What Portland Bolt & Manufacturing does

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC is a U.S. specialty fastener manufacturer founded in 1912 in Portland, Oregon. The company designs, forges, threads, fabricates, and hot-dip galvanizes nonstandard anchor bolts, rods, bent bolts, nuts, washers, and related construction hardware for nonstandard specifications not typically stocked by general line fastener distributors. Its horizontal hot-forging process using National Upsetters can produce headed bolts up to 40 feet long and 2-1/2 inches in diameter, complemented by CNC lathe turning, threading, cutting, bending, and plate fabrication under one roof. Vertical integration into in-house hot-dip galvanizing is positioned as a lead-time differentiator versus competitors that outsource coatings.

The company sells via a quote-based direct sales motion staffed by experienced estimators who assist engineers, architects, contractors, and government buyers with fastener specifications; there are no stated minimum order quantities on custom orders. Customer segments span bridge and DOT infrastructure, marine construction, power and energy, light rail, mining, timber construction, OEM, and government/military applications, with explicit DOT approval and domestic manufacturing compliance as qualification requirements. Operations span a 137,000 sq ft Portland headquarters and manufacturing plant, a North Augusta, South Carolina facility acquired in 2024, a Jordan, New York distribution site, and the Bellows Falls, Vermont-based Applied Bolting Technology subsidiary acquired in April 2025; in 2024 the Portland site shipped 7.09M pounds across 10,129 orders to all 50 U.S. states, 12 Canadian provinces/territories, and 28 international markets. The business is privately held with no disclosed PE, VC, or parent company involvement, and a management team anchored by long-tenured veterans such as Greg Lindsay (with the company since 1991). Bennett Bolt Works was acquired on 2025-05-14, signaling continued inorganic expansion.

Name

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing

Legal name

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC

Website

https://portlandbolt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing, founded in 1912, is a U.S. specialty manufacturer of nonstandard anchor bolts, rods, and construction fasteners with in-house hot forging, CNC turning, and hot-dip galvanizing, serving construction contractors, DOTs, engineers, and government buyers across North America and 28 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Fastener Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of custom and standard anchor bolts, construction fasteners, rods, nuts, washers, and specialty hardware to construction, engineering, and industrial customers.
2. Hot-Dip Galvanizing Services: In-house hot-dip galvanizing services for corrosion protection of fasteners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing is a U.S. manufacturer and global supplier of nonstandard and standard anchor bolts and construction fasteners serving structural, civil, marine, power/energy, highway, and OEM applications. Core offerings include hot-forged headed bolts, anchor rods, tie rods, bent bolts (anchor, U-bolts, eye bolts), nuts, washers, and specialty items, manufactured to ASTM, AASHTO, SAE, and CSA specifications. The company operates in-house hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion protection and supports custom, nonstandard orders with industry-leading lead times across its Portland (OR), North Augusta (SC), and Jordan (NY) facilities, plus its Applied Bolting Technology subsidiary in Bellows Falls, VT.

