What Mansco does

Mansco, formerly known as Manufacturers Supply Company, is a Hudsonville, Michigan-based industrial supplier specializing in production OEM fasteners and related hardware. Established in 1928 and operating as a wholly-owned division of Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) since its 2017 acquisition, the company maintains a 100,000+ square foot flagship warehouse facility that houses in-house quality control, bar-coded inventory, kitting and light assembly services, and fastener management programs. Its product portfolio spans standard fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, washers, rivets, sockets, anchors, metric fasteners), hardware supplies (pneumatic tools, abrasives, drills, pipe products, architectural hardware, foam tapes, furniture hardware), and custom-manufactured parts including complex machined components, large diameter bolts, and complete stud assemblies.

The company's commercial offering extends beyond product distribution into value-added supply chain services. Inventory Management Programs feature bar-coded locations, onsite monitoring, returnable bin replenishment, just-in-time inventory, and vendor consolidation. Kitting & Assembly operations leverage automated equipment to assemble 100+ parts per kit with multi-level verification. Light Assembly Applications provide field-install kits with pre-bagged, labeled components and instruction sheets. Quality Assurance is anchored by ISO 9001:2015 certification and includes sample submissions, PPAPs, ISIRs, lot inspections, custom lab testing, and full traceability. Engineering Support offers fastener application consulting, reverse-engineering, and product/process analysis. Global Sourcing provides access to a managed international supplier network with balanced domestic options.

Revenue is generated through three streams: transactional product sales (unit pricing with quote-based engagement), managed inventory subscriptions (annual cadence), and custom manufacturing / professional services (multi-year contracts). Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, with B2B direct outreach via phone, email, and a Request A Quote web form. The company does not maintain a public e-commerce storefront and has no social media presence. Customers are OEM manufacturers and industrial production facilities requiring production-grade fasteners, with vendor consolidation and reduced administrative burden serving as primary value propositions. As a division of Fastenal, Mansco benefits from its parent's North American distribution network, QA infrastructure, and manufacturing capabilities.

Name

Mansco

Legal name

Mansco - A Division of Fastenal

Website

https://mansply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mansco is a Hudsonville, Michigan-based industrial supplier of OEM fasteners and hardware, operating as a division of Fastenal since 2017. It serves production manufacturers with standard and custom fasteners, plus kitting, inventory management, and ISO-certified quality assurance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudsonville

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fastener & Hardware Product Sales: Sale of production OEM fasteners and hardware products including bolts, nuts, screws, washers, and related supplies. Revenue is transactional, generated through product orders. Additional revenue streams include custom manufactured parts and global sourcing services.
2. Inventory Management Services: Managed inventory programs providing ongoing value through vendor consolidation, on-site monitoring, replenishment services, and supply chain optimization.
3. Kitting & Assembly Services: Pre-packaging and assembly services for production kits, including light assembly applications, generating revenue through service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Mansco specializes in providing production OEM fasteners and hardware for industry, offering an extensive product selection with local warehousing and flexible service. The company supplies standard parts (bolts, nuts, screws, washers, rivets, etc.) and custom-manufactured fasteners, complemented by managed inventory programs, kitting and assembly services, quality assurance, and engineering support.

