What PSM CELADA Fasteners does

PSM CELADA Fasteners srl is an Italian B2B distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial fastening systems, headquartered in Milan and operating exclusively in the domestic market. The company was formed in 1986 as a joint venture between CELADA Fasteners (established 1975 within the RF CELADA group, whose fastener activities date to 1954) and the multinational PSM International. It sells self-tapping screws, self-forming screws, threaded and blind rivet nuts, security fasteners, structural rivets, gas springs, and access hardware solutions organized into eight proprietary brands (CELADA, TIEMME, RIVECEL, RIVEBLOC, TUBTARA, ELIBLOC, NYLTITE, Tufnut), and serves as exclusive Italian distributor for SOUTHCO access hardware and for HAFREN security fasteners, with a BULTEN partnership supplying metric special screws.

The product portfolio is anchored by two registered patents: NYLTITE (a tubular extrusion process for nylon sealing rings rated 15 BAR at M10, operating from -56°C to +120°C) and Tufnut (a hardened security nut installable with a standard spanner but extremely difficult to remove). Differentiated engineering offerings include TMA PLUS self-forming screws for light alloys (claimed up to 40% assembly cost savings), TMP and TMPD self-tapping screws for thermoplastics, TMS screws for thermosets, and a 2025-launched line of inserts for 3D-printed plastic components (TRI-STEP, TECH-SONIC, SONIC-LOK). Sales are quote-based through a dedicated Milan commercial office and supported by a Salesforce-powered Client Area portal covering quotes, orders, invoicing, and support tickets.

The company serves enterprise customers across automotive (Ferrari, Brembo, FCA, BorgWarner, Magneti Marelli, Ducati, Eldor, Iveco), aerospace and defense (Leonardo), marine (Fincantieri), industrial automation and conglomerates (ABB, GE, CNH), appliances (DeLonghi), electronics (Datalogic), and industrial materials (Röchling), with stated applications spanning 14 verticals from HVAC and railway to vending and medical devices. With 11-50 employees, a €520,000 share capital, and Carbon Neutral certification achieved in 2024, the firm is a closely-held specialty distributor whose revenue is undisclosed but appears to sit in the low double-digit millions of euros range.

Name

PSM CELADA Fasteners

Legal name

PSM CELADA Fasteners srl

Website

https://psmcelada.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PSM CELADA Fasteners srl is an Italian B2B distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial fastening systems, serving enterprise OEMs in automotive, aerospace, marine, and industrial sectors across Italy with proprietary and partnered product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fasteners and fastening systems sales: B2B sales of industrial fastening products including self-tapping screws, self-forming screws, threaded rivet nuts, and access hardware. Products are sold directly to industrial manufacturers across multiple sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PSM CELADA Fasteners is an Italian B2B distributor and solutions provider of industrial fastening systems, supplying self-tapping and self-forming screws, threaded rivet nuts, security fasteners, and SOUTHCO access hardware to industrial manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, marine, appliance, and other sectors. The company combines proprietary product lines (TIEMME, NYLTITE, Tufnut, RIVEBLOC, Tubtara, ELIBLOC) with distributed international brands (SOUTHCO, BULTEN, HAFREN).

Product overview

PSM CELADA Fasteners is an Italian B2B distributor and solutions provider of industrial fastening systems founded in 1986, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical fastening products organized into six main categories: Fasteners for Thin Sheet Metal (including cage nuts, self-clinching fasteners, structural rivets, and Tubtara blind rivet nuts), Fasteners for Plastics (compression limiters, heat staking, press-in and self-tapping solutions), Fasteners for Metals and Light Alloys (broaching, expansion fasteners, NYLTITE sealing rings, and TMA/TMT self-forming screws), SOUTHCO Access Hardware Solutions (latches, hinges, compression systems, and electronic access control), Special Screws under the TIEMME brand (TMP/TMS/TMA/TMA PLUS/TM DIN 7500 self-tapping and self-forming screws for thermoplastics, thermosets, and light alloys, plus BULTEN partnership for metric special bolts), and Security Fasteners (Kinmar, Hafren, Tufnut tamper-resistant solutions). The company also offers specialized 3D printing inserts (TRI-STEP, TECH-SONIC, SONIC-LOK), RIVEBLOC threaded rivet nuts for various applications, and RIVECEL structural rivets for automotive and industrial use. These product lines serve diverse industry sectors including automotive, aerospace, home appliances, marine, medical, railway, HVAC, lighting, food machinery, electromechanics, vending, and special vehicles, supported by a client portal and technical consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CELADA Fasteners: Fastening systems brand operating under PSM CELADA Fasteners
• TIEMME
• RIVECEL
• RIVEBLOC
• TUBTARA
• ELIBLOC
• NYLTITE
• Tufnut

