Bryce Fastener

What Bryce Fastener does

Bryce Fastener Manufacturing, Inc. is a US-based, privately held custom manufacturer of high-security, tamper-proof screws, bolts, and nuts, headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. Founded in 1971 by Bryce Campbell, the company spent its first two decades as a distributor before transitioning to in-house manufacturing in 1991. Its portfolio centers on proprietary drive systems — most notably KEY-REX, a customer-specific keyed drive with over 55 million possible configurations, alongside PENTA-PLUS, STYKFIT/REVX, Raptor, and Hex-Pin designs — supported by patented processes including in-house cold heading, BryKote dip-spin coating, and proprietary bit manufacturing. All security bits are controlled through Bryce's customer database and are never sold through retail or general distribution.

Name

Bryce Fastener

Legal name

Bryce Fastener Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://brycefastener.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bryce Fastener is a US-based custom manufacturer of tamper-proof screws, bolts, and nuts featuring proprietary customer-specific keyed drives (e.g., KEY-REX, PENTA-PLUS), serving 55+ industries including utilities, solar, retail, and government on a made-to-order basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Fasteners Manufacturing

NAICS

Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIADAC

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Home Improvement & Hardware Retail

Keywords

• Security fasteners
• Tamper-proof screws
• Custom locking bolts
• Anti-theft nuts
• High-security fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Security Fasteners: Bryce manufactures and sells custom security fasteners (screws, bolts, nuts) with proprietary head designs. Products are made-to-order with exclusive customer-specific key codes. Minimum order of 500 pieces with approximately 4-week lead time. Revenue is generated from product sales including standard security fasteners (Penta-Bolt, Hex-Pin, Tam-6Lobe) and high-security custom fasteners (Key-Rex, Penta-Plus).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bryce Fastener manufactures custom high-security, tamper-proof screws, bolts, and nuts with proprietary customer-specific drive designs (most notably KEY-REX® with more than 55 million keyway configurations and PENTA-PLUS™ pentagon drive). Products are made-to-order in Gilbert, Arizona with a minimum order of 500 pieces and approximately 4-week lead times, serving industries such as construction, utilities, solar, retail, military, manufacturing, and self-service automation. Matching driver bits are controlled through Bryce's customer database and never sold in stores or to the general public.

Product overview

Bryce Fastener is a U.S.-based custom security fastener manufacturer headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, specializing in high-security, tamper-proof screws, bolts, and nuts. The company's product portfolio centers on proprietary drive technologies — most notably KEY-REX® (the flagship offering: a customer-specific keyed drive with over 55 million possible configurations) and PENTA-PLUS™ (pentagon-head security) — complemented by STYKFIT®7/REVX stick-fit drives, and a full line of security nuts (KEY-REX Nut, Penta-Nut™, Wellhead Nut). Beyond its core drives, Bryce offers an extensive range of fastener types including concrete security screws, miniature/micro screws, TEK self-drilling screws, captivated bolts, seal/O-ring screws, set screws, lag thread bolts, Acme/Coil thread bolts, concrete anchors, Tam 6-Lobe™, Hex-Pin™, and wheel lock nuts. The company also provides custom manufacturing services (as few as 500 pieces, 4-week lead time), in-house BryKote dip-spin coating, headmarking/traceability services, and 2D/3D CAD on Demand. Bryce positions itself as the world's most secure fastener manufacturer, with every drive design exclusive to the owning customer — no two customers share a key code. Products are 100% made-to-order in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KEY-REX®: Patented high-security keyed drive screws and nuts with custom key codes exclusive to each customer. Considered the company's flagship product with over 55 million possible drive configurations.
• PENTA-PLUS™
• Stykfit®7
• Penta-Nut™
• Raptor™
• Hex-Pin™
• Tam-6Lobe™
• Keyed-Lok®
• BryKote™
• REVX™
• TEK

