Ramset
Ramset is an Australian manufacturer of construction fastening and anchoring systems — including gas-powered, powder-actuated, chemical, and mechanical solutions — serving tradespeople, engineers, and infrastructure developers across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the US. It operates as a division of ITW Australia Pty Ltd (ITW Incorporated).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersMooroolbark, Australia
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ramset does
Ramset is an Australian manufacturer and supplier of construction fastening, anchoring, and bracing systems, operating as a division of ITW Australia Pty Ltd within ITW Incorporated. The company designs and produces gas-powered fastening tools (TrakFast, InsulFast, CableMaster, PulsaLift), powder-actuated tools (FrameBoss, JobMaster), chemical anchoring systems (ChemSet), mechanical anchors (DynaBolt, TruBolt, AnkaScrew, SpaTec), and bolted connection/bracing systems (OrbiPlate, ReidBrace), supported by proprietary consumables and accessories.
The business serves construction tradespeople, structural engineers and specifiers, residential builders, infrastructure developers, and DIY renovators across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and most recently the United States (via an exclusive Home Depot partnership for the Cobra+ IFS product line, launched March 2026). Revenue is generated through a multi-channel model: authorized stockists and service centres, major hardware retailers (Bunnings, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Hudsons, Bowens), direct e-commerce via the Toolbox platform, and field sales for enterprise projects. The recurring consumables business (drive pins, gas fuel cells, chemical cartridges, fasteners) complements one-time hardware sales and creates installed-base lock-in.
With over 70 years of brand history, ISO 9001:2008 certification, ETA approvals, seismic C1/C2 certifications, and patented technologies (OrbiPlate, DynaBolt Plus), Ramset competes on engineering certification, brand recognition, and distribution depth rather than price. Recent strategic activity, including next-generation chemical anchoring products, a US market entry, and major infrastructure project wins (e.g., the North East Link tunnel project in Victoria), signals continued investment in product innovation and geographic diversification.
Ramset firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ramset
- Legal name
- ITW Australia Pty Ltd (Ramset Division)
- Website
- https://ramset.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Ramset is an Australian manufacturer of construction fastening and anchoring systems — including gas-powered, powder-actuated, chemical, and mechanical solutions — serving tradespeople, engineers, and infrastructure developers across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the US. It operates as a division of ITW Australia Pty Ltd (ITW Incorporated).
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- akta.pro rank
Ramset industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Fastening and Anchoring Systems
- NAICS
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312)
- SIC
- Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Backer Rods, Tapes & Joint Accessories (IMADAOAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)
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Where Ramset is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mooroolbark
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices3 records
Markets served
Ramset business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware and Tool Sales: Sale of powder-actuated tools, gas-powered fastening systems, power tools, and associated equipment. One-time hardware sales with optional conversion kits and accessories.
- Consumables and Fasteners: Ongoing sales of drive pins, fasteners, nails, gas fuel cells, batteries, washers, and other consumables required for Ramset tools and anchoring systems. Recurring revenue from consumables that deplete with use.
- Chemical Anchoring Products: Sales of chemical anchoring products including ChemSet injection adhesives, anchor studs, and Maxima glass capsules. Includes specialty formulations for seismic, fire-rated, and underwater applications.
- Mechanical Anchoring Products: Sales of mechanical anchors including DynaBolt, TruBolt, AnkaScrew, and SpaTec product families. Post-installed anchors for hardened concrete and masonry applications.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Ramset product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ramset develops, manufactures, and supplies fastening, anchoring, and bracing solutions for the building and construction industry. Its product range spans gas-powered and powder-actuated fastening tools, chemical anchoring adhesives (epoxy and vinyl ester), mechanical anchors, structural bracing and bolted connection systems, diamond core drilling equipment, and associated consumables. Products are produced in Victoria, Australia, and sold to professional tradespeople, structural engineers, and DIY users across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and selectively in the United States.
