What Infasco does

Infasco, operating under the legal entity Ifastgroupe 2004 LP, is a Canadian-based manufacturer of threaded and forged steel fasteners headquartered in Marieville, Quebec, with a secondary manufacturing site in Mississauga, Ontario. Founded in 1962 and operating as a member of the privately-held Heico Companies conglomerate, Infasco runs a vertically integrated "Billet to Box" production model that begins with raw steel sourced from sister company Ivaco Rolling Mills and extends through annealing, hot and cold forging, thread rolling, heat treating, surface treatment, and packaging with end-to-end traceability. The product portfolio spans cold-forged bolts (structural bolts, tension control bolts, tower and step bolts, carriage and plow bolts, cap screws, flange screws), hot-forged nuts (heavy hex, finish hex, locknuts), proprietary coating systems (INF3013 for structural/tension control applications and INF0048 for the potash industry), and a full surface-treatment service line (electroplating, hot-dip galvanizing, phosphating, specialty coatings). The company holds ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO/IEC 17025 certifications, and operates a seven-warehouse North American distribution network plus an export division.

The company's commercial model is B2B and quote-based, with revenue driven by direct enterprise sales supported by dedicated account managers, technical engineering services, and a secure customer portal (b2b.infasco.com) for ordering and inventory management. Pricing is negotiated per project through an online RFQ system, with multi-year supply contracts typical for OEM relationships. Infasco serves eight primary verticals — automotive OEMs, heavy equipment manufacturers, transportation equipment, construction and infrastructure, oil and gas, energy and communications infrastructure, and agricultural equipment — with named marquee customers including General Motors, Caterpillar, Navistar, and Hydro-Quebec, alongside high-profile structural projects such as One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower), Mercedes-Benz Stadium, CIBC Square, the Champlain Bridge, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and the Heartland Petrochemical Complex. Distribution is direct from manufacturing sites and seven regional warehouses across Canada (Edmonton, Winnipeg) and the United States (Atlanta, Carol Stream, Mentor, Grand Prairie), with worldwide shipping available through the export division. The company also holds Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification in Canada, qualifying it for supplier-diversity procurement programs.

Name

Infasco

Legal name

Ifastgroupe

Website

https://infasco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Infasco is a Canadian, vertically integrated steel fastener manufacturer producing cold-forged bolts, hot-forged nuts, and proprietary corrosion-resistant coatings for industrial OEMs and infrastructure projects across North America. The company serves automotive, heavy equipment, construction, energy, and oil and gas customers through seven distribution centers and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Iron and Steel Forging (332111)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Steel fastener manufacturing
• Cold forged bolts
• Hot forged nuts
• Structural fasteners
• Industrial fastening solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Marieville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Fastener Manufacturing and Distribution: Infasco designs, manufactures, and distributes threaded and forged steel fasteners including bolts, nuts, and specialized fastening solutions. The company operates with vertical integration controlling raw steel supply through sister company Ivaco Rolling Mills, manufacturing, surface treatment, and distribution. Products range from standard fasteners to custom-engineered solutions for specific industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Infasco designs, manufactures, and distributes threaded and forged steel fasteners including cold forged bolts, hot forged nuts, and specialized fastening solutions for industrial and commercial markets. The company operates a vertically integrated Billet to Box model from raw steel (via sister company Ivaco Rolling Mills) to finished product, offering proprietary coating systems (INF3013, INF0048), surface treatment services, and custom-engineered parts to automotive, heavy equipment, construction, oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure customers across North America.

Product overview

Infasco is a world-class manufacturer of threaded and forged steel fasteners operating as a vertically integrated Billet to Box™ producer. The product portfolio centers on cold forged bolts (structural bolts, tension control bolts, tower bolts, step bolts, carriage bolts, plow bolts, scraper blade bolts, cap screws, flange screws) and hot forged nuts (heavy hex nuts, finish hex nuts, locknuts, specialty nuts), complemented by advanced proprietary coating systems (INF3013™ for structural applications, INF0048™ for potash industry) and comprehensive surface treatment services (electroplating, hot dip galvanizing, phosphating, specialty coatings). The company offers custom part manufacturing per drawing and engineering development services. All products are manufactured in North America with end-to-end traceability from raw steel through finished product delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INF3013™ Coating System: Proprietary thin-film coating system engineered to provide superior corrosion resistance and assembly performance for tension control bolts, exceeding ASTM F3125-25 standards.
• INF0048MC™ Coating System
• Billet to Box™