Product overview

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing is an anchor bolt and construction fastener manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard and custom nonstandard fasteners. The product line centers on headed bolts (hex, heavy hex, structural, timber, carriage), rods (anchor rods, all thread, tie rods), bent bolts (U-bolts, eye bolts, hooks), nuts, washers, and specialty items. The company provides in-house manufacturing capabilities including hot forging, CNC lathe, threading, cutting, bending, plate fabrication, and hot-dip galvanizing services. Technical support tools include online calculators for bolt weight, torque, tie rod sizing, and plate weight. Products serve construction industries including marine, steel fabrication, highway, timber, power/energy, concrete, and OEM applications. Made in America since 1912 from Portland, Oregon and North Augusta, South Carolina facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Headed Bolts Hot-forged headed bolts including hex, heavy hex, structural, square head, timber, carriage, washer head, round head, tension control, countersunk, step, guardrail, hex lag, square lag, machine, and custom heading configurations; diameters from 1/2" through 2-1/2", lengths up to 40 feet; sold to construction contractors and structural engineers.
• Rods Anchor rods, all-thread rods, tie rods, drift pins, swedged rods, and threaded rebar in diameters from 1/2" through 6" and lengths up to 40 feet; sold to construction and structural engineering customers.
• Bent Bolts Custom bent bolt configurations including 90° anchor bolts, round and square U-bolts, open and closed eye bolts, round and square hooks, J-bolts, and other custom bent shapes; diameters from 1/2" through 4-1/2"; sold to construction and structural contractors.
• Nuts Companion nuts for construction fasteners including hex, heavy hex, square, double recessed, hex jam, heavy jam, lock, hex coupling, and sleeve nuts; available in domestic and import options in plain or hot-dip galvanized finish.
• Washers Washers compatible with Portland Bolt fasteners including DTI washers, standard flat, F436 hardened, lock, malleable iron, round and square plate, Ogee, beveled, hardened beveled, clipped hardened, rosette, and hillside washers.
• Other Specialty Products Specialty construction and OEM items including barrier pins, plates, turnbuckles, clevises, anchor sleeves, shear plates, dapping tools, split rings, grooving tools, boat spikes, and spike grids.
• Anchor Bolts and Anchor Rods Specialized anchor bolts designed to anchor structural supports (steel columns, structural supports, concrete foundations), including headed anchor bolts, bent anchor bolts, anchor rods, all-thread rods, and swedged rods.
• Hot-Dip Galvanizing In-house hot-dip galvanizing service for corrosion protection of fasteners, offered with industry-leading lead times across Portland Bolt's facilities.
• CNC Lathe Manufacturing CNC precision turning operations for custom fastener manufacturing with tight tolerances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ships to 28 countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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.

• Applied Bolting TechnologyminorOthersSubsidiary company located in Bellows Falls, VT providing specialized bolting technology products including Squirter DTI washers for direct tension indication.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lawson Products: Public distributor of industrial fasteners, parts, and supplies to construction, industrial, and government customers across North America. Comparable in its sales-led distribution model and construction/industrial customer mix, though Lawson distributes rather than manufactures.
• Fastenal: Public industrial fastener and supply distributor and manufacturer serving construction, infrastructure, and OEM customers across North America. Directly comparable business model (sales-led, multichannel distribution, broad fastener catalog) though at vastly larger scale than Portland Bolt's specialty positioning.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in fastening and assembly materials for construction, metalworking, and automotive. Comparable in its specialization in fasteners and technical advisory services, though operating at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth than Portland Bolt.
• Hilti: Global manufacturer of tools, anchors, and fastening systems serving construction, energy, and infrastructure professionals. Directly comparable in serving engineers and contractors specifying structural anchors and fasteners, with overlapping customer segments in DOT, marine, and infrastructure projects.
• Grip-Rite (PrimeSource Brands): Brand of PrimeSource Brands specializing in fasteners, nails, and construction hardware for residential and commercial construction. Comparable in serving construction contractors with made-in-USA-positioned fasteners for structural and framing applications.
• Birmingham Fastener & Supply: US-based manufacturer and distributor of standard and custom industrial fasteners including anchor bolts, structural bolts, and threaded rod. Closely comparable in its niche specialization in nonstandard and large-diameter fasteners for construction and infrastructure.
• Allfasteners: Industrial fastener manufacturer and distributor serving construction, infrastructure, and OEM customers with anchor bolts, studs, and threaded products. Comparable in its specialty focus on construction-grade fasteners and made-in-USA positioning.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: Manufacturer of structural connectors, anchor bolts, and fasteners for construction and infrastructure applications. Highly comparable in serving structural engineers, DOTs, and contractors with engineered fastening solutions for bridges, marine, and timber construction.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Global industrial conglomerate whose fastening and construction businesses (including DEWALT, Powers fasteners) compete in the construction fastening space. A broad incumbent with overlapping adjacency rather than a direct specialty-bolt specialist.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer whose ITW Construction segment produces fastening systems and construction components (including Buildex, Ramset, Red Head). Operates adjacent to Portland Bolt's specialty structural fastener niche as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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