OMG

What OMG does

OMG, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in Agawam, Massachusetts, that designs and produces specialty fasteners, adhesives, tools, and related products for commercial and residential construction. The company operates through two divisions: OMG Roofing Products, which serves the commercial low-slope roofing market with engineered fasteners, insulation adhesives, roof drains, pipe supports, solar mounts, and the proprietary RhinoBond non-penetrating induction-based roof attachment system; and FastenMaster, which serves professional residential contractors with structural wood fasteners, hidden deck fastening systems, and auto-feed screw solutions. OMG's portfolio is anchored by several first-to-market innovations — RhinoBond (1999), Cortex hidden fastening (2007), and TrapEase (2000) — supplemented by acquired brands such as Tiger Claw (2011) and PAM Fastening Technology (2013).

OMG manufactures across multiple U.S. facilities totaling more than 325,000 sq. ft. of production and warehousing in Agawam, MA (headquarters and fastener production, including a $15 million in-house heat treat operation), Addison, IL, Rockford, MN, Charlotte, NC, and Glendale Heights, IL, with an additional warehouse in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The company employs over 550 people across the United States, Canada, Europe, and China. Continuous process improvement is supported through Lean tools including GEMBA, Kanban, Kaizen, and visual management systems across manufacturing operations.

OMG operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct field sales with multi-tiered distribution. The OMG Roofing Products division sells to commercial roof system manufacturers — named customers include Carlisle, Firestone, GAF, Johns Manville, and Sika-Sarnafil — and through a nationwide network of roofing distributors, supported by a direct field sales force in North America and Western Europe. The FastenMaster division distributes through lumberyards and major home centers including The Home Depot and Lowe's, also backed by direct field sales. OMG, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Steel Partners Holdings L.P., having been acquired by Handy & Harman in 1997 and rebranded to OMG, Inc. in 2004. Per company materials, more than 65% of U.S. commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings have at least one OMG product installed on their roof.

Name

OMG

Legal name

OMG, Inc.

Website

https://omginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OMG, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of specialty fasteners, adhesives, and tools serving commercial roofing contractors and residential construction professionals, with operations across six U.S. manufacturing facilities and distribution via Home Depot, Lowe's, and roofing distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners and Adhesives

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing fasteners
• Residential construction fasteners
• Insulation adhesives
• Roof attachment systems
• Specialty fasteners manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Agawam

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Roofing Products: Manufacture and sale of roofing fasteners, adhesives, roof drains, rooftop pipe supports, and solar mounts for the low-slope commercial roofing market. Products sold through direct field sales and distribution network.
2. Residential Construction Fastening Products: Fastening solutions for professional contractors including structural wood fasteners, hidden deck fastening systems, and auto-feed screw systems sold through lumberyards and home centers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OMG, Inc. manufactures and globally supplies specialty fasteners, adhesives, tools, and related products for commercial and residential construction applications. Through its two divisions—OMG Roofing Products (commercial roofing fasteners, insulation adhesives, roof drains, pipe supports, solar mounts, and the proprietary RhinoBond induction-based attachment system) and FastenMaster (residential construction fastening solutions such as LOKLine, Cortex, Tiger Claw, and PAMFast)—the company serves roof system manufacturers, roofing contractors, and professional residential contractors via direct field sales and a multi-channel distribution network.

Product overview

OMG operates as a leading U.S. manufacturer and global supplier of specialty fasteners, adhesives, tools, and related products for commercial and residential construction. The company operates through two divisions: OMG Roofing Products (commercial roofing division) and FastenMaster (residential construction division). OMG Roofing Products offers highly engineered roofing fasteners for virtually every type of roof substrate, insulation adhesives (OlyBond line), roof drains (OlyFlow), pipe supports (PipeGuard), solar mounts, edge metal systems, and the proprietary RhinoBond non-penetrating induction-based roof attachment system. FastenMaster provides professional contractors with fastening solutions including the LOKLine structural wood fasteners, Cortex hidden deck fastening systems, Tiger Claw concealed deck clips, PAMFast AutoFeed screw systems, TimberLOK, FrameFAST, TrapEase, TrussBrace, NLB Connector, and Deck Frame Coating. The divisions serve distinct markets but share manufacturing capabilities and distribution networks across North America, Europe, and China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FastenMaster: Division providing fastening solutions for professional contractors in residential construction, including deck builders, framers, and floor installers. Products include LOKLine structural wood fasteners, Cortex hidden fastening systems, Tiger Claw hidden deck clip systems, and PAMFast AutoFeed screw systems.
• OMG Roofing Products
• RhinoBond
• Cortex
• Tiger Claw
• OlyBond
• PAMFast
• LOKLine
• TrapEase

