ISSCO

What ISSCO does

ISSCO, Inc. is a family-owned fastener distribution and specialty manufacturing company founded in 1974 by Joe L. Davis Jr. and headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The company distributes bolts, nuts, screws, sockets, washers, rods, pins, U-bolts, studs, and related industrial hardware in standard and metric sizes, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, and complements distribution with custom per-print specialty manufacturing and value-added packaging, kitting, and software-programmed barcoded labeling services. Its sister company, BTM Manufacturing, handles in-house specialty manufacturing under shared Davis family ownership and joint leadership (President Jake Davis heads both entities).

The company targets industrial manufacturing and transportation/trucking customers in the U.S. Midwest, with named relationships spanning 21+ years and a dedicated focus on vendor managed inventory (VMI) and consignment programs that embed ISSCO into customer production lines. Distribution is direct-sales-led, with dedicated fastener specialists reachable by phone, email, and an online quote request system; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. ISSCO holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and publicly reports monthly fill rates that have ranged from 98.5% to 99.8% across late 2025 and the first half of 2026, supporting reliability claims.

Operationally, ISSCO moves roughly 3.7-4.7 million pieces per month from a single facility, with a workforce of 11-50 employees averaging over 20 years of tenure. The business is entirely self-funded and family-controlled, with no institutional investors, no public listing, and no subsidiaries. Revenue is not disclosed; based on headcount and shipment volumes, estimated annual revenue is in the $10M-$25M band. The company has not pursued acquisitions, geographic expansion beyond the Midwest, or material product diversification in the recent period, and there is no evidence of AI/ML capabilities in the technology stack.

Name

ISSCO

Legal name

ISSCO, Inc.

Website

https://isscoinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISSCO is a family-owned fastener distributor and specialty manufacturer founded in 1974, serving industrial manufacturing and transportation customers in the U.S. Midwest with bolts, nuts, screws, custom per-print parts, vendor managed inventory, and packaging/kitting/labeling services from its Lee's Summit, Missouri headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fastener Distribution and Manufacturing

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Fastener distribution
• Industrial fasteners
• Vendor managed inventory
• Bolt and screw supply
• Fastener manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lees Summit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Distribution: Distribution of bolts, nuts, screws, sockets, washers, rods, pins, and other fasteners to industrial customers. Products are available in standard and metric sizes, ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
2. Manufacturing Services: Manufacturing operations for specialty fasteners and per-print specials, offering custom solutions for unique customer requirements.
3. Value-Added Services: Packaging, kitting, and labeling services provided as add-on services to customers, streamlining their manufacturing and inventory processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ISSCO distributes and manufactures industrial fasteners — including bolts, nuts, screws, sockets, rods, pins, washers, locknuts, U-bolts, and specialty fasteners — available in standard and metric sizes and ferrous/non-ferrous materials. The company augments its core hardware offerings with value-added services: Vendor Managed Inventory programs (including consignment), custom packaging, kitting, and a Custom Barcoded Labeling System for customer cartons.

