What Friulsider does

Friulsider S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of fixing and anchoring systems for the construction industry, founded in 1966 and headquartered in San Giovanni al Natisone, Italy, with 101-250 employees. The company operates as a "Fixing Factory," producing metallic anchors, chemical fixings, nylon plugs, self-drilling and self-tapping screws, wood fixings, bolts, construction chemicals, and associated drill bits and accessories. Its product portfolio addresses specialized applications including seismic-area structural fixings, thermal-bridge interruption for insulated façades (THERMOSTOP, ISOX line), and code-compliant fixing systems backed by certifications and ETA-type approvals. Notable proprietary product lines include the ATS-evo and X1 evo structural anchors, FM-753 self-drilling screw family (including the CRACK 3DG seismic variant), and the KEM chemical anchor series.

Friulsider has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Simpson Strong-Tie (Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., NYSE-listed) since 2022, and is subject to management and coordination by the US parent. It operates a wholly-owned UK subsidiary (Friulsider UK Ltd) and is co-located with Etanco Italia in Cologno Monzese under the broader Simpson European fixing-systems group. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales distributed via three primary channels: a dedicated Italy sales network, an Export sales division, and a building-materials retailer network serving installers, designers/specifiers, and DIY consumers.

The go-to-market model is multi-tier and channel-partner driven, with no direct-to-consumer e-commerce; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customers include professional installers, architects and structural designers, and building-materials retailers across Italy, the UK, and broader export markets. The company supplements product sales with technical support resources ("Your Fixing School" FAQ), calculation software, downloadable technical sheets and certifications, and active social media presence. No AI/ML capabilities, API offerings, or software-as-a-service products are evidenced in the input data.

Name

Friulsider

Legal name

Friulsider S.p.A.

Website

https://friulsider.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Friulsider is an Italian manufacturer of construction fixing systems (anchors, screws, bolts, chemical fixings) founded in 1966, serving installers, designers, and building-material retailers across Italy, the UK, and export markets as a subsidiary of Simpson Strong-Tie.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Giovanni Al Natisone

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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. Product Sales - Fixing Systems: Friulsider generates revenue through the manufacture and distribution of fixing systems including metallic anchors, chemical fixings, nylon plugs, self-drilling screws, wood fixings, and bolts. The company sells directly through its sales network of retailers and installers, with both domestic (Italy) and export channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Friulsider designs and manufactures chemical fasteners, metallic anchors, nylon plugs, self-drilling and self-tapping screws, wood fixings, bolts, and construction chemicals for the construction industry. The company operates as a 'Fixing Factory' offering six core product categories with applications ranging from structural fixings and seismic areas to facades, insulation systems, and metal roofing. Products are sold through a direct Italy and Export sales network, plus an authorized retailer network.

Product overview

Friulsider is a manufacturer of fixing systems (anchors, screws, bolts, and related products) for the construction industry. The company operates as "YOUR FIXING FACTORY" and offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into six core product categories: Metallic - Chemical - Nylon fixings (including anchors, chemical fixings, and plugs), Self-drilling and self-tapping screws, Wood Fixings (including X-LAM products and wood screws), Bolts, Construction chemicals (adhesives, sealants, and chemical anchors), and Drill bits/cutters/chisels. The company is a subsidiary of Simpson Strong-Tie since 2022. Key named products include the ATS-evo structural anchor, FM-753 self-drilling screw series (including CRACK 3DG variant for seismic applications), X1 evo, FM-MP3 evo, and the ISOX/ISO-RG/THERMOSTOP line for insulating material fixings. Products serve diverse application sectors including seismic areas, facades, metal roofing, wood construction, scaffolding, and building restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KEM (Chemical Anchors): A product sub-brand under which Friulsider markets structural chemical anchor systems for construction applications.

