What Scell-it does

Scell-it is a French family-owned fastening specialist founded in 1988 (originally as CBP) and headquartered in Lesquin, France, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of professional fastening products spanning chemical fixings, mechanical anchors, blind rivets, blind nuts, screws, sanitary and electrical fixings, drill bits, and power tools. Its product portfolio includes proprietary innovations such as the E-007 and E-007T battery-powered hollow wall anchor tools (described as the world's first), the SPYDER 13 plasterboard anchor, and the ELEMENT 18V shared battery platform that powers eight or more installation tools across the range. In 2025, Scell-it joined the Briconord Group alongside the Norail and Starblock brands.

Scell-it sells through a multi-channel distribution network that includes professional distributors, dedicated entities serving DIY superstores (GSB) and mid-sized DIY retailers (MSB), its own e-commerce storefront at scellit.com, country-level subsidiaries in the UK, Poland, and Italy, and field sales supported by a mobile demonstration truck. The company serves seven distinct trade segments, including plumbers and HVAC technicians, electricians, roofers, plasterers and drywall installers, carpenters and joiners, metal industry professionals, and other construction trades. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales across thousands of SKUs rather than recurring subscriptions, with pricing handled via distribution channels and quote-based enterprise pricing rather than public list pricing.

The company operates a France-based product development office established in 2012 that has served as the engine for its product cadence, and is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (one of the first French companies certified under the 2015 version). Scell-it supports its products with digital tools such as the Scell-it PREDICT resin calculator and free sizing calculation software, a technical documentation library, on-site traction testing services, and bespoke training programs for distributor sales teams and end users. Marketing relies heavily on trade show participation (including ARTIBAT 2025), content marketing, social media across Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and a short-form expert video series.

Name

Scell-it

Legal name

Scell-it

Website

https://scellit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scell-it is a French family-owned fastening specialist, founded in 1988, that designs and distributes chemical and mechanical anchors, blind rivets, screws, and battery-powered installation tools through professional distributors and DIY retailers across France, the UK, Poland, and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Hardware Manufacturing (33251), Hardware Manufacturing (3325), Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (33221)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Construction fasteners
• Mechanical anchors
• Blind rivets
• Battery-powered tools
• Chemical fixings

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastening Products Sales: Sale of comprehensive range of fastening products including chemical fixings, mechanical anchors, blind rivets, nuts, screws, and powertools through professional distribution networks and DIY retail channels.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Scell-it designs, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of professional fastening products and battery-powered installation tools for the construction and industrial trades. The portfolio spans chemical fixings, mechanical anchors, blind rivets, blind nuts (rivetnuts), wood/metal/plaster screws, sanitary and electrical fixings, nails, power tools and drill bits, organised under the proprietary ELEMENT 18V shared battery platform and the STARBLOCK, SPYDER and ESSBOX sub-brands.

Product overview

Scell-it is THE fastening specialist since 1988, offering a comprehensive range of professional fastening products and installation tools. The portfolio is organized around core product categories: chemical fixings (resins, caulking guns), mechanical fixings (heavy-duty anchors, light fixings, setting tools), blind rivets and nuts with installation tools (manual, battery-powered via the ELEMENT line, and pneumatic), screws (metal, wood, plaster, aluminum including STARBLOCK brand), sanitary fixings, electrical fixings, power tools, and drill bits. The ELEMENT battery-powered tool line is a key innovation, built on a shared 18V platform, including models for blind rivets (E-5, E-005), structural rivets (E-6, E-7), blind nuts (E-8, E-12, E-SP), hollow wall anchors (E-007, E-007-T), and the punching machine (E-HC). Scell-it also provides digital services including Scell-it PREDICT (chemical cartridge calculator), sizing calculation software, plus technical training, support, traction testing, and a demo truck. The company operates under the Briconord Group alongside Norail and Starblock brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STARBLOCK: Wood screws and bits designed for professionals, offering compact, durable, and ready-to-use solutions with smart kits and matched bits.
• ELEMENT
• ESSBOX
• SPYDER
• S-BOX