Products and services

• KEY-REX® Custom Security Bolts & Screws Flagship high-security, tamper-proof screw and bolt with a drive design custom-keyed to each individual customer; over 55 million possible keyway configurations; removal only possible with the customer's uniquely matched driver bit. Patented worldwide; never sold in stores.
• PENTA-PLUS™ Pentagon Drive Security Screws Pentagon-head security screw configured to exclude Torx-Pin, Hex-Pin, and other tamper-resistant bits; available from stock with controlled inventory; bits tracked through Bryce's customer database.
• Stykfit®7 Stick-Fit Drive Screws Patented drive screw with tight tolerance between bit and screw creating a stick-fit connection; screws do not fall off the bit even when bearing weight; faster indexing and improved installation times; better than Torx for assembly applications.
• KEY-REX® Custom Security Nut Custom-keyed tamper-proof nut matched to a unique socket/driver per client; only the client has sockets to fit their custom set, making removal nearly impossible without the proper tool.
• Penta-Nut™ Security Nut High-security 316 stainless steel tamper-proof nut with the largest diameter of available anti-theft nuts; includes an integrated Raptor Security Head, eliminating the need for a separate washer; turns any standard bolt into a locked fastener.
• KEY-REX® Wellhead Security Nut Pipeline protector and security cap nut designed for oil and gas wellhead applications; defense-grade security attributes protecting critical infrastructure from tampering and theft.
• Penta-Bolt™ Standard-Security Pentagon Bolt Standard-security 18-8 stainless steel pentagon-head bolt for ground lid and manhole cover security; requires a special pentagon socket not found in retail stores.
• Concrete Security Screws Hardened alloy steel concrete screws for pre-drilled 3/16-inch holes in brick, block, masonry, and concrete; oversized Raptor Security Heads for extreme torque and superior holding power.
• Miniature Security Screws Micro and miniature security screws in sizes as small as 0-80, 00-90, M1.0, M1.5, M1.6, M2, down to 000-120 (watch screws); for cell phones, glasses, miniature police cameras, and small electronics requiring tamper resistance.
• TEK Self-Drill Security Fasteners Self-drilling security screws combining drilling and fastening in one step with proprietary security drives; straight tips, sharp threads, and square-mounted heads for straight drilling.
• Captivated Security Bolts & Screws Captive security fasteners designed to remain assembled with their associated hardware (e.g., panels, covers) even when unscrewed, preventing loss or unauthorized removal of the attached component.
• O-Ring Security Screws / Seal Screws Security screws incorporating O-ring seals for fluid-tight or airtight fastening; available for KEY-REX, PENTA-PLUS, and Raptor drive styles in standard and metric sizes.
• Security Set Screws Headless security set screws with proprietary drives; manufactured on standard cold heading machines with threading done via flat die threaders.
• Lag Thread Security Bolts Lag thread security bolts with internal proprietary drives; addresses copper wire theft from pull box lids and similar high-load applications.
• Security Sheet Metal Screws High-security sheet metal screws with proprietary drives for securing sheet metal components while preventing unauthorized removal.
• Acme Thread Security Bolts Security bolts with Acme (trapezoidal) thread form, combining high load capacity of Acme threads with proprietary security drive features.
• Coil Thread Security Bolts Security bolts with coil thread (wire thread-insert compatible) configuration, providing security drive features and vibration-resistant characteristics of coil thread inserts.
• Security Concrete Anchors Concrete anchors with proprietary security drives for securing fixtures to concrete substrates while preventing unauthorized removal.
• Tam 6-Lobe™ Security Screws Six-lobe security drive screw with center rejection pin; high torque capacity with a proprietary twist on the standard Torx style.
• Hex-Pin™ Tamper-Resistant Screws & Bolts Hex-pin security drive screw featuring a pressed center pin that rejects standard hex tools.
• Penta-Plus™ Set Screw Set screw version of Penta-Plus pentagon drive; can be recessed deep into a hole, making it barely visible and impossible to remove without the matching tool; used for securing POS terminals and other high-security applications.
• Custom Screw Manufacturing Service Full custom fastener design and manufacturing service; engineering team designs and produces fasteners to meet unique customer specifications for non-standard sizes, special materials, unique head styles, and proprietary drives; as few as 500 pieces per order with 4-week lead times.
• CAD on Demand Online CAD file request system providing 2D/3D drawings of fasteners for KEY-REX, Penta-Bolts, Penta-Nuts, Hex-Pin, Raptor, Tam-6Lobe, Keyed-Lok, and STYKFIT product families with multiple diameter and length configurations.
• BryKote™ Dip-Spin Coating Service Proprietary in-house dip-spin coating applied to Bryce fasteners; anti-corrosive for stainless and alloy steels; more durable than black zinc or black oxide; 2-day turnaround; eliminates hydrogen embrittlement risk from external platers.
• Head Marking / Owner Traceability Service Custom head marking service stamping owner identity and key codes into fastener heads; enables traceability and allows customers with multiple key codes to distinguish between them; provided at no extra charge.
• Wheel Lock Nuts & Cap Protectors Security wheel lock nuts replacing standard lug nuts to prevent unauthorized wheel removal; flat-bottom design for universal fit; cap protectors allow only matching driver bits to remove wheel lug covers.
• Button/Flat/Socket Head Style Security Screws Multiple head style configurations for security fasteners including button head, flat head, socket head, and custom oversized heads; offered across the full range of Bryce security drive styles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero copper theft reported after installation at City of Tucson street lighting installations
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tornitodo (Alberto Salazar)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Tornitodo, owned and operated by Alberto Salazar in Caracas, Venezuela, is a distribution partner supplying Bryce Fastener security screws to all major cable companies in Venezuela. There are currently over 3 million Bryce fasteners installed in Venezuela through this partnership. The relationship began over 10 years ago.
• Engineered Network Systems (ENS)coreTechnology or IntegrationENS provides custom mounting solutions for credit card terminals secured with Bryce fasteners. Their success as an industry leader is due in part to the security locking fasteners used, custom-designed with exclusive keyways. ENS serves retailers to meet PCI and ADA compliance requirements.
• SnapNRackcoreTechnology or IntegrationSnapNRack mounting system designed to work with Key-Rex fastener for solar panel theft prevention. The combination creates a virtually impenetrable solar mount. Installed at large remote ground mount projects including Kauai, Hawaii.
• InovuscoreTechnology or IntegrationInovus is a solar mounting company using Raptor security fasteners for theft prevention on solar installations. Patent pending anti-theft product showcased at 2012 PV America West Solar Show.
• Innovative Creations Inc. (Light Locks)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInnovative Creations Inc. is the sole distributor for Bryce fasteners rebranded as Light Locks for LED light bars and pods. Compatible with mounting posts on Vision X, Rigid Industries, KC, PIAA, Hella, Anzo, and Paramount brands.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McGard: McGard is the dominant specialty manufacturer of security wheel locks and high-security locking fasteners for the automotive aftermarket and industrial applications. It is the closest direct competitor to Bryce in custom-keyed security hardware, with broad distribution through automotive and hardware channels.
• Midwest Control Products: Manufacturer of tamper-resistant screws and security fasteners, including pentagon-head designs and customer-specific keyway products. Direct peer to Bryce in security drive manufacturing and infrastructure/utility customer segments.
• Tamperproof Screw Company: U.S.-based specialty manufacturer of security/tamper-proof screws and tools (Torx-Pin, Hex-Pin, Spanner). Closely overlaps with Bryce's standard-security SKUs and competes for the same design-engineer buyer in retail, utility, and OEM applications.
• Holo-Krome / Westport Steel: Specialty precision fastener manufacturer producing socket head cap screws, set screws, and hardened fasteners with documented cold-forming expertise. Comparable to Bryce on custom precision manufacturing, set screws, and engineered-to-order capabilities.
• Sperrin Metal Products (security fasteners): Sperrin manufactures tamper-resistant and security drive fasteners (e.g., 6-Lobe Pin, one-way screws) and supplies them to industrial and infrastructure markets. Directly comparable to Bryce's Hex-Pin, Tam-6-Lobe, and Penta-Plus lines in product and use case.

