HECO-Schrauben

What HECO-Schrauben does

HECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialist manufacturer of engineered fastening technology, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Schramberg, Germany. The company is controlled by the Hettich family through its general partner Ludwig Hettich Verwaltungs GmbH and operates a second manufacturing facility in Câmpia Turzii, Romania (established 2007), with approximately 400 total employees. Its core product portfolio is the HECO-TOPIX-plus wood screw family for timber construction, complemented by the HECO-WS self-drilling dowel for steel-wood connections and the MULTI-MONTI-plus concrete and masonry anchor range, including seismic-rated and thermal variants. Highly automated screw production in Germany and Romania is paired with proprietary technologies such as MagicClose (active pull-together effect), GripFit (mechanical bit grip), PerfectPitch (optimized thread pitch), and the HECO-Drive system, all supported by ETA approvals and engineering documentation.

The company generates revenue primarily through B2B product sales of screws, anchors, and accessories, channeled through authorized specialist trade partners (Fachhandel), DIY stores, and a territorial field sales organization in Germany. Distribution extends internationally via HECO-France sarl (a wholly owned subsidiary), distributors in Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia, and L-BOXX-compatible assortment cases. A secondary revenue stream comes from the HECO-Akademie training services, including combination trainings with power tool manufacturers Makita, Festool, and Mafell. Digital services — HCS dimensioning software, a BIM/CAD database, and integrations with mbAEC BauStatik (38 modules) and ALLPLAN via SUPPARTS — extend the value proposition to structural engineers and planners. Pricing is set through dealer channels and is not publicly disclosed, with no direct consumer sales.

Name

HECO-Schrauben

Legal name

HECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://heco-schrauben.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HECO-Schrauben is a German specialist manufacturer of engineered screws and fastening anchors for timber construction, concrete, and masonry applications, serving craftsmen, structural engineers, and specialist dealers across Europe through a two-plant production footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schramberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Screws and Fasteners: HECO generates revenue primarily through the sale of screws, anchors, and fastening solutions. Product categories include wood screws (Edelstahlschrauben, Holzbauschrauben, Spanplattenschrauben), concrete and masonry anchors (Edelstahlanker, Stahlanker), and accessories (bits, bit holders, assortment cases).
2. HECO-Akademie Training Services: The company offers professional training programs through the HECO-Akademie including combination trainings with power tool manufacturers (Makita, Festool, Mafell), on-site trainings, and seminar programs for specialist dealers, carpenter masters, and users in wood construction and anchoring technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HECO-Schrauben manufactures and distributes engineered fastening technology — primarily wood screws, self-drilling dowels, and concrete/masonry screw anchors — for timber construction, carpentry, and structural engineering applications. The portfolio is anchored by the HECO-TOPIX-plus wood screw family (featuring MagicClose and GripFit technologies), the HECO-WS self-drilling dowel for steel-wood connections, and the MULTI-MONTI-plus family of concrete/masonry anchors including the seismic-rated and Therm variants. Supporting the products are digital services (HCS dimensioning software, BIM/CAD database) and the HECO-Akademie training academy for craftsmen, planners, and specialist dealers.

