Speedtech International

Name

Speedtech International

Legal name

Speedtech International, Inc.

Website

https://speedtechinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners and Hook & Loop Manufacturing

NAICS

Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993), Hardware Manufacturing (33251)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Hook and loop fasteners
• Cable management products
• Specialty fastening solutions
• VELCRO brand distribution
• Industrial fastener manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Racine

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SPEEDWRAP® Brand Fastener Sales: Speedtech manufactures and sells its proprietary SPEEDWRAP® brand hook & loop cable ties, cinch straps, tapes, and specialty fasteners. Products are available in standard sizes/colors and custom configurations. Revenue is generated through direct sales, e-commerce (TheStrapStore.com), and wholesale bulk ordering. Most of what ships from Speedtech's dock was manufactured or altered by Speedtech.
2. VELCRO® Brand Product Distribution: Speedtech is an authorized VELCRO® Brand Distributor (Platinum Converter) and distributes VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP®, Sticky Back, Qwik Ties, VELSTRAP®, HI-GARDE®, LOGISTRAP®, and SLEEK & THIN™ fasteners. As one of the largest fabricators and distributors of VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Material in North America, they convert, customize, and print on VELCRO® Brand products.
3. Custom Printing Services: Speedtech offers proprietary custom printing on cable ties, cinch straps, and tape. Custom printed cable ties require a $155 one-time setup fee, with minimum orders of 300 pieces for cable ties and cinch straps. Tapes have separate minimums. Multi-color printing available on large quantity orders.
4. Wholesale & Bulk Distribution: Speedtech supplies OEMs, industrial distributors, and end users with bulk quantities of VELCRO® Brand and SPEEDWRAP® brand fasteners. They serve as factory-direct source for large requirements, with bulk packaging, wholesale pricing, large inventory, and buying assistance. Supplies pallets of cable ties to data centers in the US and Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Speedtech International is a manufacturer, fabricator, and authorized VELCRO® Brand distributor of hook & loop fastening products. The company produces its proprietary SPEEDWRAP® line of reusable cable ties, cinch straps, and hook & loop tapes, and converts, customizes, prints on, and distributes VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP®, HI-GARDE®, SLEEK & THIN™, LOGISTRAP®, Sticky Back, Qwik Ties™ and other VELCRO® products from ISO 9001:2015 Certified facilities in Racine, Wisconsin and California. Speedtech serves OEMs, distributors, data communications installers, medical/PPE manufacturers, military/government contractors, and other industrial buyers directly, through e-commerce, and via industrial channel distributors.

Product overview

Speedtech International is a manufacturer and distributor of hook & loop fastening products, offering its own SPEEDWRAP® brand alongside the VELCRO® Brand product line (as an authorized VELCRO® Brand Distributor and Platinum Converter). The portfolio consists of reusable cable ties, cinch straps, tapes, specialty fasteners, mounting/hanging solutions, fire retardant products, and custom fabrication/printing services. The SPEEDWRAP® brand includes standard, heavy duty, low profile, stainless steel, high temp, and specialty cable ties; standard, heavy duty, compression/elastic, all weather, AnyLength™, grommet, end grommet, and suspender cinch straps; and hook & loop tapes including standard, low profile, FIBERtie™, and VariWidth. The VELCRO® Brand line includes ONE-WRAP® tapes and cable ties, Qwik Ties™ straps, Sticky Back Fasteners (#90081, #90082), Industrial Strength Extreme Tape (#90197), Extreme Strips (#90812), Extreme Titanium Tape (#91365), SLEEK & THIN™, HI-GARDE® stainless steel fasteners, and LOGISTRAP® Pallet Straps. Custom capabilities include printing on ties, straps, and tapes, as well as custom fabrication (cutting, welding, sewing) of VELCRO® Brand products. Speedtech operates ISO 9001:2015 Certified manufacturing facilities in Racine, Wisconsin and California. Key markets include data communications/MRO, medical/PPE, construction, automotive, transportation, military/government, and industrial automation/robotics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPEEDWRAP®: Proprietary brand of hook & loop cable ties, cinch straps, tapes, and specialty fasteners manufactured in-house at ISO 9001:2015 certified factory in Racine, Wisconsin.
• TFI Custom Fabrication