Product overview

ISSCO, Inc. is a family-owned fastener and industrial supply distributor serving the Midwest for over 45 years. The company operates a unified distribution model centered on fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, sockets, rods, washers) complemented by U-bolts/rods/studs, industrial supplies (cable ties, drill bits, anchors), and custom per-print specialty fasteners. The portfolio is anchored by these core product lines, with two primary value-added services—Packaging/Kitting/Labeling and Vendor Managed Inventory—that differentiate ISSCO from basic distributors. The company also publishes monthly fill rate metrics demonstrating operational reliability, with recent rates exceeding 99%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fasteners ISSCO's primary product line covering bolts, nuts, screws, sockets, rods, pins, washers, locknuts, and related hardware in standard and metric sizes, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, sold to industrial manufacturing, transportation, and OEM customers.
• U-Bolts, Rods & Studs Specialty fastening products including U-bolts, rods, and studs for industrial applications, offered alongside the core fastener catalog.
• Industrial Supplies Broader industrial supply offerings including nylon cable ties, drill bits, anchors, abrasive supplies, and related tools and equipment distributed to industrial customers.
• Per Print Specials Custom specialty fasteners manufactured to customer specifications in chosen materials and sizes, supported by domestic quotes in 24-48 hours and international quotes in 3-5 days.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Inventory management service where ISSCO maintains agreed-upon inventory levels at customer locations based on historical annual usage, including consignment options where customers pay only after product consumption.
• Packaging, Kitting & Labeling Services Value-added services including custom packaging for efficient order management, kitting to consolidate multiple parts into single kits, and software-programmed custom barcoded labeling with part numbers, PO numbers, descriptions, and warehouse locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% fill rate achieved in April 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BTM ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISSCO's sister company providing manufacturing operations. BTM Manufacturing and ISSCO frequently partner on community initiatives including bed builds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace and other charitable events. Jake Davis serves as President of both companies.
• InfascominorOthersSupplier of fasteners included in ISSCO's vendor network for providing high-quality products to customers.
• Nucor Fastener DivisionminorOthersMajor steel and fastener manufacturer whose products are available through ISSCO's distribution network.
• Brighton Best International / ProferredminorOthersQualified supplier of fasteners in ISSCO's vendor network.
• Alfa ToolsminorOthersTool supplier providing drill bits and other industrial tools, with promotional offerings through ISSCO.
• Huck / Arconic HuckminorOthersSpecialized fastener manufacturer providing Huck bolts and fastening solutions available through ISSCO.
• DeWalt Engineered by PowersminorOthersPower tool and fastener tool supplier for construction and industrial applications.
• HellermannTytonminorOthersSupplier of cable ties and related fastening products for industrial applications.
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace (MO-Kansas City SE Chapter)minorOthersNon-profit organization benefiting from ISSCO's annual bed builds. ISSCO has built over 560 beds with this organization since 2021, raising nearly $51,000 in 2026 alone.
• Black Kettle Festival and Car ShowminorOthersLocal event in Moundridge, KS that ISSCO sponsors, demonstrating community engagement in the Kansas City region.
• Community Blood Center of Kansas CityminorOthersBlood donation organization that ISSCO partners with to host regular blood drives at their facility.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bisco Industries: Bisco Industries is a national fastener and electronic hardware distributor serving OEM and MRO customers. It competes head-to-head with ISSCO for industrial fastener spend, including specialty fasteners, kitting, and VMI-style supply programs.
• Birmingham Fastener & Supply: Birmingham Fastener is a regional industrial fastener manufacturer and distributor with a similar combined distribution/manufacturing model. It is comparable to ISSCO as a regional distributor that also produces specialty fasteners in-house.
• KD Fasteners: KD Fasteners is an industrial fastener distributor offering standard and specialty fasteners with custom packaging and kitting capabilities. It is a direct functional peer to ISSCO, serving similar industrial customers with similar distribution-plus-services model.
• Wilson-Garner Company: Wilson-Garner is a regional industrial fastener distributor and specialty manufacturer serving OEMs with custom fasteners and kitting services. It is a direct peer to ISSCO in product line, customer type, and value-added service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal Company: Fastenal is the largest U.S. industrial fastener and supply distributor, with thousands of in-plant vending locations and a national footprint. It is a broad incumbent in the same category ISSCO serves, though Fastenal operates at vastly greater scale and with technology-enabled supply chain solutions rather than the family-owned regional model.
• Würth Industry of North America: Würth Industry is the industrial division of the global Würth Group, supplying fasteners, C-parts, and VMI/kitting services to industrial manufacturers. It is directly comparable to ISSCO's distribution-plus-VMI-plus-kitting offering, but operates nationally with far greater resources.

Regional players

• Marsh Fasteners: Marsh Fasteners is a regional industrial fastener distributor serving the Midwest and South with standard and metric fasteners. It overlaps with ISSCO in product breadth and customer type but operates in a different geographic footprint.
• Allfasteners: Allfasteners is an Ohio-based regional industrial fastener distributor offering standard, metric, and specialty fasteners with custom packaging. It is comparable to ISSCO's product offering and value-added services but serves a different Midwest sub-region.
• Rockford Bolt & Steel: Rockford Bolt & Steel is a regional fastener manufacturer and distributor based in the Midwest, with custom bolt manufacturing capabilities. It overlaps with ISSCO's combined distribution/manufacturing model in similar end markets.

Others

• Nucor Fastener Division: Nucor Fastener is a major U.S. steel and fastener manufacturer listed among ISSCO's qualified suppliers. As an upstream producer rather than a distributor, it is an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but its scale and pricing set market benchmarks that affect ISSCO's economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ISSCOInc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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