Product overview
Ramset is an Australian manufacturer of construction tools, anchoring systems, and fixing solutions. The product portfolio centers on gas-powered fastening tools (TrakFast, InsulFast, CableMaster, PulsaLift), powder-actuated tools (FrameBoss, JobMaster), chemical and mechanical anchoring products (ChemSet, DynaBolt, TruBolt, AnkaScrew), bracing and connection systems (OrbiPlate, ReidBrace), power tools (DynaDrill, Wall Chaser), and associated consumables. The Cobra+ IFS system, recently launched in the U.S. market, extends their insulation fastening capabilities. Products are designed for Australian construction conditions with support through iExpert anchor design software.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ChemSet: Leading chemical anchoring brand known for quality, reliability, and versatility. Includes injection adhesives, anchor studs, and Maxima glass capsules.
- DynaBolt
- TruBolt
- AnkaScrew
- SpaTec
- FrameBoss
- OrbiPlate
- ReidBrace
- TrakFast
- InsulFast
- CableMaster
- PulsaLift
- DynaDrill
- iExpert
Products and services
- TrakFast 65 Gas-powered cordless fastening tool with 105J power output designed for track, partitioning, and framing applications including bottom plate pinning into concrete. Delivers 1000 fixings per hour with 10,000 shots per battery charge.
- TrakFast C-Plus Lightweight compact cordless gas-powered tool with 95J power output, 30-pin magazine, designed for steel track installation and partitioning in tight spaces.
- TrakFast 800 Plus Streamlined gas-powered nail gun weighing 3.8kg, with 50-pin magazine and 3500 shots per charge for high-productivity fastening applications.
- InsulFast T4 Gas-powered insulation fastening tool designed for attaching insulation to concrete and steel substrates.
- InsulFast T4 Compact Compact version of the InsulFast gas-powered insulation fastening tool for insulation fastening applications.
- CableMaster C Plus Gas-powered tool designed for cable installation and fastening applications.
- PulsaLift 800 Plus Extension pole system for overhead fastening applications with gas-powered actuation.
- FrameBoss XPM Powder-actuated fastening tool for fixing materials to concrete, masonry, and steel. Features automatic piston return system and magazine locking for confined spaces.
- JobMaster Powder-actuated tool designed for demanding construction fastening applications.
- ChemSet 101 PLUS High-performance chemical anchoring adhesive with marine-grade vinyl ester resin for structural steel, machinery, starter bars, and safety barriers.
- ChemSet 801 XTREM XC2 Heavy-duty vinyl ester chemical anchor with 33% greater strength, certified for seismic, cracked concrete, and fire-rated applications. Fast-curing formula ideal for overhead installations.
- ChemSet Reo 502 PLUS High-performance pure epoxy adhesive for demanding construction applications. Features 100-year design life, ETA certification, and seismic/fire/DTP approval.
- ChemSet Reo 502 XTREM Next-generation pure-epoxy anchoring system for structural fixings with ETA approval for 100-year working life in dry, wet, and flooded holes. Seismic C1 and C2 certified, 100% Australian manufactured, with same-day loading capability.
- Epcon C8 Xtrem Heavy-duty chemical anchoring adhesive with high bonding performance for heavy loads, cracked concrete, seismic conditions, and extreme environments.
- UltraFix PLUS Chemical anchoring adhesive for construction anchoring applications.
- ChemSet Anchor Studs Threaded steel studs designed for use with ChemSet chemical anchoring systems.
- ChemSet Maxima Spin Capsules Glass capsule chemical anchoring system for reliable adhesive application in chemical anchoring installations.
- DynaBolt Plus Sleeve Anchor Patented expansion sleeve anchor with gap-closing capability up to 5mm. Available in lengths from 26mm to 157mm for bottom plates, handrails, and window frames.
- TruBolt Stud Anchors Heavy-duty mechanical anchors for post-installed applications in hardened concrete and masonry.
- AnkaScrew Screw-In Anchor Versatile concrete screws for temporary or permanent anchoring into concrete, brick, hollow brick, or block. 100% removable.
- Hollow Wall Anchors All-metal cavity fixing anchors for plasterboard and hollow wall materials up to 38mm thick. Available in M4, M5, and M6 thread sizes.
