What SPAX International does

SPAX International GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of fastening solutions, primarily screws and wood connectors, headquartered in Ennepetal, Germany, and operating as the core fastening subsidiary of the family-owned ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO (ABC) group, which traces its origins to 1823. The company operates a single large-scale production facility in Ennepetal capable of producing up to 50 million screws per day, complemented by a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary (SPAX Schweiz AG) and direct sales offices in France and Spain. The product portfolio spans universal screws, wood construction screws, terrace screws, drywall screws, window construction screws, concrete screws (launched in 2025), a comprehensive wood connector system, and accessories, supported by a digital planning ecosystem including a terrace configurator, timber construction calculation software, a BIM/CAD portal, and concrete screw selection software.

The business model is asset-light on the customer side: SPAX does not sell directly to end users but distributes through professional dealer and builder's merchant networks, alongside DIY retailers, across approximately 12 markets in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Pacific. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base is bifurcated between professional construction trades (carpenters, builders, window manufacturers, terrace builders) and DIY consumers, with no named anchor enterprise customers identified. The company employs approximately 630 staff at Ennepetal within the broader ABC Group of about 1,250 employees.

SPAX is privately held within the ABC Group structure with no external private equity, venture capital, or public listing identified; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Competitive positioning emphasizes German engineering heritage, large-scale production economics, a recognized 200-year-old brand, and a coordinated system approach (e.g., the terrace system combining lifters, spacers, and screws) supplemented by specification-stage digital tools aimed at architects and professional installers.

Name

SPAX International

Legal name

SPAX International GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://spax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1823

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SPAX International is a German manufacturer of fastening solutions (screws and wood connectors) producing up to 50 million screws daily in Ennepetal, serving professional construction trades and DIY consumers through dealer networks across 12+ countries under the 1823-founded ABC Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners

NAICS

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

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners & Joining Consumables (Bolts, Rivets, Welding Wire/Rods, Flux) (IMAJAKAI)

Keywords

• Construction fasteners
• Wood screws
• Timber connectors
• Concrete screws
• Fastening solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ennepetal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Products Sales: SPAX generates revenue primarily through the sale of screws and wood connection elements. Products include universal screws, wood construction screws, terrace screws, drywall screws, window screws, concrete screws, and wood connectors. The company serves professional tradespeople and DIY consumers through distributor networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SPAX International manufactures and sells fastening solutions, primarily screws and wood connectors, for construction and woodworking applications. The Ennepetal, Germany facility produces up to 50 million screws per day. The portfolio spans universal screws, wood construction screws, terrace/deck screws, concrete screws, drywall screws, window construction screws, wood connectors (beam shoes, hidden connectors, angle connectors, tie-down anchors, purlin feet, Gerber connectors, perforated plates), and accessories such as bits, anchors, and drilling aids.

