What Bristol Industries does

Bristol Industries is a US-based manufacturer of precision-engineered aerospace nuts and fasteners, founded in 1942 as K&R Manufacturing (later Kaynar), rebranded Bristol, and now operating as a division of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM), itself owned by Howmet Aerospace following intermediate ownership by Stanley Black & Decker (2020). The company is headquartered in Brea, California, and maintains approximately 101-250 employees dedicated to fastener production, with the broader CAM group employing 1,400+ people across 800,000+ square feet of manufacturing space and 8 operating divisions.

The company's core product line centers on internally threaded nuts — including self-locking wrenchable nuts (hex, double hex, spline drive), gang channel nuts, anchor nuts/nut plates, barrel nuts, and shank nuts — produced in aerospace-grade materials such as A-286 CRES, Inconel, Titanium, Waspalloy, and stainless steel, with finish options including cadmium, zinc-nickel, dry film lube, and silver plate. Bristol pioneered the first lightweight self-locking nut in 1943 and maintains 4,000+ active part numbers qualified to OEM specifications, with high-temperature fasteners for engine applications representing a specialty. The technology is conventional precision metal forming, machining, and assembly, backed by NADCAP accreditations in Chemical Processing, Heat Treat, Materials Testing, and Non-Destructive Testing, alongside AS9100D and ISO9001:2015 certifications.

Bristol operates a B2B enterprise sales model, selling directly to aerospace OEMs (Boeing, Airbus, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, Bombardier, Embraer, McDonnell Douglas) through a Request-for-Quote process and long-term qualification cycles. Pricing is custom quote-based tied to OEM specifications, with multi-year program contracts and revenue tied to aircraft production rates. The company serves three primary segments — commercial aerospace OEMs, military/defense aerospace, and aerospace engine manufacturers — and has begun offering digital ordering through the CAM Shop e-commerce platform alongside traditional RFQ channels.

Name

Bristol Industries

Legal name

Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing

Website

https://camaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bristol Industries is a Brea, California-based manufacturer of precision-engineered self-locking nuts, gang channel nuts, anchor nuts, barrel nuts, and shank nuts for aerospace OEMs and engine manufacturers. Operating as a division of Howmet Aerospace-owned CAM, Bristol supplies qualified aerospace fasteners globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Fasteners

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Aerospace fasteners
• Precision nuts manufacturing
• Self-locking nuts
• Aerospace OEM components
• Airframe fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Brea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Component Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of precision aerospace nuts, fasteners, and related components to OEM manufacturers and subcontractors in the aerospace industry. Products supplied under strict quality certifications (AS9100D, ISO9001:2015, NADCAP).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bristol Industries designs and manufactures precision-engineered aerospace nuts, fasteners, and related components—including self-locking wrenchable nuts, gang channel nuts, anchor nuts, barrel nuts, and shank nuts—for aircraft airframe and engine applications. The company supplies over 4,000 active part numbers to major commercial and military aerospace OEMs, operating under strict AS9100D, ISO9001:2015, and NADCAP certifications. Bristol is a division of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM), which provides a broader portfolio of fittings, engineered products, and fasteners to the aerospace, defense, marine, and nuclear industries.

