Voss Industries, LLC

What Voss Industries, LLC does

The data describes a precision aerospace fastener manufacturer with continuous operations since the 1930s, structured as a wholly-owned operating subsidiary within the Howmet Aerospace Inc. corporate family (NYSE: HWM, USA-domiciled). The entity designs, develops, and manufactures precision aircraft fasteners and installation tools that are used in fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft, jet engines, spacecraft, and industrial gas turbines. The business model is direct B2B sales to aerospace OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers on a global basis, with manufacturing and commercial operations across 15+ countries spanning North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, Australia), and Middle East/Africa (Morocco). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with negotiated aerospace contracts. Customer segmentation is vertical, with aerospace as the primary use case and defense and space as a secondary use case.

The product portfolio is organized across four families: Fasteners (blind bolts, blind rivets, bolts and screws, inserts and studs, lockbolts, nuts, panel fasteners, pin systems, washers and shims, specialty products); Fittings (ring locked, conical seal, axial swage, radial swage, welded, flareless, beam seal, SMA/Shape Memory Alloy, specials); Engineered Products (latching systems, quick release pins, struts, QCTLs, adjustable diameter fasteners, hinges, self-locking fasteners, heat shields, clamps, couplings, flanges, complex sheet metal, complex tube assemblies); and Installation/Production Tools (nut and collar tools, K-Fast torque control tools, Eddie-Bolt fastener tools, automated nut/collar feeders, lockbolt/blind bolt/blind rivet tools, inserts and studs tools, panel fastener and 1/4-turn tools, fluid fitting tools, and thread roll and header tooling). Sub-brands include K-Fast, Eddie-Bolt, and Keensert. Underlying technology centers on precision tolerances, vibration-resistant connection design, and tooling that supports both manual and automated production environments.

Competitive positioning rests on 90+ years of brand reputation in aerospace fastening, a deep installed base of OEM-qualified parts on long-cycle aerospace platforms, and a global manufacturing footprint that supports OEM localization requirements. Note: the specific Voss Industries, LLC entity carries no direct data fields in the input; the substantive evidence above describes the related Howmet Fastening Systems business within the Howmet Aerospace corporate structure.

Name

Voss Industries, LLC

Legal name

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Website

https://vossind.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Voss Industries, LLC is associated with a precision aerospace fastening systems business operating since the 1930s, supplying fasteners, fittings, engineered products, and installation tools to commercial and military aircraft, jet engine, spacecraft, and industrial gas turbine OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Fasteners and Installation Tools

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds for Airframe/Composite Manufacturing (IMABAEAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft fasteners
• Aerospace fittings
• Installation tools
• Engineered aerospace components
• Precision fastening systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Voss Industries, LLC designs, develops, and manufactures precision aircraft fasteners, aerospace fittings, engineered aerospace products, and installation and production tools. The portfolio spans fasteners (blind bolts, blind rivets, lockbolts, nuts, panel fasteners, inserts/studs, pin systems, washers/shims), fittings (ring locked, conical seal, axial/radial swage, welded, flareless, beam seal, SMA), engineered products (latching systems, quick release pins, struts, heat shields, clamps, couplings, flanges, complex sheet metal, complex tube assemblies), and installation/production tools used across aerospace assembly lines.

Product overview

Howmet Fastening Systems is a global industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of precision aircraft fasteners and installation tools. The company operates as a division of Howmet Aerospace and has maintained its industry leadership since the 1930s. Its comprehensive product portfolio spans four main categories: Fasteners (including blind bolts, blind rivets, bolts and screws, inserts and studs, lockbolts, nuts, panel fasteners, pin systems, washers and shims, and specialty products), Fittings (including ring locked, conical seal, axial swage, radial swage, welded, flareless, beam seal, SMA, and specials), Engineered Products (including latching systems, quick release pins, struts, QCTLs, adjustable diameter fasteners, hinges, self-locking fasteners, heat shields, clamps, couplings, flanges, complex sheet metal, and complex tube assemblies), and Installation/Production Tools (including nut and collar tools, K-Fast torque control tools, Eddie-Bolt tools, automated feeders, lockbolt tools, inserts and studs tools, panel fastener tools, fluid fitting tools, and thread roll/header tooling). These products serve fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft, jet engines, spacecraft, and industrial gas turbines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• K-Fast™: Nut Torque Control Tools
• Eddie-Bolt®
• Keensert

