What Rothoblaas does

Rothoblaas operates a B2B hardware sales model with no publicly disclosed pricing, instead using quote-based sales through a global network of technical sales representatives, wholly-owned regional subsidiaries, and dedicated distribution channels. The company runs 30+ subsidiaries across Europe, North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador), with the USA subsidiary alone covering 40 states from Allentown. Complementary revenue-adjacent assets include the MyProject design software, BIM/CAD libraries, the Rothoschool training program (including the 60-hour TEEW course), and the Rothoblaas Safety and Holz Technic sub-brands. Multi-jurisdiction certifications (ETA, ESR, ELC, EN 397, EN 50365, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, ISO 9001:2015) underpin regulatory-driven product specification. The company is founder/family-controlled with no disclosed external PE/VC backing.

Name

Rothoblaas

Legal name

ROTHO BLAAS SRL

Website

https://rothoblaas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Rothoblaas is an Italian manufacturer of certified fastening systems, lifting devices, fall protection equipment, and tools for timber construction professionals, selling through 30+ subsidiaries across Europe, North America, and South America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Construction Hardware and Materials

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Timber construction hardware
• Structural fastening systems
• Fall protection equipment
• Construction safety products
• Building sealing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cortaccia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastening and Construction Hardware Sales: B2B manufacturer selling screws, brackets, plates, anchors, and fastening systems to timber construction professionals, contractors, and distribution partners.
2. Fall Protection Equipment Sales: Personal protective equipment including helmets, harnesses, anchor systems, and fall arrest systems for construction and industrial safety applications.
3. Tools and Machinery Sales: Carpentry tools, torque limiters, drilling equipment, and transport/lifting devices for timber construction professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rothoblaas manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of materials and hardware for timber construction professionals. Core offerings include structural fastening systems (screws, brackets, plates, concrete anchors), transport and lifting devices, fall protection equipment (helmets, harnesses, anchor lines), carpentry tools and machines, airtightness/waterproofing membranes and tapes, and soundproofing systems. Products are designed to integrate as an ecosystem supporting CLT and mass timber construction workflows.

Product overview

Rothoblaas is a materials company for timber construction offering a comprehensive portfolio of fastening products, safety systems, tools and machines, and waterproofing/soundproofing solutions. The core product lines include: Fastening products (screws including VGS PLATE for lifting, HBS PLATE for mass timber connections, KOS hexagonal bolts, SKR/SKS/SKP concrete anchors, MET threaded rods); Fall Protection systems (HERO helmets certified EN 397:2025, ARCH helmets, anchor lines, harnesses); Tools and Machines (TORQUE LIMITER for controlled tightening, WASP/RAPTOR/RAPTOR MINI/RAPTOR MAXI transport and lifting devices, CATCH tightening tools, SNAIL PULSE drill bits, CRICKET ratchet sets); Airtightness and Waterproofing (tapes, membranes, sealants); Soundproofing (resilient profiles, soundproofing layers). The products are designed to work together as an ecosystem - for example, VGS PLATE screws are specifically designed for use with Rothoblaas lifting systems, TORQUE LIMITER ensures proper installation torque for screws, and HERO helmet offers customization via an online configurator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rothoblaas Safety: Access and transit solutions for operations at height in total safety
• Holz Technic

Products and services

• VGS PLATE The first verifiable and reusable screw for lifting systems in timber construction. Introduces objective criteria and inspection methods (JIG REUSE jig) to determine whether screws can be safely reused after lifting operations. Features black E-Coating for wear visibility and dual drive (TORX and hex) for controlled installation.
• HBS PLATE Pan head screw for plates designed for timber-to-steel connections in mass timber construction. A new generation of screws for plates with installation procedures and tools for safe operation.
• TORQUE LIMITER Torque control tool particularly useful in metal-to-timber connections. Ensures controlled tightening without exceeding the maximum torque of fasteners. Two versions cover common torque ranges with adjustable tightening values and graduated scale.
• WASP Lifting and transport hook for timber elements. Exceptionally stable and robust, holds screw head fixed in timber by integrated jaws. Can be used for axial and transverse loads. Certified according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Compatible with VGS ø11mm screws.
• RAPTOR MINI Small rigging device for timber elements. Fastens with just two screws for quick mounting. Features integrated swivel lifting hook for safe and flexible lifting. Certified for weights up to 1.5 tonnes according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• RAPTOR MAXI Large rigging device for timber elements. Allows fastening with 6, 8, 10 or 12 screws for heavy components. Integrated rotatable lifting hook for efficient handling. Certified for weights up to 7.0 tonnes according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• SOCKET Bushings and bits adapters for any size of hexagonal head. Available in multiple sizes (SW10 to SW24) and long versions.
• HERO Work Helmet Work helmet certified to EN 397:2025 Type II and EN 50365:2023 for construction sites, industrial areas, and work at height. Lightweight and sporty design with quick-adjust ratchet wheel. Compatible with earmuffs, headlamps, and sun protection accessories. Maximum lifespan of 12 years with maximum usage period of 10 years.
• ARCH Helmet Helmet for workplace safety, industry and construction. Made of ABS (385 grams), resistant to impacts and forces. Available with EN 397 UNI 55 and ANSI Z.89.1-2009 certifications. Features direct earmuff installation without adapters, removable and washable padding.
• CRICKET Pass-through ratcheting wrench set with 8 integrated sockets (M6 to M18) in a single tool. Features reversible mechanism for tightening/loosening and 340mm hardened steel grip for structural timber joint tightening.
• KOS Hexagonal Head Bolt Hexagonal head bolt with CE marking according to EN 14592. Carbon steel strength grade 8.8. Available in A2/AISI304 stainless steel for outdoor applications (service class 3). Multiple sizes from M12 to M20.

