What Fastenright does

Fastenright Ltd is a UK-based specialty fastener distributor and light custom manufacturer, established in 1983 and operated from a single Wolverhampton headquarters with 1-10 employees. The company supplies three product categories: security fasteners (tamper-proof screws, bolts, captive screws, and barrel nuts with specialized drive systems including the patented Tricone three-cone design, Pin Torx, Ultra-Drive with customer-specific codes, and shear-off permanent bolts); general fixings (standard bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, sheet metal fasteners, threaded rod, U-bolts, and inserts); and exotic material fasteners (stainless A2/A4/A8, brass, bronze, titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy, Invar, molybdenum, Monel, and zirconium). Manufacturing capability spans diameters from 0.6mm to over 100mm in both metric and imperial threads, with made-to-drawing fasteners produced in relatively short lead times. The company holds a registered patent on the Tricone Security Bolt and maintains ISO 9001:2015 quality accreditation under UKAS certification, and is a member of BIAFD (British Industrial and Fastener Distributors).

The business model is direct B2B sales at unit prices determined by quotation, with minimum order quantities on custom items (e.g., 1,000 screws per size for Ultra-Drive made-to-order). Revenue is generated from three streams: one-time sales of stocked fasteners, one-time sales of made-to-drawing custom fasteners, and value-added professional services (kitting and packaging, screw cutting and machining, electro-plating in nickel/gold/zinc-nickel/chrome, 12-month stock-holding with call-off, and thread locking and sealing). Distribution is direct via the company website, phone (+44 (0)1902 457734), email ([email protected]), and Skype, with next-day UK delivery through DPD, same-day urgent dispatch on stocked items paid by card, and worldwide export via multiple couriers with full traceability.

Customer segments span automotive (number plate security screws, lighting fixtures), rail (security fasteners and infrastructure fixings), oil and gas (exotic alloy corrosion- and high-temperature-resistant fasteners), aerospace and defense (precision machined screws for helicopters, missiles, tanks, motors, wings), electronics (high-tolerance machined components for tablets, laptops, desktops), medical equipment (respirator and ventilator components), and the furniture trade (kitting and packaging for self-assembly kits). The buyer profile is enterprise procurement and engineering teams requiring tamper-proof, corrosion-resistant, or non-standard fasteners, often with made-to-drawing specifications and batch traceability documented through the ISO system.

Name

Fastenright

Legal name

Fastenright Limited

Website

https://fastenright.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fastenright Ltd is a UK-based specialty fastener distributor and light custom manufacturer supplying security fasteners, general fixings, and exotic alloy fasteners to automotive, rail, oil and gas, aerospace, defense, electronics, medical, and furniture industries from its Wolverhampton headquarters since 1983.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Security fasteners
• Industrial fasteners
• Exotic alloy fasteners
• Captive screws
• Custom fastener manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolverhampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: One-time purchase model for fasteners and fixings including security screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and special/custom manufactured fasteners. Sales through direct commercial enquiries with minimum order quantities potentially applying.
2. Custom/Special Fastener Manufacturing: Custom fastener manufacturing services including non-standard lengths, diameters, metric and imperial threads, and products made to customer drawings and specifications. Relatively short lead times offered.
3. Services (Kitting, Machining, Plating): Value-added services including kitting and packaging (heat sealed, grip sealed, zip sealed packs), screw cutting, screw machining, electro-plating, stock holding and call-off, and thread locking and sealing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fastenright manufactures and supplies security fasteners (including the patented Tricone Security Bolt, Pin Torx, Ultra-Drive, Shear Bolts and captive screws), general fixings (standard nuts, bolts, screws, washers, rivets and threaded rod) and exotic-material fasteners (titanium, Hastelloy, Inconel, Monel, molybdenum, zirconium) from 0.6mm to over 100mm diameter in metric and imperial threads. The company also offers custom made-to-drawing fastener manufacturing and value-added services such as kitting, screw machining, screw cutting, electro-plating, thread locking/sealing, and stock holding with call-off. Its products serve industrial buyers in automotive, rail, oil and gas, aerospace, defense, electronics, medical equipment and furniture manufacturing worldwide.

