PENCOM

What PENCOM does

PENCOM (legally Peninsula Components Incorporated) is a privately held precision components manufacturer and global distributor founded in 1982 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, with 501-1,000 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes precision-engineered fasteners and components — including self-clinching nuts, studs and standoffs, captive screws, inserts for plastics, ball studs, guide pins, rivets, and washers — through a combination of proprietary product brands (Zerts, Zins) and a distributed portfolio of partner products from Essentra Components, 3M, Panduit, Southco, Keystone Electronics, and others. Its proprietary Fastener Insertion Technologies (FIT) platform sells press-in installation machines (SE, TTF, and STF series) and hand tools for automating self-clinching fastener installation in sheet metal and PCB assemblies.

PENCOM operates three manufacturing facilities — Dongguan, China (64,000 sq. ft., 100+ CNC machines, ISO 9001/14001/45001/13485 certified); Nogales, Mexico (58,000 sq. ft., AS9100D and NADCAP certified for aerospace and medical components); and Rockwall, Texas (21,300 sq. ft., acquired via IDP in 2025, AS9100D/ISO 9001 certified) — plus a prototyping facility in Fort Mill, SC. The company generates revenue through six streams: precision fastener sales, custom manufacturing services (CNC machining, stamping, plastic injection molding, die casting), assembly and kitting, vendor-managed inventory services (including its Visible Inventory platform), design and engineering services, and fastener insertion equipment sales. Pricing is quote-based per project; the company has no public price list and operates through a direct sales motion across 30+ regional offices in 11 countries. Target verticals include Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Consumer Electronics, Industrial & Automation, and Energy & Utilities, with aerospace/defense as a strategic growth priority following the 2025 IDP acquisition.

Name

PENCOM

Legal name

Peninsula Components Incorporated

Website

https://pencomsf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PENCOM is a privately held precision components manufacturer and global distributor founded in 1982, supplying engineered fasteners, captive screws, self-clinching hardware, CNC machining services, and proprietary fastener insertion equipment to automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial OEM customers across 11 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Hardware Manufacturing (33251)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Precision fasteners
• CNC machining services
• Self-clinching hardware
• Captive screws
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Carlos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices30 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Fastener Sales: Sale of precision-engineered fasteners including screws, nuts, rivets, rivet nuts, standoffs, spacers, washers, captive screws, ball studs, inserts for plastic, and self-clinching hardware. Products available in various materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.
2. Manufacturing Services: CNC machining, metal stamping, screw machining, plastic injection molding, die casting, cold heading, and finishing services. Serves various industries with precision components.
3. Assembly and Kitting: Custom kitting solutions combining multiple hardware items into ready-to-use kits, mechanical subassemblies, and complete system assemblies. Includes tailored packaging solutions.
4. Inventory Management Services: Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Bin Stock services, and Visible Inventory system. Helps customers reduce procurement and management costs for class B and C items.
5. Design and Engineering Services: Custom design, reverse engineering, value engineering, 3D modeling, and application support. Over 100 years of combined mechanical design and testing experience.
6. Fastener Insertion Equipment: Sale of fastener insertion machines (clincher press machines), hand tools, and accessories including SE Series, TTF Series, STF Series equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PENCOM designs, manufactures, and distributes precision-engineered fasteners including screws, nuts, captive screws, self-clinching hardware, inserts, standoffs, ball studs, guide pins, washers, and rivets. The company also operates global CNC machining, metal stamping, plastic injection molding, kitting, prototyping, and design services, complemented by its Fastener Insertion Technologies (FIT) line of press-in installation machines and the Visible Inventory management system.

Product overview

PENCOM is a precision components and custom manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision-engineered fasteners (screws, nuts, rivets, captive screws, inserts, standoffs, spacers, washers, ball studs, guide pins) combined with advanced manufacturing services and Fastener Insertion Technologies (FIT) equipment. The product line includes proprietary products manufactured in-house at facilities in China, Mexico, and the USA, alongside distributed products from partner brands. The FIT platform provides press-in installation machines (SE, TTF, STF series) and hand tools for automated and manual fastener insertion. Manufacturing services span CNC machining, stamping, injection molding, die casting, kitting, prototyping, and design solutions, supported by inventory automation through the Visible Inventory system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Visible Inventory: Inventory automation and management solutions system providing real-time tracking and automatic replenishment.
• Zerts
• Zins
• FIT (Fastener Insertion Technologies)

Products and services

• Self-Clinching Hardware

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.6 rating - Supplier of the Year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Essentra ComponentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENCOM partners with Essentra Components to offer an extensive list of handles, hinges, and latches in varying designs, materials, and specifications. This collaboration provides customers access to Essentra's broad access hardware product line through PENCOM's distribution network.
• 3MminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3M products distributed through PENCOM as part of their distributed products offering, specifically abrasives and adhesives.
• PanduitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanduit products distributed through PENCOM including cable ties, hardware, and connectors.
• Keystone ElectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKeystone Electronics products (connectors) distributed through PENCOM.
• Laird TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaird Technologies EMI/RFI shielding products distributed through PENCOM.
• SouthcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthco electronic hardware products distributed through PENCOM.
• Heli-Coil / EmhartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeli-Coil and Emhart insert products distributed through PENCOM for plastic and metal threading applications.
• AccurideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccuride slides distributed through PENCOM.
• Delta ElectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelta fans and accessories distributed through PENCOM.
• North State FastenercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth State Fastener acquired as a sister company in 2017, strengthening PENCOM's presence in the fastener industry.
• Fasteners WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFasteners West added as a sister company in Brea, California in 2018, expanding PENCOM's presence in the western US market.
• Standard HardwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandard Hardware in Euless, TX acquired in 2022 as part of a double acquisition expanding PENCOM's capabilities.
• ACF Industrial SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACF Industrial Solutions in Hayward, CA acquired in 2022 as part of a double acquisition expanding PENCOM's industrial solutions capabilities.
• Integrated Defense Products (IDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDP acquired in 2025 in Rockwall, TX, expanding PENCOM's precision machining capabilities in aerospace and defense with advanced 4th and 5th axis machining.
• Accuracy Screw MachinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst manufacturing site acquired in 1999 (Accuracy Screw Machine, Hayward, CA), marking PENCOM's expansion into precision machining operations.
• Vista Center for the Blind and Visually ImpairedminorOthersCommunity partnership for Halloween celebration event, demonstrating PENCOM's community involvement and social responsibility.
• Urban Compassion ProjectminorOthersPartnership to combat illegal dumping in Oakland, funding cleanup that cleared 65+ tons of waste and safeguarded the community.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• MSC Industrial Direct:

Direct peers

• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered global specialist in fastening solutions with engineering services, smart factory logistics (SmartBin), and assembly — directly comparable to PENCOM's combined fastener distribution, kitting, and VMI offering across multiple geographies.
• Würth Industry: Industrial division of the Würth Group focused on fastening and assembly materials with C-Parts management, VMI, and kitting services for OEMs. Closely comparable to PENCOM in target customer (industrial OEMs), service model (VMI, kitting, assembly), and global footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: One of the largest industrial fastener and supply distributors in North America, operating a branch-based model with VMI, bin stock, and a growing industrial vending footprint. Highly comparable to PENCOM's distribution and VMI motion, though materially larger and more diversified.
• McMaster-Carr: Iconic industrial hardware and fastener catalog distributor in the US, known for next-day delivery across an enormous SKU range. Represents the digital/catalog benchmark that PENCOM's quote-based model is not optimized against, and a competitive force in small/mid-market accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pencomsf
• Facebookfacebook.com/pencomsf

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

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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