- WallMate Products Wall fixing anchors including WallMate, WallMate Mini Anchor, WallMate Stud Solver, and WallMate Twist-n-Lock for various wall substrate applications.
- OrbiPlate Patented bolted connection system for steel-to-steel or steel-to-concrete connections. Provides up to 20mm tolerance around the connection centre with fine positional adjustment capability.
- ReidBrace Ready-to-use tension bracing system using continuously threaded ReidBar 500E grade reinforcing bar. Seismic tested and rated for structural applications, tie-backs, and temporary works bracing.
- DynaDrill 585 Diamond core drilling motor (2000W) for construction core-drilling applications.
- Diamond Drilling Kit RM160KIT Complete diamond core drilling kit including small drilling rig for core-drilling applications.
- Wall Chaser Power tool for creating chased channels in walls for electrical and plumbing installations.
- Vacuum Cleaner Class-M 35 Litre Dust management vacuum cleaner with Class-M (M-class) filtration for construction site dust extraction.
- Drive Pins and Fasteners Comprehensive range of drive pins, nails, washers, and fasteners for gas and powder-actuated tools. Includes standard, premium, and heavy-duty options for various substrates.
- Diamond Core Bits Diamond-tipped core drill bits for concrete and masonry drilling.
- Construction Chemicals Range of sealants, fillers, epoxy grouts, and foam products including Premier Grout MP, FomoPlus, FomoFill, BlazeBrake fire protection products, and Safe T Bond.
- D3 Dustless Drill Bits Dustless extraction drill bits including D3 Max and D3 Plus variants for reduced silica dust exposure during drilling applications.
- ChemSet Annular Gap Washer Patented dual-port washer for filling annular gaps with chemical adhesive. Ensures even load distribution and increases seismic and static shear load performance.
- Chemical Anchoring Accessories Applicators, mixing nozzles, hole cleaning brushes, and pumps for chemical anchoring applications.
- Cobra+ IFS Insulation Fastening System Insulation fastening system enabling single-step fastening of insulation to concrete without adhesives, predrilling, or bracing. Compatible with existing Cobra+ tools via conversion kit. Available through Home Depot in the U.S. market.
Quantifiable outcome
- TrakFast 65 achieves 1000 fixings per hour with 2 fixings per second
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Ramset
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Ramset technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Ramset partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Spark North East Link D&C TeamcoreRamset supplies ChemSet Reo 502 PLUS heavy duty pure epoxy chemical adhesive and D3 Dustless Extraction Drill Bits for the North East Link tunnel project. This is one of the largest and most significant infrastructure projects in Victoria's history, involving approximately 20 lineal kilometres of TBM tunnel segments.
- ITW (International Industrial Powerhouse ITW Incorporated)coreRamset is part of ITW Incorporated, an international industrial powerhouse. This parent company relationship provides Ramset with access to global resources, manufacturing expertise, and international distribution networks across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia through ITW regional offices.
- The Smith FamilyminorNational children's education charity partnered with through ITW's Powering Potential program. Supports students in Sydney's West and South West and Melbourne's South East experiencing disadvantage, helping them overcome educational inequality caused by poverty.
- Graeme Dingle FoundationminorNew Zealand charity working with over 28,000 tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) across NZ. Through ITW's support, students have access to inspirational leaders and mentors through programmes such as Kiwi Can, Stars, Career Navigator, and Project K.
- ITW Construction Products (SEA) Pte LtdcoreITW Construction Products (SEA) Pte Ltd serves as the distribution partner for Ramset products in Southeast Asia markets. The partnership enables Ramset to reach customers across Singapore and broader Southeast Asian region.
- Ramset Fasteners (Hong Kong) LimitedcoreRamset Fasteners (Hong Kong) Limited serves as the distribution partner for Ramset products in East Asian markets including Hong Kong. Website: ramset.com.hk
- Swinburne University of TechnologyminorOrbiPlate has undergone rigorous seismic testing at Swinburne University of Technology to validate performance under seismic conditions, providing confidence for demanding environments.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Ramset competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hilti: Hilti is the global leader in construction fastening, anchoring, and demolition tools. It offers a directly comparable portfolio of powder-actuated tools, chemical anchors, mechanical anchors, and direct fastening systems serving the same construction tradesperson and structural engineer segments as Ramset, but at vastly larger scale and with a global sales/service network.