Product overview

SPAX International is a leading manufacturer of fastening solutions (screws and connectors) headquartered in Ennepetal, Germany, with production of up to 50 million screws daily. The company operates as part of the ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO group established in 1823. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive range of screws including Universal Screws, Wood Construction Screws, Terrace Screws, Concrete Screws, Drywall Screws, and Window Construction Screws, complemented by Wood Connectors (beam shoes, hidden connectors, angle connectors, tie-down anchors, purlin feet, Gerber connectors, perforated plates) and Accessories (screw sets, anchors, drilling aids, bits, drill bits). SPAX also provides professional software tools including a Terrace Configurator for digital project planning, Wood Construction Calculation Software for structural engineering calculations, BIM Portal for 3D CAD models, and Concrete Screw selection software. Products serve applications across interior (flooring, ceiling, wall, furniture, stairs, kitchen, bathroom), exterior (paths, facades, pergolas, fences), timber construction (mass timber, roof insulation, roof structures, transverse tension reinforcement, solar mounting, carports, balconies), terrace construction, and window construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPAX Universalschrauben (Universal Screws) Multi-purpose screws for general fastening applications in wood, wood-based materials, and plastics, sold to professional tradespeople and DIY consumers.
• SPAX Holzbauschrauben (Wood Construction Screws) Specialized screws designed for structural wood construction, including timber frame and mass timber construction applications.
• SPAX Terrassenschrauben (Terrace/Deck Screws) Screws specifically designed for terrace and deck construction, optimized for wood-to-wood and wood-to-aluminum fastening with visible or hidden fastening options.
• SPAX Betonschrauben (Concrete Screws) High-performance screws for anchoring in concrete without dowels, suitable for cracked and non-cracked concrete with various head variants and thread options for versatile construction fastening applications.
• SPAX Trockenbauschrauben (Drywall Screws) Screws optimized for drywall and plasterboard installation applications.
• SPAX Fensterbauschrauben (Window Construction Screws) Specialized screws for window frame installation and window construction in wooden and aluminum frames.
• SPAX Holzverbinder (Wood Connectors) Comprehensive range of wood connection systems including beam shoes, hidden connectors, angle connectors, tie-down anchors, purlin feet, Gerber connectors, and perforated plates for timber construction.
• SPAX Zubehör (Accessories) Supplementary products including screw sets, anchors, drilling aids, terrace accessories, covers, organization systems, bits, and concrete/masonry drill bits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50 million screws produced daily
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABC Group (Altenloh, Brinck & Co.)coreOthers · 1 January 1823SPAX International is a subsidiary of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO (ABC) Group, established in 1823. ABC Group employs approximately 1250 people and includes SPAX International, SPAX Verpackungen, and SABEU Kunststoffwerk. The group specializes in quality fastening elements and connection solutions. SPAX operates under the ABC Group's corporate umbrella while maintaining its brand identity as a leading manufacturer of universal screws.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fischer Group: Fischer is a closely comparable German manufacturer of construction fixings (anchors, screws, plugs) headquartered in Waldachtal. Their core fastening technology portfolio overlaps with SPAX in wood and concrete anchoring and they target the same professional tradespeople and DIY consumers across Europe.
• GRK Fasteners: GRK is a North American specialist in premium, application-engineered construction screws for decking, framing and concrete, comparable to SPAX in its branded, specialty-fastener positioning and professional trade channel focus.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Company: Simpson Strong-Tie is a leading US manufacturer of structural connectors and fasteners for wood construction. Their wood connector portfolio (beam shoes, angle connectors, tie-downs) closely mirrors SPAX's Holzbau connector line for the timber construction market.
• Eurotec GmbH: Eurotec is a smaller German specialist in timber construction screws, connectors and terrace systems. Direct overlap with SPAX in wood fasteners and the German/European professional construction market, serving as a close competitor in the niche.
• RECA Group (Würth-related competitor in DACH fasteners): RECA is a German/Austrian direct-supplier of fasteners, tools and consumables serving tradespeople. While more of a trader/distributor hybrid, RECA competes with SPAX in professional screw markets through its direct-catalog model across the DACH region.
• SFS Group: SFS Group is a publicly traded Swiss manufacturer of precision fasteners, engineered components and fastening systems serving construction and industrial markets. Closely comparable in scale, European footprint, and product mix to SPAX including wood/steel construction fasteners.

Broad incumbents

• Hilti Group: Hilti, headquartered in Schaan (Liechtenstein), manufactures direct fastening systems, anchors and power tools. While broader and tool-led, Hilti competes head-on with SPAX in concrete screws and structural fastening systems for professional construction trades.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): ITW's construction products segment includes Paslode, Powers Fasteners and other screw/anchor brands. As a much larger diversified industrial incumbent with specialty fastener brands, ITW is a material indirect competitor to SPAX in concrete anchoring and structural fastening.
• Adolf Wuerth GmbH & Co. KG: Würth is a global leader in fasteners, tools and consumables headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany. Much larger and broader in product range (~€20B+ revenue, direct-sales model), Würth directly competes with SPAX in professional construction screws and serves overlapping European tradesperson customers.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker's fastening segment (DEWALT, Powers, Bostitch) overlaps with SPAX across professional construction fasteners and DIY/Renovation markets. While broader in product range, they compete in many of the same applications, channels and trade-up use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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