What Signature Engineered Solutions does

Signature Engineered Solutions (SES) is a privately held industrial fastener specialist and distributor headquartered at 2640 White Oak Circle in Aurora, Illinois, just outside Chicago. The company sources and supplies a comprehensive range of highly engineered metal and plastic fasteners—including self-retaining nuts, specialty nuts, screws, bolts, rivets, metal clips, plastic solutions, caps and plugs, inserts, clamps, springs and retaining rings, hose products, and fittings and adapters—to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers across twelve industrial verticals: Automotive, Aftermarket Automotive, Heavy Truck, Heavy Equipment, Energies, Electrification, Construction, HVAC, Appliances, Recreational Vehicles, Lawn and Garden, and Power Generation. Products are engineered to address recurring industrial pain points including vibration loosening, blind assembly, misaligned panel mounting, labor-intensive assembly steps, and extreme temperature or corrosion exposure. SES also holds proprietary IP through the Power Port-Power Seal patented fitting (US Patent No. 7,032,934 B2), used in custom manifold blocks and special/compound fittings for hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

SES operates a hybrid distribution model that combines direct OEM field sales with a curated manufacturer partner network featuring top engineered fastener brands—Automatic SMP, EBC Industries, Ferry Cap, TOG Manufacturing, and Specialty Bar Products—and a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) service line. The 3PL offering extends the company's footprint into warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, import consolidation, and value-added services such as kitting, labeling, light assembly, inspection, and custom packaging for industrial manufacturers and distributors in hose, hydraulic, pneumatic, fastener, and engineered component markets. Pricing is quote-based, with no public price list; the contact workflow captures manufacturer part numbers, application details, estimated annual usage, parts per application, and drawings to generate application-specific quotes under multi-year contract terms. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, is a member of the National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA), the Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA), and NAHAD (the Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution), and is privately owned with stated ambitions for aggressive growth over the next decade. Geographic scope is currently North American, anchored in the Midwest industrial corridor.

Name

Signature Engineered Solutions

Legal name

Signature Engineered Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://sigengineered.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Signature Engineered Solutions is a privately held U.S. distributor of engineered metal and plastic fasteners serving OEMs across automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment, energies, electrification, and 10+ other industrial verticals, complemented by manufacturer partnerships and a specialized 3PL service line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Engineered fasteners
• Industrial fastening solutions
• OEM fastener supply
• Specialty screws and nuts
• Third-party logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

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

Revenue model

1. Engineered Fastener Product Sales: SES generates revenue primarily through the sale of highly engineered fasteners including specialty nuts, screws, bolts, rivets, clips, springs, retaining rings, inserts, hose products, and fittings/adapters. Products span metal and engineered plastic categories, sold across 12+ industrial vertical markets via OEM channels.
2. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: SES provides specialized 3PL services for industrial manufacturers and distributors in hose, hydraulic, pneumatic, fastener, and engineered component markets. Services include warehousing & inventory management, order fulfillment, import consolidation, and value-added services (kitting, labeling, light assembly, inspection, custom packaging). Revenue is generated through service contracts with scalable operations supporting OEM and MRO environments.
3. Value-Added Services: Value-added services including kitting, labeling, light assembly, inspection, and custom packaging to support OEM and contract programs. These services are bundled with fastener product supply and 3PL offerings, driving additional revenue per customer program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Signature Engineered Solutions sells highly engineered metal and plastic fasteners across 12+ product categories including specialty nuts, screws, bolts, rivets, clips, springs, retaining rings, inserts, hose products, and fittings/adapters. The company complements fastener supply with third-party logistics services such as warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, kitting, labeling, light assembly, inspection, and custom packaging for industrial manufacturers and distributors. Sales are quote-based and delivered via direct OEM field sales and a network of manufacturer partners.

Product overview

Signature Engineered Solutions offers an extensive range of highly engineered fasteners as a unified product portfolio. The company provides metal and plastic fasteners across 12+ core product categories including Self-Retaining Nuts, Metal Clips, Plastic Solutions, Caps and Plugs, Rivets, Inserts, Specialty Nuts, Specialty Screws and Bolts, Clamp Solutions, Springs and Retaining Rings, Hose Products, and Fittings & Adapters. These products serve original equipment manufacturer (OEM) channels and are complemented by Third-Party Logistics (3PL) services. The portfolio is positioned for automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment, energies, construction, and electrification industries, with products designed to reduce labor-intensive assembly and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Retaining Nuts
• Metal Clips
• Plastic Solutions
• Caps and Plugs
• Rivets
• Inserts
• Specialty Nuts
• Specialty Screws and Bolts
• Clamp Solutions
• Springs and Retaining Rings
• Hose Products
• Fittings and Adapters
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces labor-intensive nature of product assembly
• +1 more outcomes

Segments12 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

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered featured and core.

