Qonnect

What Qonnect does

Qonnect is a Netherlands-based specialist in blind fastening technology, manufacturing and distributing blind rivets, blind rivet nuts, and a proprietary line of riveting tools to industrial customers across Europe. Founded by Jan Aarts — who entered the blind rivet market in 1983, built and sold the Masterfix brand, and later created the current Qonnect entity — the company sells standard, structural, sealed, and multigrip rivets in multiple materials (aluminum, steel, stainless steel A2/A4, copper), blind rivet nuts in sizes M3 to M16, and a Q-TOOL product line spanning battery-driven tools (R64XL, N12XL, P12XL, L64XL), Pull-Link pneumatic tools with Pressure Control, hand-operated tools with patented Power Transmission design, and the newly launched AUTO-Q automated rivet feeding system.

The business model is B2B and channel-driven: Qonnect sells wholesale to distributors and direct to OEM manufacturers across at least seven European countries, with franchise operations in Spain and Switzerland, sales offices in Germany and Ukraine, and an exclusive UK partnership with Zygology. Pricing is quote-based, with competitive wholesale margins, 24-hour quote response, same-day dispatch from a large warehouse near Maastricht-Airport, and 24-hour delivery service across Europe as key commercial differentiators.

Qonnect is a private company operating as part of the Telyos Group conglomerate, holding ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. Recent strategic actions include the 2025 AUTO-Q launch, the January 2026 appointment of Paul Steijns as Operations Director, and the April 2026 signing of an MoU with Advantech to extend into ASEAN markets with industrial AI, energy, and automation solutions.

Name

Qonnect

Legal name

Qonnect

Website

https://qonnect-fasteners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qonnect is a Netherlands-based specialist in blind fastening technology, manufacturing and distributing blind rivets, blind rivet nuts, and proprietary Q-TOOL battery, pneumatic, and hand-operated riveting tools to distributors and OEM manufacturers across Europe via franchise and channel partner networks, operating as part of the Telyos Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maastricht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blind Fastening Products: Sale of blind rivets, blind rivet nuts, and associated fastening products. The company offers standard products as well as custom-made and bespoke solutions for specific applications.
2. Riveting Tools: Sale of professional riveting tools including battery-driven, pneumatic, and hand tools. Includes patented Q-TOOL product line and accessories.
3. Franchise and Distribution Rights: The company operates franchise operations (Spain, Switzerland) and exclusive distribution partnerships across Europe, generating revenue through wholesale pricing to partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qonnect develops, sources, and distributes a complete blind fastening portfolio comprising standard and structural blind rivets, blind rivet nuts in multiple materials and specifications, and a proprietary Q-TOOL line of riveting tools (battery-driven, pneumatic, and hand-operated). The company co-develops custom-engineered fastening solutions with OEM customers, supplies its branded tools and the AUTO-Q automated rivet feeding system, and complements the product range with Q-BOXX storage assortments and Q-Wall/Q-Display point-of-sale merchandising systems sold to distributors and franchise partners.