Products and services

• Blind Bolts Precision aircraft blind bolts used in fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft applications.
• Blind Rivets Precision blind rivets designed for aerospace applications where access is limited to one side.
• Bolts and Screws Precision aerospace-grade bolts and screws for aircraft assembly and maintenance.
• Inserts and Studs Threaded inserts and studs for aerospace applications requiring durable thread repair or enhancement.
• Lockbolts Lockbolt fastening systems providing high-strength, vibration-resistant connections for aerospace structures.
• Nuts Aerospace nuts including self-locking variants for secure fastening in aircraft assembly.
• Panel Fasteners Panel fasteners and 1/4-turn fasteners for quick access panels in aircraft interiors and exteriors.
• Pin Systems Pin fastening systems for aerospace applications requiring precise alignment and secure attachment.
• Washers and Shims Precision washers and shims for aerospace fastening applications.
• Specialty Fasteners Specialty aerospace fastener products for unique application requirements.
• Aerospace Fluid Fittings Aerospace fittings family including ring locked, conical seal, axial swage, radial swage, welded, flareless, beam seal, SMA (Shape Memory Alloy), and specials/misc variants for leak-tight, vibration-resistant fluid system connections in aircraft hydraulic and fuel systems.
• Latching Systems Latching systems and related mechanisms for aerospace door and panel closures.
• Quick Release Pins Quick release pins for rapid attachment and removal in aerospace maintenance applications.
• Struts Structural struts for aerospace applications requiring load-bearing capability.
• QCTLs, Adjustable Diameter Fasteners, and Hinges Quick change tooling solutions, adjustable diameter fasteners, and precision hinges for aerospace assembly.
• Self-Locking Fasteners Self-locking fasteners preventing loosening from vibration in aerospace environments.
• Heat Shields Heat shields for thermal protection in aerospace engine and exhaust applications.
• Aerospace Clamps, Couplings, and Flanges Aerospace clamps, couplings, and flanges for securing tubes, hoses, components, and pipe/tube connections in aircraft systems.
• Complex Sheet Metal and Tube Assemblies Complex sheet metal fabrications and complex tube assemblies for aerospace structural and fluid systems.
• K-Fast™ Nut Torque Control Tools Pistol-grip torque control tools for precision nut installation with torque verification; proprietary K-Fast™ branded installation tool.
• Eddie-Bolt® Fastener Installation Tools Eddie-Bolt® installation tools for the Eddie-Bolt 2 fastener system; proprietary branded installation tool.
• Nuts and Collars Installation Tools Nut and collar installation tools for aerospace fastener assembly.
• Lockbolt, Blind Bolt, and Blind Rivet Installation Tools Multi-purpose installation tools for lockbolts, blind bolts, and blind rivets.
• Inserts and Studs Installation Tools (Keensert) Power tools for installing threaded inserts and studs, including Keensert branded power tools.
• Panel Fastener and 1/4-Turn Fastener Tools Specialized tools for panel fastener and quarter-turn fastener installation.
• Fluid Fitting Tools Tools for installing fluid fittings in aerospace hydraulic and fuel systems.
• Automated Nut and Collar Feeders Automated feeding systems for nuts and collars in high-volume aerospace manufacturing.
• Thread Roll and Header Tooling Thread rolling and header tooling for manufacturing precision threaded fasteners.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TransDigm Group: TransDigm owns numerous aerospace component businesses with proprietary, sole-source content, several of which overlap with Howmet's engineered products (latches, quick-release pins, clamps) sold into the same OEM customer base.
• Triumph Group: Triumph Group produces complex aerospace structures, components, and systems, including fabricated assemblies that overlap with Howmet's complex sheet metal, tube assemblies, and engineered products categories.
• Senior plc: Senior plc's Aerospace division manufactures precision engineered components, including fluid conveyance fittings and engineered assemblies, directly comparable to Howmet's fittings and engineered products portfolio.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Collins Aerospace supplies a broad portfolio of aerospace systems and components, including fastening and installation solutions, and competes with Howmet Fastening Systems across OEM and MRO channels as a much larger diversified incumbent.
• Melrose Industries (GKN Aerospace): GKN Aerospace, owned by Melrose Industries, supplies aerostructures and engine components globally and competes with Howmet Fastening Systems for content on major commercial and military airframe and engine programs.

Direct peers

• TriMas Aerospace: TriMas Aerospace designs and manufactures proprietary, value-added engineered products such as fastening systems, latches, and specialty components for aerospace and defense, directly comparable to Howmet's engineered products and specialty fasteners.
• LISI Aerospace: LISI Aerospace is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerospace fasteners and structural components, competing head-to-head with Howmet Fastening Systems on blind bolts, lockbolts, rivets, and engineered fasteners for Airbus, Boeing, and defense platforms.
• Precision Castparts Corp (PCC) Fasteners: PCC's Fastener Products division (now part of Berkshire Hathaway) produces high-strength aerospace bolts, nuts, and engineered fasteners for engine and airframe applications, directly overlapping Howmet's core aerospace fastener portfolio.

Emerging players

• Stanley Black & Decker (Aerospace Fastening): Stanley Black & Decker's Industrial segment includes aerospace fastening and installation tools, providing overlapping technology and customer reach with Howmet Fastening Systems' installation tools and engineered fastening solutions.
• Bowers Group (aerospace tooling): Bowers and similar specialized aerospace tooling firms compete with Howmet in the installation and production tool segment (torque control, automated feeders, header tooling), particularly for engine and airframe OEM production lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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