Atlantic Fasteners

What Atlantic Fasteners does

Atlantic Fasteners Co., LLC is a private, employee-owned US fastener and industrial supplies distributor founded in 1981 and headquartered in Agawam, Massachusetts. Operating from a single 44,000+ sq ft facility, the company stocks over 17,000 commercial, construction, industrial, and aerospace/military fastener varieties alongside 32,028,481 fully traceable pieces and $6M+ in inventory value. It is AS9120B certified as a master distributor and serves four primary verticals — Commercial & Industrial Manufacturing, Construction, Aerospace & Defense, and Industrial Distribution — through a catalog of bolts, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, anchors, abrasives, adhesives, cutting tools, safety equipment, and related industrial supplies. Atlantic Fasteners also offers made-to-print custom parts via a network of worldwide sources, with quality inspection conducted in-house.

The company's product offering is layered with value-added services that function as its operational backbone: Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) with point-of-use bar coding and on-site bin scanning; Self-Scan mobile apps on iOS and Android for customer-managed inventory; kitting and light-assembly services (with 99.97% reported kit accuracy); custom labeling and invoicing; and structured reporting on fill rate, accuracy, and inventory optimization. Commercial mechanics are quote-based, with same-day shipping on in-stock items, a $100 service guarantee (in place since 1986), and a 24/7/365 emergency hotline. GTM is sales-led and direct, supplemented by a self-serve e-commerce site, with VMI site visits constituting a channel-partner-style embedded presence inside customer facilities. Atlantic Fasteners is a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) and operates alongside the Applied MSS (Maintenance Supplies & Solutions) division, which extends its inventory-management and conversion-team capabilities. A Kaizen continuous-improvement program, running since 2002, supports reported operational metrics of 99%+ order-line accuracy, 94%+ service level, and fewer than 20 shipping errors per year on 135,000+ annual order lines.

Name

Atlantic Fasteners

Legal name

Atlantic Fasteners Co. LLC

Website

https://atlanticfasteners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Fasteners is an AS9120B-certified US master distributor of commercial, construction, industrial, and aerospace fasteners, serving manufacturers, contractors, and defense customers from a 44,000+ sq ft Agawam, MA facility with value-added VMI, kitting, and custom-sourcing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fastener Distribution

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial fastener distribution
• Aerospace fastener supply
• Vendor managed inventory
• Industrial hardware distribution
• Construction fastener products

Headquarters

HQ city

Agawam

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: Sale of commercial, construction, industrial, and aerospace/military fasteners including bolts, screws, anchors, rivets, and hardware. Stocks over 17,000 fastener varieties and 32,028,481 fully traceable pieces.
2. Industrial Supplies Distribution: Distribution of industrial supplies including abrasives, adhesives, safety equipment, cutting tools, paints, chemicals, electrical supplies, lubricants, and more.
3. Kitting and Light Assembly Services: Value-added kitting services that combine multiple parts into kits for customers, as well as light assembly services including purchasing, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and custom labeling.
4. VMI Program Management: Vendor Managed Inventory programs where Atlantic manages customer inventory levels, provides bar code labeling, and delivers items on a scheduled basis.
5. Gaskets, Seals, and Raw Materials: Sale of standard and custom gaskets, seals in over 140 materials, o-rings, and raw materials including felt, carbon fiber, graphite, foam, and plastic in various forms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atlantic Fasteners is an AS9120B-certified master distributor of commercial, construction, industrial, and aerospace/military fasteners, hardware, and industrial supplies, stocking over 17,000 varieties and 32,028,481 fully traceable pieces. The company complements its product distribution with value-added services including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Self-Scan mobile inventory control, kitting, light assembly, custom labeling, and reporting. The same-day shipping, 24/7 emergency hotline, and made-to-print custom parts capabilities round out the core offering.

