Midwest Fastener

What Midwest Fastener does

Midwest Fastener Corp. is a family-owned B2B distributor and supplier of fasteners, hardware, and electrical products serving independent and chain retailers, lumberyards, home centers, farm and agriculture dealers, industrial customers, and wholesalers across the United States. Founded in 1967 in West Michigan and headquartered in Kalamazoo, the company is currently led by third-generation President Andy DeVries and operates six distribution centers totaling over one million square feet, supporting a stated 98% order fill rate and 48-hour order turnaround on a catalog of more than 60,000 SKUs.

The product portfolio spans three divisions — Fasteners (anchors, screws, bolts, nuts, washers, threaded rod under brands including SaberDrive, TorqueMaster, BuildRight, Project Master, and DécorMaster), Hardware (keys, key machines, signage, hooks, hangers, and wall-mounting solutions under Hy-Ko, ChipKey, 2GO, and HangMaster), and Electrical (wire, terminals, connectors, lighting, and switches under Noble and Jandorf). Category expansion has been driven by acquisitions of MC Products (2004), SBH Hardware (2010), Hy-Ko Products (2020), and Noble Wire (2024), and the introduction of a dedicated Farm & Ag product line serving Rural King and John Deere dealers.

Revenue is generated through B2B distribution under quote-based wholesale pricing managed via a field sales organization of more than 200 representatives averaging 12 years of industry experience, supported by a B2B e-commerce portal with real-time margin customization, order tracking, and returns management. Distribution partnerships with Orgill, Ace Hardware, True Value, Do it Best, and Emery Jensen extend reach into thousands of independent retailers nationwide, while direct relationships serve national home centers, lumberyards, and industrial accounts.

Name

Midwest Fastener

Legal name

Midwest Fastener Corp.

Website

https://fastenerconnection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Midwest Fastener Corp. is a family-owned B2B distributor of fasteners, hardware, and electrical products, serving hardware stores, lumberyards, home centers, farm and ag dealers, industrial customers, and wholesalers across the United States from six distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners & Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (42371), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Fastener distribution
• Hardware wholesale
• Electrical products supply
• B2B fastener supplier
• Construction hardware distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalamazoo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Distribution of Fasteners, Hardware, and Electrical Products: Midwest Fastener generates revenue through B2B distribution of fasteners, hardware, and electrical products to retailers, lumberyards, hardware stores, home centers, and industrial customers. Revenue is generated through product sales with order volumes based on retailer demand and inventory replenishment cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Midwest Fastener manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of fastener, hardware, and electrical products organized across proprietary brands (SaberDrive, TorqueMaster, BuildRight, Project Master, DécorMaster, Hy-Ko, ChipKey, HangMaster, Noble, Jandorf). The company operates as a B2B supplier to retailers, lumberyards, home centers, farm & ag dealers, industrial customers, and wholesalers across the United States through six distribution centers holding more than 60,000 SKUs.

Product overview

Midwest Fastener is a distributor and supplier of fasteners, hardware, and electrical products serving retailers, lumberyards, and home improvement stores across the United States. The company operates as a multi-category supplier with three core product divisions: Fasteners (anchors, nails, screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, washers, threaded rod, tools), Hardware (keys, key machines, picture hangers, hooks, hangers, knobs, shelf supports, dowel rods, pins, machine parts), and Electrical (wire, terminals, connectors, lighting, switches). The portfolio spans multiple proprietary brands including SaberDrive, TorqueMaster, BuildRight, Project Master, and DécorMaster for fasteners; Hy-Ko, ChipKey, 2GO, and HangMaster for hardware; and Noble and Jandorf for electrical products. With over 60,000 SKUs and ICC-certified products, Midwest supports customers from small hardware stores to national retail chains through six distribution centers totaling over one million square feet of warehouse space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• General Fasteners: General commodity fasteners and specialty assortments
• Project Master
• DecorMaster
• SaberDrive
• BuildRight
• TorqueMaster
• Hy-Ko
• Hy-Ko Keys
• ChipKey
• 2GO
• HangMaster
• Noble
• Jandorf