Product overview

Fastenright is a supplier of fasteners and fixings offering three core product lines: Security Fasteners (tamper-proof fasteners with specialized drives including patented Tricone, Pin Torx, Ultra-Drive, and shear-off systems), General Fixings (standard fasteners including captive screws, rivets, nuts, bolts, and washers), and Exotic Material Fasteners (high-performance alloys such as titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy, and molybdenum). The company operates as a single unified product portfolio complemented by manufacturing services including kitting and packaging, screw machining, screw cutting, stock holding with call-off, thread locking and sealing, and electro-plating. Products range from 0.6mm to over 100mm diameter in both metric and imperial specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Fasteners Tamper-proof fasteners designed to resist unauthorized removal, including security screws, bolts, nuts, barrel nuts, anchors and associated tools. Features specialized drive types such as Pin Torx, Pin Hex, Tri-Head, Clutch and proprietary systems like Tricone. Targeted at industrial buyers in automotive, rail, oil and gas, defense and security applications needing anti-theft and tamper-resistant fixings.
• General Fixings Standard fasteners and fixings range including barrel nuts, captive screws, captive panel fasteners, bolting products, furniture fixings, inserts for plastics, micro fasteners, nuts, pins, clips, rivets, rivet nuts, self-locking nuts, self-tapping screws, sheet metal fasteners, socket screws, threaded rod, U-bolts, washers and window screws. Serves industrial manufacturers across automotive, rail, furniture, electronics and general engineering.
• Exotic Material Fasteners Specialized fasteners manufactured from corrosion-resistant and high-performance materials including stainless steel (A2, A4), aluminium, titanium, brass, bronze (phosphor and silicon), Hastelloy, Inconel, Invar, molybdenum and Monel. Targeted at demanding industrial applications in oil and gas, nuclear, aerospace, chemical processing and other extreme-environment sectors.
• Special Fasteners (Custom Manufacturing) Custom-manufactured non-standard fasteners including non-standard lengths and diameters, both metric and imperial threads, and bespoke products made to customer drawings and specifications. Capabilities range from 0.6mm to over 100mm diameter with relatively short lead times. Serves industrial customers that cannot source special fasteners elsewhere.
• Tricone Security Bolt Patented premium security fastener featuring a domed polished head with three equally spaced blind holes containing shaped cone projections. Each uniquely coded tool ensures full traceability. Manufactured in A2 Stainless Steel, available in M4 to M12 threads with lengths up to 100mm. Designed for the highest level of tamper resistance in prisons, banks, public infrastructure and security-sensitive installations.
• Pin Torx Security Fasteners Security fasteners featuring a 6 Lobe Pin TX (Pin Torx) drive that provides medium security resistance against tampering. Includes captive screws, machine screws, grub screws and related installation tools in various point styles (cone, cup, flat, dog). Targeted at industrial and electronic equipment manufacturers needing mid-level tamper resistance.
• Ultra-Drive Security Screws Bespoke security fasteners with a unique drive design created exclusively for each customer. Features an oversized security pin providing maximum tamper protection. Each variant receives a unique reference code stored in a secure database for traceability and authorized purchasing control. Minimum order quantity of 1,000 screws per size. Targeted at OEMs needing customer-specific high-security drive systems.
• Shear Bolts Permanent one-way tamper-proof fasteners with hexagonal portions that detach upon exceeding maximum torque, resulting in a plain drive-less head that prevents removal. Available in raised countersunk, button head and countersunk styles. Used in high-security settings such as prisons and banks.
• Captive Screws Self-retaining fasteners with reduced threads that prevent complete removal from housing. Includes standard Torx drive versions and security Pin TX versions. Typically used with captive washers to create self-retaining fasteners. Required by EU Machine Safety Directive 2006 for safety equipment including industrial machinery guards and panels.
• Kitting and Packaging Services Packaging services supplying fasteners in heat sealed, grip sealed and zip sealed bags. Ideal for furniture trade and pre-packed assembly kits, with stock holding and call-off options for account customers.
• Screw Machining Machining modifications to fasteners including head diameter adjustments, head height modifications, and shank or thread diameter reductions while retaining original head dimensions. Available for brass, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Screw Cutting Cutting services for non-standard fastener lengths using screw-cutting lathes for accuracy. Includes thread milling, thread grinding and thread forming/rolling options for various thread specifications.
• Stock Holding and Call-Off Inventory management service holding customer stock over a 12-month period with next-day delivery on call-off. Benefits include bulk ordering discounts, dedicated stock allocation, and proactive monitoring of usage patterns.
• Thread Locking and Sealing Services preventing screw loosening in vibration-prone applications using mechanical options (lock washers, nylon inserts) and adhesive solutions (thread locking adhesives, dry patch adhesives).
• Electro-Plating Services Electroplating services offering nickel, gold, zinc-nickel and chrome finishes. Benefits include friction reduction, heat resistance, appearance enhancement, increased hardness, and prevention of tarnishing.
• Materials and Finishes Extensive range of materials and surface finishes including A2/A4/A8 stainless steel, brass, zinc plating, nickel plating, chrome plating, Xylan coating, Geomet finish, galvanised finish, and specialty alloys like Hastelloy and Inconel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of industry experience since 1983
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 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.

