VMP

What VMP does

VMP, Inc. is a US-based precision manufacturer of threaded metal inserts for rotational molding, injection molding, transformer, and sheet metal industries, operating from a single 25,000 sq ft headquarters in Valencia, California. The company was founded in the late 1950s by Van Dalsen, Moe, and Poquette (whose initials form "VMP"), was acquired by Robert Schreiner in 1976, and since 1991 has been owned and operated by the Schreiner family (Betty Schreiner, Robert Jr., Steve, and Susanne). Its product portfolio spans 15+ catalog SKUs including rotational mold inserts (4-14 thread configurations), molded type thread blind inserts, molded and ultrasonic self-locking inserts (per NASM-25027C), swage, post-mold, bullet-nose, thru-thread, studs, threaded spacers, and SAE/NPT variants, available in brass (ASTM-B-16/16M-19), stainless steel (QQ-A-764B, ASTM A581/A582-12), and aluminum (2011-ASTM-B211, 6061/6062 series), all manufactured to MIL-S-7742 thread tolerances under a MIL-I-45208 quality system.

VMP produces these inserts on Brown & Sharpe single-spindle and Davenport multi-spindle automatic screw machines, with custom insert manufacturing to customer drawings as a documented capability. The company maintains aerospace credentials evidenced by Boeing and General Electric in its 2,500+ customer database, alongside rotational molding customers such as Gregstrom, Rotonics Manufacturing, Dakota Molding, and Aggressive Molding. Manufacturing discipline is reinforced by exceptionally low personnel turnover (20-38 years of employee tenure) and ongoing adherence to military specifications.

VMP operates a quote-based, hardware-sales revenue model with pricing not publicly disclosed ($0.00 placeholders on product pages) and routes orders through a network of six authorized industrial distributors (Palatino, RCFascom, M&M, ACF, Pencom-Fasteners, Bolt Products Inc.) plus direct e-commerce orders on vmpinc.com supported by a toll-free phone line and contact form. Customer concentration risk is dispersed across a 2,500+ customer base, and the firm sources no external capital - it is privately held, family-controlled, and operates without disclosed M&A, funding, or AI/technology initiatives beyond core precision machining.

Name

VMP

Legal name

VMP, Inc.

Website

https://vmpinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VMP Inc. is a US-based, family-owned precision manufacturer of threaded metal inserts serving rotational molding, injection molding, transformer, and sheet metal industries, including aerospace customers Boeing and GE, manufactured to MIL-S-7742 specifications in Valencia, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Threaded Insert Sales: Sale of precision threaded metal inserts manufactured in various configurations (rotational mold inserts, molded type inserts, ultrasonic inserts, swage type inserts, etc.) in brass, stainless steel, and aluminum materials to industrial manufacturers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

VMP Inc. manufactures precision threaded metal inserts for the rotational molding, injection molding, transformer, and sheet metal industries. Products include rotational mold inserts, molded type thread blind inserts, self-locking blind inserts, ultrasonic inserts, swage type inserts, bullet-nose inserts, thru-thread inserts, molded studs, threaded spacers, and custom inserts, available in brass, stainless steel, and aluminum materials and manufactured to MIL-S-7742 thread and MIL-I-45208 quality standards.

