What A+ Products does

A+ Products, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of plastic and metal hardware components headquartered in Marlboro, New Jersey, founded approximately in 1992-1993. The company supplies buckles, fasteners, D-rings, snap hooks, cam buckles, magnetic closures, webbing, and related hardware to manufacturers globally across verticals including tactical/military, outdoor recreation, workwear, pet products, bags/luggage, medical, apparel, and promotional merchandise. A+ Products operates a multi-brand portfolio: A+ Essentials (value hardware), A+ Elite (premium aluminum), USA+ (Berry Amendment compliant products for Department of Defense procurement), Winhigh (plastic hardware), plus exclusive North American distribution rights for FIDLOCK magnetic buckles and Systemmag magnetic zippers.

The company monetizes through a dual-channel model: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce webstore (aplusproducts.net, powered by Shopify) for samples, small-quantity purchases, and finished goods under the 8TIMBER sub-brand, and a B2B wholesale inquiry channel for larger manufacturing production runs. Pricing is unit-based with container-quantity discounts (bags of 200-300 pieces, cases of 500-1500 pieces), free domestic shipping on webstore orders over $250, and dedicated custom sourcing, design & development, and logistics services for OEM customers. The 8TIMBER finished goods line (bags, pet collars, sternum straps, lacrosse heads) functions as both a DTC revenue stream and a showcase vehicle for FIDLOCK integration.

Name

A+ Products

Legal name

A PLUS PRODUCTS INC

Website

https://aplusproducts.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

A+ Products is a Marlboro, NJ-based wholesale distributor of plastic and metal hardware components (buckles, fasteners, D-rings, magnetic closures) serving manufacturers globally across tactical, outdoor, workwear, pet, and bag verticals. It holds exclusive FIDLOCK distribution rights and sells both components and finished 8TIMBER consumer goods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hardware Components

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (42371), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Wholesale-Durable Goods (5000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Buckle hardware supplies
• Plastic and metal fasteners
• Magnetic fastening systems
• Wholesale component distribution
• Custom hardware sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Component Sales: Sale of plastic and metal buckles, hardware, and components to manufacturers. Products include cam buckles, side-release buckles, D-rings, snap hooks, sliders, and magnetic fasteners sold in various container quantities (bags, cases) for manufacturing production runs.
2. Sample Kit Sales: Curated sample kits featuring selections of components from various product lines (FIDLOCK, A+ Essentials, A+ Elite, USA+, 8TIMBER) enabling manufacturers to evaluate hardware before production orders.
3. Finished Goods Sales: Sale of completed consumer products under the 8TIMBER brand including bags, accessories, pet products, and assembled webbing straps.
4. Custom Sourcing Services: Custom component development, finished goods manufacturing, and supply chain management services including design assistance, logistics, and vendor management.
5. Digital Asset Downloads: Sale of 3D printable files and tech pack vector assets for product design and manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

A+ Products is a wholesale distributor of plastic and metal buckle hardware, fasteners, and components supplied to manufacturers globally. The company operates multi-brand lines spanning value (A+ Essentials), premium aluminum (A+ Elite), magnetic fastening (FIDLOCK and Systemmag), Berry-compliant defense hardware (USA+), plastic hardware (Winhigh), and consumer finished goods (8TIMBER). It complements catalog sales with custom sourcing, U.S.-based design & development, logistics, and digital asset services.

Product overview

A+ Products is a hardware components and finished goods supplier offering plastic and metal buckles, fasteners, and components to manufacturers globally. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio including A+ Essentials (value hardware), A+ Elite (premium aluminum), FIDLOCK (magnetic buckles), USA+ (Berry compliant USA-made products), Systemmag (magnetic zippers), Winhigh (plastic hardware), and 8TIMBER (premium consumer bags and accessories). Product categories span hardware components (plastic/metal buckles, D-rings, snap hooks, webbing), FIDLOCK magnetic fastening solutions, sample kits, and finished consumer goods including bags, pet products, and lacrosse equipment. The company also offers custom sourcing, design & development, and logistics services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 8TIMBER™: A sub-brand of A+ Products offering finished goods including accessories, bags, and pet products featuring FIDLOCK magnetic hardware integration.

