What MTC Solutions does

MTC Solutions (legal entity MY-TI-CON TIMBER CONNECTORS INC., formerly MyTiCon) is a privately held Canadian structural hardware manufacturer and supplier specializing in connections for mass timber construction. Founded in 2011 in Surrey, British Columbia by Maximilian Closen and a University of British Columbia research colleague, the company serves structural engineers, general contractors, wood manufacturers, and fabricators across commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional building projects in Canada and the United States. MTC holds multiple ICC-ES and CCMC code approvals, allowing its products to be specified into code-compliant North American building designs.

The company's product portfolio centers on six categories: (1) ASSY self-tapping structural screws (STS) in partially threaded (Ecofast, Kombi, SK, FWH), fully threaded (VG CSK, VG CYL, VG RH), and stainless-steel variants, plus self-drilling dowels; (2) pre-engineered beam hangers including the APEX (the highest-capacity mass timber beam hanger manufactured in North America), MEGANT, RICON S VS, GIGANT, and WALCO; (3) rigging devices (Transport Anchor, Yoke series, DLT/NLT Yoke) for lifting engineered wood elements; (4) tension and panel connectors (MTBL, BSP-S, MTS series); (5) fall arrest anchors; and (6) installation accessories including patented RW drive bits, wedge washers, jigs, and sockets. The underlying technology combines European-manufactured screw precision (sourced from Germany and Austria) with North American certification, testing, and engineering support, validated through 15+ years of R&D with UBC, Queen's University, and UNBC.

MTC Solutions operates a sales-led, inside-sales distribution model with dedicated product consultants providing quote-based pricing (phone/email), project-level technical support (530+ technical inquiries per year), and free industry education (50+ technical learning sessions annually). Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales with a Vancouver warehouse supporting 95% in-stock readiness and 2–7 business day US shipping. All rigging products meet OSHA and IHSA/WorkSafeBC safety standards. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no external institutional investors or parent company have been identified.

Name

MTC Solutions

Legal name

MY-TI-CON TIMBER CONNECTORS INC.

Website

https://mtcsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MTC Solutions manufactures and supplies structural hardware — self-tapping screws, beam hangers, rigging devices, and connectors — for mass timber construction projects across North America, serving structural engineers, contractors, and wood fabricators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Hardware for Mass Timber Construction

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

Keywords

• Mass timber hardware
• Structural fasteners
• Beam hangers
• Timber connectors
• Rigging devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structural Hardware Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of structural hardware products including ASSY self-tapping screws (partially and fully threaded), beam hangers (APEX, MEGANT, RICON S VS, GIGANT, WALCO), rigging devices (Transport Anchor, Yoke series), fall arrest anchors, connectors (MTBL, BSP-S, MTS series), and accessories (RW bits, washers, sockets, jigs). Products are sold primarily B2B to mass timber construction industry professionals.
2. Logistics and Supply Chain Services: Revenue supported by logistics services including inventory forecasting, inventory management, and coordinated delivery of hardware. Company emphasizes proactive and collaborative approach to project needs with seamless coordination among Technical Support, Account Management, and Logistics teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MTC Solutions manufactures and supplies structural hardware for modern mass timber construction, including proprietary ASSY self-tapping screws, pre-engineered beam hangers (APEX, MEGANT, RICON S VS, GIGANT, WALCO), rigging devices for lifting engineered wood products, panel/tension connectors, and fall arrest anchors. The company combines European-manufactured fasteners with North American-engineered beam hangers (manufactured in Canada and the USA) and provides code-compliant solutions for CLT, glulam, and other engineered wood applications.

