OZCO Building Products

What OZCO Building Products does

OZCO Building Products is a US-based manufacturer of decorative and structural hardware for outdoor timber construction, operating as a brand within The Hillman Group, Inc. (parent headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio). The company's core offering is the Ornamental Wood Ties (OWT) line — hot-dipped galvanized and powder-coated steel connectors (post bases, post-to-beam, truss ties, joist hangers, fence brackets, gate hardware, specialty fasteners) — complemented by the Oz-Post metal post anchor sub-brand. OWT hardware is engineered to combine structural load capacity (e.g., column caps rated to 12,000 lbs; Oz-Post wind load tested to 120 mph) with a decorative finish that removes the labor typically required to conceal brackets, and is approved for use with ACQ pressure-treated lumber.

The business sells one-time hardware SKUs through a multi-channel distribution model: 900+ independent stocking dealers across North America, major home improvement retailers (Home Depot, Menards), specialty e-commerce (DecksDirect, DeckShoppe, TheDeckStore), B2B marketplaces (Zoro), and direct e-commerce via ozcobp.com. Pricing follows a tiered unit-pricing structure (retail packs, standard packs, contractor/bulk packs), with publicly disclosed MSRP. Customers are split horizontally between DIY homeowners and professional contractors/deck builders, with dealers and retailers as an indirect channel. The company has 13 granted US patents (plus additional patents pending), patent-pending inside-out compression bolt technology, and pursues content-driven demand generation through free project plans, how-to videos, and a MiTek-co-developed Project Explorer mobile app launched in 2018. CADdetails integration provides architects and engineers with free CAD/BIM/3D downloads.

Name

OZCO Building Products

Legal name

OZCO Building Products (brand of The Hillman Group, Inc.)

Website

https://ozcobp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

OZCO Building Products is a US manufacturer of decorative structural hardware — post bases, beam connectors, truss ties, fasteners, and post anchors — sold under its OWT and Oz-Post brands to DIY homeowners, professional contractors, and dealers across North America via a 900+ dealer network and major retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Hardware

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (423310)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lumber & Timber Retail (Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, OSB) (CRAIAEAA), Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts) (CRAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Decorative building hardware
• Post anchors
• Outdoor timber connectors
• Structural fastening hardware
• Ornamental wood ties

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: OZCO generates revenue through the sale of Ornamental Wood Ties (OWT) hardware products including post bases, truss ties, timber screws, timber bolts, gate hardware, fence brackets, and accessories. Products are sold in various pack sizes from small retail packs to bulk contractor packs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels12 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OZCO Building Products manufactures and sells decorative and structural hardware for outdoor timber construction under its flagship OWT (Ornamental Wood Ties) line and the Oz-Post post anchor line. The product range includes post bases, post-to-beam connectors, truss ties, truss fans, joist/beam hangers, rafter clips, specialty timber screws and bolts, fence brackets, gate hardware, post bands, decorative accents, and installation tools — all engineered for pergolas, pavilions, decks, fences, and other outdoor living structures. Products are sold through 900+ stocking dealers, major retailers (Home Depot, Menards), and the company's own e-commerce site to DIY homeowners and professional contractors.

Product overview

OZCO Building Products is a building materials company offering the OWT (Ornamental Wood Ties) hardware line as its primary product family, complemented by the Oz-Post post anchor sub-brand. The OWT line features hot dipped galvanized and powder coated steel structural connectors for outdoor wood construction including: Post Bases (4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 10x10 sizes), Post to Beam connectors (4", 6", 8"), Joist & Beam hangers, Rafter Clips, Truss Ties and Fans, Post Bands with decorative accessories (wine glass holders, shackle rings, hooks), Specialty Fasteners (Timber Screws 1-3/4"-12" and Timber Bolts), Gate Hardware, and Fence Brackets. The Oz-Post line provides metal post anchors for fencing and signage with 25-year rust warranty. Additional offerings include countertop mounting hardware, installation tools (OZ-Puller, post levels, drivers, spacers), and a Project Explorer mobile app developed with MiTek. Products are designed for pergolas, pavilions, decks, fences, and outdoor living structures with a focus on both structural performance and decorative appeal, serving both DIY consumers and professional contractors through 900+ stocking dealers and major retail partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OWT (Ornamental Wood Ties): The core product line featuring hot-dipped galvanized and powder-coated steel hardware for outdoor wood construction including pergolas, pavilions, decks, and fences.
• Oz-Post
• OWT-Lite

