MiTek
MiTek provides integrated software, engineered structural products, and automation equipment to residential and light-commercial building component manufacturers, home builders, LBM suppliers, and design professionals in North America and EMEA, under Berkshire Hathaway ownership.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1932
- HeadquartersChesterfield, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MiTek does
MiTek Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, is a global provider of integrated software, engineered products, and automated solutions for the residential and light-commercial building components industry. The company's software portfolio spans 3D BIM structural modeling (MiTek Structure), business management (MiTek Management), manufacturing execution (MiTek Production), cloud delivery (MiTek Cloud / SAPPHIRE), and a suite of builder, engineer, and architect tools (Kova, Wrightsoft, Moment Frame Designer, CFS Frame Designer, Specifier, Viewer). Its engineered products segment supplies structural connectors, connector plates, Posi Strut, floor trusses, lateral systems, fasteners, and corrosion protection hardware, distributed through Home Depot, Menards, a broad North American LBM dealer network, and MiStore online ordering. The automation division manufactures component-plant equipment including MatchPoint DirectDrive, BLADE II, Cyber AT and Hornet II saws, stackers, conveyors, platen presses, Virtek TrussLine laser templating, and Panels Plus wall-panel systems, supported by MiTek Guardian automation services and Plant Optimization consulting.
MiTek serves four primary customer segments: home builders, lumber and building materials (LBM) suppliers, component manufacturers (truss and wall-panel fabricators), and design professionals (engineers and architects), with secondary reach into building officials. Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription software (MiTek Cloud, Kova, Wrightsoft), hardware sales (structural connectors and plates through retail and dealer channels), capital equipment sales (saws, stackers, presses, lasers to component plants), and professional services (MiTek TrueNorth Consulting, sealed engineering, design support). The company holds operations in Chesterfield and St. Charles, Missouri (engineering headquarters and automation manufacturing), Minneapolis, Minnesota (builder products customer service), and Worcester, UK (EMEA headquarters completed in March 2026), with engineering staff licensed in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Founded in 1932 and now wholly owned by Berkshire Hathaway, MiTek competes on the breadth of its integrated design-to-manufacturing-to-build platform rather than on any single product line.
MiTek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MiTek
- Legal name
- MiTek Inc.
- Website
- https://mitek-us.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1932
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- MiTek provides integrated software, engineered structural products, and automation equipment to residential and light-commercial building component manufacturers, home builders, LBM suppliers, and design professionals in North America and EMEA, under Berkshire Hathaway ownership.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MiTek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Components Manufacturing Software and Hardware
- NAICS
- Engineering Services (541330), Industrial Design Services (54142)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)
Keywords
Where MiTek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chesterfield
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
MiTek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Subscriptions: MiTek Cloud and related software platforms likely operate on a subscription model for component manufacturers and builders
- Engineered Products: Sale of structural connectors, fastener products, connector plates, and corrosion protection products to builders and contractors
- Automation Equipment: Sale and service of manufacturing machinery including saws, material handling equipment, and assembly systems for building component plants
- Engineering Services: Professional engineering services including design support, sealed truss design, and technical consulting through MiTek TrueNorth Consulting
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Products sold through retail channels and dealer network |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
MiTek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MiTek provides integrated software, engineered structural products, and automated manufacturing solutions for the building components industry. The company's software suite covers 3D BIM structural design, business management, manufacturing execution, and cloud-based collaboration, while its engineered products include structural connectors, connector plates, floor trusses, lateral systems, and fasteners. Its automation division supplies saws, material handling equipment, platen presses, laser templating systems, and plant-wide automation lines (e.g., MatchPoint DirectDrive, Panels Plus) for component manufacturing plants.
