What ForgeFix does

ForgeFix is the trade-facing brand of Galleon Fixings Limited, a UK-based B2B wholesale distributor of fixings, fasteners, and construction consumables operating within the Dormole Group. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Chinley, the company supplies trade merchants, building merchants, and stockists nationwide through a network of channel partners and a direct e-commerce platform.

The product portfolio is structured as a multi-brand architecture targeting professional tradespeople in construction, joinery, roofing, and general building applications. Owned sub-brands include ForgeFast and Spectre (timber and multi-purpose woodscrews), TechFast (masonry and roofing screws), Masonmate and Masonmate Extra (cavity and masonry fixings), Metalmate (metal fasteners), Lightning Bolts and Serbolt (bolting), and ForgeMaster (heavy-duty fastening). The catalogue is extended through distribution agreements with third-party brands such as DeWALT, Bosch, Dormer, Starrett, Broadfix, and Loft Leg, providing power tool accessories, cutting tools, site protection, and loft storage products.

The business model is B2B wholesale distribution with quote-based trade pricing, supported by advanced logistics and automated warehousing that enable nationwide delivery. Go-to-market relies on a dedicated sales force providing product knowledge and merchandising support to merchant accounts, complemented by digital channels (website e-commerce, Twitter, Facebook). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of fixings, fasteners, and construction consumables to trade resellers, with the ForgeFast Pick N Fix selection tool acting as a digital customer-experience layer.

Name

ForgeFix

Legal name

Galleon Fixings Limited

Website

https://forgefix.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK-based B2B wholesale distributor of fixings, fasteners, and construction consumables operating under Galleon Fixings Limited (Dormole Group). Serves trade merchants and stockists nationwide via a multi-brand portfolio and partnered power-tool and site-protection brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chinley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fixings and Fasteners Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of fixings, fasteners, and construction consumables to trade merchants and stockists nationwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ForgeFix, operated by Galleon Fixings Limited, is a UK-based B2B wholesale distributor of fixings, fasteners, and construction consumables. The company supplies a comprehensive multi-brand product range covering screws, fixings, bolts, nails, power tool accessories, and builders hardware through a nationwide network of trade merchants, stockists, and distributors, as well as direct online ordering for registered trade accounts.

Product overview

ForgeFix is a brand operated by Galleon Fixings Limited (part of the Dormole Group), serving as a comprehensive supplier of fixings, fasteners, and construction consumables for professional trade customers. The product portfolio is organized as a multi-brand architecture with distinct sub-brands targeting specific applications: ForgeFast and TechFast handle screw and fastener products for timber, masonry, and roofing applications; Masonmate and Masonmate Extra address cavity and masonry fixings; Spectre and Metalmate provide specialized woodscrews and metal fasteners; Lightning Bolts and Serbolt focus on structural bolting; and ForgeMaster offers heavy-duty fastening solutions. The portfolio is complemented by complementary partner brands including Broadfix (alignment tools), Loft Leg (loft storage), DeWALT (power tool accessories), Bosch (cutting tools), and Dormer (industrial cutting tools). The product range spans screws, fixings, fasteners, nails, power tool accessories, and builders hardware, forming a complete ecosystem for construction, joinery, roofing, and general building applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ForgeFast: Brand of fixings and fasteners designed for professional use across construction, joinery, roofing and general building
• Masonmate
• Spectre
• Metalmate
• TechFast
• Lightning Bolts
• Serbolt
• ForgeMaster
• Masonmate Extra