Products and services

• OWT (Ornamental Wood Ties) Hardware System Decorative and structural steel hardware for outdoor wood construction including post bases, post-to-beam connectors, joist/beam hangers, truss ties, truss fans, rafter clips, fence brackets, gate hardware, post bands, and specialty fasteners. Designed for pergolas, pavilions, decks, fences, and outdoor living structures where the hardware is left visible. Available in multiple sizes from 4x4 up to 10x10 posts and in retail, standard, and contractor/bulk pack sizes.
• Oz-Post Post Anchors Metal post anchors and supports in various sizes for wood, steel, and ornamental applications. Carries a 25-year warranty against rust perforation and is wind-load tested to 120 mph on a 6-foot wood privacy fence. Used for fence, deck, and sign installations.
• Post Bases Structural post base connectors that secure wooden posts to concrete or other foundations, available in multiple nominal post sizes (4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 10x10) with twin and single rail saddle variants and OWT-Lite options.
• Post to Beam Connectors Post-to-beam structural connectors in 4", 6", and 8" sizes including column cap hardware, bolt offset, bolt inline, coupler for seams, and flush mount options. Column caps support up to 12,000 pounds of load.
• OWT Timber Screws Specialty timber screws with 3/8" hex head washer design in lengths from 1-3/4" to 12", with corrosion-resistant coating approved for ACQ pressure-treated lumber. Eliminates the need for pre-drilling and is sold in pack sizes from 25 PCS to 1000 PCS.
• OWT Timber Bolts Through-bolt replacements with patent-pending inside-out compression technology in 1/2" and 3/4" diameters, using a hex cap nut design that prevents coating damage and conceals threads as the fastener tightens.
• Truss Ties Connector plates for T-joint and angled truss connections in 45° and 90° configurations, including T Tie plates, T Tie Extended, Butt Joint Flush, Flush Outside 90, and Flush Inside 90 variants.
• Truss Fans Structural connector plates for creating fan patterns at the base of trusses, offered in 8:12, 10:12, and 12:12 pitch options and including T-plate and 3-point configurations.
• Post Bands and Decorative Accents Decorative metal post bands in 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 sizes that protect posts from splitting, plus accessory items including wine glass holders, shackle rings, towel hooks, and plant hanger hooks.
• Gate Hardware Ornamental gate hardware line including butterfly hinges, strap hinges, T hinges, standard latches, and decorative accent pieces such as fleur-de-lis, scroll, star, and speak easy designs.
• Joist and Beam Hangers Steel joist and beam hangers including flush and tab joist hanger variants and beam hanger variants in 6"-8" and 8"-10" sizes for outdoor structural framing.
• Fence Brackets Steel-to-wood fence rail brackets including EZ-Hide, WAP-238, and WAP-OZ models with inside 90 full wrap options, designed for wood privacy and ornamental fences.
• Hex Cap Nuts Decorative, tamper-resistant hex cap nuts in 1" and 1-1/2" sizes with hammered dome and standard options, providing a finished look for OWT hardware connections.
• Installation Tools Branded installation tools for OWT and Oz-Post hardware including the OZ-Puller with clamps, post levels, jackhammer and manual driver kits, hammer drivers, and color-coded hammer spacers sized to specific post dimensions.
• Countertop Support Hardware Countertop mounting hardware including T-plug, floating arm, counter plug, and 90° plug mounting accessories plus telescoping support arms ranging from 7-8" to 37-48" lengths.
• Project Explorer Mobile App Free mobile app for iOS built in partnership with MiTek USA that lets users search for outdoor projects (pergolas, pavilions, backyard structures), view finished examples, estimate material costs, and locate nearby OZCO dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Column Caps support up to 12,000 pounds load capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MiTek USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2018MiTek USA collaborated with OZCO Building Products to develop and launch the Project Explorer mobile app in May 2018. The app allows users to search for and plan outdoor projects, displaying finished pergolas, pavilions, and backyard projects with estimated material costs and a dealer locator. MiTek is a leading manufacturer of structural building products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OZCOBP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ozco-building-products

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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