ULAC Profile

Our Heritage + Evolution
Established in Taiwan in 1982, ULAC began as a premier Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). For over 25 years, we manufactured high-security solutions for global industry leaders, including Master Lock, Panasonic, Giant Bicycles, and Assa Abloy. Building upon decades of manufacturing excellence, ULAC transitioned from an OEM provider to an independent brand in 2015. We debuted with the pioneering Si Works silicone lock collection, marking our shift toward consumer focused innovation.

Engineering + Innovation: The U-Lab
We believe that a bicycle lock should never compromise on technology or design. At U-Lab—our in-house research and development center—our designers and engineers collaborate to push the boundaries of security technology. By managing our own manufacturing facility, we execute rapid prototyping and rigorous direct testing. This infrastructure allowed ULAC to pioneer advanced security integrations in the cycling industry, including:

Biometric Fingerprint Authentication (anchored by the internationally acclaimed TRON padlock at the 2019 Taipei Cycle Show)
Integrated Alarm Systems
NFC Smart Lock Technologies

Brand Identity & Philosophy

The ULAC identity—visually anchored by our signature wordmark—balances cutting-edge security engineering with bold colors and expressive shapes. Our guiding principle is simple: “A bike lock is not just a bike lock.” We look beyond pure utility to design products that serve as an extension of the urban cyclist's personal style and individuality.

Community & Global Engagement

ULAC operates as a global lifestyle brand deeply embedded in modern cycling culture. We foster authentic connections within the community through the Lonely Riders Cult, a dedicated sub-brand and platform built for cycling enthusiasts to connect and share ideas. Through strategic collaborations with international artists, influencers, local bike shops, and premier cycling events, ULAC continues to shape and support the global urban cycling community.

Purpose Built

Ulac utilizes its own in-house engineers and designers to elaborate new concepts and put them in real practice via our own factory. This way we can rapidly test the viability of the products and keep it to the core functionality.

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

From Spark, Good Design to iF, as well as the Taipei Cycle Show, ULAC has been rewarded for introducing new design and technology to the cycling community. Furthermore, in terms of security, ULAC had the privilege to work with Sold Secure (a UK based Security Product Testing & Approval agency) to have some of our locks verified.

In the 2019 Taipei Cycle Show, the TRON Fingerprint Shackle Lock was featured by GCN (Global Cycling Network) This was the first time the brand and the product had an international coverage thanks to its involvement with the community.

In 2020, ULAC has been awarded for Red Dot Design Best Outdoor Brand in Germany.

MILESTONES

1982 ULAC born in Taiwan
1985 Steel braided cable locks enter mass production
1988 SafeGuardTM card locks
1991 Alarm-fitted cable locks
1996 First sponsorships
2000 Collaborations with European, Japanese and North American brands
2002 The idea of Lock as a Lifestyle is born
2005 AlluxTM technology shackle locks become an industry first
2010 Brooklyn: the first complete silicon overmoulded U-lock
2014 Neo Lock expands worldwide
2015 Si Works + Neo Lock + Neo Alarm = ULAC
2017 TRON – XF Fingerprint Frame Lock
2018 TRON – XD Fingerprint Shackle Lock
2019 TRON – XD iF Product Design Award
2020 Red Dot Design Best Outdoor Brand

VISION

As one of the leaders in Taiwanese Bicycle Lock manufacturers, our goal is to keep on experimenting and promoting the latest technologies such as Fingerprint, Alarm, and RFID. Our challenge is to integrate these features without sacrificing the main functions of the hardware.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE RIDING EXPERIENCES

We want to push the concept of “A bike lock is not just a bike lock,” our mission is to alter the perception and stereotype of traditional hardware, which most of the time is reduced to pure functionality. Hence, we began to experiment and play with forms, colors and technologies with one goal in mind: Providing the urban cyclists with the opportunity of expressing a part of their personality while keep it safe!

It is our profound belief that the “bike lock experience” should be as smooth and enjoyable as riding bikes. That’s why we are always working closely with security and engineer experts to develop new opportunities and design strategies in cross-disciplines.