Airfasco

What Airfasco does

Airfasco Industries is a privately-held aerospace fastener manufacturer founded in February 1979 by Dennis Dent, who acquired the AN Bolt manufacturing assets of Lamson and Sessions. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the company produces AN, MS, NAS, and NASM specification fasteners, including aircraft bolts, screws, pins, and nuts, for aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO) facilities, kit builders, and motorsports customers. Manufacturing operations span cold heading, hot heading, in-house machine building, and specialty plating processes, all consolidated in a 105,000 square foot facility. The company holds ISO9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 certifications, maintains DFARS 252.225-7009 Domestic Specialty Metals compliance with approximately 90% of alloy raw material melted domestically, and has developed two proprietary innovations: LHE Zn-Ni (Low Hydrogen Embrittlement Zinc-Nickel) REACH/RoHS-compliant plating, and the MS21042 Style B lock-nut (the first such license, developed with Inspec100).

The business operates on a quote-based, one-time sales model through its website RFQ system, supplemented by factory-direct pricing for authorized stocking distributors that enter Long Term Agreements (LTAs) requiring a $250,000 minimum annual purchase. Three named authorized distributors extend the company's reach: Aircraft Spruce & Specialty (general aviation, USA/Canada), Airparts Company (MRO and South America, Florida), and Pegasusautoracing (motorsports, Wisconsin). Airfasco also generates revenue from custom 'specials to print' manufacturing with engineering assistance, FAA-PMA approved oil filters and propeller bolts, and pre-configured aircraft maintenance kits such as the Seabee Wing Attachment Kit. Marketing is conducted primarily through industry trade shows (Sun-N-Fun, MRO Americas, EAA AirVenture, International Fastener Expo) and active membership in the Aerospace Industries Association and Industrial Fasteners Institute.

The company is small (under 50 employees), family-influenced, and self-funded, with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or subsidiaries. Following the retirement of founder Dennis Dent, the company has continued to invest in product innovation (FAA-PMA parts, REACH/RoHS plating, Style B lock-nuts) and channel expansion, while remaining a niche specialty manufacturer in the broader U.S. aerospace supply chain.

Name

Airfasco

Legal name

Airfasco Industries

Website

https://airfasco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airfasco Industries, founded in 1979 and based in Canton, Ohio, manufactures AN/MS/NAS/NASM aerospace fasteners—bolts, screws, pins, and nuts—for aerospace OEMs, MRO facilities, kit builders, and racing markets via direct sales and a small authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Fasteners

NAICS

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

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Aerospace fasteners
• AN MS NAS bolts
• Aircraft hardware
• Custom fastener manufacturing
• PMA approved parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Fastener Sales: Direct sales of AN, MS, NAS, NASM fasteners including bolts, screws, pins, and nuts. Products sold through direct RFQ system, website ordering, and authorized distributor network. Quote-based pricing with volume discounts available for registered accounts.
2. PMA Parts Sales: Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) products including FAA-PMA approved oil filters for Textron Lycoming and Teledyne Continental Motors engines, and propeller bolts for McCauley Propeller Systems.
3. Fastener Kits: Pre-configured kits for aircraft maintenance and repair, such as Seabee Wing Attachment Kit.
4. Custom Manufacturing Services: Specials to print manufacturing, engineering assistance for new fastener designs, and custom component manufacturing under one roof.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Airfasco manufactures aerospace fasteners to AN, MS, NAS, and NASM specifications, including aircraft bolts, screws, pins, and nuts, using cold heading, hot heading, and specialty plating processes. The company also provides custom manufacturing to print, FAA-PMA approved parts such as oil filters and propeller bolts, pre-configured aircraft fastener kits, and innovative product lines including LHE Zn-Ni REACH/RoHS compliant plated fasteners and MS21042 Style B lock-nuts.