Product overview

Qonnect is a blind fastening technology specialist with over 40 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio comprising blind rivets (standard, structural, sealed, and multigrip variants), blind rivet nuts (standard, hexagonal, and specialized types), and a complete range of riveting tools including battery-driven Q-TOOL series, Pull-Link pneumatic tools, and hand-operated tools. The product ecosystem is complemented by the AUTO-Q automated feeding system, Q-BOXX storage solutions, and Q-Wall/Q-Display point-of-sale systems. The portfolio is supported by a parent group structure including Telyos Group and franchise operations across Europe (Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blind Rivets Standard and structural blind rivets in multiple dimensions, materials (aluminum, steel, stainless steel A2/A4, copper), and specifications including sealed and multigrip variants, sold to distributors and OEM manufacturers for industrial fastening applications.
• Blind Rivet Nuts Blind rivet nuts for creating strong threaded connections in thin materials, available in standard, hexagonal, and specialized variants with grip ranges from 0.5 to 8.0 mm and thread sizes M3 to M16, sold to distributors and OEMs.
• Q-TOOL Battery-Driven Tools Battery-powered riveting and punching tools including Q-TOOL R64XL (riveting, 20,000 N), N12XL (rivet nuts, 25,000 N), P12XL (punch tool with hexagonal capability), and L64XL (lockbolt, 28,000 N), featuring brushless DC motors and ergonomic soft-grip design.
• Pull-Link Pneumatic Tools Professional pneumatic riveting tools including Pull-Link AS-1, AS-2, AS-3 (for blind rivets) and AS-4, AS-12PC (for blind rivet nuts), with the AS-12PC featuring Pressure Control for material-independent setting force.
• Q-TOOL Hand Tools Hand-operated riveting tools including basic one-handed tools (Q-TOOL R50, N6), enhanced Power Transmission tools (Q-TOOL R64PT, N12PT with multi-stroke movement), and Lazy Tong scissors-style tools (Q-TOOL R64LT).
• AUTO-Q Automatic Rivet Feeding System Fully automated rivet feeding system that eliminates manual handling, feeding up to 60 blind rivets per minute; available in R32 (Ø 3.2 mm), R40 (Ø 4.0 mm), and R48 (Ø 4.8 mm) models for production line automation.
• Q-BOXX Assortment System Storage and organization system compatible with Sortimo L-Boxx standard, available in MULTI (pre-filled with multigrip rivets), MULTI-KIT (rivets plus Q-TOOL R50), and CUSTOM (user-configured) versions, for distributors and end users.
• Q-Wall Point of Sale Display Professional sales wall display system with perforated backwall units and integrated downlight for showcasing all Qonnect products, with starterpack dimensions of 2200 x 1000 x 550 mm, sold to distributors and franchise partners.
• Q-Display Cardboard Point of Sale Display Point of sale cardboard display version for temporary advertising and product placement, complementing the permanent Q-Wall display, sold to distributors and franchise partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• AUTO-Q processes up to 60 blind rivets per minute
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AdvantechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Qonnect signed a MoU with Advantech at the ASEAN Connect Conference 2026 for deployment of solutions in industrial networking, energy storage, and predictive maintenance across ASEAN. Part of broader collaboration focusing on commercial application and scalability.
• ZygologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive UK partnership since 2019 where Zygology distributes the complete Qonnect product range. Zygology offers next-day delivery to OEM and distribution customers in various packaging sizes. Close collaboration includes knowledge sharing and alignment for specialized service.
• FeifarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Telyos Group, Feifar in Austria plays an important strategic role in Qonnect's operations including cooperation on organizational improvements, process optimization, and growth initiatives. Described as essential to upgrading operations to the next level.
• MakroSolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMakroSol uses Qonnect blind rivets in various RAL colors for assembling terrace roofs and sliding glass walls. Adopted Q-TOOL R64XL battery tool on recommendation from Qonnect product specialists. Example of customer-turned-active-user relationship.
• Telyos GroupcoreOthersQonnect is part of the Telyos Group, which is in a growth phase. The group supports Qonnect's strategic development and approved the company's strategic plan. Shareholders support long-term approach focusing on sustainable customer relationships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kerb-Konus: German specialist in fastening elements (threaded inserts, rivet nuts, studs). Closest mid-sized European comparator to Qonnect's blind-rivet-nut and engineered-fastening solutions business.
• Böllhoff: German family-owned manufacturer of fastening and assembly technology (bolts, nuts, rivets, threaded inserts). Comparable European industrial fastener specialist with similar OEM/distributor go-to-market.
• Rivit: Italian manufacturer of blind rivets, rivet nuts and riveting tools. Closest SME-scale Southern-European comparator — overlapping product portfolio and a similar distributor/OEM go-to-market.
• Titgemeyer Group: German manufacturer of fastening and joining technology for industry and trade. Comparable product breadth in rivets, rivet nuts and setting tools, with overlapping distributor-led European sales motion.
• PennEngineering: US-headquartered specialist in self-clinching fasteners and blind rivet nuts under the PEM brand. Closest comparable to Qonnect's blind-rivet-nut business and the custom-engineered OEM fastening solutions it sells.
• Gesipa (SFS Group): German-based specialist manufacturer of blind rivets, rivet nuts and setting tools; owned by SFS Group. Closest head-to-head competitor to Qonnect in European blind fastening — overlapping product range (battery, pneumatic and hand tools) and overlapping distributor-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: World's largest fastener and tool distributor. Sells blind rivets, rivet nuts and setting tools across Europe and competes with Qonnect at the distribution/retail tier through its own-brand and third-party ranges, but at vastly larger scale and category breadth.
• Stanley Engineered Fastening: Division of Stanley Black & Decker operating the POP, Avdel and Tucker brands. Global leader in blind rivets and installation tools, much larger scale and broader category coverage. Direct competitor on the OEM and distributor channels Qonnect targets in Europe.
• SFS Group: Swiss-listed industrial fastener and fastening-systems group; parent of Gesipa and other fastening brands. Indirectly competes with Qonnect via its subsidiaries and offers the relevant public-market comparable for valuation purposes.

Emerging players

• Arnold Technologies: Specialty fastener and fastener-installation solutions provider focusing on engineered fastening for industrial and aerospace-adjacent applications. Comparable business model around fastener + installation tool, though with different end-market mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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