• BIAFD (British Industrial and Fastener Distributors)coreOthersMember of BIAFD, the British Industrial and Fastener Distributors association, indicating membership in industry trade organization for fastener distributors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: German-headquartered global market leader in fastener and assembly materials distribution, serving automotive, construction, metalworking and trade. Overlaps with Fastenright's general fixings and captive/exotic lines but at a vastly larger scale and a much broader SKU and channel footprint.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered global fastener specialist with deep automotive, industrial and rail penetration and a focus on engineered fastening solutions. Comparable end markets and product category, but at vastly greater scale, with global logistics and Smart Factory services Fastenright does not offer.
• McMaster-Carr: US-based industrial MRO supplier with an extremely deep catalogue of fasteners, including standards and specialty/exotic materials, sold direct with rapid shipping. Comparable in breadth of standard+exotic fasteners and service speed, but at a much larger scale and a more transactional, less custom-drawing-led model.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-headquartered global supplier of tools, fastening systems and software for the construction and energy industries. Overlaps with Fastenright on specialty/exotic fastening for construction, rail and energy end markets, but at vastly greater scale and with a direct, software-enabled sales model.
• Fastenal: US-listed global industrial fastener and MRO supplier with on-site vending, FMI supply programmes and broad-line distribution. Comparable in industrial fastener and special-category focus but operates an entirely different (networked, vending) go-to-market model at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• TR Fastenings: UK-headquartered global specialist in industrial fasteners with deep automotive, rail and industrial OEM exposure. Closest scale-comparable peer for Fastenright in terms of vertical mix (automotive/rail), custom specials and security/engineered fastener capability.
• WDS Components: UK-based standard parts and component supplier with a strong catalogue, made-to-order service and worldwide delivery. Comparable in size, channel (direct/web-led) and product philosophy of pairing standards with custom specials for industrial buyers.
• Accu (AccuGroup): UK-based specialist supplier of precision components and fasteners serving engineers and industrial customers, with a similar made-to-order, catalogue-plus-special model. Directly comparable in geography, customer base (industrial OEM/engineers) and product breadth across standards and specials.
• Tamper Proof Screw Company: US specialist in tamper-resistant and security fasteners, including Pin Torx, Torx Plus, one-way and proprietary drive systems. Directly comparable to Fastenright's security fastener line-up in product category and use cases (public infrastructure, prisons, transit).

Emerging players

• Permanent Label / Safety Socket Screws: Niche US-based manufacturer of security socket cap screws and tamper-resistant fasteners for correctional, transit and public-infrastructure customers. Comparable to Fastenright's shear bolts and Pin Torx security screws in product category and use case, with a more focused geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/security_screws
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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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