What Birmingham Fastener does

Birmingham Fastener & Supply Company, Inc. is a privately held American manufacturer and distributor of industrial fasteners founded in 1981 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company operates 16+ coast-to-coast locations across the U.S. (Birmingham, Hanceville, Huntsville, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Champion, Dallas, Houston, Odessa, Phoenix, Iowa, plus West Coast and East Coast bolt operations) and internationally in Queretaro, Mexico, encompassing over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space and stocking 30,000+ SKUs. Its product portfolio spans structural bolts (A325/A490-compliant), bent bolts, headed bolts, flange bolts, T-head bolts and mechanical joint gasket packs, bracing hardware, metal building screws, and sealants, complemented by differentiated proprietary branded lines: Cor-Blue T-head bolts for waterworks (FluoroKote#1 coating, up to 1,000 hours ASTM B117 corrosion resistance) and PROTINN purple B7 studs for oil and gas (Xylan 1424 coating with ±10% k-factor). The company also operates an Alabama Aerospace division in Huntsville supplying fasteners for space applications.

The company's revenue model rests on direct enterprise field sales via quote-based pricing, supported by phone sales, online quote requests, and the b-fast.com customer portal. Primary revenue is hardware sales of manufactured and distributed fasteners, augmented by value-added services including custom manufacturing (.5 to 4 inch diameter capability), BFMI vendor-managed inventory, ISO 17025:2017-certified in-house lab testing, packaging and assembly kitting, and hot-dip galvanizing through the ZincFast Galvanizing subsidiary. Customer segments are organized by vertical and span structural steel, waterworks, oil and gas (including Permian Basin), aerospace and defense, metal building, concrete foundations, OEM/MRO, industrial distribution, utilities and transportation, and specialty applications. The company self-describes as the world's largest T-head bolt manufacturer, highest-volume nuts and bolts distribution center in the U.S., and largest U.S. distributor of A325 and A490 structural bolts.

The company's go-to-market is built around vertical specialization in demanding end-uses where certification, traceability, and application engineering create defensible positioning. It maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification at HQ, Hanceville DC, and Huntsville aerospace; ISO 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation; and waterworks-relevant NSF-61, AIS, and BABA compliance for federal infrastructure work. Anchor Bolt & Supply (Odessa, TX, founded 1952) was brought into the family in 2022 to anchor oil and gas coverage. The company sells primarily to enterprise and mid-market industrial buyers via a dedicated sales team at each location, with the customer portal and inside-sales quote function serving established accounts. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors, and no funding rounds have been recorded in the input data.

Name

Birmingham Fastener

Legal name

Birmingham Fastener & Supply Company, Inc.

Website

https://bhamfast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Birmingham Fastener is a privately held U.S. manufacturer and distributor of industrial fasteners operating 16+ coast-to-coast locations across the U.S. and Mexico. It serves structural steel, waterworks, oil and gas, aerospace, and construction customers with proprietary coated-bolt brands (Cor-Blue, PROTINN) and value-added services including custom manufacturing, vendor-managed inventory, and hot-dip galvanizing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Industrial fasteners
• Structural bolts
• Fastener manufacturing
• Corrosion-resistant coatings
• Vendor-managed inventory

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: Birmingham Fastener generates primary revenue through the manufacture and distribution of industrial fasteners including structural bolts, bent bolts, headed bolts, flange bolts, T-head bolts, bracing hardware, metal building screws, and sealants. Products range from standard commodity fasteners to specialized custom-manufactured parts.
2. Value-Added Services: Revenue from supplementary services including custom manufacturing, vendor-managed inventory (BFMI), laboratory testing services, packaging and assembly, and hot-dip galvanizing. These services create additional revenue streams and strengthen customer relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Birmingham Fastener manufactures and distributes industrial fasteners including structural bolts, bent bolts, headed bolts, flange bolts, T-head bolts, bracing hardware, metal building screws, and sealants, supported by specialty coated products (Cor-Blue, PROTINN, HARDHATz). The company also provides value-added services such as custom manufacturing, vendor-managed inventory (BFMI), ISO 17025:2017-certified laboratory testing, packaging and assembly, and hot-dip galvanizing.