Products and services

• SPEEDWRAP® Reusable Hook & Loop Cable Ties (Standard, Heavy Duty, Low Profile, Write-On, FIBERtie™ color-coded, Kwik Bandit™, TY-UP®, Cord Connector™, Stage Pin, Adhesive Mount) A family of reusable hook & loop cable ties fabricated from VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® material with back-to-back hook/loop construction laminated without adhesives. Standard, heavy duty, low profile, write-on, fiber-specific color-coded (Teal/Yellow/Orange/Violet for OM3-OM4/single-mode/OM1-OM2/OM4+), elastic Kwik Bandit, releasable TY-UP, Cord Connector, stage pin, and adhesive-mounted variants serve installers, OEMs, A/V professionals, and end users for bundling, securing, routing, and identifying cables and wires.
• SPEEDWRAP® Stainless Steel Hook & Loop Banding Tie Banding tie woven from 100% stainless steel yarns offering fire and heat resistance (-40°F to 800°F operating temperature), chemical resistance, UV resistance, and high tensile strength for power plants, oil and gas refineries, aerospace, and transportation. Made in USA from VELCRO® Brand materials and fabricated at Speedtech's ISO 9001:2015 Certified facility.
• SPEEDWRAP® Hook & Loop Cinch Straps (Standard, Heavy Duty, Compression/Elastic, All Weather, AnyLength™, Grommet, End Grommet, U-Bundle Kit, Suspender) A family of hook & loop cinch straps with buckles for wrapping and securing objects or bundles. Variants include standard, heavy duty, elastic EPDM compression, weather-resistant, custom-cut AnyLength, grommet-mounted, end grommet, U-bundle kits, and suspender straps with integrated carabiners for hanging hoses and cables. ISO 9001:2015 Certified manufacturing.
• SPEEDWRAP® Hook & Loop Tape (Standard, Low Profile, FIBERtie™, VariWidth, High Temp) Double-sided (back-to-back) hook & loop tape that can be cut to specific lengths for custom cable tie creation. Laminated without adhesives to prevent delamination. Made from VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® material with Berry Compliant and plenum-rated options. VariWidth and FIBERtie fiber-optic color-coded variants available.
• VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Fasteners and Tape Hook & loop fasteners and tape made from VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® material where the hook and loop are integrated during manufacturing without adhesives, preventing delamination. Speedtech is one of the largest fabricators and distributors of VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Material in North America, with over 25 years of experience. Available in plenum and flame retardant varieties with ISO 9001:2015 certifications. Used for cord and cable management, PPE, and medical applications.
• VELCRO® Brand Qwik Ties™ Straps Cable ties made from a thinner VELCRO® Brand material than ONE-WRAP®, ideal for tight spots or flexible applications. Packaged and sold on larger reels with ties attached end-to-end. Speedtech is an authorized VELCRO® Brand Distributor.
• VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Fasteners (#90081 with Dispenser, #90082 Original) Press-on adhesive-backed hook and loop fastening tape for smooth surfaces including painted wallboard, glass, metal, and most plastics. The original VELCRO® Brand press-on fastener (#90082) and dispenser variant (#90081) come cut-to-length in ¾" x 15' rolls, black or white.
• VELCRO® Brand Industrial Strength Extreme Tape (#90197), Extreme Strips (#90812), and Extreme Titanium Tape (#91365) Extreme-duty hook & loop tape and strips for outdoor surfaces and demanding environments. Extreme Titanium (#91365) is the premium tier featuring titanium-reinforced construction for highest performance. Speedtech distributes these as an authorized VELCRO® Brand Distributor.
• VELCRO® Brand SLEEK & THIN™ Fastener Soft, non-abrasive hook and loop fastener that is 60% thinner than standard woven hook & loop, with an innovative low-profile T-shape hook ideal for skin-friendly and close-to-skin applications. Maintains mechanical performance after 5,000+ cycles. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class 1 certified. Applications include apparel, medical/wearable technologies, tactical gear, footwear, adaptive apparel, and infant clothing. Winner of BIG Innovation 2022 by Business Intelligence Group.
• VELCRO® Brand HI-GARDE® Fasteners Stainless-steel hook-and-loop closures for extreme environments, resisting corrosion and handling peak temperatures up to 800°F (426.6°C) with an operating temperature of 650°F (343.3°C). Woven from 100% stainless-steel yarns. Mounting options include sewing, welding, or adhesive. Low cycle life, designed for reliability under extreme conditions. Used for securing insulation blankets and jackets on high-temperature industrial equipment.
• VELCRO® Brand LOGISTRAP® Pallet Straps Reusable material handling pallet straps made from VELCRO® Brand hook & loop with a strong metal buckle, serving as an alternative to pallet strapping and shrink wrap. Available in 2" width by 5m (Orange) or 7m (Blue). Features: gentle on packaging, cost-saving, environmentally friendly/reusable, label-friendly. Custom widths, color, and printed logo available.
• Fire Retardant Cable Ties and High Temp Cinch Straps Hook & loop cable ties and cinch straps designed with fire retardant materials for use in applications requiring flame resistance, including plenum spaces, data communications installations, and elevated heat environments.
• SPEEDWRAP® Cable Clip / Cable Hanger and Cable Tie Mount Cable hangers and mounting bases for routing and organizing cables inside data communications closets, routing cables as they exit ceiling and cable trays, and organizing cables for pro audio and video applications. Available in hook & loop, rubber, plastic, or braided rope materials with screw or adhesive attachment options.
• Custom Printing Services on SPEEDWRAP® and VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop Fasteners Proprietary custom printing services for cable ties, cinch straps, and hook & loop tape using Speedtech's proprietary continuous-image printing process. Speedtech is the only company printing continuous images across the entire surface of VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® tapes. Custom printed cable ties and cinch straps require a $155 one-time setup fee with minimum orders of 300 pieces; tapes have separate minimums. Single-color standard, multi-color available for large orders. Lead times: 4-6 weeks for first-time orders, 2-3 weeks for reorders; tapes approximately 8 weeks.
• Custom VELCRO® Brand Products Fabrication Custom fabrication services for VELCRO® Brand fasteners including custom lengths, widths, grommets, and shapes. Speedtech's entire factory is dedicated to manufacturing hook & loop products and customizing VELCRO® Brand Fasteners, cut or fabricated to specifications with custom printing available. Speedtech is a VELCRO® Companies Platinum Converter, one of only a few in North America qualified to fabricate custom solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• SPEEDWRAP Stainless Steel Banding Tie: Operating temperature range from -40°F to 800°F, Peel: 0.57 PIW, Shear: 22.5 PSI, Thickness: 0.085"
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments18 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fastenal CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Fastenal Company is a major supply chain/distribution partner distributing SPEEDWRAP Brand Hook & Loop products through over 3,200 in-market locations across North America, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. Fastenal added 155 additional SPEEDWRAP SKU's in 2019 to meet customer demand. They serve OEM, MRO, and Construction markets, with some products available through on-location vending machines. Fastenal partnered with Speedtech and Bombardier for COVID-19 PPE face shield production.
• Bombardier TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Bombardier Transit manufactured approximately 40,000 face shields/visors for the government of Quebec during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speedtech supplied custom SPEEDWRAP Brand Hook & Loop straps for the face shields, working with Fastenal to supply materials. This was a rapid-response partnership to meet pandemic supply demands.
• General Motors / VENTEC Life SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Speedtech was the sole supplier of SPEEDWRAP Brand Hook & Loop Fasteners for the GM/VENTEC Life Systems ventilator project during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speedtech responded within a week from the first phone call on Saturday evening and began manufacturing fasteners by Monday. The program aimed to produce 40,000 to 200,000 respirators. Featured on CBS 58 Milwaukee.
• VELCRO CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeedtech is an authorized VELCRO Brand Distributor and Platinum Converter - one of only a few in North America. They have been distributing VELCRO Brand fasteners for over 25 years. As a Platinum Converter, Speedtech is qualified to fabricate custom solutions using VELCRO Brand materials including HI-GARDE and SLEEK & THIN. Speedtech is mentioned as the only company printing continuous images across VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP tapes. SPEEDWRAP and VELCRO are registered trademarks used with permission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Velcro Companies: Velcro Companies is the original brand owner and global manufacturer of hook & loop fasteners and the upstream licensor of the VELCRO Brand that Speedtech distributes as a Platinum Converter. It is both Speedtech's largest supplier and a direct competitor in finished hook & loop products, making it the most directly comparable peer in the category.
• YKK: YKK is a Japanese global leader in fastening products including zippers, hook & loop, snaps, and buckles, with extensive industrial and apparel distribution. Its fastening portfolio directly overlaps Speedtech's hook & loop and specialty fastener business across multiple end markets.
• 3M: 3M's Industrial Adhesives and Tapes division includes Dual Lock reclosable fasteners, Command strips, and specialty hook & loop products used in industrial and consumer applications. While broader than Speedtech, 3M is a competitor in reclosable fastening technologies across overlapping verticals.