Product overview

Mansco (formerly Manufacturers Supply Company) is a division of Fastenal offering a unified portfolio of fastener and hardware products and supply chain services. The core product line centers on standard production fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, washers, rivets, and metric variants) and hardware supplies (pneumatic tools, abrasives, architectural hardware). These are complemented by custom manufacturing capabilities for complex machined parts and large diameter fasteners. The service layer includes Inventory Management Programs for supply chain efficiency, Kitting & Assembly for pre-packaged parts solutions, Light Assembly Applications for field installation kits, Quality Assurance Services with ISO-certified verification, and Engineering Support for fastener selection, design, and reverse-engineering. Global Sourcing provides access to international supplier networks. Together, these products and services form an integrated single-source solution for OEM fastener needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Fasteners Standard production fasteners including bolts, nuts, screws, washers, taps, rings, rivets, sockets, anchors, nails, staples, and metric fasteners, sold to OEM manufacturers with local warehousing.
• Hardware Products Hardware supplies including pneumatic tools, abrasives, drills, pipe products, architectural hardware, foam tapes, and furniture hardware for industrial customers.
• Custom Product Solutions Custom manufacturing capabilities including complex machined parts, high-volume production fasteners, large-diameter bolts, and complete stud assemblies for OEM customers with specialized requirements.
• Inventory Management Programs Managed inventory programs featuring bar-coded locations, onsite monitoring and replenishment, returnable bin replenishment, just-in-time inventory, and streamlined procurement for industrial facilities.
• Kitting & Assembly Pre-packaging and assembly services for projects requiring kitted parts, with ability to assemble 100+ parts per kit, multiple sub-kits within master kits, and automated equipment for speed and accuracy.
• Light Assembly Applications Install and assembly kits for field assembly, with individually pre-bagged components, labeled bags, and master containers with instruction sheets for end users.
• Quality Assurance Services ISO 9001:2015 certified product quality verification through sample submissions, certification, PPAPs, ISIRs, lot inspections, custom lab testing, and full traceability.
• Engineering Support Services Fastener application engineering support including custom-manufactured parts assistance, reverse-engineering solutions, fastening application support, and product and process analysis.
• Global Sourcing Global sourcing services through a managed supplier network providing high-quality, competitively-priced product from closely-aligned global sources with quick turnaround from domestic sources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce inventory and avoid stock-outs through managed inventory programs
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FastenalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In 2017, Mansco was acquired by Fastenal, becoming a division of the company. This provides Mansco access to expanded sourcing and QA infrastructure, localized warehousing and transportation system spanning North America, comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, innovative e-business and automated supply solutions, and in-market stocking and service via thousands of locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Public parent company and the largest U.S. industrial fastener and supplies distributor. Mansco is a wholly-owned division of Fastenal, so Fastenal's broader vending, sourcing, and onsite solutions set the strategic and competitive context in which Mansco operates.
• Grainger: Broad-line industrial MRO distributor with a sizable fasteners category and KeepStock inventory management program. Overlaps with Mansco on B2B OEM fastener supply and managed inventory, but operates at far greater scale across many product categories.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple fastener-related segments serving automotive, construction, and industrial OEMs. Comparable end markets and engineering-driven custom fastening solutions, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• MSC Industrial Direct: One of the largest U.S. distributors of metalworking and MRO supplies including fasteners, cutting tools, and shop supplies. Directly comparable to Mansco in OEM and industrial production customer base, product mix, and value-added services.
• Würth Industry North America: Division of the Würth Group focused on fasteners and assembly materials for industrial OEMs, with vendor-managed inventory, kitting, and CPS/C-class part services. Closely matches Mansco's OEM-led, service-heavy go-to-market model.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-based global specialist in fastening technology and intelligent inventory management for industrial customers. Directly comparable in product focus (fasteners and engineering services) and in the shift toward Smart Factory logistics and kitting.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: U.S. industrial distributor with fluid power, bearings, and a meaningful fasteners category serving OEM and MRO customers. Comparable in B2B field-sales model and value-added inventory programs.
• Lawson Products: U.S. distributor of fasteners, maintenance, and shop supplies sold primarily through a direct sales force to industrial customers. Closely comparable business model and customer overlap with Mansco.
• TR Fastenings: Specialist fastener designer, manufacturer, and distributor with global operations supplying automotive and industrial OEMs. Comparable in custom engineered fasteners and large-diameter stud/bolt work that Mansco also performs.

Others

• Stanley Black & Decker (Industrial): Major industrial conglomerate whose fastening and tools portfolios overlap with the pneumatic tools, abrasives, and hardware side of Mansco's catalog. Comparable on the hardware-supply adjacency though not a direct fastener specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1047259841961038
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manufacturers-supply-company

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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