Product overview
MiTek provides an integrated ecosystem of software, engineered products, and automated solutions for the residential construction industry. The software portfolio includes MiTek Structure (3D BIM structural modeling), MiTek Management (business operations), MiTek Production (manufacturing execution), and MiTek Cloud/SAPPHIRE platform for component manufacturers; Kova, Deck Designer, and Builder Products App for builders and contractors; Supply for lumber yards; and specialized tools for engineers and architects including Moment Frame Designer, CFS Frame Designer, and MiTek Wrightsoft (HVAC design). The engineered products segment includes Structural Connectors, Connector Plates, Posi Strut, Floor Trusses, Lateral Systems, Corrosion Protection, Fasteners, and Stabilizer Braces. The automation division manufactures equipment including saws (Cyber AT Saw, MatchPoint BLADE II, Hornet II Saw, Floor Web Saw), material handling systems (Floor Truss Stacker, Horizontal Stacker, Peak-Up Stacker, Ranger, Stand-Alone Conveyor), assembly equipment (Auto 8 10 Platen Press, AutoPress 14TL, Finish Roller, RailRider Pro, RoofTracker III), and tables/lasers (MatchPoint PDS, Wizard PDS, Virtek TrussLine). Services include MiTek TrueNorth Consulting, Engineering Support, Automation Support, and dedicated training services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MiTek Structure: Software for component manufacturers
- MiTek Management
- MiTek Production
- MiTek Cloud (Sapphire)
- MiTek Wrightsoft
- Kova
- Panels Plus
- MatchPoint
- BLADE
- Virtek TrussLine
- MiTek TrueNorth Consulting
- MiTek Guardian
Products and services
- MiTek Structure 3D BIM structural modeling software for building component manufacturers, used to design, analyze, and produce trusses and wall panels.
- MiTek Management Business management software for component manufacturers covering operations, inventory, and project tracking.
- MiTek Production Manufacturing execution software for component manufacturers that controls production processes and equipment in truss and wall panel plants.
- MiTek Cloud (SAPPHIRE) Cloud-based platform (SAPPHIRE) for accessing MiTek software and project data from anywhere.
- Kova Builder-focused software for project management, design, and construction workflow used by home builders and contractors.
- MiTek Wrightsoft HVAC design software for engineers and contractors; acquired by MiTek through the Wrightsoft Corp. acquisition.
- Supply Software for lumber yards and building materials suppliers to manage inventory, sales, and customer orders.
- Structural Connectors Hardware product line of hangers, anchors, brackets, and other connectors used to connect and support structural members in residential construction.
- Connector Plates Metal connector plates used to join wood structural members in trusses and frames, primarily sold to component manufacturers.
- Floor Trusses Prefabricated engineered floor systems built with MiTek components for residential and commercial construction.
- Posi Strut Structural bracing product providing lateral support in roof and floor truss systems for offsite construction.
- Lateral Systems Engineered products designed to resist lateral loads (wind, seismic) in building structures.
- Corrosion Protection Products and coatings designed to protect metal structural connectors and hardware from corrosion.
- Fasteners Specialized fasteners designed for use with MiTek structural products in building construction.
- MatchPoint DirectDrive System-wide automation solution for material handling and processing across component manufacturing plants.
- Cyber AT Saw Automated computer-controlled cutting saw for processing lumber and building components in manufacturing facilities.
- MatchPoint BLADE II Advanced automated saw system for cutting lumber to precise dimensions in component manufacturing plants.
- Hornet II Saw Automated saw for cutting building components in truss and wall panel manufacturing facilities.
- Panels Plus Wall Equipment Automated equipment line for manufacturing wall panels in component plants.
- Virtek TrussLine Laser projection system for marking and positioning components during truss assembly.
- MiTek TrueNorth Consulting Consulting services for building industry professionals to optimize design, manufacturing, and business operations.
- MiTek Guardian Automation support and monitoring service for MiTek manufacturing equipment in customer plants.
- Plant Optimization Consulting service to help component manufacturers optimize their production plants and workflows.