Product overview

VMP, Inc. is a precision manufacturer of threaded metal inserts serving the rotational molding, injection molding, transformer, and sheet metal industries. The company operates as a single-product focus manufacturer with its threaded insert portfolio as the core offering. The product line centers on various insert types including Rotational Mold Inserts (available in 4-14 thread configurations), Molded Type Thread Blind Inserts, Self-Locking Blind Inserts, Ultra Sonic Inserts, Post Molded Inserts, Swage Type Thread Inserts, and specialty variants like Bullet-Nose and Thru Thread inserts. VMP also offers Custom Inserts for non-standard requirements and Threaded Spacers. All products are manufactured in the USA at the company's 25,000 square foot facility in Valencia, California, with materials including Brass (per ASTM-B-16/16M-19), Stainless Steel (per QQ-A-764B, ASTM A581/A582-12), and Aluminum (per 2011-ASTM-B211, 6061-SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/8, 6062-ASTM-B211). The company adheres to MIL-S-7742 thread specifications and MIL-I-45208 quality system requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotational Mold Inserts Threaded metal inserts designed for rotational molding applications, available in multiple thread configurations (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14), materials (brass, aluminum, stainless steel), and body styles (Standard Square, Hex, Double Hex, Triple Hex, Single Hex). For industrial rotational molding manufacturers.
• Molded Type Thread Blind Inserts Precision threaded blind inserts for molded applications. Available in 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 thread configurations in brass, stainless steel, and aluminum, with thread specs per MIL-S-7742. For injection molding manufacturers.
• Molded Type Self Locking Blind Inserts Self-locking threaded blind inserts designed to prevent loosening from vibration, available in 6, 8, 10, and 12 thread configurations in stainless steel, with optional Dry Film Lube per MIL-L-0046010 Rev. E Type I & AS5272. Compliant with NASM-25027C. For aerospace, military, and vibration-prone applications.
• Ultra Sonic Inserts Threaded inserts designed for ultrasonic installation. Available in short and long lengths, in brass and stainless steel, with optional locking style and head configurations. For plastic assembly manufacturers using ultrasonic welding/installation equipment.
• Post Molded Inserts Threaded inserts designed for post-mold installation, available in various thread sizes including American and Metric specifications. Thread spec per MIL-S-7742 with Class 3A/4H screw compatibility. For manufacturers installing threads after the molding process.
• Swage Type Thread Inserts Swage-type threaded inserts available in 6, 8, 10, and 12 thread configurations in brass or stainless steel, including standard and self-locking variants. For manufacturers using swaging installation methods.
• Swage Type Square Full Thread Inserts Square shank full thread inserts for swage installation with configurable shank lengths and thread counts. Thread spec per MIL-S-7742. For sheet metal and assembly applications.
• Molded Bullet-Nose Type Inserts Bullet-nose style inserts for molded applications, available in 6, 8, and 10 thread configurations with American and Metric thread sizes. For molded plastic component manufacturers.
• Molded Type Studs Molded studs in brass and stainless steel with various thread sizes. Thread spec per MIL-S-7742 with multiple length options. For molded plastic component manufacturers requiring external thread fastening points.
• Ultra Sonic Type Studs Studs designed for ultrasonic installation, available in brass and stainless steel with American and Metric thread specifications. For plastic assembly manufacturers.
• Molded Type Thru Thread Inserts Full-length threaded inserts allowing through-hole functionality, available in brass, stainless steel, and aluminum with multiple thread size options. For molded plastic component manufacturers.
• Threaded Spacers Threaded spacers for industrial applications, available in Hex, Plain, and Knurled body styles with lengths from 2 to 24 units in 1/16ths increments. For industrial assembly applications.
• Rotational Mold Bulkhead Inserts Bulkhead-style inserts for rotational molding, available in NPT pipe thread sizes from 1/4" to 1" in brass and aluminum materials. For rotational molding manufacturers needing pipe thread connections through bulkhead walls.
• Rotational Mold Inserts SAE Thread SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) thread standard inserts for rotational molding, available in UNF and UN thread series with brass and aluminum options. For automotive and industrial manufacturers requiring SAE thread standards.
• Rotational Mold Inserts Pipe Thread NPT (National Pipe Thread) tapered thread inserts for rotational molding, available in sizes from 1/8" to 2" NPT in brass and aluminum. For rotational molding manufacturers needing pipe thread connections.
• Custom Inserts Custom-manufactured threaded inserts produced to customer specifications, drawings, and designs, with tight tolerances and adherence to MIL-I-45208 quality standards. For manufacturers requiring non-standard insert geometries or specifications.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PalatinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of VMP threaded inserts, providing local sales and distribution services for industrial customers
• RCFascomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of VMP threaded inserts
• M&McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of VMP threaded inserts
• ACFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of VMP threaded inserts
• Pencom-FastenerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of VMP threaded inserts for industrial applications
• Bolt Products InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of VMP threaded inserts

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Spirol: Spirol manufactures threaded inserts for plastics, including molded-in and ultrasonic installation variants, serving automotive, electronics, and consumer goods - directly overlapping VMP's molded, self-locking, and ultrasonic insert lines.
• PennEngineering: PennEngineering is the dominant direct competitor - a much larger global manufacturer of self-clinching, broaching, and molded-in threaded inserts for plastics and sheet metal, overlapping head-to-head with VMP's rotational molding and injection molding products.
• Yardley Products: Yardley Products is a direct competitor producing precision threaded inserts for plastics and metals, including custom parts produced on screw machines - overlapping VMP's custom insert and rotational molding businesses.
• Sherex Industries: Sherex manufactures threaded inserts, rivet nuts, and self-locking fasteners for plastics and sheet metal - directly competing with VMP's self-locking blind and swage-type insert families.
• Böllhoff (Heli-Coil): Böllhoff owns the Heli-Coil brand and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of threaded inserts for plastics and metals - a direct global competitor to VMP, particularly in industrial fasteners and molded-in insert categories.
• Micro Plastics: Micro Plastics produces standard and custom threaded inserts for plastics using screw-machine processes - a smaller-scale direct peer to VMP with overlapping custom insert capabilities for plastic molders.
• Heyco (Heyco Products / Groov-Pin): Heyco produces threaded inserts, bushings, and standoffs for plastics and sheet metal - a direct competitor to VMP's molded and ultrasonic insert product lines serving similar industrial OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Engineered Fastening (Stanley Black & Decker): Stanley Engineered Fastening is a large global incumbent offering POP, Avdel, and other fastening solutions including threaded inserts - a broader incumbent that competes with VMP across molded and sheet-metal insert categories at scale.
• Bossard Group: Bossard is a global industrial fastening solutions provider carrying competitor inserts and custom fastening engineering services - a broad incumbent competing indirectly with VMP through its engineering and product portfolio.

Regional players

• Birmingham Fastener & Supply: Birmingham Fastener is a U.S. regional manufacturer and distributor of specialty threaded fasteners, inserts, and machined components - a smaller U.S. regional peer with overlap to VMP's specialty insert and custom machined parts offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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