Lindstrom

What Lindstrom does

Lindstrom, LLC is a privately held master distributor of specialty fasteners, selling exclusively to fastener distributors rather than OEMs. Founded in 1983 in Minnesota by Virgil W. Lindstrom as Lindstrom Metric, Inc., the company has been owned by Harbour Group since prior to its rebrand and currently operates six US distribution centers (Blaine, MN headquarters; Elgin, IL; Greer, SC; Irving, TX; New Windsor, NY) plus a Canadian branch in Caledon, Ontario. Its catalog spans over 200,000 SKUs across metric and inch fasteners, stainless steel and brass products, retaining rings, pins, JIS-specification parts, and an exclusive US distribution agreement for Bossard's BN parts.

The product platform is built on three pillars: (1) core distribution — same-day or 1-2 day shipment on hard-to-find specialty fasteners stocked across multi-state warehouses; (2) value-added services — the Mega Fabricating division with waterjet cutting and 7-axis Swiss lathe for custom fabricated parts, packaging/labeling/sorting through Titan Fasteners and in-house facilities in Illinois and South Carolina, secondary processes including zinc, black oxide, magni, dacromet, and various patches, and a Vendor Managed Inventory Bin Pack Program; and (3) technical services — a 100+ page Technical Manual derived from DIN, ANSI, JIS, ISO, and SN standards, EDI capability, and engineering/prototype support. The corporate office in Blaine, MN holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Lindstrom's business model is two-step distribution with quote-based unit pricing, net 30 payment terms, a $25 minimum order, and direct and inside sales coverage organized by region through both employee representatives and outside sales agencies (NorthStar, Moynihan, Lee S. Johnson, R.A. Philips, Wing-Hamlin, Westerra). It does not serve end-users or OEMs. Customer relationships are managed through regional sales representatives, an inside sales team coordinating national fulfillment, and a customer login portal for online ordering. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales augmented by professional services revenue from packaging, labeling, and secondary processing, plus managed-services revenue from VMI/stock-and-release/consignment programs.

Name

Lindstrom

Legal name

Lindstrom, LLC.

Website

https://lindstromfasteners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lindstrom is a US master distributor of specialty fasteners (over 200,000 SKUs across metric, inch, stainless, brass, JIS, and Bossard BN lines), selling exclusively to fastener distributors across six US distribution centers and one Canadian branch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: Core revenue from distribution of specialty fasteners including metric, inch, stainless steel, brass, specialty and hard-to-find fasteners. Products available in various sizes, quantities, and finishes with over 180,000+ SKUs.
2. Packaging Services: Custom packaging, labeling, and sorting capabilities through Titan Fasteners and in-house operations. Bagging at any quantity, boxing, custom labeling per customer specifications.
3. Secondary Processing: Plating and patching services including zinc tri & hex, zinc with sealer, black oxide, magni, dacromet, nylon patches, and locking patches through relationships with domestic platers.
4. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Bin Pack Program: Managed inventory program that eliminates secondary packaging, reduces on-hand inventories, and provides multi-lot traceability through point-of-use. Includes stock and release, allocated inventory, consignment programs.
5. Custom Fabrication: Mega Fabricating division produces fabricated fasteners, per-print items, studs, and odd sizes using waterjet cutting and 7-axis Swiss lathe with 1-2 day shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lindstrom is a master distributor of specialty fasteners, offering more than 180,000 SKUs in metric and inch sizes across materials such as stainless steel and brass. The company sells exclusively to fastener distributors — not to OEMs or end users — providing bulk inventory, custom packaging, secondary processing, and fabrication services through its Mega Fabricating division. Lindstrom operates six U.S. distribution centers and one Canadian facility, supported by a network of outside sales representatives.

