B&G Manufacturing

What B&G Manufacturing does

B&G Manufacturing Co., Inc. is a family-owned precision manufacturer of fasteners, bushings, and custom machined components, with roots dating to the 1940s as JED Manufacturing and rebranded to B&G (Betty & Garfield) in 1970. The company operates three vertically integrated facilities, with its headquarters and a dedicated medical device plant in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, and an additional facility in Houston, Texas serving the energy sector. B&G manufactures over 10,000 part numbers for customers in medical devices, energy, aerospace & defense, and oil & gas, and holds certifications including AS9100D, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, NQA-1, and ASME Section III that gate entry into regulated supply chains.

The company's core technical platform combines CNC machining, thread rolling, and proprietary tooling (notably the Stud Master Chamfering Machine, which is also sold as a standalone branded product line) with an SAP ERP system integrated with MII for shop-floor execution and quality data capture. Precision components are produced to customer specifications with documented PPAP and first-article inspection workflows, supporting high-reliability applications in aerospace, nuclear, and medical markets.

B&G's business model blends two channels: quote-based custom manufacturing for medical, aerospace, and nuclear OEMs requiring certified, traceable production runs, and a direct e-commerce platform (shop.bgmfg.com) for standardized Stud Master fasteners. The company reports a 90%+ on-time delivery rate and emphasizes vertically integrated operations as a differentiator. The family-owned, private structure (no external funding disclosed) suggests a conservative capital allocation approach focused on organic capability expansion rather than acquisitive growth.

Name

B&G Manufacturing

Legal name

B&G Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Website

https://bgmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

B&G Manufacturing is a family-owned precision manufacturer of fasteners, bushings, and custom machined parts serving aerospace & defense, medical device, energy, and oil & gas customers from three facilities in Hatfield, PA and Houston, TX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Fasteners and Precision Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling) (IMAKABAL), Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Custom fastener manufacturing
• Precision machined parts
• Titanium medical implants
• Aerospace fasteners
• Oil and gas fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Hatfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Fastener Manufacturing: B&G designs and manufactures custom fasteners and precision parts to customer specifications for critical applications. They offer both prototype and production runs with capabilities spanning various materials including titanium, stainless steels, superalloys, and specialty alloys.
2. Standard Fastener Products: Maintains extensive inventory of more than 10,000 part numbers in various sizes, shapes, and material grades available for next-day shipping. Customers can purchase standard products through online ordering.
3. Stud Master Chamfering Machine Sales: Proprietary B&G Stud Master Chamfering Machine available for sale, shipping from Hatfield, PA facility.
4. Precision Parts Processing Services: Provides secondary processing services including titanium anodizing, laser marking, ultrasonic cleaning, shot peening, glass beading, passivation, and metallurgical evaluations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

B&G Manufacturing designs and manufactures custom fasteners and precision parts (bolts, screws, nuts, washers, studs, rods, pins) in titanium, stainless steels, superalloys, alloy steels, carbon steels, copper alloys, and tool steels for medical, aerospace & defense, energy, and oil & gas applications. The company also sells its proprietary B&G Stud Master Chamfering Machine and provides in-house secondary processing services such as titanium anodizing, laser marking, ultrasonic cleaning, shot peening, passivation, and metallurgical evaluations through a vertically integrated manufacturing operation.

Product overview

B&G Manufacturing is a custom fastener manufacturer and precision parts supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of products including custom fasteners (bolts, screws, nuts, washers, studs, rods, pins), the B&G Stud Master Chamfering Machine, and specialty precision components. They serve critical industries (medical, aerospace & defense, energy, oil & gas) with products ranging from orthopedic implants and surgical screws to aerospace fasteners and industrial bolting. Their vertically integrated approach combines manufacturing capabilities (turning, Swiss-style turning, milling, grinding, EDM, forging, thread rolling/cutting) with processing services (heat treating, anodizing, laser marking, passivation, shot peening). Products are available through their online ordering platform (shop.bgmfg.com) with over 10,000 in-stock part numbers for next-day shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stud Master: Chamfering machine for studs and fasteners that stamps parts and chamfers ends simultaneously. Has been a class-leading solution for over 20 years.

