What Tacwise Group does

Tacwise Group Plc is a UK-headquartered fastening-tools company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 4747165), operating from Sevenoaks, Kent. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of stapling and nailing products across manual, cordless (lithium-ion), electric, and pneumatic power categories, alongside a hot-melt glue gun range and a consumables line covering staples (Type 53, 90, 91, 140), brad nails, coil nails, strip nails, and framing nails. Tacwise self-describes as offering "Europe's widest quality range" of stapling and nailing products, with cross-compatibility to Bostitch, Makita, Stanley, Arrow, Rapid, Hitachi, and Senco consumables, and a dedicated spare-parts store supporting tool longevity and in-field repair.

Name

Tacwise Group

Legal name

Tacwise Group Plc

Website

https://tacwise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tacwise Group is a UK-based fastening-tools company that designs, manufactures, and sells staple guns, nail guns, glue guns, and consumables (staples, nails) across manual, cordless, electric, and pneumatic categories, serving DIY, semi-professional, and professional construction/woodworking customers via direct e-commerce across five European country sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fastening Tools

NAICS

Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991), Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

Keywords

• Fastening tools
• Staple guns
• Nail guns
• Staples and nails
• Pneumatic tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevenoaks

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tool Sales: Sale of fastening tools including staple guns, nail guns, and glue guns across hand, cordless, electric, and air-powered variants
2. Consumables (Staples & Nails): Sale of fasteners including staples (Type 53, 90, 91, 140) and nails (brad nails, finish nails, coil nails, framing nails) in various materials (galvanised, stainless steel, bright)
3. Spare Parts: Sale of spare parts and components for tool maintenance and repair

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tacwise manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of fastening tools — including hand tackers, cordless (4V and 18V lithium-ion), electric (corded), pneumatic air-powered staple and nail guns, and hot melt glue guns — alongside a full line of consumables (staples, brad nails, coil nails, strip nails, framing nails) and spare parts. Products serve both DIY/semi-professional users and professional construction, woodworking, and finishing trades, with cross-compatibility across tool families and with major third-party tool brands.

Product overview

Tacwise Group is Europe's widest quality range provider of stapling and nailing products, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized across six core product categories: Hand Tackers & Removers (including ECO A11 Hammer Tacker), Cordless Tools (Hobby, Ranger EL-PRO series with lithium-ion batteries), Electric Tools (Master Nailer series including 400ELS, 181ELS, and Duo 35), Glue Guns (H4-7 4V cordless models), Air Tools (55mm Mini Coil Nailer, 50mm Coil Nailer, 90mm Angled Strip Nailer, 50mm Combi Nailer/Stapler, 50mm Brad Nailer), and Staples & Nails consumables (Type 53, 90, 91, 140 staples; Type 180 brad nails; coil nails; strip nails; framing nails). The company also provides spare parts for product repair and longevity. The product ecosystem is unified by a shared focus on fastening technology across power sources (manual, electric, pneumatic, cordless) and target segments (DIY to professional), with cross-compatible consumables across tool families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand Tackers & Removers Manual stapling and nailing tools including hammer tackers and staple removers, designed for light-duty DIY and crafts applications.
• Cordless Tools Battery-powered staple and nail guns including Hobby, Ranger, and Z-series cordless tools with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for portability and convenience.
• Electric Tools Corded electric staple and nail guns including Master Nailer series and Duo tools, designed for professional woodworking and finishing tasks.
• Glue Guns Hot melt glue guns including 4V cordless models, designed for bonding applications in DIY and crafting projects.
• Air Tools Pneumatic stapling and nailing tools including coil nailers, brad nailers, strip nailers, and upholstery staplers requiring an air compressor for operation.
• Staples & Nails (Consumables) Extensive range of fastening consumables including Type 53, 90, 91, 140 staples; Type 180 brad nails; coil nails; strip nails; and framing nails in various sizes and materials (galvanised, stainless steel, bright).
• Spare Parts Individual replacement parts including O-rings, seals, cylinders, pistons, driver guides, and assemblies for Tacwise air tools, supporting product longevity and repairability.
• ECO A11 Staple/Nail Tacker Kit Hammer tacker with dual power capability for both staples and nails, featuring an eco-friendly handle made from 100% recycled materials.
• Z-CT Duo Cable Tacker Heavy-duty metal cable tacker with precision cable tacking capability and durable die-cast aluminium body designed for longevity and recyclability.
• Master Nailer 400ELS Pro electric angled brad nail gun engineered for tight spaces, featuring precision depth control and reliability for professional finish carpentry.
• Master Nailer 181ELS Pro electric nail/brad gun designed for continuous professional use, marketed as a UK bestselling corded nail gun.
• Master Nailer Duo 35 Electric nailer/stapler combining two fastener types in one tool for versatility across applications.
• Ranger EL-PRO Cordless 18V 2-in-1 Staple/Nail Gun Professional cordless 18V staple and brad nail gun with 2.0Ah lithium-ion battery, 60 staples/nails per minute firing speed, and 400 shots per charge.
• 55mm Mini Air Coil Nailer Heavy-duty 2-in-1 flat-top and conical top coil nailer with 2.4kg magnesium alloy body, sequential and contact trip firing modes, and 96 dBA max sound level.
• Hobby 53-13EL Cordless 4V Staple/Nail Gun DIY/semi-professional 4V cordless staple nail gun with USB rechargeable lithium-ion battery, ergonomic 0.68kg design, and compatibility with Type 53 staples and Type 180 nails.
• 50mm Coil Nailer (FCN50LHH2) Professional heavy-duty coil nailer with 2.0kg magnesium alloy design, high-capacity 400 nail magazine, and compatibility with flat and conical coil nails.
• 90mm Angled Air Strip Nailer (KSN90V) Professional 22-degree inclined strip nailer with 3.7kg magnesium alloy body, 65-70 nail magazine capacity, and suitability for first fix structural applications.
• 50mm Combi Nailer/Stapler Professional 2-in-1 air-operated staple and brad nail gun with 1.7kg super lightweight magnesium design, dual fastener compatibility, and contact trip firing mode.
• 50mm Brad Nailer with 1000 Nails (DGN50V) Semi-professional pneumatic brad nailer with 1.2kg lightweight design, 100 nail magazine capacity, and depth control adjuster for precise countersinking.
• Hobby 4V Staple/Nail Gun & Glue Gun Bundle DIY bundle combining 4V cordless staple/nail gun with 4V hot melt glue gun, USB charging, and storage bag for comprehensive home repair applications.
• H4-7 4V Hot Melt Glue Gun Super lightweight 4V cordless hot melt glue gun with impact and high heat resistant materials, 60 seconds heat time, and USB rechargeable battery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1000 shots per charge on cordless tools
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PayPalminorOthersThird-party payment service provider used to process payments through the website services