Products and services

• Fasteners Core product category encompassing specialty assortments, general commodity fasteners, and high-performance construction lines including anchors, nails, screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, washers, threaded rod, and tools, offered under proprietary brands General Fasteners, Project Master, DécorMaster, SaberDrive, BuildRight, and TorqueMaster for DIYers and contractors.
• Hardware General hardware products including key duplication, signage, wall-mounting solutions, hooks, hangers, knobs, shelf supports, dowel rods, pins, and machine parts, offered under proprietary brands Hy-Ko, Hy-Ko Keys, ChipKey, 2GO, and HangMaster.
• Electrical Code-compliant electrical products including professional-grade wire, terminals, connectors, lighting, lamp repair parts, and switches, offered under proprietary brands Noble (wire, terminals, connectors) and Jandorf (lighting components, lamp repair parts, switches).
• Farm and Agriculture Product Line Dedicated fastener and hardware product line tailored for farm and ranch retail channels including Rural King and John Deere dealers, addressing rural market and agricultural equipment hardware needs.
• Handi-Pack Assortment Scannable-Bag Line Scannable-bag assortment product line developed for Home Depot enabling efficient retail checkout and merchandising of mixed fastener assortments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% order fill rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OrgillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1992Long-standing distribution partnership established in 1992. Orgill is one of the largest hardware distributors in the US, serving independent hardware retailers.
• ACE HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational hardware cooperative serving independent Ace Hardware stores across the United States.
• True ValuecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware cooperative serving independent True Value hardware stores.
• Do it BestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware and lumber buying cooperative serving independent dealers.
• StafdaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff Distribution Association - industry trade organization for fastener and hardware distributors.
• Emery JensencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner serving hardware retailers.
• PacoaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware distribution partner.
• WallaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware distribution partner.
• House HassonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional hardware distribution partner serving Southeastern US.
• Blish MizeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware distribution partner.
• NHPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Hardware Products Association - industry trade organization providing industry support and standards.
• FL-HardwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida-based hardware distribution partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Orgill: Orgill is one of the largest independent hardlines distributors in the US, serving hardware retailers, lumberyards, and home centers. It is both a long-standing channel partner (since 1992) and a direct competitive distributor in the same end markets Midwest Fastener serves.
• Hillman Solutions: Hillman Solutions is a publicly traded leading distributor of hardware products, fasteners, and personal protective equipment to hardware retailers, home centers, and industrial customers. Direct competitor in fastener and hardware categories with overlapping brand portfolio strategies.
• Emery Jensen: Emery Jensen is a wholesale distributor subsidiary of Ace Hardware, distributing hardware, fasteners, and related products to independent retailers. Comparable competitive distributor in the same channel with similar product breadth.
• PrimeSource Building Products: PrimeSource distributes branded fasteners, fasteners tools, and building products to retailers and lumberyards across North America. Direct competitor in the fastener and construction hardware distribution space serving the same independent dealer customer base.
• Bostwick-Braun: Bostwick-Braun is a wholesale distributor of hardware, fasteners, and industrial supplies serving independent retailers and lumberyards in the Midwest and beyond. Direct competitor with similar B2B distribution model and customer segments.
• House Hasson: House Hasson is a regional hardware distributor serving the Southeastern US, directly comparable to Midwest Fastener in product mix (fasteners, hardware, electrical) and customer base (independent hardware retailers and lumberyards).

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Fastenal is a publicly traded Fortune 500 industrial distributor primarily serving OEMs and MRO customers with fasteners, tools, and safety supplies. Comparable in fastener category but operates in industrial rather than retail channel, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct retail competitor.
• Ace Hardware: Ace Hardware is a major US hardware retailer cooperative and Core channel partner of Midwest Fastener. While not a direct B2B distributor competitor, Ace's vertical integration ambitions via Emery Jensen and its own private-label brands make it a broad incumbent in the broader hardware distribution value chain.
• Würth Industry: Würth Industry is the industrial division of the Würth Group, a global leader in fastener and assembly technology distribution. Comparable in core fastener category but operates in industrial OEM channels rather than retail hardware, making it a broad incumbent.

Regional players

• Orgill International Sourcing: Orgill also operates international sourcing operations that compete globally in fastener and hardware supply. Comparable in product category but operates outside Midwest's US-only geographic footprint, making it a regional/global peer for international expansion benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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