Stelfast

What Stelfast does

Stelfast is a family-owned master importer and distributor of industrial fasteners, established in 1972 and headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio. The company operates ten distribution facilities across North America — eight in the United States (Strongsville/OH, Chicago, New Jersey, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle) and two in Canada (Toronto and Montreal) — alongside an affiliate manufacturing operation in Taiwan. Its catalog spans more than 12,000 SKUs covering commercial, metric, and specialty fasteners including bolts, cap screws, nuts, screws, washers, threaded rod, structural products, anchors, and per-print custom parts. The company also offers secondary processing services such as electroplating, galvanizing, heat treating, phosphating, rack plating, painting, passivating, sorting, specialty packaging, and thread-mask application, with full lot traceability maintained through its ISO 9001 quality program in both the U.S. and Canada.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time unit sales of fastener inventory sourced from stock, cross-dock, or direct mill; professional services for value-added secondary processing; and transaction-fee services for EDI-integrated ordering. Its technical platform extends beyond physical inventory through add-on modules — ANSI X.12 EDI integration via the iConnect value-added network and INxSQL Direct Connect, which provides real-time stock checks, pricing, and order placement for customers using compatible ERP software. Manufacturing capability is anchored by an affiliate factory in Taiwan operated in partnership with Chiang Shin, enabling per-print specials, PPAP Level III documentation for automotive customers per AIAG standards, and flexible global sourcing across Asia and the Americas.

Stelfast targets a multi-vertical customer base with automotive designated as the primary segment, supplemented by agricultural equipment, heavy truck, construction, wind power, railway, recreational vehicle, and medical vehicle manufacturers. The go-to-market motion combines dedicated direct sales representatives at each regional office, EDI trading-partner integration for enterprise procurement systems, INxSQL Direct Connect for mid-market ERP users, and will-call warehouse pickup at all ten facilities. ISO 9001 certification, calibrated quality lab equipment including thread ring gages, optical measuring devices, hardness testers, and proof-load and tensile machines, combined with just-in-time delivery capability from the strategically located facilities, position the company as a mid-market industrial distributor for buyers requiring documentation-grade quality and supply reliability.

Name

Stelfast

Legal name

Stelfast, Inc.

Website

https://stelfast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned industrial fastener master importer and distributor headquartered in Ohio, operating 10 North American facilities with 12,000+ SKUs. Founded in 1972, it serves automotive, construction, and industrial sectors with value-added processing, EDI integration, and Taiwan-based manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fastener Distribution

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

Keywords

• Fastener distribution
• Industrial fasteners
• Automotive fasteners
• Metric fasteners
• Fastener sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: Direct sales of fasteners including bolts, cap screws, nuts, screws, washers, and specialty products from stock. Over 12,000 SKUs available. Products sourced from mills, cross-docked, or stocked inventory.
2. Secondary Processing Services: Value-added services including plating, patching, locking, sorting, heat treating, painting, passivating, phosphating, rack plating, specialty packaging, and thread-mask. Full lot traceability maintained.
3. EDI Trading Partner Services: Electronic data interchange services enabling customers to place orders, update schedules, view inventory levels, receive shipping notices, and process invoices directly from their EDI-capable systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stelfast is a master importer and distributor of industrial fasteners, offering over 12,000 SKUs including bolts, cap screws, nuts, screws, washers, anchors, threaded rod, and specialty automotive parts. The company sources globally through its own affiliate factory in Taiwan and a network of ISO-certified suppliers, and provides value-added secondary processing such as plating, heat treating, sorting, specialty packaging, and thread-masking. Distribution is supported by EDI and INxSQL Direct Connect integration for real-time ordering, with stock & release programs and just-in-time delivery from 10 North American facilities.