- Engineering Support Services Engineering services providing design support and sealed truss design through in-house Professional Engineers licensed across all U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Quantifiable outcome
- Shorter framing cycle times for home builders
Companies that use MiTek
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MiTek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
MiTek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Synectics SolutionscoreMitek and Synectics Solutions formed a partnership to help UK insurers detect fraud earlier in digital insurance applications by combining identity verification technology with fraud orchestration and cross-sector risk intelligence. The integration aims to address the £1 billion in fraudulent claims insurers detect annually while helping them meet FCA Consumer Duty requirements without adding friction for legitimate customers. The collaboration specifically targets 'thin-file' applicants with limited financial histories.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MiTek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Autodesk (Revit): Industry-standard BIM platform across AEC; overlaps with MiTek Structure in structural design workflows and represents both a competitor and complementary tool in the design-to-manufacturing chain.
- Hilti: Global supplier of fastening, anchoring, and construction tools for professional builders; comparable in builder channels and engineered fastening products though broader and tool-focused.
- Stanley Black & Decker: Major tool and fastening manufacturer supplying builders through home-center and pro channels; overlaps with MiTek in fasteners and builder hardware, with much wider product breadth.
- ITW (Illinois Tool Works — Construction Products): Diversified manufacturer with construction-focused segments producing fasteners, anchors, and engineered components; broader portfolio but directly comparable products to MiTek's connector and fastener lines.
Direct peers
- Eagle Metal Products: Manufacturer of connector plates, truss plates, and related metal components used in roof and floor trusses; directly comparable to MiTek's connector plate and engineered products portfolio serving component manufacturers.
- Trimble (Tekla Structures): Tekla provides 3D BIM structural detailing software for steel and concrete, comparable to MiTek Structure's 3D BIM modeling for trusses and wall panels serving component manufacturers and structural engineers.
- Simpson Strong-Tie: Direct competitor to MiTek's structural connector and fastener business, serving residential and commercial builders with engineered connectors, anchors, and fastening systems through similar dealer and home-center channels.
Regional players
- Pinnacle Building Solutions: Truss and wall panel manufacturer using MiTek-style design and automation systems; representative of the component-manufacturer customer base MiTek serves rather than a competitor.
- Boise Cascade (Building Products Distribution): Major North American manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products and building materials; a key MiTek customer/partner profile through its component-manufacturing and LBM distribution relationships.
Emerging players
- Procore Technologies: Construction management and project software platform; adjacent rather than direct, competing for builder software spend that MiTek targets with Kova, Array, Blackpoint, and Deck Designer.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MiTek social profiles
Digital presenceMiTek compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
MiTek financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MiTek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
MiTek subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
MiTek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
MiTek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A4 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about MiTek
What does MiTek do?
MiTek provides integrated software, engineered structural products, and automated manufacturing solutions for the building components industry. The company's software suite covers 3D BIM structural design, business management, manufacturing execution, and cloud-based collaboration, while its engineered products include structural connectors, connector plates, floor trusses, lateral systems, and fasteners. Its automation division supplies saws, material handling equipment, platen presses, laser templating systems, and plant-wide automation lines (e.g., MatchPoint DirectDrive, Panels Plus) for component manufacturing plants.
Is MiTek a public or private company?
MiTek is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was MiTek founded?
MiTek was founded in 1932. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is MiTek based?
MiTek is headquartered in Chesterfield, United States, in the North America region.
How does MiTek make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are engineered Products, automation Equipment and engineering Services.
Who are MiTek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Autodesk (Revit), Hilti, Stanley Black & Decker and ITW (Illinois Tool Works — Construction Products). Direct peers are Eagle Metal Products, Trimble (Tekla Structures) and Simpson Strong-Tie. Regional players are Pinnacle Building Solutions and Boise Cascade (Building Products Distribution). Procore Technologies is listed as an emerging player.
Does MiTek have an API?
No public API is recorded for MiTek.
What industry is MiTek in?
MiTek's product category is Building Components Manufacturing Software and Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAKAK, Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services, with a secondary code of IMAFAAAK, Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation. Its NAICS code is 541330 and its SIC code is 3569.