Product overview

Bristol Industries is a worldwide leader in precision engineered nuts and fasteners for the aerospace industry, headquartered in Brea, CA. The company operates under Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM), a group of aerospace component manufacturers. Bristol's product portfolio centers on internally threaded nuts and gang channel products, including wrenchable nuts, gang channel nuts, anchor nuts, barrel nuts, and shank nuts—offering over 4,000 active part numbers. CAM as a whole provides a comprehensive suite of aerospace components across three main categories: Fittings (axial swage, radial swage, welded, flareless, beam seal, ring lock, and SMA fittings for fluid systems), Engineered Products (latches, quick release pins, struts, heat shields, clamps, couplings, flanges, complex sheet metal, and tube assemblies), and Fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, washers, and shims). The company also offers an e-commerce platform (CAM Shop) for ordering. All products serve aerospace, defense, marine, and nuclear industries with OEM standards and qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wrenchable Nuts Full line of self-locking wrenchable nuts in hex (6 point), double hex (12 point), and spline drive head styles, manufactured in Steel, Stainless Steel, A-286, Aluminum, Inconel, Titanium, and multi-phase materials for aerospace OEM applications.
• Gang Channel Nuts Gang channel nuts used on engine and airframe applications, manufactured in straight, radius, oval, and race track configurations with various width, length, radius, and nut spacing per OEM drawings.
• Anchor Nuts (Nut Plates) Self-locking anchor nuts providing permanent attachment for threaded fasteners in inaccessible or blind locations, available in non-floating or floating configurations with domed seal configurations.
• Barrel Nuts High strength, self-locking barrel nuts for use with high strength bolts of tensile strength up to 240 KSI, used in locations where wrenching space is not available.
• Shank Nuts Shank nuts designed to endure high stress and extreme temperatures, primarily used in higher heat areas on aircraft engines, providing self-locking, self-retaining, and self-wrenching features.
• Bolts and Screws Standard, special bolts, and screws produced to mil-spec or customer special requirements in A-286, Titanium, and other aerospace alloys with cold and warm heading capabilities.
• Washers and Shims Aerospace OEM and custom washers, spacers, and shims including the full line of NAS, AN, MS, and BACW washers and shims from metallic, non-metallic, laminated, and solid materials.
• CAM Shop E-commerce Platform Online e-commerce platform where aerospace customers can view products, look at shopping history, place orders, and manage procurement for CAM aerospace components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ active part numbers available
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM)coreOthers · 1 January 2014Bristol Industries joined the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) group of companies in 2014, combining its precision nut manufacturing expertise with other aerospace component manufacturers under unified ownership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TriMas Corporation: Diversified industrial manufacturer whose Aerospace segment (Monogram Aerospace Fasteners) competes directly with Bristol and provides capital-allocation and segment reporting benchmarks for fastener-dedicated peers.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Berkshire Hathaway-owned aerospace components giant whose fastener subsidiary (SPS Technologies) and airframe casting operations overlap directly with Bristol in aerospace fasteners and adjacent structural categories.
• Howmet Aerospace: Public aerospace components leader (HWM) and current parent of CAM/Bristol; competes broadly in aerospace engine and airframe components and shares Bristol's customers, certifications, and end markets, providing parent-level strategic context.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-listed global industrial fastening solutions company with a growing aerospace vertical; competes with Bristol in high-spec aerospace fastener categories and offers a public-market benchmark for fastener peer multiples.
• Collins Aerospace: RTX subsidiary and global aerospace systems supplier whose components, accessories, and aftermarket services overlap with Bristol on selected airframe fastening, structural, and fluid-fitting product categories across its integrated portfolio.

Direct peers

• Lisi Aerospace: French-owned (LISI Group) aerospace fastener manufacturer producing nuts, bolts, and engineered components for the same Boeing, Airbus, and major engine OEMs that Bristol serves; closest functional peer in self-locking nuts and structural fasteners.
• Monogram Aerospace Fasteners: TriMas subsidiary manufacturing aerospace blind bolts, lockbolts, and the TiMAX branded fastener line for airframe applications; the most direct head-to-head competitor to Bristol's nut and fastener lines on legacy and next-gen platforms.
• Cherry Aerospace: Aerospace blind bolts, rivets, and specialty fastening solutions supplier competing head-to-head with Bristol for OEM qualification positions on commercial and military airframes.
• SPS Technologies: Specialty aerospace fastener maker (now part of Precision Castparts / Berkshire Hathaway) serving airframe and engine OEMs with high-strength bolts, studs, and nuts that directly overlap Bristol's product portfolio and qualification slots.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance31 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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