What Nedschroef does

Nedschroef (legal entity Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding BV) is a 130+ year-old Dutch manufacturer of cold-formed metal fasteners, complex precision components, subassemblies, and metal-forming machinery, headquartered in Helmond, Netherlands. Founded in 1894 as H. van Thiel & Co to produce rivets for shipbuilding and renamed Nederlandsche Schroefboutenfabriek in 1913 (later abbreviated to Nedschroef), the company now operates across 20 global production and sales locations with more than 2,300 employees. Its primary customer base is automotive OEMs and their tier 1 suppliers, with secondary positioning in commercial aviation OEMs and MROs and in general industrial manufacturers.

The core manufacturing platform is cold forming and cold heading, executed on proprietary multi-station cold-forming machines that Nedschroef designs and builds in-house at its Herentals, Belgium facility — the only global fastener company to do so, with over 50 years of machine-building heritage. The product portfolio spans standard fasteners (screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, studs, washers), complex cold-formed parts (gears, eccentric products, spark plug sockets, banjo bolts, steering shafts, coupling sleeves, knurled bushings), CNC precision parts and subassemblies, and a branded specialty portfolio that includes metFlow self-piercing screws, NedLite700 ultra-high-strength aluminum fasteners (700 MPa, stable to 100°C), Nedsonic ultrasonic clamp-load-verifying bolts, Nedlock full-metal locking nuts, Ticnut clinch nuts, Xprimo solid punch rivets, Nedpoint self-aligning screws, Nedstar lightweight bolts, Sealing and Insulation Fasteners, and other specialty joining solutions.

Revenue is generated across four streams: (1) high-volume fasteners and complex parts sold on multi-year contracts with just-in-time delivery to OEM assembly lines (the primary stream); (2) machinery and tooling sales plus aftermarket service through the Nedschroef Machinery division (cold and warm forming machines, segmented dies, punches, transfer dies, retrofits, spare parts); (3) surface treatment services delivered through Leist Oberflächentechnik GmbH (acquired 2025), providing zinc flake, electroplating, hot-dip galvanizing, and functional coatings; and (4) full-service C-parts management including procurement, logistics, and quality support. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per project; no public pricing is disclosed. Since 2014 the group has been wholly owned by Shanghai Prime Machinery Company Limited, a Chinese industrial conglomerate.

Name

Nedschroef

Legal name

Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding BV

Website

https://nedschroef.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Nedschroef, operating as Royal Nedschroef, is a 130+ year-old Dutch manufacturer of cold-formed fasteners, complex precision components, subassemblies, and proprietary cold-forming machinery serving major automotive OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, aviation OEMs, MROs, and industrial manufacturers across 20 global locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners and Cold Formed Components

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Cold formed fasteners
• Automotive fastening solutions
• Aviation fasteners
• Cold forming machines
• Surface treatment coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells standard fasteners (screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, studs, washers) and complex cold formed parts to automotive OEMs, tier suppliers, aviation, and industrial customers. Revenue is generated through high-volume production contracts with recurring orders.
2. Metal Forming Machinery Sales and Service: Designs, builds, and sells cold and warm forming machines, tooling solutions, and provides after-sales support including spare parts, retrofitting, and training services.
3. Surface Treatment Services: Through Leist Oberflächentechnik (acquired 2025), provides advanced coating technologies including zinc flake, electroplating, hot-dip galvanizing, and functional coatings for fasteners and components.
4. Full Service Provision (C-parts Management): Supply chain management services including procurement support, logistics solutions, and quality management for customer C-parts, generating revenue through service contracts and parts management fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nedschroef manufactures standard and complex cold formed fasteners (screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, studs, washers) and precision metal components primarily for the automotive and aviation industries, using proprietary cold forming machinery it builds in-house. The company also designs and sells cold and warm forming machines, tooling solutions, surface treatment coatings (through Leist Oberflächentechnik), and provides application engineering, technical training, and C-parts supply chain management services.

Product overview

Nedschroef is a leading global fastening technology company that manufactures custom and standard fasteners and cold formed parts for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. The company's product portfolio centers on fasteners including standard products (screws, nuts, bolts, rivets), complex cold formed parts, precision components, and branded solutions like metFlow self-piercing screws, NedLite700 aluminum alloy fasteners, Nedsonic ultrasonic-tightening bolts, and Nedlock locking nuts. Beyond fasteners, Nedschroef operates a machinery division producing proprietary cold forming machines and tooling solutions, and acquired Leist Oberflachentechnik (2025) for coating technologies and CP Tech (2017) for motorsport engineering. Services include application engineering, technical training, and C-parts management through procurement, logistics, and quality support. The company employs over 2,300 people across 20 global locations and serves major automotive OEMs and aerospace manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CP Tech: Engineering company specializing in advanced components and vehicle system development for motorsport and high-end automotive applications.
• Nedschroef Machinery
• metFlow
• NedLite
• Nedsonic
• NedLock
• Nedpoint
• Nedstar
• Ticnut
• Xprimo