- Würth: Würth is a global distributor and manufacturer of fastening and assembly materials, with comprehensive screw, anchor, and chemical anchoring product lines that directly overlap with Ramset's mechanical and chemical anchoring ranges. Würth serves similar construction trades through a similar direct-to-trades distribution model.
- fischer Group: fischer is a German specialist in fixing systems including chemical and mechanical anchors, with strong presence in Europe and parts of Asia. Its anchor portfolio directly competes with Ramset's ChemSet and DynaBolt ranges, particularly in structural and seismic-certified applications.
- Simpson Strong-Tie: Simpson Strong-Tie manufactures structural connectors, fasteners, and post-installed anchoring solutions for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction. Its products directly compete with Ramset's OrbiPlate bolted connections, ReidBrace bracing, and concrete anchoring portfolio in structural applications.
- ITW Paslode: Paslode is a sister company under ITW that manufactures gas-powered and powder-actuated fastening tools. It directly competes with Ramset's TrakFast and FrameBoss product lines globally, and represents an internal ITW portfolio overlap that highlights the strategic importance of the construction fastening category within the parent group.
- Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker): Powers Fasteners, part of Stanley Black & Decker, specializes in concrete anchors, chemical anchoring, and construction fastening products. Its wedge anchors, sleeve anchors, and adhesive anchoring systems overlap directly with Ramset's mechanical and chemical anchoring portfolio.
- Spit (ITW): Spit is an ITW-owned brand offering gas-powered and powder-actuated fastening tools for construction, primarily serving European markets with products similar to Ramset's TrakFast range. As an ITW sister brand, it illustrates the depth of ITW's fastening portfolio and the competitive overlap with Ramset.
- MKT Metall-Kunststoff-Technik: MKT is a German specialist in heavy-duty anchoring systems including chemical anchors, wedge anchors, and seismic-certified products. Its portfolio directly competes with Ramset's ChemSet range in structural and infrastructure applications across European and Asian markets.
Broad incumbents
- DeWalt (Stanley Black & Decker): DeWalt is a major power tools brand with growing presence in cordless fastening tools and some anchoring products. It has a much broader portfolio than Ramset across construction power tools but overlaps in select fastening categories and competes for the same contractor wallet share.
Regional players
- Allfasteners Australia: Allfasteners is an Australian distributor and supplier of construction fasteners, anchors, and chemical anchoring products primarily serving the Australian market as a direct regional competitor to Ramset in mechanical anchors, chemical anchors, and general construction fastening.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Ramset
What does Ramset do?
Ramset develops, manufactures, and supplies fastening, anchoring, and bracing solutions for the building and construction industry. Its product range spans gas-powered and powder-actuated fastening tools, chemical anchoring adhesives (epoxy and vinyl ester), mechanical anchors, structural bracing and bolted connection systems, diamond core drilling equipment, and associated consumables. Products are produced in Victoria, Australia, and sold to professional tradespeople, structural engineers, and DIY users across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and selectively in the United States.
Is Ramset a public or private company?
Ramset is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Ramset founded?
Ramset was founded in 1950. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Ramset based?
Ramset is headquartered in Mooroolbark, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Ramset make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware and Tool Sales are the primary driver. The others are consumables and Fasteners, chemical Anchoring Products and mechanical Anchoring Products.
Who are Ramset's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hilti, Würth, fischer Group, Simpson Strong-Tie, ITW Paslode, Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker), Spit (ITW) and MKT Metall-Kunststoff-Technik. DeWalt (Stanley Black & Decker) is listed as a broad incumbent. Allfasteners Australia is listed as a regional player.
Does Ramset have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ramset.
What industry is Ramset in?
Ramset's product category is Construction Fastening and Anchoring Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAOAL, Backer Rods, Tapes & Joint Accessories, with a secondary code of IMAHAAAM, Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers). Its NAICS code is 33312 and its SIC code is 3452.