A. Lyons & Co

What A. Lyons & Co does

A. Lyons & Co., Inc. is a privately held wholesale importer and distributor of fasteners and industrial components, founded in 1933 and headquartered in Manchester, Massachusetts, with a warehouse in North Andover, Massachusetts. The company's core offering is imported standard and custom fasteners, including screws, bolts, nails, tacks, pins, threaded rods, studs, nuts, and washers, supplemented by made-to-print stamped, turned, and forged parts and castings produced to customer specifications. Over time, A. Lyons has extended the product line into adjacent industrial materials, including PVC and polyurethane vinyl, recycled fiberboard, vulcanized fiber, vegetable tanned leather, custom fabrics (non-woven, polyester, felt, Cordura nylon), stamped metal components, safety steel toe caps, and custom display racks and store fixtures. Production is sourced through long-term relationships with manufacturers in Asia (Pacific Rim) and Europe, including a CAD/CAM equipped tooling facility in Asia for custom stamped metal work.

The business model is a quote-based B2B wholesale distribution operation serving small and mid-sized US manufacturers across multiple verticals, including construction, automotive, door lock hardware, plumbing, communications, fire protection, leather goods, textiles/outdoor gear, and paint brush manufacturing. A. Lyons handles international customs, logistics, and shipping coordination end-to-end on behalf of customers, with sample approval before production runs and continuous quality control throughout manufacturing. The company offers flexible payment terms (paying suppliers when product is on board rather than during production) and supports a stock-and-release program from its North Andover warehouse, with FCL and LCL drop-ship options direct to customer locations. Marketing is primarily direct sales driven by website quote requests, phone contact, downloadable brochures, and periodic industry trade show participation (including the International Fastener Expo 2021). Revenue is generated on one-time product sales with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or recurring component.

Name

A. Lyons & Co

Legal name

A. Lyons & Co., Inc.

Website

https://alyons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A. Lyons & Co is a US wholesale importer founded in 1933 that sources and distributes standard and made-to-print fasteners, plus industrial materials like vinyl, leather, and fabrics, serving small and mid-sized manufacturers across construction, automotive, and other industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Fastener Distribution & Industrial Component Sourcing

NAICS

Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4238), Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers (424310)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Wholesale fastener distribution
• Imported industrial fasteners
• Custom stamped metal parts
• Made-to-print components
• International sourcing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Fastener Distribution: Importing and distributing standard and custom fasteners including screws, bolts, nails, nuts, washers, and threaded rods. Products sourced from Asia and Europe for US customers. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on order specifications and volume.
2. Custom Component Sourcing: Made-to-print custom fasteners and industrial components produced to customer exact specifications. Mill shipments drop-shipped directly or via stock and release program from North Andover warehouse.
3. Industrial Materials Distribution: Distribution of non-woven fabrics, vinyl materials, vulcanized fiber, fiberboard, leather, stamped metal components, and safety steel toe caps for industrial applications.
4. Custom Display Solutions: Custom display racks, shelving, store fixtures, and point-of-purchase products for retail establishments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

A. Lyons & Co. is a wholesale importer and distributor of standard and custom fasteners (screws, bolts, nails, threaded rods, nuts, washers) plus made-to-print stamped, turned, and forged metal parts and industrial materials. The company sources products from long-term partner factories in Asia and Europe on behalf of small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers, managing international logistics, customs, and quality control. It also distributes specialty materials including vinyl, fiberboard, vulcanized fiber, vegetable-tanned leather, custom fabrics, and steel toe caps.