Product overview

Lindstrom is a master distributor of fasteners offering over 180,000 SKUs across specialty fasteners, metric fasteners, socket products, stainless steel, brass, retaining rings, pins, BN Parts, and JIS Products. The portfolio includes Mega Fabricating for custom fabricated parts, packaging solutions via Titan Fasteners and internal capabilities, secondary processes (plating, patching), and a VMI Bin Pack Program for managed inventory. Technical services include a comprehensive Technical Manual, custom labeling, and engineering support. The company sells exclusively to distributors through multiple US and Canadian locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mega Fabricating: Division of Lindstrom offering fabricated fasteners, per-print items and odd sizes, utilizing waterjet cutter and 7-axis Swiss lathe
• Titan Fasteners
• BN Parts

Products and services

• Specialty Fastener Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• Finished goods generally ship within 1-2 days after order through Mega Fabricating division
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hodell-Natco IndustriescoreOthers · 1 March 2017In March 2017, Lindstrom acquired Hodell-Natco's packaged fastener business. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the business provides over 23,000 packaged products to fastener distributor customers. A new distribution center opened in Cleveland in April 2017 as part of this acquisition.
• Titan Fastener Products, Inc.coreOthers · 1 October 2014Acquired in October 2014, Titan Fastener Products is a leading master distributor of packaged fasteners and related products, specializing in inch dimensions. From headquarters in Brunswick, GA and facilities in Chicago, IL, Titan provides over 45,000 different packaged products. Titan operates as a product offering of Lindstrom.
• Bossard Group (BN Parts)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLindstrom is the exclusive US distributor of BN (Bossard) parts. Has direct access to Bossard's live inventory and utilizes a unique air freight program for urgent special fastener requirements—available in stock or within 4-5 days. This partnership provides Lindstrom customers with access to Bossard's extensive fastener catalog.
• Mega Fabricating DivisioncoreOthersInternal division of Lindstrom offering fabricated fasteners, per-print items, and odd sizes. Equipped with waterjet cutter and 7-axis Swiss lathe. Located in Greer, South Carolina alongside the Southeast distribution center.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fastenal: Largest US industrial fastener and MRO distributor with a national branch network, vending, on-site VMI, and a deep fastener SKU catalog. Directly comparable to Lindstrom on core product (fasteners), distribution-channel GTM, and managed-inventory services.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Major US metalworking and MRO distributor with a large fastener category and strong direct-mail/e-commerce catalog model. Competes with Lindstrom for the same industrial OEM and distributor demand.
• Earnest Machine Products: US-based custom fastener manufacturer and master distributor offering specials, standards, and value-added services similar to Lindstrom's Mega Fabricating division. Comparable as a direct peer on custom fastener sourcing.
• Birmingham Fastener & Supply: US master distributor of specialty fasteners with multi-region warehouse coverage and value-added services. Directly comparable to Lindstrom on specialty/metric product mix and distributor-channel focus.
• Mutual Screw & Supply: US master distributor of fasteners and hardware serving the same downstream distributor and OEM customers. Comparable as a direct peer in metric/inch fastener distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Bossard Group: Swiss-based global leader in fastener engineering and intelligent assembly; both a partner (Lindstrom is exclusive US BN distributor) and a competitor in metric fastening. Directly comparable on technical depth in metric fastening.
• Würth Industry: Global industrial fastener specialist and part of the Würth Group, offering metric fasteners, VMI/CPC systems, and assembly services to OEMs. Comparable to Lindstrom on product category and managed-inventory programs.
• W.W. Grainger: US-listed broad-line MRO distributor with a significant fasteners and hardware category serving both direct customers and resellers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping product lines and scale advantages Lindstrom lacks.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: US industrial distributor focused on bearings, power transmission, and fluid power, with adjacent fastener offerings. Comparable as a broad-line industrial distributor operating through a branch and direct-sales model.
• Lawson Products: US distributor of fasteners, maintenance, and shop supplies sold through direct field sales to industrial customers. Comparable as a competitor in the same MRO/fastener distribution space with a similar direct-sales channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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