By: Sarah Summer
When Simeon Khazin founded Dalton Locks, his vision wasn’t to build another gadget — it was to change how people think about safety. What began as a banking equipment manufacturer under Carnation Enterprises has evolved into a forward-thinking smart security brand that pairs cutting-edge biometrics with something the industry often overlooks: the human touch. Dalton serves as the consumer-facing brand within Carnation’s corporate structure, carrying forward the same values of reliability, quality, and trust that defined the company’s earliest products.
Dalton Locks stands at the intersection of technology and trust, building products designed to make people feel both secure and supported. The company’s flagship model, the P90 Facial Recognition Smart Lock, utilizes facial recognition and finger-vein mapping for a level of accuracy that was once reserved only for institutional security systems. With real-time alerts, motion detection, and app-based control, users can monitor and manage entry from anywhere in the world. It’s a system built for the way people live now — connected, mobile, and always on the move.
Khazin’s path to innovation took a global route. Armed with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, he spent two years teaching English in Japan before returning home to earn his MBA. His time in Japan exposed him to a culture that values precision, discipline, and thoughtful design — qualities that would later shape Dalton’s product philosophy. Those experiences, paired with his academic background, helped him build the foundation for a company that approaches security with both technical rigor and human awareness.
Dalton Locks was built on the technical foundation of Carnation Enterprises, Khazin’s first company. Founded in 2004, Carnation earned a global reputation as a manufacturer of money-handling and banking equipment trusted by major financial institutions across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company became known for supplying equipment designed to perform consistently under pressure, where accuracy and reliability were non-negotiable. Bringing that history forward, Dalton applies the same principles to consumer security — creating products that combine advanced capabilities with everyday practicality.
“We wanted to bring the same standard of reliability that financial institutions expect into everyday life,” Khazin explains. “At our core, we’re still in the trust business — we just evolved from protecting financial institutions to protecting people.”
That philosophy drives everything about Dalton’s product design. Each lock merges usability with technology: streamlined profiles, clean finishes, and intuitive interfaces that work for families, travelers, and property owners alike. Behind the design lies substance — real-time sensors, instant alerts, and for select models, IP65-rated weatherproofing for outdoor durability. The system supports up to 100 fingerprints and 100 smart cards, along with detailed entry logs that help users track who has accessed their property and when.
But Dalton’s success is built as much on people as on innovation. Marketing Director Imaan Sha leads customer experience with a simple rule: real humans first. “Our locks are smart, but our service is human,” she says. “We guide customers personally through setup and support — they never feel abandoned after purchase.” This hands-on approach has earned Dalton many positive reviews, with customers frequently praising both the reliability of the locks and the quality of the support behind them.
With growing retail partnerships and expansion plans across North America, Dalton is positioning itself as a brand that blends sophistication with security — technology that quietly protects without interrupting daily life. The company continues to refine its product range, exploring new biometric capabilities, expanded app functionality, and additional models that fit a wider range of homes and architectural styles.
Khazin believes the company’s future lies in continuing to make complex systems feel simple. “Innovation isn’t just about new features,” he says. “It’s about designing technology that earns people’s trust.”
In an era defined by automation and speed, Dalton Locks is proving that the powerful kind of security still begins with human connection.
Find them at https://daltonlocks.com/