• Automatic SMP (ASMP)featuredStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured strategic manufacturing partner for critical fasteners and machined parts. ASMP is part of SES's portfolio of cold- and hot-headed, high-strength fasteners for aerospace, diesel engine, power generation, and industrial markets.
• EBC IndustriesfeaturedStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured strategic manufacturing partner supplying critical fasteners for demanding performance applications including aerospace, diesel engine, power generation, and industrial markets.
• Ferry CapfeaturedStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured strategic manufacturing partner for high-strength fasteners in critical applications such as aerospace, diesel engines, power generation, and industrial markets.
• TOG ManufacturingfeaturedStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured strategic manufacturing partner for precision-engineered fasteners supporting critical applications in aerospace, diesel engine, power generation, and industrial markets.
• Specialty Bar ProductsfeaturedStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured strategic manufacturing partner supplying specialty bar products for critical fastener manufacturing in aerospace, diesel engine, power generation, and industrial markets.
• National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA)coreOthersIndustry association membership providing access to fastener industry best practices, networking, and industry intelligence. SES is a member of the NFDA.
• Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA)coreOthersRegional industry association membership for fastener industry professionals in the Midwest. Provides networking and industry intelligence for SES's regional market.
• The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution (NAHAD)coreOthersIndustry association membership for hose and accessories distribution. Relevant to SES's hose products and 3PL services in the hose, hydraulic, and pneumatic component markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fastenal: Fastenal is the largest US industrial fastener distributor with a multi-channel OEM and maintenance customer base across automotive, heavy equipment, and industrial verticals. SES competes with Fastenal for the same engineered fastener OEM relationships, though Fastenal operates at much greater scale with thousands of locations.
• Bossard Group: Bossard is a global leader in intelligent industrial fastener and assembly solutions, providing engineering services, logistics, and product supply to OEM customers. SES's combination of engineered fasteners, 3PL services, and value-added assembly mirrors Bossard's product and service portfolio at a smaller scale.
• Penn Engineering: Penn Engineering is a leading manufacturer of engineered fasteners, particularly self-clinching nuts, studs, and captive hardware for sheet metal applications. SES's specialty nuts, inserts, and engineered fastener portfolio directly overlaps with Penn Engineering's product range serving automotive and industrial OEMs.
• Nifco: Nifco is a global specialist in plastic fasteners and engineered plastic components for automotive interior, exterior, and underbody applications. SES's 'Plastic Solutions' product line (cable ties, clips, push rivets, trim clips) directly overlaps with Nifco's automotive plastic fastener product range.
• Böllhoff Group: Böllhoff is a global manufacturer of fastening technology including threaded inserts, rivets, special fasteners, and assembly systems for automotive and industrial applications. SES's inserts, rivets, and specialty fastening solutions overlap with Böllhoff's product portfolio, and both target similar OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a large US industrial distributor serving metalworking, automotive, and heavy equipment customers with fasteners, tools, and MRO supplies. MSC Industrial's product and customer base overlap with SES's offering, particularly in automotive, heavy equipment, and MRO markets.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a major US industrial distributor serving maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) customers with fluid power, bearings, power transmission, and fastener products. Both Applied and SES serve industrial OEM and MRO customers with engineered component and accessory portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: Würth is the world's largest fastener distribution group, serving industrial customers with a comprehensive fastener and assembly product portfolio plus extensive value-added services. Würth's product breadth, multi-region presence, and integrated supply chain services make it a direct comparable for SES's broader market positioning.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): ITW is a diversified Fortune 500 manufacturer whose Automotive OEM segment and other divisions produce threaded fasteners, engineered components, and assembly solutions for automotive, heavy equipment, and industrial markets. ITW represents the scaled incumbent that SES's manufacturing partners and SES itself compete against for OEM programs.
• TriMas Corporation: TriMas operates aerospace and industrial fastener businesses, including brands like Monogram Aerospace Fasteners and RSA Engineered Products, serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. TriMas's aerospace fastener portfolio overlaps with the critical fastener applications SES's manufacturing partners serve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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