Direct peers

• APLIX: APLIX is a French-headquartered global manufacturer of hook and loop fastening systems, serving industrial, automotive, medical, and consumer markets. It competes directly with Speedtech in industrial hook & loop converting and specialty fasteners, particularly in automotive and consumer applications.
• Panduit: Panduit is a major manufacturer of network infrastructure and cable management solutions, including hook & loop and reusable cable ties used in data centers and structured cabling. It competes directly with Speedtech's SPEEDWRAP and VELCRO Brand cable tie lines in electrical and data communications markets.
• HellermannTyton (ABB): HellermannTyton, now part of ABB, is a global specialist in cable management, identification, and fastening products, including hook & loop cable ties. It is a direct competitor to Speedtech in the electrical, data communications, and industrial MRO channels.
• The Hook & Loop Company (HALCO): HALCO is a US converter and distributor of hook and loop fasteners and specialty straps, serving industrial, military, and OEM customers. It competes directly with Speedtech as a converter offering cut-to-length tapes, straps, and custom fastening solutions.

Emerging players

• Essentra Components (formerly Richco): Essentra Components supplies a broad catalog of hardware and specialty fastening components, including hook & loop cable ties and cable management accessories. It overlaps with Speedtech in industrial fastening components, particularly for OEM and MRO customers.
• DirecSource: DirecSource is a smaller US converter and distributor of hook and loop products, custom straps, and specialty fasteners targeting industrial and OEM customers. It is an emerging direct competitor in the cable management and industrial fastener space where Speedtech competes.
• Nite Ize: Nite Ize designs and distributes consumer and industrial hook & loop-based products including Gear Ties, Cinch Tie, and reusable cable management solutions. While more consumer-oriented, it overlaps with Speedtech in reusable fastening and cable organization, particularly at the SMB and prosumer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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