Product overview

Birmingham Fastener is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial fasteners offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on structural bolts, specialty bolts, and related hardware. The core product line includes Structural Bolts, Bent Bolts, Headed Bolts, Flange Bolts, T-Head Bolts, Bracing Hardware, Metal Building Screws, and Sealants. The company differentiates with branded specialty products including PROTINN Purple Bolts (B7 studs with proprietary purple coating for oil and gas) and Cor-Blue Bolts (T-head bolts with FluoroKote#1 coating for waterworks). Complementing the product portfolio are value-added services including custom Manufacturing, Vendor-Managed Inventory (BFMI), ISO 17025:2017-certified Lab/Testing Services, Packaging and Assembly, and Hot-Dip Galvanizing. The company claims to be the world's largest manufacturer of T-Head bolts, highest volume nuts and bolts distribution center in the U.S., and largest distributor of A325 and A490 structural bolts in the U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cor-Blue: Proprietary blue coating for T-head bolts providing superior corrosion resistance and easy assembly/disassembly for waterworks applications
• PROTINN
• BFMI
• HARDHATz

Products and services

• Structural Bolts Heavy hex structural bolts designed for structural steel connections, compliant with ASTM F3125 Grade A325 and A490 standards; used by steel fabricators and structural contractors.
• Bent Bolts Custom bent bolts manufactured to specification for structural and construction applications.
• Headed Bolts Bolts with forged heads designed for various structural and mechanical applications.
• Flange Bolts Bolts with integrated flange heads providing larger bearing surface for load distribution, primarily used in industrial and structural applications.
• T-Head Bolt and Mechanical Joint Gasket Packs Specialized T-head bolts for waterworks applications including mechanical joint assemblies with gasket packs, supporting AWWA-compliant pipe connections.
• Bracing Hardware Sag and brace rods for structural support in construction and metal building applications.
• Metal Building Screws Self-drilling and self-tapping screws designed for metal building and general construction applications.
• Sealants and Pipe Flashing Sealants and flashing products for pipe installation and waterworks applications.
• PROTINN Purple Bolts B7 studs with proprietary Xylan 1424 purple coating delivering ±10% k-factor for precise torque-tension relationship and superior corrosion resistance (7P/0.3% red rust rating) in oil and gas flange applications.
• Cor-Blue Bolts T-head bolts with FluoroKote#1 coating for waterworks applications, offering up to 1,000 hours of corrosion resistance (ASTM B117 salt fog) and a k-factor of 0.06-0.08 for easy assembly and disassembly.
• Custom Manufacturing Services Custom manufacturing capabilities including cold forming, hot forging, and specialty manufacturing for built-to-spec parts from 0.5 to 4 inch diameters, serving customers with non-standard requirements.
• Birmingham Fastener Managed Inventory (BFMI) Vendor-managed inventory program providing 100% on-site assistance, value stream site mapping, and custom portal data reporting for industrial customers seeking reduced inventory burden.
• Lab/Testing Services ISO 17025:2017-certified laboratory performing rotational capacity tests, dimensional analysis, and quality verification for fasteners.
• Packaging and Assembly Services Kitting and assembly services including detailed labeling, custom container sizes, and quick turnaround for packaging per customer specifications.
• Hot-Dip Galvanizing Services Hot-dip galvanizing services for corrosion protection of fasteners and hardware, provided through the ZincFast Galvanizing subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1,000 hours corrosion resistance (ASTM B117 salt fog test) for Cor-Blue bolts vs. galvanized bolts
• +3 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Anchor Bolt & SupplycoreOthersAnchor Bolt & Supply, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Odessa, TX, recently partnered with Birmingham Fastener to become part of the Birmingham Fastener family. The company specializes in supplying critical fasteners for the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin while broadening offerings to construction and renewables sectors. Maintains over 2,000 items on shelf with access to Birmingham Fastener's 1 million+ sq ft of manufacturing space.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Würth Group: Global leader in fastener manufacturing and distribution, with Würth Industry North America serving OEM and MRO customers that overlap Birmingham Fastener's structural and industrial segments.
• Fastenal: The largest U.S. industrial fastener distributor, operating ~1,500+ on-site locations and a deep e-commerce catalog that directly overlaps Birmingham Fastener's nuts/bolts distribution book.
• Acument Global Technologies: Specialty fastener manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets — comparable to Birmingham Fastener's aerospace and high-strength fastener exposure.
• AFC Industries: Manufacturer and distributor of fasteners, Class-C components, and specialty hardware serving automotive, industrial, and construction customers — a comparable scale U.S. fastener manufacturer.
• Hayworth: Industrial fastener and component distributor serving OEM and industrial customers across the U.S. — direct overlap with Birmingham Fastener's distribution business model.
• Unytite: U.S. manufacturer of cold-headed and specialty fasteners, with similar coverage of structural, OEM, and industrial customers — close comparable in size and capability.
• Portland Bolt: U.S. manufacturer of structural and custom bolts for construction, infrastructure, and energy markets — a closer-scale comparable in the structural fastener niche.

Broad incumbents

• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer with fastener-related businesses serving construction and industrial end-markets similar to Birmingham Fastener's core structural bolt portfolio.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Industrial conglomerate whose fastening and construction tool portfolio competes in adjacent product categories used by the same construction and OEM customers.
• Hilti Group: Global construction-focused manufacturer of fastening systems, anchors, and tools serving the same structural steel and concrete foundation end-customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bhamfast
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/bhamfast
• Facebookfacebook.com/BhamFast
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bhamfast
• Instagraminstagram.com/bhamfast

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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