Products and services

• Fasteners for Thin Sheet Metal Fasteners for thin sheet metal including cage nuts, self-clinching fasteners, structural rivets, and threaded rivet nuts that ensure secure and permanent fastening on thin materials without welding, sold to industrial manufacturers.
• Fasteners for Plastics Fastening solutions for plastic materials including compression limiters, heat staking fasteners, insert molding fasteners, press-in and expansion fasteners, and self-tapping screws for industrial manufacturers working with plastics.
• Fasteners for Metals, Light Alloys and Composite Materials Quick fastening solutions for mechanical joints in metals, light alloys, and composite materials including broaching fasteners, expansion fasteners, O-rings, self-blocking nuts, and threaded inserts for industrial manufacturers.
• SOUTHCO Access Hardware Solutions Quick access hardware solutions distributed exclusively in Italy including captive screws, LIFT-A-SYST counterbalance systems, multipoint latch systems, rotary latch systems, compression latches, DZUS quarter-turn fasteners, cam locks, hinges, handles, and electronic access solutions for industrial and consumer applications.
• TIEMME Special Screws Self-tapping and thread-forming fasteners for plastics, composite materials, and light alloys in the TIEMME series, plus special metric screws and bolts in partnership with BULTEN for industrial manufacturers.
• Security Fasteners Tamper-resistant security fasteners including Kinmar Permanent and Removable, Hafren 5-Lobe Pin and 6-Lobe Pin, Tufnut, and other anti-manipulation solutions for public sector and anti-vandal applications.
• STEEEG Gas Springs Gas springs for industrial applications providing controlled motion and positioning solutions.
• TMA PLUS Self-Forming Screws for Light Alloys Self-forming screws for light alloys representing a new generation with 33° flank angle, metric thread compatibility, and up to 40% cost savings compared to metric screws, eliminating pre-drilling, tapping, and chip cleanup operations.
• NYLTITE Nylon O-Rings Nylon O-ring sealing component produced by patented tubular extrusion process, providing self-blocking, anti-vibration, and waterproof sealing effects for any screw type across industrial applications.
• Tufnut Security Nuts Hardened security nut with unique patented shape requiring only standard spanner for installation, extremely difficult for vandals to remove, available in Type 1 (square) M6-M10 and Type 2 (hexagon) M12 in zinc-plated steel.
• 3D Printing Inserts Specialized inserts for 3D-printed plastic components including TRI-STEP with stepped profile and high-performance knurling for pull-out resistance, TECH-SONIC for orientation-free installation, and SONIC-LOK for high-vibration environments.
• RIVEBLOC Threaded Rivet Nuts Threaded rivet nuts and blind rivet nuts for various applications including RIVEBLOC TP (deformation threaded rivets), RIVEBLOC RUBBER (anti-vibration with EPDM rubber), RIVEBLOC JN (plastics and composites), and RIVEBLOC JS (plastics).

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% cost savings in assembly operations compared to metric screws with TMA PLUS fasteners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BULTENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BULTEN provides access to special screws and bolts with metric threading. The collaboration enables provision of extremely wide range of fasteners with various head, body, and point designs, with surface treatments for corrosion protection and friction control.
• SOUTHCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of SOUTHCO access hardware solutions in Italy. SOUTHCO products include quick-access fasteners, latches, hinges, compression latches, electronic access solutions, and cam locks for industrial and consumer applications.
• FASTO.techminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative online rental service for fastener assembly equipment. Partnership provides customers with access to assembly tools without purchase requirement.
• CodeZero Sailing TeamminorOthersOfficial sponsor of the CodeZero sailing team, supporting competitive sailing while building brand visibility in sports environment.
• UniBo MotorsportminorOthersSponsorship of University of Bologna racing team, supporting engineering students and next-generation fastener technology development.
• FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano)minorOthersCorporate Golden Donor member of FAI, demonstrating environmental and cultural commitment.
• CISOMminorOthersSupporting CISOM (Corpo Italiano di Soccorso dell'Ordine di Malta) with social commitment initiatives.
• HAFREN Security FastenersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor of HAFREN Security Fasteners, expanding product portfolio to include anti-tamper fastening solutions.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationImplementation of Salesforce CRM platform for customer relationship management, quotes, orders, and service support. Described as success story in customer service digitization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth: Global leader in fastening and assembly materials with a multi-decade direct-sales model to industrial and trade customers; comparable in product breadth and B2B sales-led GTM but vastly larger and broader geographically.
• SOUTHCO: Global manufacturer of engineered access hardware (latches, hinges, captive screws, electronic locks) and PSM CELADA's exclusive Italian distribution partner; direct overlap in the access-solutions product line.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant fasteners and components businesses serving automotive and industrial OEMs globally; competes for the same Tier-1 automotive fastening wallet that PSM addresses in Italy.

Emerging players

• Misumi: Japan-based manufacturer and e-commerce distributor of mechanical components including standard and specialty fasteners; comparable in the digital catalog / configure-to-order model applied to industrial fastening.
• Hafren Security Fasteners: UK-based manufacturer of tamper-resistant security fasteners distributed in Italy by PSM CELADA; directly comparable in the anti-tamper / security-fastener niche.

Direct peers

• Bulten: Swedish fastener manufacturer and existing strategic partner of PSM CELADA; supplies special screws and bolts with metric threading, making it both a supplier and a direct comparable in specialty fasteners for industrial OEMs.
• ARaymond: European manufacturer of fastening and assembly solutions for automotive and industrial customers with a comparable mix of proprietary fastening technologies and OEM engineering support.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered B2B distributor and solutions provider of fastening technology with engineering services and logistics, operating a comparable multi-brand, multi-category model across European industrial customers.

Regional players

• Agrati Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of fasteners and special cold-formed components serving automotive and industrial markets; comparable by geography, customer base, and product mix to PSM CELADA.
• Fontana Fasteners: Italian manufacturer of screws, bolts, and special fasteners for automotive and industrial applications; directly comparable Italian competitor with overlapping customers and product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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