduced opening force to meet ADA requirements as well.

Since 1926, LCN has specialized in solving door control problems through the use of high quality, innovative door control products. By adhering to high standards of performance, LCN has earned a leadership role within the industry and is committed to meeting door control challenges of the future.