Products and services

• Chemical fixings Chemical fastening solutions covering chemical resins, caulking guns, threads and accessories for professional anchoring in concrete and masonry applications.
• Mechanical fixings Heavy-duty anchors, light fixings, setting tools, anchors for suspended ceilings and insulation fixings for concrete, masonry, plasterboard and other substrates.
• Blind rivets and installation tools Blind rivets, structural rivets, pins and collars together with manual, battery-powered (ELEMENT) and pneumatic installation tools for metal assembly.
• Blind nuts (rivetnuts) and installation tools Rivetnuts and matching installation tools (manual, battery-powered via ELEMENT, pneumatic) for blind-nut fastening into thin materials.
• Screws Metal, wood, plaster, aluminium and window-frame screws, including the STARBLOCK wood-screw and bits range designed for roofing, cladding and facade work.
• Nailing (nails and nailing solutions) Nails and nailing solutions for professional construction applications.
• Sanitary fixings (Sanitelec range) Plumbing clamps, connectors, accessories, double-thread screws and fastening kits for sanitary appliances, including the dedicated Sanitelec range for plumbers and HVAC technicians.
• Electrical fixings Cable ties and accessories, manual fixings and earth-rod / protective-earth solutions for electrical installations and cable management.
• Power tools Screwdrivers, drilling machines, hammers and grinders for professional use, complementing the proprietary ELEMENT battery-powered installation-tool platform.
• Drill bits and chisels Drill bits and chisels covering the drilling applications associated with the chemical, mechanical, screw and rivet product ranges.
• ELEMENT battery-powered installation tool platform Family of battery-powered installation tools (E-005, E-007, E-007T, E-8, E-12, E-SP, E-HC, E-T, E-500RB, ELEMENT Five) sharing an 18V lithium-ion battery platform (2.0 Ah, fully charged in 30 minutes), giving interoperability across riveters, insert setters, hollow-wall-anchor tools and a punching machine.
• E-007 battery-powered hollow-wall anchor tool Patented battery-powered tool for installing metal expansion anchors in plasterboard in a single trigger pull, with three LEDs for work-zone illumination, brushless motor, adjustable 4-40 mm stroke and shared ELEMENT 18V battery compatibility.
• STARBLOCK wood screws and bits Professional-grade wood screws with perfectly matched bits, sold in smart kits, designed for durability and ready-to-use solutions in roofing, cladding and facade applications (registered trademark under Briconord Group).
• SPYDER hollow wall anchors Metal screw-in expansion anchors for hollow walls including SPYDER, SPYDER PLUS, SPYDER 13 (for 13 mm plasterboard) and SPYDER XS, featuring fine wide heads, detachable collars and a single Ø10 drill diameter across sizes.
• ESSBOX organization system ESSBOX organization system from Sweden, distributed in France by Scell-it to help tradespeople stay organized on the job with practical storage and organization solutions (registered trademark).
• Smart Tools accessories Hardware (quincaillerie), power-tool accessories and personal protection equipment for trade users.
• Custom powder coating service (Atelier Scell-it) Custom powder coating of fasteners in small, made-to-measure production runs for long-lasting roofing, cladding, facade and industrial finishes, sold as a value-added service through the Scell-it website.
• Traction and resistance testing services On-request laboratory-style testing including removal tests for mechanical or chemical anchors, resistance-capacity tests, fixing sheet-metal tests and product comparisons, delivered by the Scell-it technical team.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 battery charge provides approximately 1,000 rivets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Briconord GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Scell-it joined the Briconord Group in 2025 alongside Norail® and Starblock®, forming a major player in the hardware sector. This partnership strengthens growth while preserving Scell-it's agility, expertise, and commitment, offering an expanded product range and more responsive service.
• ESSBOX®coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Partnership to deploy the ESSBOX® organization system from Sweden in France. The system helps tradespeople stay organized with practical storage and organization solutions.
• STARBLOCK®coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional wood screws and bits brand under the Briconord Group. Scell-it distributes STARBLOCK® products which offer compact, durable, and ready-to-use fastening solutions with smart kits and perfectly matched bits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global market leader in fastener and assembly technology distribution. Competes head-to-head with Scell-it across screws, anchors, rivets, and hand/power tools sold through professional distribution channels.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-based global leader in construction tools, fasteners, anchors, and chemical systems. Direct overlap with Scell-it's mechanical anchors, chemical fixings, and battery-powered installation tool range, serving the same professional trades.

Direct peers

• Fischer Group: German manufacturer of fixing systems including anchors, screws, and chemical fixings. Closely mirrors Scell-it's mechanical and chemical fastening portfolio for construction and DIY channels across Europe.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-based global specialist in fastening and assembly technology distribution, including screws, nuts, anchors, and tools. Comparable business model combining proprietary products with high-service distribution for industrial and construction customers.
• CELO Fixings: Spanish manufacturer specializing in small-format fixings (screws, plugs, anchors) for construction and DIY. Closely comparable mid-sized European fastener specialist with multi-channel distribution.
• Rawlplug: Polish-headquartered manufacturer of fixings, fasteners, and power tool accessories. Comparable European mid-market fastening specialist serving professional distribution and DIY retail, with a similar category breadth to Scell-it.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scellit
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MrScellit
• Facebookfacebook.com/Scellit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scell-it-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/scellitfrance
• TikToktiktok.com/@scell_it

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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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