Products and services

• OMG Roofing Products Division supplying engineered roofing fasteners, insulation adhesives, roof drains, pipe supports, solar mounts, and proprietary installation technology (RhinoBond, OlyBond) for the commercial low-slope roofing market. Sold to commercial roof system manufacturers, contractors, and roofing distributors.
• FastenMaster Division providing fastening solutions for professional residential contractors including deck builders, framers, and floor installers. Product lines include LOKLine structural wood fasteners, Cortex hidden fastening systems, Tiger Claw concealed deck clips, and PAMFast AutoFeed screw systems. Sold through lumberyards and major home centers such as The Home Depot and Lowe's.
• RhinoBond System Non-penetrating, induction-based roof attachment system that secures the roof membrane without penetrating the roof cover. Includes the stand-up induction welding tool (introduced 2009) and the RhinoBond Hand Welder and Plate Marking Tools. Used by commercial roofing contractors.
• OlyBond Insulation Adhesive Two-part, low-rise polyurethane foam adhesive system for bonding roof insulation to commercial roof decks. Acquired from ER Systems in 2015. Available in standard and small canister kits.
• OlyBond500 Canisters Equipment-free canister-based packaging and application system for OlyBond500 insulation adhesive, available in standard and small canister kits, designed to increase efficiency on the roof.
• OlyGlu TPO/EPDM Canister Membrane Adhesive Canister-based membrane adhesive for TPO and EPDM single-ply roofing systems designed to deliver superior roofing productivity for commercial roofing contractors.
• OlyFill Foam Sealant Foam sealant product for commercial roofing applications designed to deliver superior roofing solutions.
• OlyTemp Indicator for OlyBond500 Canisters Temperature indicator accessory for OlyBond500 Canisters that monitors temperature conditions to support proper adhesive application on commercial roofing projects.
• PaceCart Pro15 Adhesive Dispensing System Adhesive dispensing cart system designed to maximize jobsite productivity for commercial roofing contractors applying OMG insulation and membrane adhesives.
• OlyFlow Product Line (Roof Drains) Commercial roofing drain product line encompassing U-Flow and RAC Drains for low-slope commercial roof drainage applications.
• PipeGuard Pipe Support Product Line Rooftop pipe support products designed to secure piping on commercial roofing systems without penetrating the membrane.
• Solar Mounts

Quantifiable outcome

• 65%+ of commercial buildings in the US have OMG products installed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• GAF: Largest North American roofing manufacturer; while an OMG Roofing Products customer, GAF's commercial roofing growth and vertically integrated offerings create overlap with OMG's specification-driven position.
• Firestone Building Products: Major commercial roofing membrane manufacturer and OMG customer whose own system expansion increasingly includes proprietary attachment and adhesive solutions overlapping with OMG's portfolio.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Leading commercial roofing membrane manufacturer that is both an OMG customer and a downstream competitor with its own fastener, insulation and adhesive offerings integrated into full roofing systems.

Direct peers

• Hilti: Global manufacturer of fastening systems, anchors and installation tools for construction professionals, directly comparable to FastenMaster's professional contractor focus and tool-driven fastening approach.
• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals company with a roofing systems division offering adhesives, sealants and membranes; competes directly with OMG's OlyBond, OlyGlu and OlyFill adhesive product lines in commercial roofing.
• National Nail (CAMO / STINGER): Specialty fastener and fastening tool manufacturer whose CAMO hidden deck fastening and STINGER collated cap systems directly overlap with FastenMaster's residential contractor product range.
• CAMO Fasteners: Specialty manufacturer of hidden deck fastening systems that directly competes with FastenMaster's Cortex and Tiger Claw lines in the professional and DIY decking market.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: Leading manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners and fasteners systems for construction; directly overlaps with OMG's FastenMaster and OMG Roofing Products portfolios in professional-grade fastening solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker (Bostitch / DEWALT): Major tool and fastening conglomerate whose Bostitch and powerscrew brands overlap with OMG FastenMaster in framing, decking and auto-feed screw categories.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer whose Buildex division historically competed with OMG in roofing fasteners and ER Systems in roofing adhesives, making ITW a broad incumbent in adjacent fastening categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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