Product overview

MTC Solutions is a mass timber hardware specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of standardized structural connections and hardware for modern mass timber applications in commercial, industrial, and residential construction. The product portfolio centers on six main categories: (1) Structural Fasteners - the ASSY self-tapping screw (STS) line including partially threaded (Ecofast, Kombi, SK, FWH) and fully threaded (VG CSK, VG CYL, VG RH) options in carbon steel and stainless steel, plus the Self-Drilling Dowel; (2) Beam Hangers - pre-engineered connectors including APEX (the highest-capacity North American-made hanger), MEGANT, RICONS VS, GIGANT, and WALCO; (3) Rigging Devices - lifting hardware including Transport Anchor, Mini Yoke, Yoke 1T/5T/XL, and DLT/NLT Yoke for safely lifting engineered wood products during construction; (4) Connectors - panel and tension connectors including MTBL, BSP-S, and MTS15/MTS-i series; (5) Fall Arrest - safety anchors; and (6) Accessories - installation tools including RW bits, wedge washers, cup washers, predrilling jigs, and sockets. All products are supported by comprehensive design resources including the Structural Screw Catalog, Beam Hanger Design Guide, Rigging Design Guide, and technical support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASSY Self-Tapping Screws (STS) Proprietary partially and fully threaded self-tapping structural screws in carbon steel and stainless steel variants, including ASSY Ecofast, Kombi, SK, FWH, VG CSK, VG CYL, VG RH, A2 Ecofast, and A2 SK series. Designed for wood-to-wood, steel-to-wood, and timber connection applications. Features case-hardened steel construction, specialized tip designs, and shank cutter technology.
• APEX Beam Hanger Pre-engineered high-capacity mass timber beam hanger manufactured in Canada and USA from high-grade aluminum. ICC-ES certified with 2-hour fire resistance rating per CAN/ULC-S101 and ASTM E119. Download capacities from 23.4 to 39 kips (ASD) / 181 to 316 kN (LSD), with drift performance exceeding 6% relative rotation while maintaining gravity load.
• MEGANT Beam Hanger Pre-engineered mass timber post-to-beam connector with extended clamping jaws specifically designed and tested for seismic scenarios. Achieved 7% relative rotation in drift testing without loss of gravity load.
• RICON S VS Beam Hanger ICC-approved pre-engineered high-capacity mass timber post-to-beam connector with pre-installable drop-in assembly design suitable for wood-to-steel, wood-to-concrete, and wood-to-wood connections. Rated for one-hour fire resistance, achieved 6% relative rotation in drift testing without loss of gravity load.
• GIGANT Beam Hanger

Quantifiable outcome

• APEX beam hanger achieved drift performance exceeding 6% relative rotation while maintaining gravity load-carrying capacity in component-level testing.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Long-term research partnership originating from the company's founding in 2011. Initial collaboration involved connection system testing for the UBC Bioenergy Building. Continued partnership in timber engineering and applied mechanics research. The company was founded when co-founder Maximilian Closen was a research assistant at UBC working on mass timber connection systems.
• Queen's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner for component-level drift testing of beam hangers. Conducted full-scale connector testing per ASTM D7147 for APEX, MEGANT, and RICON S VS beam hangers. Testing included reverse cyclic rotation tests while maintaining gravity load.
• University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for full-frame system testing of beam hangers under seismic drift conditions. Conducted multi-connection beam-and-column frame testing to validate component-level results and capture real building behavior.
• European Manufacturing Partners (Germany and Austria)coreTechnology or IntegrationProducts manufactured in Germany and Austria combining European precision manufacturing with North American distribution. AssY self-tapping screws sourced from European manufacturers with established quality standards.
• OSHAcoreOthersAll rigging devices meet mandatory 5:1 safety factor and comply with OSHA safety standards stipulated in Clause 1926.753(e)(2) for USA operations.
• Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)coreOthersAll rigging devices meet Canadian safety standards required by IHSA and WorkSafeBC for Canadian operations.
• Wood Conference on Timber Engineering 2025minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch findings on beam hanger rotational stiffness and column resistance of post-and-beam frames presented at the 2025 Wood Conference on Timber Engineering. Paper co-authored by Walters L., Nasiri H., Tong F., Weibe L., & Tannert T.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Simpson Strong-Tie: Largest North American manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners, and lateral systems for residential and commercial construction; a broader incumbent with overlapping mass-timber capabilities but a much wider portfolio and far greater scale than MTC.
• Würth Group: Global fastener, hardware, and tools conglomerate serving construction, wood, and industrial trades; broad incumbent with construction fastener and timber-adjacent product offerings and substantially greater scale.
• Hilti: Global manufacturer of construction tools, anchors, and direct fastening systems with extensive North American distribution; a broad incumbent whose fastener and anchor portfolio increasingly intersects with mass-timber applications.

Emerging players

• GRK Fasteners: North American manufacturer of specialty structural wood screws marketed across lumber and engineered-wood categories; emerging player whose high-volume screw line could pressure MTC's ASSY screws on commodity SKUs.

Direct peers

• Rothoblaas: Italian-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of structural hardware, screws, connectors, and acoustic solutions for mass timber construction; the most direct global competitor to MTC's product portfolio and a near-mirror competitor for project specifications in Europe and abroad.
• Pitzl Mass Timber Connectors: German manufacturer (formerly Bertsche Engineering) of mass timber post-beam connectors including the WALCO system which MTC distributes; competes directly in the beam hanger and concealed connector space.
• Knapp GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of concealed timber connectors (RICON, MEGANT) and post-beam systems; MTC distributes the MEGANT and RICON S VS lines from Knapp under partnership and competes in the same beam hanger category.

Others

• SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach: German manufacturer of the original ASSY self-tapping screw line that MTC distributes in North America under long-standing European manufacturing partnerships; acts as an upstream supplier to MTC rather than a head-to-head competitor in NA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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