Others

• Fabory (fasteners distributor / manufacturing): Large global fastener distributor and manufacturer offering security and tamper-resistant fasteners alongside general industrial screws. Not a direct peer in customer-exclusive keying but a competitor/distributor alternative for buyers sourcing generic security fasteners.

Broad incumbents

• Penn Engineering & Manufacturing (PEM): Specialty self-clinching fasteners and engineered hardware for electronics and OEM manufacturers. Comparable as a specialty precision fastener manufacturer serving OEM / high-end custom product segments that overlap with several of Bryce's customer segments (medical devices, electronics, OEM).
• Acument Global Technologies (SEMS / ITW): Owner of the TORX® brand and a broad portfolio of engineered fasteners including Tamper-Resistant (Taptite, Torx-Pin) systems. A large incumbent offering overlapping security drive technology as part of a much wider fastening portfolio, but does not specialize in customer-exclusive keying like Bryce.
• Hilti Aktiengesellschaft: Global construction tools and fastener manufacturer with security-rated anchors, screw systems, and traceable fastening solutions for construction and infrastructure. Comparable to Bryce through construction-security and infrastructure anchor categories, though Hilti operates at much broader scale across all construction fastening.
• ASSA ABLOY (Medeco / VSR): Global leader in physical security hardware, including high-security locks (Medeco), cylinders, and access control. Operates in the broader theft-prevention/security hardware space that Bryce addresses through fasteners, though via locks rather than threaded fasteners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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