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DeWalt: Professional-grade cordless and pneumatic fastening platform from Stanley Black & Decker. Competes with Tacwise's pro-grade coil, strip, and brad nailer products and accessories.
• Makita: Global power tool leader with strong pneumatic and cordless fastening portfolios. Tacwise coil nails are Makita-compatible, making Makita both a competitor for pro tool buyers and a host platform for Tacwise consumables.
• HiKOKI (formerly Hitachi Power Tools): Major cordless and pneumatic fastening tool brand. Tacwise strip nails are Hitachi strip-nailer compatible, making HiKOKI both a competitor and a compatibility partner for Tacwise consumables.
• Milwaukee Tool: Professional-focused power tool brand with growing fastening and collated fastener offering. Competes with Tacwise at the premium trade end of the European pro tool market.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Bostitch): Global tools conglomerate whose Bostitch brand is the dominant pneumatic and cordless fastening platform. Tacwise coil and strip nails are Bostitch-compatible, putting both firms in direct competition for trade fastening sales.
• Bosch Power Tools: Global power tool major with extensive cordless and pneumatic fastening ranges. Competes with Tacwise across professional and DIY segments, particularly in continental Europe.

Direct peers

• Arrow Fastener: US-based specialist in staple guns, hand tackers, and fastening tools. Direct overlap with Tacwise's hand tacker and staple gun lines; Tacwise staples are explicitly cross-compatible with Arrow JT21 staples.
• Senco: Pure-play fastening specialist in pneumatic and cordless nailers, staplers, and collated fasteners. Directly competes with Tacwise's air tools and consumables lines, with cross-compatible strip nails and finish nails.
• Paslode (Illinois Tool Works): Specialist in cordless and pneumatic framing and finishing nailers serving professional construction. Directly comparable to Tacwise's cordless Ranger and Master Nailer lines for trade customers.
• Isaberg Rapid: European specialist in staplers, tackers, and hot-melt glue guns for office and trade. Most direct European comparable to Tacwise across hand, electric, and cordless fastening tools; Tacwise Type 53 staples cross-fit Rapid 53.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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