International Fasteners

What International Fasteners does

International Fasteners, Inc. (DBA Daggerz™) is a privately held B2B distributor of construction fasteners headquartered in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1996. The company distributes the proprietary Daggerz™ brand across self-drilling, drywall, cement board, concrete, deck, wood working, sheet metal, roofing, acoustical, and aluminum-industry screw categories, plus complementary threaded rod, drill bits, bonded washers, and nails. Product differentiation centers on trade-marked coating technologies — Dagger Ultra-Guard Coating™ (for ACQ-treated lumber), Dagger-Guard Coating™ (for aluminum and metal), Dacromet coating, and 410 stainless steel Dagger-Guard variants — paired with color-coded carton packaging for on-site material identification. The firm holds multiple ICC Evaluation Service reports (ESR-4229, ESL-1128, ESR-5278, ESR-5422), a Miami-Dade NOA for hurricane-zone concrete screws, and a deep set of Florida Product Approvals including stainless-steel and zinc-alloy-cap configurations.

The business model is channel-exclusive: IFI sells only through building materials and fastener distributors in the United States, who then supply contractors and end users. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; payment terms are Net 30 with credit card acceptance. Distribution is executed through eight strategic stocking locations (Tampa, Charlotte, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas, Salt Lake City), enabling same-day pickup or fast regional shipment, with a self-serve e-commerce storefront at daggerz.com for registered distributor accounts. The company describes itself as one of the largest importers of self-drilling screws and the original industry leader to offer screws in plastic buckets, claims indicative of import-sourcing scale and packaging-driven differentiation. Customer segments are building materials distributors (primary) and the construction contractors they serve across framing, roofing, drywall, deck building, and general construction. Marketing activities include the Daggerz™ University training portal hosted on BlueVolt for product education and certification. Revenue, headcount specifics, ownership, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

International Fasteners

Legal name

International Fasteners, Inc.

Website

https://daggerz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Fasteners, Inc. is a Tampa, FL-based B2B distributor of the proprietary Daggerz™ brand of construction fasteners, sold exclusively to US building materials distributors via eight stocking locations. Its catalog spans self-drilling, drywall, deck, concrete, roofing, and specialty screws with proprietary corrosion-resistant coatings and ICC and Florida code certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners Distribution

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC), Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Construction fasteners
• Self-drilling screws
• Building materials distribution
• Drywall screws
• Deck screws

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: B2B distribution of construction fasteners including self drilling screws, drywall, deck, concrete, wood working, sheet metal, roofing, and specialty fasteners. Products are sold exclusively through the distribution channel to distributors who then serve contractors and end users. Payment terms are Net 30 Days with credit card acceptance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

International Fasteners, Inc. distributes the proprietary Daggerz™ brand of construction fasteners, including self-drilling, drywall, deck, concrete, woodworking, sheet metal, roofing, cement board, acoustical, and aluminum-industry screws, plus threaded rod, drill bits, bonded washers, and nails. Sales are made exclusively through the B2B distribution channel to building materials distributors across the United States, fulfilled from eight strategic stocking locations.

Product overview

International Fasteners, Inc. distributes the Daggerz™ brand of quality construction fasteners exclusively through the distribution channel. The product portfolio includes self drilling screws, drywall screws, cement board screws, concrete screws, deck screws, wood working screws, sheet metal screws, roofing screws, acoustical products, aluminum industry screws, threaded rod, drill bits, bonded washers, and nails. The company operates eight strategic stocking locations across the United States (Tampa, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City) and is one of the largest importers of self drilling screws. Daggerz™ brand fasteners are packaged in color coded cartons for ease of material identification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daggerz™: The Daggerz™ brand of construction fasteners, sold exclusively through the distribution channel, includes self drilling, drywall, deck, wood working, concrete, post frame, needle point, panel clip and specialty aluminum industry screws.

Products and services

• Daggerz™ Brand Construction Fasteners Proprietary brand of quality construction fasteners including self-drilling, drywall, deck, concrete, sheet metal, roofing, and wood working screws sold exclusively through distribution channels to building materials distributors across the United States.
• Self Drilling Screws Self-drilling screws with various head types including hex washer, square pan, Phillips pan, Phillips bugle, modified truss, wafer, oval, flat, and pancake variants for metal-to-metal fastening applications, with multiple pilot point sizes (#1 stitch through #5).
• Drywall Screws Drywall fastening screws including Phillips bugle (coarse, fine, hi-low, self-drill, laminating), modified truss, pan framing, and square trim variants for gypsum board and interior wall applications.
• Cement Board Screws Screws specifically designed for cement board applications including Phillips wafer spade and self-drill variants with or without wings, engineered for backer board installation in tile and exterior sheathing.
• Concrete Screws Concrete fastening screws including slotted hex washer head sharp, Phillips flat sharp, Phillips flat trim sharp, and hex flange diamond styles with masonry drill bits for masonry and concrete anchoring applications.
• Deck Screws
• Wood Working Screws
• Sheet Metal Screws
• Roofing Screws
• Acoustical Products
• Aluminum Industry Screws
• Threaded Rod
• Bits & Bonded Washers
• Nails

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hillman Solutions: Large US distributor of fasteners, hardware, and personal protective equipment to building products retailers and distributors — directly comparable go-to-market and product overlap with International Fasteners.
• PrimeSource Building Products: National distributor of fasteners, nails, and building products to building materials dealers — directly comparable channel, customer base, and product mix to Daggerz™.
• Mutual Screw & Supply: Independent US fastener distributor offering screws, bolts, anchors, and related products through distribution — comparable business model and product mix to International Fasteners.
• McFeely's: Specialty distributor of woodworking screws and fasteners with branded SKUs and direct/distributor hybrid sales — comparable niche positioning and product depth.
• Albany County Fasteners: Online and wholesale US distributor of fasteners, bolts, and screws — comparable product breadth and customer profile (contractors and small distributors).
• Bolt Depot: Specialty US fastener e-commerce distributor with broad SKU coverage across construction and industrial fasteners — comparable product portfolio and B2B sales motion.
• Maze Nails: US manufacturer and distributor of specialty nails and fasteners serving building materials dealers — comparable channel, customer set, and construction application focus.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Largest US industrial fastener and construction supply distributor with deep product breadth and an in-market branch network — overlaps with IFI on fasteners and distributor-channel relationships.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works) — Buildex / ITW Construction: Large incumbent division of ITW manufacturing and distributing branded construction fasteners (including self-drilling screws) with national distribution — directly competitive in IFI's core categories.
• Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker): Established US brand of mechanical and powder-actuated fasteners and screws for construction — overlapping product lines and competing for the same distributor shelf space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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