Products and services

• Custom Fasteners Precision-engineered custom fasteners including bolts, screws, nuts, washers, studs, rods, and pins manufactured from alloy steels, aluminum alloys, carbon steels, superalloys, copper alloys, titanium, stainless steels, and tool steels for critical applications in medical, aerospace & defense, energy, and oil & gas industries.
• B&G Stud Master Chamfering Machine Proprietary B&G chamfering machine designed to simultaneously stamp parts and chamfer ends with rapid cycle times and consistent quality, sold as a standalone product shipped from Hatfield, PA.
• Critical Fasteners High-precision fasteners designed for critical applications in aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and oil and gas industries, supported by industry-specific certifications such as AS9100D, NQA-1, ISO 13485, and ASME Section III.
• Safety Fasteners Specialty fasteners designed for safety-critical applications in oil and gas exploration, extraction, and refining operations, including studs, washers, bolts, and nuts used in harsh environments.
• Titanium Precision Parts Titanium fasteners and precision components for medical implants, surgical instruments, aerospace, and other applications requiring lightweight, high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials.
• Medical Precision Parts Precision components for spinal implants, surgical instrumentation, bone fracture and trauma devices, including cages, plates, screws, rods, and hooks, manufactured to medical-grade tolerances under ISO 13485:2016 and 21 CFR 820.
• Aerospace Fasteners Precision fasteners for military and commercial aerospace applications including aircraft, ships, and submarines, designed to meet high fatigue and tensile strength, self-locking, oxidation and corrosion resistance, and extreme temperature requirements.
• shop.bgmfg.com Online Ordering Platform E-commerce platform for browsing product catalogs, placing orders, requesting quotes, tracking fasteners, and accessing online certificates for B&G Manufacturing's standard fastener and precision parts inventory.
• Precision Parts Processing Services Secondary processing services including titanium anodizing, laser marking, ultrasonic cleaning, shot peening, glass beading, passivation (citric and nitric), heat treating, and metallurgical evaluations for precision parts and fasteners.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time delivery rate of at least 90% of the time
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MacLean-Fogg: Diversified manufacturer of critical-application fasteners, including engineered threaded fasteners for aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy — directly comparable to B&G's mix of custom fasteners serving regulated and high-reliability end markets.
• LISI Aerospace: Specialist in aerospace fasteners and structural components sold to OEMs and tier-one suppliers; competes with B&G's aerospace and defense offering for similar high-rel, certified business.
• TriMas Aerospace: Aerospace-focused business unit within TriMas that manufactures specialty fasteners and engineered components; comparable customer base (aerospace OEMs) and regulatory positioning.
• Haydon Bolts: US-based custom manufacturer of large-diameter structural bolts and fasteners for construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets; comparable in custom, made-to-spec fastener manufacturing.
• Allfast Fastening Systems: Aerospace fastener manufacturer specializing in blind bolts, lockbolts, and Hi-Tite fasteners — directly comparable to B&G's aerospace fastener portfolio and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Large publicly-traded supplier of aerospace fasteners, engine components, and structural parts. Overlaps with B&G's aerospace fastener product line but operates at substantially greater scale and breadth.
• Precision Castparts Corp. Now part of Berkshire Hathaway, this is a broad aerospace and industrial components manufacturer including fasteners and machined parts; competes in adjacent product categories with B&G in aerospace.
• Penn Engineering & Manufacturing: Larger manufacturer of self-clinching fasteners and engineered components; overlaps with B&G's specialty fastener capability but serves broader electronics and industrial channels.
• Bossard Group: Global supplier of fastening solutions including custom and standard fasteners, with consulting and logistics services; comparable product breadth and end-market coverage, though distributed model differs from B&G's manufacturing focus.

Regional players

• Sundram Fasteners: Indian-headquartered manufacturer of high-precision critical fasteners serving automotive, aerospace, and energy markets globally — comparable product type though primarily a regional/OEM-tier player relative to a US-based shop like B&G.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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