Product overview

Airfasco is an aerospace fastener manufacturer offering AN, MS, NAS, and NASM standard fasteners including bolts, screws, pins, and nuts. The core product line consists of AN/MS/NAS/NASM aerospace fasteners complemented by custom manufacturing services. Recent additions include FAA-PMA parts (oil filters and propeller bolts), REACH/RoHS compliant LHE Zn-Ni plated fasteners, and MS21042 Style B lock-nuts. The company also stocks an extensive inventory and provides aircraft fastener kits for maintenance and repair operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AN/MS/NAS/NASM Aerospace Fasteners
• Custom Manufacturing Services
• FAA-PMA Parts
• Aircraft Fastener Kits
• LHE Zn-Ni Plated Fasteners
• MS21042 Style B Lock-Nuts

Quantifiable outcome

• LHE Zn-Ni coated fasteners provide better mechanical and corrosion performance than conventional cadmium plated fasteners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aircraft Spruce & SpecialtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor serving general aviation markets in USA and Canada. Distributors receive factory direct pricing through Long Term Agreements.
• Airparts Company, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor serving MRO and South America Markets from Florida, USA.
• PegasusautoracingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor serving racing markets in Wisconsin, USA.
• AIA - Aerospace Industries AssociationminorOthersActive member of AIA which represents the nation's leading manufacturers of commercial, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, aircraft engines, missiles, spacecraft, and leading component manufacturers like Airfasco.
• IFI - Industrial Fasteners InstituteminorOthersActive member of IFI which provides information, activities and publications about the fastener industry, submits briefs on critical issues such as raw materials and competition from Asia, and represents the industry on standards and specifications.
• Inspec100coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked closely with Inspec100 to become the first manufacturer of MS21042 Style B lock-nuts. This partnership developed a revolutionary new nut design that addresses cracking issues caused by nut dilation that have plagued the aerospace industry since the introduction of MS21042 nuts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Major publicly-traded aerospace supplier with a dedicated Fastening Systems segment producing aerospace bolts, nuts, screws, and lock-nuts to MS/NAS/NASM specs — overlapping directly with Airfasco's core product line, but at vastly greater scale across multiple geographies and platforms.
• Cherry Aerospace (Stanley Black & Decker): Manufacturer of aerospace blind rivets, blind bolts, and specialty fastening systems serving airframe OEMs and MRO. Comparable product overlap with Airfasco's specialty fastener offering, but operates within a much larger diversified industrial parent.
• SPS Technologies (Precision Castparts / Berkshire Hathaway): Long-established aerospace fastener and specialty alloy manufacturer producing hi-temp and standard aerospace fasteners to MS/NAS specifications. Directly competitive with Airfasco in commercial and military aerospace fastener markets, now part of Berkshire Hathaway's Precision Castparts.

Direct peers

• LISI Aerospace: Specialist manufacturer of aerospace fasteners, structural components, and assembly solutions serving global OEMs. Directly comparable to Airfasco in product category (AN/MS/NAS aerospace fasteners) and customer type, but with much larger scale and international footprint.
• Monogram Aerospace Fasteners: Specialty aerospace fastener manufacturer producing proprietary blind bolts, lockbolts, and structural fasteners for commercial and military aerospace. Comparable to Airfasco as a niche mid-size player focused on differentiated, specification-driven aerospace fastening solutions.
• Allfast Fastening Systems: Aerospace blind rivet, blind bolt, and blind nut manufacturer with AS9100 certification serving commercial and military aerospace. Comparable to Airfasco as a niche aerospace fastener specialist with similar specification-driven product portfolio.
• Accurate Screw Machine Corp: AS9100-certified manufacturer of precision screw machine products, AN/MS/NAS aerospace fasteners, and specials to print. Comparable to Airfasco in product scope, customer segments (OEM + MRO), and small/mid-tier market positioning.
• Hi-Shear Corporation: Manufacturer of high-strength aerospace fasteners, pins, and threaded inserts with deep heritage in Hi-Lok and Hi-Tite product families. Directly comparable to Airfasco in aerospace fastener category with similar emphasis on proprietary/spec-driven designs.

Emerging players

• B&B Specialties: Smaller specialty aerospace fastener manufacturer offering specials to print and proprietary fastener designs for OEM and defense customers. Comparable to Airfasco as a small, privately-held, specification-driven aerospace fastener shop with custom manufacturing focus.

Others

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Major general aviation parts distributor and catalog retailer serving kit builders, MROs, and GA owners. Already an authorized Airfasco distributor, so not a direct competitor — but a key channel partner that also stocks competing AN/MS aerospace fasteners from other manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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