The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) was set up in 1858 and now is headquartered in Naugatuck, Connecticut. The company operates in three segments: Industrial Hardware; Security Products; Metal Products. As of November, 2013 the company owns four main subsidiaries namely Eberhard Hardware Manufacturing Ltd. (Canada); Sesamee Mexicana (Mexico); World Lock Co. Ltd. (Taiwan); World Security Industries Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong).

The Eastern Company focuses on the security products, metal products and industrial hardware.
The Industrial Hardware
Different kinds of locks and latches, hinges, sleeper boxes, and other hardware widely used in vehicles of agriculture, education, military, sports, fire and medical, and some industry markets.
The Security Products
Electronic and mechanical locking devices (such as timers, drop meters, coin security products, smart cards and related equipment and technology, value transfer stations, access control units, and some appliances in kitchen) for electric equipment in consumer market and gaming industries. The company also provides security products such as luggage, furniture, laboratory equipment and commercial laundry.
The Metal Products
Expansion support anchors for the roofs of mines, couplers for railroad braking systems, clamps for construction, and fittings for electrical installations.

Leonard F. Leganza currently serves as the CEO and the President of the company. Here is a list of The Eastern Company, Inc's senior officers and directors (2012.12):