Groov-Pin

What Groov-Pin does

Groov-Pin Corporation is a family-owned, U.S.-based precision hardware manufacturer founded in 1926 by E.H. Schniewind. The company designs and manufactures three core product lines: Grooved Pins (solid cylindrical pins with longitudinal grooves that create a spring-loaded holding mechanism with up to 4x higher pull-out resistance than knurled pins), Threaded Inserts (self-tapping and thread-forming inserts including the Tap-Lok, Speedserts, and Barb-Sert lines that provide permanent wear-resistant threads in metal, plastic, and wood), and Precision Turned Components (custom close-tolerance machined parts in 0.030 to 2.50 inch diameters, produced in volumes from 100 to 10 million+ pieces). Operations span two AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities in Smithfield, Rhode Island (Precision Turned Components) and Newnan, Georgia (Grooved Pins and Threaded Inserts), supported by regional sales offices in New Jersey, Illinois, and California.

The company sells primarily to OEMs across nine vertical markets, with named customers including Boeing (aerospace fasteners for avionics and interior equipment) and BMW (sensor pins in link rods and grooved pins in HVAC assemblies). Additional applications span defense, medical devices (Endo Stitch / Autosuture), telecommunications/RF connectors, irrigation, die casting, and energy. Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B hardware sales with multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct via a field sales team with regional application specialists covering the US and Canada, supplemented by trade show presence (International Fastener Expo, International Microwave Symposium, Irrigation Show, National Hardware Show) and an inbound knowledge base with technical content and educational material.

The company has remained privately held under family ownership since founding, with no venture capital or private equity involvement documented. Strategic moves have focused on capability expansion through acquisition (Speedserts line and Precision Turned Components, both in the mid-1990s), operational excellence via a lean manufacturing initiative with Georgia Tech's GaMEP beginning in 2009, and sustained certification investments that qualify the company for aerospace and defense supply chains. DFARS compliance and Conflict Minerals avoidance further support defense and federal customer requirements. The company's 100th anniversary in May 2026, combined with consecutive wellness and manufacturing-excellence awards, signals stable operations rather than aggressive expansion.

Name

Groov-Pin

Legal name

Groov-Pin Corporation

Website

https://groov-pin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Groov-Pin Corporation is a family-owned U.S. precision manufacturer founded in 1926, producing grooved pins, threaded inserts, and precision turned components for aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, telecom, and industrial OEM customers from facilities in Rhode Island and Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Fasteners and Screw Machine Products

NAICS

Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners & Closures (Zippers/Snaps/Hooks & Eyes/Hook-and-Loop) (IMAOALAA)

Keywords

• Precision machined fasteners
• Grooved pins manufacturing
• Threaded inserts supplier
• Screw machine components
• Industrial fastener production

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grooved Pins Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of solid grooved pins in various types (Type 1, 2A, 3H, 5, 24) for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications
2. Threaded Inserts Manufacturing: Production of threaded inserts including Tap-Lok, Speedserts, and Barb-Sert series for metal, plastic, and wood applications
3. Precision Turned Components: Custom precision machined components for telecommunications, automotive, medical, aerospace, and irrigation industries in quantities from 100 to 10 million+ pieces

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Groov-Pin Corporation manufactures and supplies precision mechanical fastening components, including grooved pins (solid cylindrical pins with longitudinal grooves for press-fit retention), threaded inserts (self-tapping, thread-forming, and barb-style inserts for metal, plastic, and wood substrates), and custom precision turned components manufactured to tight tolerances. Production is carried out across two US facilities in Smithfield, Rhode Island and Newnan, Georgia, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, telecommunications, irrigation, and die casting industries.

Product overview

Groov-Pin is a precision hardware manufacturer offering three core product lines: Grooved Pins (solid cylindrical pins with longitudinal grooves), Threaded Inserts (cylindrical metal bushings for anchoring fasteners), and Precision Turned Components (custom machined parts). Grooved Pins and Threaded Inserts are manufactured in the Georgia facility, while Precision Turned Components (PTC subsidiary) produces custom screw machine parts in Rhode Island. Threaded inserts include Speedserts (thread-forming), Tap-Lok series (self-cutting in multiple variants: Hole, Slotted, Coarse, and Wood), and Barb-Sert. Grooved Pins are offered in Types 1, 2A, 3H, 5, and 24. Installation is supported through hand tools for low-volume and production tools for high-volume applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tap-Lok: Self-tapping threaded inserts for metals, plastics, and wood applications. Provides permanent, wear-resistant internal threads.
• Speedserts
• Barb-Sert
• GP Fit

Products and services

• Grooved Pins Solid cylindrical pins with three longitudinal grooves that expand the pin's original diameter when pressed into a hole, creating a spring-like holding mechanism with 4x higher pull-out resistance than knurled pins and superior shock/vibration resistance. Used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial fastening applications.
• Threaded Inserts Cylindrical metal bushing inserts with internal threads and external locking features (knurling or threads) that anchor fasteners in plastic, wood, or metal substrates. Distribute force over larger areas to increase load-bearing capacity; one-step installation lowers total installed cost and thread-cutting inserts offer 50% higher pull-out strength than wire coils.
• Speedserts Threaded Inserts
• Tap-Lok Hole Series Threaded Inserts
• Tap-Lok Slotted Series Threaded Inserts
• Tap-Lok Coarse Series Threaded Inserts
• Tap-Lok Wood Series Threaded Inserts
• Barb-Sert Threaded Inserts
• Type 1 Grooved Pins
• Type 2A Grooved Pins
• Type 3H Grooved Pins
• Type 5 Grooved Pins
• Type 24 Grooved Pins
• Precision Turned Components
• Threaded Insert Installation Hand Tool
• Threaded Insert Installation Production Tool

Quantifiable outcome

• Grooved Pins have 4x higher pull-out resistance than knurled pins
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGaMEP at Georgia Tech worked with Groov-Pin to incorporate lean manufacturing processes. The partnership began in 2009 when Groov-Pin leaders traveled to China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong to determine competitive strategy, leading to collaboration with GaMEP to implement lean principles in both facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/pinsandinserts
• Facebookfacebook.com/groovpin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groov-pin-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/groovpincorp
• Xx.com/groovpincorp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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