Products and services

• Metallic, Chemical, and Nylon Fixings Complete range of metallic anchors, chemical fixings (including the KEM series), and nylon/plastic plugs designed for various construction applications and substrates such as concrete, masonry, and brick. Targeted at professional installers, designers, and building materials retailers.
• Self-Drilling and Self-Tapping Screws Self-drilling screws for metal and steel connections and self-tapping screws for various substrates, including the FM-753 series, FM-753 CRACK 3DG (for seismic and cracked concrete), and FM-MP3 evo variants. Aimed at metal carpentry, metal roofing, and structural steel applications.
• Wood Fixings Specialized fixings, connectors, and screws for wood construction and timber structures, including X-LAM (cross-laminated timber) panel products and wood screws. For carpenters, timber construction, and wood sector professionals.
• Bolts Full range of bolts for structural and non-structural connections in construction applications.
• Construction Chemicals Chemical anchor systems, adhesives, sealants, and related products for construction fixing applications, including the KEM sub-brand for structural chemical anchor systems.
• Drill Bits, Cutters, Chisels, Bits and Inserts Cutting and drilling accessories used for the installation of Friulsider fixing systems on construction sites.
• ATS-evo Structural Anchor High-performance structural anchor for heavy-duty fixing applications in concrete and masonry. Used by professional installers on structural and high-load construction projects.
• FM-753 Self-Drilling Screw Self-drilling screw designed for metal framing and structural connections, with variants including the FM-753 CRACK 3DG for seismic and cracked concrete applications.
• X1 evo Structural Anchor Evo version of the X1 anchor offering improved performance in structural fixing applications.
• ISOX Insulation Fixing Systems Comprehensive insulation fixing systems including ISOX-W (wide disc for enhanced load distribution), ISOX-S (standard disc), and ISOX-N (narrow disc) variants designed for different substrate conditions in external wall insulation applications.
• THERMOSTOP Thermal Bridge System Thermal bridge interruption system for fixing on insulating materials, designed for concrete, solid brick, and wood base materials to reduce heat transfer.
• ISOFAST Insulation Fixing Rapid installation fixing system for insulation panels.
• FOX Self-Drilling Insulation Plug Self-drilling plug for direct fixing on insulation materials without pre-drilling.
• CTP Concrete Through-Panel Fixing Concrete through-panel fixing for thick insulation layers.
• ISOWOOD Fixing Specialized fixing for wooden substrates in insulation applications.
• RPI Insulation Washers Washers for fixing insulation panels, providing load distribution and secure attachment.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Simpson Strong-Tieflagship/coreOthers · 1 January 2022Since 2022, Friulsider has been part of Simpson Strong-Tie, an international building products company based in California with multiple locations across Europe. Simpson Strong-Tie provides products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. As a pioneer in the building industry and a world leader in structural solutions, Simpson Strong-Tie brings global resources and engineering expertise to Friulsider's fixing solutions business. Friulsider is subject to management and co-ordination by Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mungo Befestigungstechnik: Mungo is a Swiss manufacturer of anchors, chemical fixings, and facade/insulation fastening systems — a direct niche peer comparable to Friulsider's chemical anchoring (KEM) and insulation fixing (ISOX, THERMOSTOP) lines.
• Tox-Dübel-Technik: Tox is a German specialist in chemical and mechanical anchors, with deep overlap to Friulsider's chemical anchoring and structural fixing categories; serves the same professional construction specifier and installer base across DACH and broader Europe.
• Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker): Powers Fasteners, within Stanley Black & Decker, is a major manufacturer of mechanical and chemical anchors — directly comparable to Friulsider's structural and chemical fixing lines and particularly relevant given the international expansion both pursue.
• Rawlplug: Rawlplug is a Polish/European manufacturer of mechanical and chemical anchors, facade fixings, and insulation fasteners — directly competing with Friulsider's structural, chemical, and insulation product families in the same professional construction channel.
• CELO Befestigungssysteme: CELO is a Spanish/European manufacturer of screws, plugs, and insulation fixings — closely comparable to Friulsider's nylon/plug, screw, and insulation fixing categories, especially for facades and external insulation systems.
• Hilti: Hilti manufactures and sells chemical and mechanical anchors, screws, and direct fastening systems to professional construction users globally — a direct head-to-head competitor to Friulsider in chemical anchors, self-drilling screws, and structural fixings.
• Spit (part of ITW): Spit, owned by Illinois Tool Works, manufactures mechanical and chemical anchors, gas- and powder-actuated fixings, and screws — directly comparable to Friulsider's core fixing portfolio and channeled through similar installer and distributor routes.
• Würth: Würth's Industrial and Construction divisions offer screws, anchors, chemical fixings, and bolts sold through a large direct and dealer network in Europe — directly comparable to Friulsider's metallic, chemical, and nylon fixing lines serving professional installers.
• fischer (fischerwerke): fischer is a German manufacturer of nylon plugs, chemical anchors, and general fixings — directly competing with Friulsider across nearly every product category including chemical injection systems (similar to KEM), nylon plugs, and steel anchors. Closest direct peer given overlapping product range and European construction customer base.

Emerging players

• Etanco: Etanco (parent of Etanco Italia, visible in Friulsider's own footer) is a French specialist in fasteners and façade/insulation fixings — a closely related peer covering overlapping product categories (insulation fixings, structural anchors) within the same Simpson/Etanco corporate family, making it both a sibling brand and a comparable specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FriulsiderSpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/FriulsiderFixingFactory
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/friulsider
• Instagraminstagram.com/friulsider

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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