Products and services

• Standard Fasteners A wide range of standard fasteners including screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, studs, and washers produced by cold forming, serving automotive, aerospace, construction and household markets.
• Complex Cold Formed Parts Custom-designed complex cold formed parts including gears, eccentric products, spark plug sockets, banjo bolts, steering shafts, coupling sleeves, and knurled bushings tailored to specific application requirements.
• Component Subassemblies Complete subassembly solutions including flexible anchor plates, cage nuts, tolerance absorbers, decoupling nuts, neck support adjustment systems, and plastic overmolded parts for streamlined production.
• Precision Parts High-precision components with tight tolerances including drilled parts, hose parts, bushings, and gaskets produced by CNC machining combined with cold forming capabilities.
• metFlow Self-Piercing Screws Self-piercing and thread-forming screw solution that creates strong connections in high-strength steel (up to 1.8 mm, 1000 MPa), aluminum (up to 4.5 mm) and composites without pre-drilling or tapping.
• NedLite700 Aluminum Fasteners Ultra-high tensile strength aluminum alloy fastener reaching 700 MPa tensile strength and stable up to 100°C, enabling aluminum use in applications that formerly required steel.
• Nedsonic Ultrasonic-Tightening Bolts Bolt with integrated clamp load measurement functionality using ultrasonic technology for precise tightening verification.
• Nedlock Locking Nuts Full metal locking nut providing anti-loosening protection for vibration-resistant fastening.
• Ticnut Clinch Nuts Clinch nut for fastening thin sheet metals without pre-pierced holes.
• Xprimo Solid Punch Rivets Solid punch rivet for fastening different types of sheet metal without pre-pierced holes.
• Sealing and Insulation Fasteners Innovative fasteners combining sealing and insulation functions for vehicle protection against moisture, dirt, and current leakage.
• Aviation Fasteners Certified nuts, bolts, rivets, inserts and studs for aviation OEMs and MROs used in commercial airliners, manufactured from titanium, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and Inconel.
• Metal Forming Machines Innovative cold and warm forming machines including multi-station machines, straightening machines, and cutting machines, designed and built in-house by Nedschroef Machinery.
• Tooling Solutions Precision tools for cold and warm forming machinery including segmented dies, reducing dies, trimming dies, punches, transfer dies and straight dies, manufactured in-house.
• Machinery Customer Support Comprehensive after-sales support including onsite and remote technical support, spare parts delivery, technical training, and retrofitting and reconditioning services for cold and warm forming machinery.
• Leist Surface Treatment and Coating Technologies Advanced surface treatment solutions including zinc flake coatings (GEOMET, Delta Protekt, Delta Tone, Magni), electroplating, hot-dip galvanizing, sealants and functional coatings, delivered by Leist Oberflächentechnik from Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
• CP Tech Motorsport and High-End Engineering Components High-end engineering and motorsport components supplied through CP Tech (Büren, Germany), specializing in advanced component development and vehicle system understanding, including the FIA-approved HALO cockpit protection system used in Formula 1 and Formula 2.
• Application Engineering Services Engineering services including design consulting, drawing review, and product teardown for optimizing joining solutions and reducing costs.
• Technical Training (Nedschroef Academy) Formal learning courses on fastening technology, cold forming, materials, property classes, torque tightening, and specialized fastener applications delivered to customers.
• C-Parts Management Services (Full Service Provision) Full service provision including procurement support, logistics solutions, and quality management for C-parts like fasteners throughout the supply chain, designed to minimize total cost of ownership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Market growth projection: Global cold forming market to grow from US$ 23.09 million (2025) to US$ 38.28 million (2034) at 5.78% CAGR

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leist Oberflächentechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquisition in 2025 integrated Leist's advanced surface treatment capabilities (coating technologies) into Nedschroef Group, strengthening vertical integration. Leist continues operating from Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
• CP Autosport (renamed CP Tech)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquisition of engineering company CP Autosport in 2017 added in-depth expertise in development of advanced components and vehicle system understanding, enabling Nedschroef to engage in early-stage automotive projects with OEMs.
• University of PaderbornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for exploring opportunities in material and process development, including additive manufacturing and new alloy research.
• University of AachenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for material and process development collaboration in fastening technology.
• South Westphalia University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research and development in fastening technology and manufacturing processes.
• HAN University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for joint research projects and student exchange in engineering and technology development.
• Technical University of DelftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research collaboration in materials science and manufacturing technology.
• Governmental BodiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvolved in various long-term national and global research projects funded by governmental bodies for innovation in manufacturing technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Würth Group: Global market leader in fasteners and assembly technology, named alongside Nedschroef as a key player in the cold forming market. Operates a comparable B2B direct-sales model serving automotive, industrial, and construction end markets.
• Stanley Engineered Fastening (Stanley Black & Decker): Major global fastener manufacturer cited alongside Nedschroef and Würth as a key player in cold forming/cold heading. Operates broad automotive, aerospace, and industrial fastener portfolios with overlapping customer base.
• LISI Group: French automotive and aerospace fastener specialist (LISI Automotive, LISI Aerospace). Closely comparable in business mix between automotive and aviation OEMs, multi-site European footprint, and focus on engineered fasteners with proprietary product lines.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-listed fastener distributor and manufacturer with deep C-parts management services, directly comparable to Nedschroef's Full Service Provision offering. Strong European automotive OEM customer overlap.
• TR Fastenings: UK-headquartered specialist fastener manufacturer and distributor serving automotive, electronics, and industrial customers. Comparable in product breadth and direct B2B sales motion to automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
• Fontana Gruppo: Italian family-owned fastener manufacturer with strong European automotive OEM and Tier 1 customer base. Directly comparable in product portfolio (bolts, screws, complex cold-formed parts) and target market.
• KAMAX Group: German specialty fastener manufacturer focused on high-strength bolts for automotive and industrial applications. Closely comparable in cold-formed engineering competency and European automotive OEM relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Arconic Corporation: Large publicly traded aerospace and automotive engineered products company cited alongside Nedschroef in the cold forming market. Significantly broader portfolio including aluminum sheet and extrusions, but overlaps in aerospace fasteners and titanium components.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a sizable automotive fasteners and components segment. Competes with Nedschroef for automotive OEM business but operates across many unrelated industrial end markets.

Regional players

• Meidoh Co., Ltd. Japanese automotive fastener specialist serving primarily Japanese OEMs in Asia. Comparable in cold-formed fastener technology and automotive focus, but with limited direct overlap in European and North American markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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