Case Study

September 25, 2009

Trump Tower, Chicago

MARKS USA Custom Lockset Division manufactures mortise, cylindrical and tubular locks in a large variety of designs and functions. We also offer custom trim with engraving and conventional and high-security keying for residential and industrial systems. Marks USA welcomed the challenge of creating custom locksets for the Trump Tower, which were provided throughout, utilizing custom escutcheons engraved with the Trump World logos.

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago’s 92 stories make it one of the tallest buildings in the city. Residences and hotel guest rooms are situated from floors 14 through 89 for the ultimate panoramic vistas. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, Chicago’s newest landmark once again outlines the superb taste and style of the Trump name.

The 486 residences of Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago present an extraordinary lifestyle opportunity known to few throughout the world. This is private, residential living in the heart of downtown with luxury, comfort and extraordinary style.

Marks USA was founded in 1977 by George Marks to manufacture mortise locks and meet the needs of the security hardware market. Since then, the product line has been expanded dramatically. Products include architectural grade, BHMA & UL code compliant life safety, mortise, cylindrical and tubular locksets, electronic “free standing” access control, biometric fingerprint locksets, ornamental iron locksets,
deadbolts, locks for woven wire and patented HI-SECURITY™ Cylinders.