Products and services

• Cold Forged Bolts Precision-engineered steel bolts manufactured through cold forging processes for industrial and structural applications. Range includes structural bolts, tower bolts, step bolts, carriage bolts, plow bolts, cap screws, and flange screws serving automotive, heavy equipment, construction, and infrastructure customers.
• Hot Forged Nuts Hot-forged steel nuts manufactured at Infasco's Marieville (Quebec) facility, including heavy hex nuts, finish hex nuts, locknuts, coupling nuts, and specialty nuts designed to pair with Infasco bolt products. Available in imperial and metric sizes with various plating options.
• INF3013 Coating System Proprietary advanced thin-film coating system engineered for superior corrosion resistance and assembly performance, providing 1000 hours of salt spray resistance per ASTM B117. Designed for tension control bolts (F1852/F2280) and structural bolts, exceeding ASTM F3125-25 requirements. Features defined coefficient of friction window (μtot = 0.10-0.16 per ISO 16047) and is resistant to hydrogen embrittlement.
• INF0048MC Coating System Proprietary advanced coating system designed specifically for potash industry applications, providing superior corrosion protection that surpasses cadmium plating. Surpasses 1000 hours of neutral salt spray testing per ASTM B117 with coefficient of friction μtot = 0.10-0.16 (ISO 16047). PFAS-free and compliant with RoHS 2 and REACH standards.
• Heavy Hex Head Structural Bolts High-strength structural bolts designed for steel-to-steel connections in critical load-bearing applications including office towers, stadiums, bridges, and petro-chemical facilities. Manufactured to ASTM A325 and A490 specifications as heavy hex head bolts per ASME (ANSI) B18.2.6, available with optional INF3013 coating for superior corrosion resistance.
• Tension Control Bolts (TC Bolts) Engineered bolt assemblies (bolt, nut, washer) designed for accurate tensioning in structural applications. The spindle tip shears off at appropriate tension, making it impossible to under or over-tighten. Single-sided installation simplifies process and reduces labor cost, with total bolting cost reducible by up to 50%. Offered as ASTM F1852 (A325) and ASTM F2280 (A490) materials with optional INF3013 coating.
• B7 Studs ASTM A193-B7 studs designed for high pressure, high temperature applications primarily used in oil and gas fields. Diameter range spans ½" through 1¼" with stud lengths from 2" to 12".
• Tower Bolts and Step Bolts Steel transmission tower bolts and step bolts manufactured for steel-to-steel connections of power transmission towers, substations, and communications tower structures. Compliant with ASTM A394 specification in Type 0, Type 1, and Type 3 variants for energy and communications infrastructure.
• Custom Parts Made Per Drawing Bespoke fastener manufacturing service producing custom parts per customer drawings. Diameter range from 1/4" to 1¼" (M6 to M30) and lengths from 1/2" to 15" (13mm to 380mm) in various grades including 2-5-8-170 ksi and 8.8-9.8-10.9-11.9-12.9 metric.
• Surface Treatment and Finishing Services Comprehensive in-house surface treatment services for steel fasteners including electroplating (zinc with chromating), hot dip galvanizing, phosphating, and specialty coatings (zinc flake, zinc nickel, black zinc, mechanical galvanized, manganese phosphate). Available for fasteners ranging from 1/2" to 15" (13mm to 380mm).
• Product Development and Engineering Services Custom engineering services that help industrial customers develop fastener solutions for specific application needs. Services include improving equipment reliability and durability, maximizing assembly line productivity, optimizing fastener costs, and minimizing breakage risks, backed by advanced technical support from technicians and engineers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 years of industry experience in threaded and forged fasteners
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ivaco Rolling Mills (IRM)coreTechnology or IntegrationIvaco Rolling Mills is a sister company owned by The Heico Companies that supplies steel to Infasco. This partnership provides a steady supply of high-quality steel and enables vertical integration from raw material to finished product.
• Global Fast SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInfasco has partnered with Global Fast Solutions (globalfastsol.com) to provide Hex Socket Head Cap Screws to customers. This is a product distribution partnership for socket screw products, available in the US only.
• CISC-ICCA (Canadian Institute of Steel Construction)coreOthersInfasco is a recognized partner of the CISC-ICCA (Canadian Institute of Steel Construction), providing structural fasteners for Canadian infrastructure projects.
• AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)coreOthersInfasco is a recognized partner of AISC, providing structural fasteners meeting American standards for construction projects.
• CSNBC-CNCPA (Canadian Steel Bridge and Construction Producers Association)coreOthersInfasco is a recognized partner of CSNBC-CNCPA for bridge and infrastructure fastener solutions in Canada.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nucor Fastener: A division of Nucor Corporation and one of North America's largest domestic producers of carbon and alloy steel fasteners (bolts, nuts, washers, rod products). Comparable to Infasco in steel fastener manufacturing, automotive and structural end markets, and IATF 16949-certified production scale.
• Vulcan Threaded Products: U.S. manufacturer of steel threaded rod, bolts, and related fasteners serving structural, OEM, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in North American heavy hex and structural bolt categories with similar ASTM specification portfolio.
• Portland Bolt: U.S. manufacturer of custom and stock anchor bolts, structural bolts, and construction fasteners. Competes directly with Infasco in heavy hex structural bolts, custom threading, and bridge/infrastructure project specifications.
• Birmingham Fastener: U.S. manufacturer and distributor of industrial fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, threaded rod) supplying construction, OEM, and industrial markets. Comparable in product breadth, structural fastener focus, and multi-location distribution model.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered global specialist in fastening technology and assembly solutions, with strong European and Asian presence. Comparable as a fastener specialist serving industrial OEMs and infrastructure customers, though with a more global footprint.

Regional players

• TR Fastenings: UK-headquartered specialist manufacturer and distributor of industrial fasteners serving automotive, construction, and electronics OEMs. Comparable in product range and OEM focus, but primarily serves European markets.
• Agrati Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of fasteners (bolts, screws, special parts) serving automotive, industrial, and construction markets. Comparable in cold-forged fastener capabilities and automotive OEM focus, primarily serving European OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: Global market leader in the sale of fastening and assembly materials, serving automotive, construction, metalworking, and industrial customers. Overlaps Infasco across the fastener category but is a vastly larger, broadly diversified industrial and trade supplier.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): U.S. diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple fastener and construction products businesses serving automotive, construction, and industrial customers. Comparable in serving industrial OEM fastener demand but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
• Hilti Group: Liechtenstein-headquartered global manufacturer of tools, fastening systems, and services primarily for the construction industry. Comparable in structural/specification-grade fastening solutions and project-level customer relationships in construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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