Quantifiable outcome

• VGS PLATE can be reused multiple times after passing objective inspection criteria, reducing material costs and waste compared to single-use screws
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MEZeroE ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project networking 'Zero' players in industrial and construction processes. Rothoblaas participates as part of the change, endorsing the MEZeroE Manifesto for rethinking industrial and construction processes in innovative ways.
• WOODCIRCLES ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project uniting 20 partners in the wood value chain with common goal of ecologically sustainable timber construction focusing on design and construction for disassembly.
• MULTICARE ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project connecting technological innovation with construction feasibility. Led by international consortium bringing together research and industry across entire construction value chain, focusing on multidisciplinary retrofitting of existing buildings using hybrid, demountable systems. Rothoblaas is one of 21 partners.
• University of MainecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party testing partner for VGS PLATE reusable lifting screw, providing independent validation of reusability testing methodology.
• University of BolognacoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party testing partner for VGS PLATE reusable lifting screw, contributing to safety factor definitions in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: Global leader in fastening and assembly materials, tools, and PPE for construction and trades. Competes with Rothoblaas across screws, anchors, and PPE, with substantially larger scale, more diversified customer base, and an established direct-sales model in many of the same geographies.
• Hilti: Global construction tools, fasteners, anchors, and software provider with a broad portfolio that includes direct fastening, screw anchors, and PPE. Overlaps with Rothoblaas in concrete anchors, screws, and jobsite tools, but operates at much larger scale and broader category breadth.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works): Diversified industrial manufacturer whose construction products segment includes fastening systems and engineered components. Competes with Rothoblaas in specialty fasteners and structural components, though at far broader portfolio scale and with deeper R&D resources.
• fischer Group: German manufacturer of anchors, screws, and fastening systems for construction, with strong European presence. Directly comparable to Rothoblaas in concrete anchor (SKR/SKS/SKP equivalent) and screw categories, but with a broader portfolio spanning non-timber-specific applications.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Global PPE leader whose fall protection, helmet, and worker safety lines (including the Capital Safety/DBI-SALA portfolio) overlap with Rothoblaas's Rothoblaas Safety sub-brand. Comparable in target buyer (work-at-height professionals) and certifications, but at substantially larger scale and broader category coverage.

Direct peers

• Knapp GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of timber connectors, hidden fastening systems, and lifting hardware for engineered wood. Overlaps closely with Rothoblaas in concealed connectors, lifting solutions (e.g., RICON, WALCO), and timber-frame fastening systems across European and export markets.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: US-based manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners, and anchors for wood and mass timber construction. Directly comparable to Rothoblaas in core fastening/connector products and is a major North American competitor in the same specifier-driven channel.
• Eurotec GmbH: German manufacturer of fastening systems specifically for timber construction, including screws, connectors, and terrace fastening products. Closely comparable in target customer (timber construction professionals), product focus, and European distribution model.
• Pitzl Metallbau: Specialist in heavy-duty timber connectors and post-beam systems for engineered wood construction. Comparable to Rothoblaas in connectors, structural fasteners, and mass-timber solutions, particularly across DACH-region projects.
• Upat (fischer brand) / Mungo Befestigungstechnik: Swiss-based manufacturer of mechanical and chemical anchors, screws, and fastening systems for concrete and timber applications. Comparable to Rothoblaas in concrete anchor and timber fastening categories with overlapping European and international distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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