D&D Technologies started out in Sydney, Australia, evolving from a small, family-owned fencing company to become a worldwide leader in gate hardware. Owners of the then D&D Aluminium Fencing company had been frustrated by the lack of reliable, durable latches and hinges to complement their custom-made aluminium-and-glass pool fencing systems.
In 1988, one of the company’s founders, David Doyle, saw a science program featuring "rare earth" magnets – highly efficient magnets that never lose their magnetic force. Devising a latching mechanism around this idea, and using rust-free engineering polymers and stainless steel components, the MagnaLatch® was born.
Soon, other local fencing contractors and fabricators were wanting to use the magnetic latches, and 'D&D Technologies' was established to design and manufacture the products in Australia.
Following the success of the MagnaLatch® D&D went on to design and manufacture a complete range of polymer-based latches, locks and hinges at its Sydney premises, including the award-winning TruClose® self-closing child safety gate hinges, the general-purpose LokkLatch®, the higher-security LokkLatch® DELUXE and the LokkLatch® MAGNETIC Gate Lock.
D&D Technologies (USA) was established in 1996 to begin D&D’s growth as an Australian exporter. They continue to search for exciting global channels.
D&D Technologies now enjoys a reputation as the
#1 gate hardware designer in the world, with established markets in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, South America, the UK and Europe.
We confidently guarantee the highest quality of the products we sell. With options available for all gate applications and materials D&D hardware is ISO tested and certified to the most stringent standards.
While we’re in the business of profit, we’re very proud of the fact our products save children’s lives.
We give back to the community with our strong financial and practical support of child-drowning-prevention organisations worldwide. It's all part of our passion and commitment.