Products and services

• A+ Essentials Value-oriented hardware line offering plastic and metal components including buckles, snaps, slides, and webbing for manufacturers across general-purpose applications.
• A+ Elite Premium aluminum hardware line featuring D-rings, G-hooks, tension locks, and S-hooks in black or silver finishes with a superior strength-to-weight ratio for lightweight applications.
• FIDLOCK Magnetic Buckles Exclusively distributed magnetic buckle systems enabling single-handed operation with self-securing functionality. Includes V-BUCKLE, SLIDER, HOOK, SNAP, and WINCH product families in various sizes and configurations for footwear, bags, tactical gear, and sporting goods.
• USA+ Berry Compliant Hardware Hardware and webbing products sourced and manufactured in the United States, compliant with Berry Amendment requirements for U.S. Department of Defense procurement. Includes nylon webbing and metal hardware.
• Systemmag Magnetic Zippers Magnetic zipper products including C-Zip magnetic zippers produced by welding N40 magnets into specialized material, sold in running yardages for integration into bags and apparel applications (C-Zip 3cm made in France, black finish).
• Winhigh Plastic Hardware Plastic hardware components including keppel swivel snap hooks and D-rings for various applications across manufacturing categories.
• 8TIMBER Finished Goods Premium everyday carry and outdoor gear brand featuring consumer finished goods including bags, accessories, pet products, and assembled webbing straps with FIDLOCK magnetic hardware integration (Terra Clip, Stern Link, Sling Bag, Crossbody Bag, Reach Pack, Dopp Kit, Scout Dog Collar, Premium Snap Hook Loop Strap, Premium Luggage Strap).
• Plastic Hardware Components Lightweight and versatile plastic components including side-release buckles, cam buckles, tri-glides, center release buckles, ladder locks, and loops for manufacturing applications.
• Metal Hardware Components Durable metal components including D-rings, snap hooks, carabiners, center bar buckles, roller buckles, and wire forms in steel and zinc materials for manufacturing use.
• Narrow Fabric (Webbing) Webbing and hook-and-loop solutions including polypropylene webbing in various widths and materials for manufacturing applications.
• Sample Kits Curated sample kits across product categories enabling manufacturers to evaluate hardware before production orders, including FIDLOCK Beginner Kit, FIDLOCK Intermediate Kit, FIDLOCK V-BUCKLE Master Kit, A+ Elite Aluminum Kit, Pet Collar & Leash Kit, FIDLOCK Footwear Kit, and Jeremy's Elite Tactical Kit.
• Custom Sourcing Services Custom component development for holster clips, buttons, wire forms, and strap assemblies with ANSI/OSHA/CE/DOT compliance options for manufacturers needing specialized parts beyond the catalog offering.
• Design & Development Services U.S.-based design team supporting custom product and component development from concept to production for manufacturer customers.
• Logistics & Supply Chain Services Supply chain management services helping manufacturer customers manage all aspects of their hardware supply chain, including vendor management and logistics coordination.
• Digital Asset Downloads (3D Files and Tech Packs) Sale of 3D printable files and tech pack vector assets to support product design and manufacturing workflows for customers developing hardware-integrated products.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and primary.

• FIDLOCKcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distribution partner for FIDLOCK magnetic buckle products including V-BUCKLE, SLIDER, HOOK, SNAP, and WINCH families. FIDLOCK provides magnetic self-securing buckle technology enabling single-handed operation with applications across footwear, tactical gear, bags, and sporting goods.
• SystemmagsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Systemmag magnetic zipper technology (C-Zip product line) featuring N40 magnets welded into specialized material for various applications requiring magnetic closure solutions.
• 8TIMBERprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProprietary brand of finished goods including bags, accessories, and pet products featuring FIDLOCK magnetic hardware. The 8TIMBER line demonstrates the company's hardware capabilities through consumer products including Terra Clip, Stern Link, Sling Bag, and Reach Pack.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Strapworks: Manufacturer and retailer of straps, webbing, and related hardware including buckles and fasteners. Comparable in narrow fabric and fastening hardware distribution with direct-to-customer e-commerce channel similar to A+ Products.
• American Cord & Webbing: Manufacturer and distributor of webbing, hardware, and fastening solutions for military, safety, and consumer goods. Comparable product mix (narrow fabrics, buckles, hardware) with overlapping tactical and workwear customer base.
• Duraflex International: Manufacturer and supplier of plastic buckles, hardware, and fastening components for outdoor, military, and consumer goods. Highly comparable as a direct competitor in plastic hardware components to A+ Products' core offering.
• Buckleguy: Wholesale distributor of buckles, hardware, and leather supplies serving leatherworkers, bag makers, and manufacturers. Comparable B2B distribution model focused on buckles and hardware components for manufacturers.
• National Molding: Plastic buckle and hardware manufacturer serving military, tactical, outdoor, and consumer markets. Directly comparable product portfolio (side-release buckles, cam buckles, D-rings) and overlapping customer base with A+ Products.

Broad incumbents

• ITW Nexus: Division of Illinois Tool Works producing plastic and metal fastening hardware for apparel, military, and industrial applications. Comparable product categories with much larger parent backing and global scale.
• YKK: Global leader in zippers, snaps, and fastening products for apparel, bags, and industrial use. Overlapping product categories (fasteners, buckles, zippers) and serves many of the same bag and apparel manufacturer customers as A+ Products.

Emerging players

• Fidlock: German manufacturer of magnetic buckle technology (V-BUCKLE, HOOK, SNAP, etc.). A+ Products' exclusive distribution partner and an adjacent peer—same underlying technology but different go-to-market (manufacturer vs. distributor).
• Milspec Industrial: Specialty supplier of Berry Amendment compliant hardware, webbing, and tactical components to defense and law enforcement customers. Overlaps with A+ Products' USA+ Berry Amendment line and tactical customer segment.

Regional players

• Plastic Hardware Components (PHC): US-based manufacturer of plastic buckles, clips, and hardware for industrial and consumer applications. Comparable product categories (plastic fasteners and buckles) competing in overlapping North American markets with A+ Products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/aplusproductsinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a--products-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/aplusproductsinc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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