Product overview

A. Lyons & Co. is a wholesale fastener distributor and importer founded in 1933, headquartered in Manchester, Massachusetts. The company operates as a worldwide sourcer of made-to-print fasteners, custom fasteners, and other industrial components. Its core product portfolio centers on fasteners including screws, bolts, nails, tacks, pins, threaded rods, studs, nuts, and washers, supplemented by stamped, turned, and forged metal parts and castings. Beyond fasteners, the company diversifies into specialty materials including vinyl (PVC/polyurethane), fiberboard, vulcanized fiber, vegetable tanned leather, stamped metal components, custom fabrics, and steel toe caps for safety footwear. The company also offers custom display racks and store fixtures. All products are sourced through long-term relationships with manufacturers in Asia and Europe, with warehouse fulfillment from North Andover, Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fasteners (Screws, Bolts, Nails, Tacks, Pins) Wholesale standard and custom fasteners including made-to-print screws, bolts, nails, tacks, and pins for industrial applications. Includes self-tapping, self-drilling, machine, SEMS, sheet metal, TEK, particle board, chip board, and drywall variants.
• Threaded Rods, Studs, Nuts, and Washers Made-to-print threaded rods, threaded studs, nuts, and washers produced to customer specifications, meeting IFI, ANSI, DIN, and JIS standards.
• Stamped, Turned, and Forged Parts Custom made-to-print stamped, turned, and forged parts plus castings produced to exact customer requirements, sourced from international factories in Asia and Europe.
• Steel Toe Caps Safety steel toe caps for industrial boots and shoes, with options including composite toe caps, steel midsoles, and metatarsal protection, manufactured in China and exported worldwide.
• Vinyl (PVC and Polyurethane) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane vinyl materials used in wallets, gun cases, luggage, footwear, holsters, book covers, and other applications.
• Fiberboard and Particle Board Recycled fiberboard and recycled particle board made from blended recycled fibers (Kraft, corrugated) via wet machine process, used in shoe board, luggage board, and gasket board applications.
• Vulcanized Fiber Cellulose-based vulcanized fiber in sheets, rolls, rods, tubes, and coils, used in electrical appliances, luggage, abrasive discs, automotive applications, electrical insulation, circuit breakers, gaskets, and welding masks.
• Vegetable Tanned Leather Vegetable oil-tanned leather products including bends, shoulders, bellies, heels, soles, and unit soles, available in waxy, silky, and oily finishes with assorted colors.
• Stamped Metal Components Stamped metal components for automotive, door lock hardware, plumbing, communications, and fire protection industries, using stainless steel, cold rolled steel, aluminum, copper, brass, HSLA, and Galfan.
• Custom Fabrics Custom fabrics including non-woven fabrics, polyester, custom felt, and Cordura nylon used in luggage, outdoor gear, footwear, backpacks, military apparel, laminated products, and office furnishings.
• Custom Display Racks and Store Fixtures Custom display solutions including shelving, baskets, point-of-purchase displays, peg hooks, and other retail display accessories for retail establishments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86+ years in business
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Overseas Manufacturers in AsiacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLong-term relationships with manufacturers in Asia enabling sourcing of custom and standard fasteners at competitive prices. Factories specialize in stamping, turning, forging, and casting processes.
• Overseas Manufacturers in EuropecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEstablished relationships with European manufacturers providing additional sourcing options for fasteners and industrial components meeting international standards (IFI, ANSI, DIN, JIS).
• Asian Tooling FacilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAD/CAM equipped tooling facility in Asia used for manufacturing custom stamped metal components. Enables precision manufacturing of components for automotive, plumbing, communications, and fire protection industries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lawson Products: U.S.-based fastener, MRO, and industrial component distributor serving mid-market manufacturers with a direct sales model, very similar to A. Lyons' customer profile and product mix. Both companies rely on direct sales reps, quote-based pricing, and imported fasteners/custom parts.
• Mutual Screw & Supply: Independent wholesale distributor of fasteners, anchors, and threaded products serving industrial customers with imported and domestic inventory. Overlaps directly with A. Lyons in screws/bolts/nuts/washers and mid-sized manufacturer customers.
• Tanner Bolt & Nut: Independent regional wholesale distributor of fasteners, anchors, power tools, and industrial supplies serving the U.S. Northeast. Closely comparable to A. Lyons in scale, product breadth, and small/mid-sized manufacturer customer base.
• Field Fastener Supply: Independent fastener distributor offering import sourcing, custom packaging, kitting, and vendor-managed inventory to manufacturers. Mirrors A. Lyons' import-and-custom model at similar scale.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal Company: Largest North American fastener and industrial supply distributor with vending, on-site, and direct sales channels serving OEMs and industrial accounts. A scaled incumbent in the same core fastener and component categories as A. Lyons, but vastly broader in scale and digital reach.
• McMaster-Carr: Catalog and e-commerce industrial supply leader carrying an extensive range of fasteners, threaded rod, nuts, washers, and custom parts. Competes for the same small/mid-sized manufacturer spend as A. Lyons but with superior digital ordering and 24-hour fulfillment.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large U.S. metalworking and industrial MRO distributor with deep fastener and custom part categories serving manufacturers. Broader portfolio and scale than A. Lyons, but overlapping in fasteners, threaded products, and made-to-print components.
• W.W. Grainger: Fortune 500 industrial supply distributor with a massive fastener and hardware assortment, including custom and specialty items, sold through digital channels. A scaled incumbent competing for similar B2B manufacturing spend.
• Würth Industry: Global fastener and assembly technology specialist serving industrial OEMs with C-Parts management and customized supply programs. Overlaps with A. Lyons in fasteners and made-to-print components but at vastly greater international scale.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-listed global specialist in fastening technology and intelligent productivity solutions for industrial OEMs. Directly comparable to A. Lyons in fastener expertise but far larger and more global.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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