Product overview

Atlantic Fasteners is a fastener and industrial supplies distributor operating a unified product-and-services portfolio organized around three primary categories: Commercial/Industrial Fasteners, Construction Fasteners, and Aerospace/Military Fasteners, supplemented by a suite of value-added services. The core product offering consists of over 17,000 varieties of inch and metric fasteners across bolts, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, anchors, and hardware, with made-to-print custom parts capabilities. Value-added services layer on top of the product catalog: Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Self-Scan programs for inventory management, Kitting and Light Assembly services, Custom Labeling/Invoicing, and Reporting Services. Recent product line additions include Cryo-Treated Kwik Cut Drill Bits, Grade 25 Chrome Steel Balls, and a full Gaskets/Seals/Raw Materials line. The company holds AS9120B certification and offers same-day shipping for in-stock items, 24/7 emergency support, and an online catalog with technical resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Fasteners and Hardware Extensive line of inch and metric commercial fasteners in all materials including bolts, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, anchors, and hardware. AS9120B certified master distributor with over 17,000 varieties and 32,028,481 fully traceable pieces, serving manufacturing and industrial buyers.
• Construction Fasteners and Hardware Construction-grade fasteners including anchors, bolts, nuts, rivets, screws, washers, threaded rod, and hardware. Includes brands like Simpson Strong-Tie, Powers Fasteners, 3M, and Wej-It. Stocked in both inch and metric sizes, serving construction contractors, electricians, mechanics, HVAC technicians, and concrete contractors.
• Industrial Fasteners and Supplies Single-source industrial supplies including abrasives, adhesives, sealants, cutting tools, electrical, lubricants, safety equipment, tapes, storage products, and fasteners. Brands include 3M, Loctite, Lenox, Norton, Continental, and Kimberly-Clark, serving plant maintenance and industrial operations.
• Aerospace and Military Fasteners AS9120B certified distributor specializing in aerospace, aircraft, and mil-spec hardware including AN, AS, Mil, MS, NAS, BAC, DIN, NA, and NSA standards. Specializes in locating obsolete and hard-to-find parts with free manufacturing certifications for aerospace buyers.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Point-of-use inventory management service where Atlantic Fasteners periodically visits to scan bins, identify low-stock items, deliver and put away purchased items, and provide comprehensive spending and usage reports. Eliminates duplicate ordering and overbuying for manufacturing customers.
• Self-Scan Inventory Control Customer-managed inventory program using bar code scanning via iPhone and Android mobile apps. Customers scan bins to identify low-stock items and transmit orders directly to Atlantic Fasteners via Wi-Fi or wireless. Available in Apple App Store and Google Play stores.
• Kitting Services Replaces multiple individually-managed parts with one simple kit, saving time and money. Includes benefits of reduced inventory, no safety stock needed, and 99.97% accuracy rating on kit fulfillment for manufacturers.
• Light Assembly Services Complete assembly services including purchasing, inspecting, and stocking individual parts; assembling parts to customer specifications; packaging; custom labeling; and managing finished assembly inventory or direct shipments to customers.
• Custom Labeling and Invoicing Custom paperwork services including shelf stocking locations on box labels, bill of material and blueprint numbers, monthly itemized invoices, and priced packing slips that double as invoices for direct payment processing for buyers.
• Reporting Services Comprehensive reporting including Parts List reports, Duplicates reports for inventory reduction, Inventory Analysis Summary, and Performance reports tracking fill rate and accuracy. Provides data for business decisions and inventory optimization for buyers.
• Cryo-Treated Kwik Cut Drill Bits Deep freeze and thawing processed drill bits with similar wear resistance to cobalt drills and HSS tensile strength. Features 70 Rockwell C surface hardness via nitride treatment, 135° split point for self-centering on curved surfaces. 29 sizes and 5 sets available.
• Grade 25 Chrome Steel Balls Through-hardened to Rc 60-67, made from 52100 alloy steel. 30 sizes from 1/16" to 1 5/16" diameter in Mini and Maxi pack quantities. Used in aerosol can agitators, drawer slides, and check valves.
• Gaskets, Seals, and Raw Materials Standard seals and gaskets in over 140 materials including O-rings, flange gaskets, grommets, dynamic seals, and sanitary gaskets. Custom design capabilities available. Raw materials include felt, carbon fiber, graphite, foam, and plastics in sheets, bars, rods, and tubes.
• Made-to-Print Parts Custom manufacturing services for fastener specials, stampings, seals and gaskets, forgings, powdered metal, laser cut, hot and cold-headed parts. Partners with hundreds of sources worldwide with quality inspection in their lab for buyers needing custom parts.
• 24/7 Emergency Service 24/7, 365-day emergency hotline at 1-800-800-2658 for after-hours urgent fastener needs, ensuring continuous support for critical manufacturing operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved manufacturer $100,000+ annually by switching rivet types
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Applied Industrial TechnologiescoreOthersParent company of Atlantic Fasteners. Applied Industrial Technologies is a large industrial distributor that acquired Atlantic Fasteners, providing the resources and benefits of a large organization while maintaining Atlantic's specialized fastener expertise.
• Applied MSScoreOthersApplied MSS (Maintenance Supplies & Solutions) division that provides consolidated capabilities including Atlantic Fasteners, providing inventory management, bar coding systems, and conversion team services.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lawson Products: Lawson Products is a publicly-traded distributor of fasteners, parts, and industrial supplies sold through direct sales and VMI programs, with a similar customer base of manufacturers and MRO accounts.
• KD Fasteners: KD Fasteners is an aerospace and mil-spec hardware distributor specializing in MS/NAS/AN fasteners with comparable AS9120-level distribution and traceability focus.
• Bossard Group: Bossard is a global industrial fastener and product engineering specialist offering SmartBin and VMI-style services to manufacturing customers, comparable to Atlantic's B2B fastener distribution model.
• NB Handy: NB Handy is an aerospace fastener and hardware distributor with a similar focus on traceable mil-spec inventory and customer service to Atlantic's aerospace segment.
• Bisco Industries: Bisco Industries is an AS9120-certified aerospace and electronic components distributor with comparable fastener, hardware, and VMI offerings to Atlantic Fasteners, serving overlapping commercial and mil-spec end markets.
• Würth Industry North America: Würth Industry is a specialist industrial fastener and assembly products distributor serving manufacturing customers with VMI/kanban and C-parts management programs comparable to Atlantic's offering.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Fastenal is a large publicly-traded industrial supplier with a significant fastener, VMI/on-site, and industrial product offering serving overlapping manufacturing customers.
• Grainger: W.W. Grainger is a broad-line industrial distribution incumbent with significant overlap in fasteners, hand tools, and industrial supplies sold to manufacturing customers.
• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a large publicly-traded MRO and fastener distributor serving similar manufacturing customer base with a much larger product catalog and digital platform.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is Atlantic's parent company and a large publicly-traded diversified industrial distributor whose bearings, fluid power, and MRO breadth overlaps with Atlantic's industrial supply line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/afasteners
• Facebookfacebook.com/atlanticfasteners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlantic-fasteners-co.-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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