Products and services

• ForgeFast Premium screws product line including Timber Screws, Timber Exterior Screws, Dry-Lining Screws, and Metal & Construction Screws designed for professional use in construction and joinery applications.
• TechFast Specialized fasteners including Masonry Screws, Roofing Screws, and associated cover caps for masonry and roofing applications.
• Masonmate Masonry fixings brand offering cavity anchors, expansion plugs, and related installation tools for hollow and solid wall applications.
• Spectre Advanced multi-purpose woodscrews and construction fasteners designed for professional use across various applications.
• Metalmate Metal-focused fasteners and fixings for metal-to-metal applications in construction and manufacturing.
• Lightning Bolts Bolting products including hexagon bolting, threaded rod, and associated hardware for structural fastening.
• Serbolt Specialized bolting solutions and threaded fasteners for industrial and construction applications.
• ForgeMaster Professional-grade fastening products designed for heavy-duty construction and manufacturing applications.
• Masonmate Extra Extended range of masonry fixings and anchors for specialized installation requirements.
• H&C Additional trade brand under Galleon Fixings offering fixings and fasteners for professional trade use, operating alongside ForgeFix.
• Broadfix Site protection products including flat packers, shims, and precision wedges for alignment and leveling during construction.
• Loft Leg Loft storage and access products including loft legs, ledges, lights, and lids for residential loft conversions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DeWALTcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeWALT is a partner brand whose products are distributed through Galleon Fixings. Products include DeWALT 'Wall-Dog' Screw Anchors, DeWALT Tapper-Pro Concrete Screws, DeWALT Snake Anchor, and related setting tools.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch is a partner brand supplying power tool accessories including jigsaw blades, sabre saw blades, planer blades, backing pads, and cutting discs distributed by Galleon Fixings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Screwfix: UK's largest direct-to-tradesperson retailer of fixings, fasteners, power tools and building hardware (Kingfisher subsidiary). Directly comparable as it serves the same professional tradesperson customer with overlapping fastener and accessory categories, but via a vertically integrated retail model rather than wholesale distribution.
• Toolstation: UK trade counter retailer owned by Travis Perkins, stocking ~15,000+ fixings, fasteners, screws, anchors and tool accessories for professional tradespeople. Comparable as a competing route-to-tradesperson for the same fastener categories Galleon Fixings sells through trade merchants.
• TIMCO: UK-headquartered specialist wholesaler and manufacturer of screws, fixings, fasteners, and power tool accessories. Closest comparable peer as a like-for-like B2B fastener wholesaler serving the same UK trade merchant channel with overlapping screws, masonry fixings, and bolt categories.
• Fischer Fixings: German fixing specialist with a strong UK presence in nylon plugs, frame fixings, cavity anchors, and chemical anchors for construction. Directly comparable in the masonry and cavity-fixings sub-categories that Galleon Fixings targets through its Masonmate brand.
• Rawlplug: UK-market manufacturer and distributor of mechanical and chemical anchor fixings, frame fixings and façade-fixings systems. Comparable in the masonry and structural anchor sub-categories that Galleon Fixings addresses via TechFast, Concrete & Masonry Anchors, and Serbolt.
• Spit (ITW): ITW-owned brand specializing in concrete anchors, frame fixings, and gas-nailing systems for UK tradespeople. Directly comparable in the structural fastener and concrete anchor categories that overlap with Galleon's Lightning Bolts, Serbolt, and Concrete & Masonry Bolts ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global leader in fastening and assembly materials, with a sizable UK direct-trade and merchant business in screws, anchors, bolts, and chemical fixings. Comparable for product category and end-tradesperson target, but operates at vastly greater scale and with a hybrid direct + merchant model.
• Hilti (UK): Global direct-sales specialist in anchors, fasteners, firestop systems and power tools for professional construction. Overlaps with Galleon Fixings in the heavy-duty concrete anchor and screw-anchor categories (competing with DeWALT Wall-Dog and Tapper-Pro equivalents).
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works) Construction Products: Broader industrial conglomerate whose construction-products division (Spit, Paslode, DuoFast) markets premium screw anchors, gas-nailers, and mechanical fixings across the UK trade channel. Comparable for the structural-bolt and screw-anchor categories.
• Eaton / Hilti Sales Service: Broader direct-trade fastener and tool platform operating across the UK construction industry with anchor, screw, and modular fastener systems. Comparable as an alternative route-to-tradesperson for the structural and heavy-duty fastener categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ForgeFix
• Facebookfacebook.com/ForgeFix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forgefix

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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