Product overview

HECO-Schrauben is a German specialist manufacturer of fastening technology offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered screws and anchors for timber construction, concrete/masonry applications. The core product family is the HECO-TOPIX-plus wood screw series featuring patented MagicClose, GripFit, and PerfectPitch technologies, complemented by the HECO-WS self-drilling dowel for steel-wood connections, MULTI-MONTI-plus concrete screws including thermal variants, and supporting products like assortment cases and accessories. The portfolio also includes digital services (HCS dimensioning software, BIM/CAD database, mbAEC/ALLPLAN integrations) and the HECO-Akademie training program. The products serve applications including timber construction, engineered timber, facade mounting, terrace construction, concrete anchoring, and PV/solar installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HECO-TOPIX-plus Flagship engineered timber-construction wood screw family with patented MagicClose (active pull-together effect), GripFit (mechanical bit retention), and PerfectPitch (optimized thread pitch); designed for gap-free timber connections and one-handed operation, for carpenters, structural engineers, and engineered-wood manufacturers.
• HECO-TOPIX-plus CombiConnect Specialized full-thread screw with a coordinated double thread for active pull-together effect, enabling gap-free, deformation-stiff main-secondary beam connections in a single work step without pre-stressing; for carpenters and engineered-timber producers.
• HECO-WS Self-Drilling Dowel (Selbstbohrender Stabdübel) Self-drilling dowel with unique geometry that drills through both wood and steel in a single operation, eliminating pre-drilling of wood and steel separately; for structural timber engineering, truss and framework connections, and demanding load-bearing constructions.
• MULTI-MONTI-plus Screw anchor family for concrete and masonry, providing reliable fastenings even on difficult substrates; available in stainless-steel and steel variants and as seismic-rated kits; for structural anchoring in concrete and masonry.
• MULTI-MONTI-plus Therm Screw anchor with wood-concrete double-thread for mounting roof insulation and insulated facades on concrete and masonry without loading the insulation material; for facade and rooftop installers working on insulated constructions.
• HECO-TOPIX-plus Sortimentskoffer (L-BOXX) Assortment cases in the L-BOXX system containing comprehensive HECO-TOPIX-plus full-thread and partial-thread screws in various dimensions; available in large (L-BOXX 102) and small (L-BOXX Mini) versions; for trade inventory and on-site use by craftsmen.
• HECO-ClicFix Bithalter Magnetically and mechanically lockable bit holder providing secure and easy bit changes during screw installation; for professional installers using HECO screw systems.
• MULTI-MONTI-plus Seismik-Kits Seismic kits approved for anchoring in concrete under seismic load (Category C2), suitable for earthquake-prone regions; for structural engineers and contractors in seismic markets.
• HCS 4.0 Bemessungssoftware (HECO Computer Software) Proprietary dimensioning and calculation software for structural engineers and timber-construction planners, supporting precise planning and calculation of connections using HECO products.
• HECO-Akademie Training Programs Professional training program offering combination trainings with power tool manufacturers (Makita, Festool, Mafell), on-site trainings, and seminar programs covering wood construction, interior finishing, and anchoring technology; for specialist dealers, carpentry masters, structural engineers, and timber-construction users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-drilling dowel eliminates 3 separate work steps (pre-drilling wood, pre-drilling steel, inserting dowel) to 1 step
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• mbAECcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 March 2026Integration partnership providing HECO screw data in mbAEC BauStatik structural software environment. Products available in 38 software modules for static calculations.
• SUPPARTS®coreTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2026Integration partnership for ALLPLAN CAD software. SUPPARTS plug-in enables HECO products to be integrated directly as intelligent components in 3D models with automated collision detection and parts lists.
• ZimmererTreffpunktcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 May 2025Partnership with ZimmererTreffpunkt (blog and social media platform for carpenters). Participated in community event with approximately 1,200 professional visitors, including world record attempt for largest free-hanging timber frame.
• Holzbau Deutschland (German Carpentry Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 September 2024HECO is Leistungspartner (performance partner) of Holzbau Deutschland, supporting the German carpenter national team and WorldSkills competitors with fastening solutions.
• AllchemetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024Swiss distribution partner for HECO products. Partnered with HECO to sponsor the TV show 'Beat baut' featuring Swiss craftsmen building log homes, reaching broad audience of professionals and hobbyists.
• RockwoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023HECO serves as expert speaker at Rockwool Forum 'Treffpunkt Holzbauverbundschulung' (Timber Construction Training), presenting on screw connections for modern timber construction.
• MakitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombination training partnership where HECO and Makita jointly offer training programs for users of Makita power tools with HECO fastening solutions.
• FestoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombination training partnership offering joint training programs for Festool power tool users with HECO fastening solutions.
• MafellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombination training partnership providing joint training programs for Mafell power tool users with HECO fastening solutions.
• SFS GroupcoreOthersHECO-Schrauben is affiliated with SFS Group (SFS Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland). Mentioned as parent/holding company relationship in website footer and at Romania facility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Reisser Schraubentechnik: German wood-screw specialist with broad Fachhandel and DIY distribution. Direct competitor in timber fasteners, particularly in the Spanplatten and Holzbauschrauben segments.
• Eurotec GmbH: German specialist in fastening technology for timber construction, deck building and façade fixing. Competes in the same Fachhandel channel and engineered-timber specification context.
• SPAX International: German-based manufacturer of wood and construction screws with proprietary drive and thread technologies (e.g., T-STAR plus, WIROX). Direct head-to-head competitor in engineered timber and deck fasteners across DACH.
• Fischer Group (fischerwerke): German manufacturer of fixing systems including wood screws, concrete anchors (e.g., Power-Fast) and design software such as Fischer FiXperience. Directly comparable in concrete/masonry anchoring and timber fastening.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: Global leader in fastener and assembly technology with deep direct-sales and specialist-trade coverage in Germany. Competes with HECO across wood screws and anchors but across a vastly broader product portfolio.
• Hilti AG: Liechtenstein-headquartered global construction tools and fastening systems company. Overlaps with HECO in screw anchors and increasingly in modular BIM/CAD software ecosystems.

Others

• Reyher Nchfg. Leading European fastener wholesaler and C-parts distributor serving trades and industry. Relevant as both a potential channel for and a parallel buyer to HECO in Fachhandel.

Regional players

• SWG Schraubenwerk Hille: German screw manufacturer with strong Fachhandel presence in wood construction and DIY. Comparable German regional competitor in wood and drywall screws.

Emerging players

• Pitzl Metall GmbH: Austrian specialist in engineered timber connectors and self-drilling dowels (e.g., BDK, BSK). Highly comparable niche player in main-secondary beam and steel-wood connections.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: US-headquartered engineered structural connector manufacturer expanding in European mass-timber and wood-construction fastening. Competes in steel-wood connections and timber framing solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/hecoschrauben
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/heco-schrauben-gmbh-&-co-kg
• Instagraminstagram.com/hecoschrauben

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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