Product overview

Stelfast is a family-owned master importer and distributor of fasteners established in 1972, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fastener products and services. The core product offering includes Commercial Fasteners (screws, nuts, bolts, washers, structural products, anchors, threaded rod), Automotive & Specialty Products (custom per-print parts with PPAP support), and Metric Fasteners. The portfolio extends through add-on modules including EDI for electronic trading partner communication, INxSQL Direct Connect for real-time ERP integration, and Secondary Processing Services (plating, heat treating, sorting, packaging). Supporting services include Stock & Release Programs for inventory management and Barcode Labeling for traceability. Stelfast Canada Manufacturing provides North American production capabilities, completing a vertically integrated offering from global sourcing through domestic delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Fasteners Full-line supply of screws, nuts, bolts, structural products, washers, anchors, threaded rod, and studs for commercial and industrial applications. Over 12,000 SKUs available direct from stock in a variety of finishes (ZP, ZY, HDG, Plain), with per-print, specials, and standards sourced direct from mill, cross-dock, or via stock and release.
• Automotive & Specialty Products Specialized fastener products for automotive, truck, and specialty applications, including per-print specials and global sourcing of custom parts. Supports PPAP Level III documentation and ISO 9001 quality requirements for OEM and tier suppliers.
• Metric Fasteners Metric fastener product line including nuts, bolts, cap screws, washers, and threaded rod in metric sizes from M2 through M100, available in various finishes and conformant to DIN and ISO standards.
• Secondary Processing Services Value-added processing for fasteners including electroplating, galvanizing, heat treating, phosphating, rack plating, dip spin coatings, painting, passivating, sorting, specialty packaging, thread-mask/thread-lock, and inspection services. Full lot traceability is maintained throughout.
• Stock & Release Programs Inventory management program that allows customers to stock material in Stelfast's warehouse with scheduled releases based on forecasted demand. Provides volume discounts and reduces customer storage space requirements.
• Stelfast Canada Manufacturing Canadian manufacturing and import operations based in the Toronto (Caledon) and Montreal (Mirabel/Laval) areas, providing domestic production capabilities and North American distribution for one of Ontario's most experienced importers and manufacturers of quality fasteners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 SKUs available direct from stock for immediate fulfillment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• iConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationStelfast has partnered with iConnect as their Value Added Network (VAN) for EDI transactions. iConnect facilitates the exchange of electronic business documents between Stelfast and trading partners, supporting standard EDI transaction sets for ordering, inventory, and invoicing.
• Chiang ShinkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaiwan's premiere manufacturer of nuts and bolts for both standard and specialty products. Stelfast is pleased to partner with Chiang Shin as a key manufacturing source for fastener products.
• INxSQLcoreTechnology or IntegrationINxSQL software interfaces in real time with Stelfast, allowing customers using INxSQL to check stock and pricing at all eight locations, request quotes, and place purchase orders directly from within the software. Orders appear immediately in Stelfast's system as sales orders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Portland Bolt & Manufacturing: US manufacturer and supplier of structural and non-standard fasteners serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Comparable specialty fastener focus and structural bolt capabilities overlapping with Stelfast's Edison (largest threaded rod/structural bolt inventory) location.
• Fasteners Unlimited (Brikksen): Online-focused fastener distributor targeting e-commerce procurement customers. Different channel model but comparable core product offering; represents digital-native competitive pressure on traditional fastener distributors.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Largest US industrial distribution company offering fasteners among thousands of other MRO categories. Targets overlapping manufacturing and industrial customers but does not specialize in fasteners; serves as the broad incumbent benchmark for the channel.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US industrial MRO distributor with extensive fastener product line as part of broader metalworking, cutting tools, and shop supplies portfolio. Comparable customer base (industrial manufacturers) but operates at much larger scale with broader product breadth.

Regional players

• Infasco: Canadian-based manufacturer and distributor of fasteners with strong North American presence. Comparable product range (nuts, bolts, threaded rod) and similar North American industrial customer base; Canadian origin provides regional supply alternative to Asian imports.

Direct peers

• National Bolt & Nut Corporation: Mid-sized US fastener distributor serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets with similar specialty/custom fastener capabilities. Comparable size, vertical integration, and customer segment focus as Stelfast.
• Fastenal: Public US fastener and industrial supplies distributor with national footprint, vending machines, and on-site locations. Most directly comparable peer - same core product (bolts, nuts, screws, fasteners), same customer base (manufacturing/industrial), same business model (master distribution with value-added services).
• Würth Industry North America: Subsidiary of the German Würth Group, one of the world's largest fastener distributors serving automotive, industrial, and construction customers. Comparable in vertical integration (manufacturing + distribution), PPAP/quality capabilities, and automotive customer focus.
• AFC Industries: US fastener distributor with focus on industrial and commercial customers, offering bolts, nuts, screws, and specialty products. Comparable mid-sized regional distributor with value-added services and focus on similar end-markets.

Others

• Bossier Parish Fasteners (BPF) / Lindfast Solutions Group: Affiliated entity referenced in Stelfast's own forced labor compliance statement; appears to be the parent or sister company within the Lindfast Solutions Group family of fastener businesses with vertical integration in North American manufacturing and distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stelfast

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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