Fuller Fasteners

What Fuller Fasteners does

Fuller Fasteners, legally Fuller Metric Parts Ltd., is a Canadian privately held importer and distributor of metric (DIN/ISO/JIS) and imperial (ANSI/UNC/UNF) industrial fasteners, operating continuously since 1976 from its headquarters in Surrey, British Columbia. The company maintains a broad catalog spanning hex head and socket head cap screws, nuts, washers, machine screws, threaded rods, pins, keys, taps and dies, threaded inserts, hose clamps, and fittings, available across multiple materials including bare/zinc-plated steel in grades 5.6 through 12.9, A2/A4 stainless steel, brass, bronze, nylon, and ISO FIT hot-dipped galvanized finishes. Fuller serves as the authorized Canadian distributor for several recognized global fastener brands including Bumax, Holo-Krome, Spirol, YFS Socket Products, and Volkel threading tools. All sales are transacted B2B exclusively to authorized industrial distributors; the company does not offer counter sales.

The business is supported by a WDSII computer system (Next Trend Software) that delivers 100% lot traceability through barcode labelling, alongside an ISO 9001:2015 quality system (certified since February 18, 2008, certificate CA1617) that mandates ISO 3269 acceptance inspection at AQL 1.5 under ISO 2859 level S-1, vendor certification requirements, and full test certificate retention. Operations are conducted from three warehouse locations — Surrey BC (headquarters), Mississauga ON (Toronto area), and Shanghai (Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone) — with separate West and East regional direct-sales teams plus a B2B e-commerce storefront at ecom.fullerfasteners.com. Customer service is offered in English, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese. Reported operational metrics include a shipping accuracy rate of 1-2 mistakes per 1,000 line items and an 'extremely low' rejection rate over more than 40 years of supply.

Fuller's revenue model is straightforward one-time product sale of fastener inventory to authorized distributor accounts at quote-based pricing, with payment terms stated on each invoice, a 2% per month service charge on overdue accounts, and a 20% restocking fee plus freight for returns within 10 days of invoice. The company does not publish pricing and operates with founder-led ownership (Hans Fuller), no disclosed institutional investors, and no public market listing. Industry positioning is reinforced through membership in the Pacific West Fastener Association and participation in trade events such as the International Fastener Expo (IFE 2022), where Fuller shared a booth with Pacific Bolt Manufacturing and jointly received a Best Customer Experience award.

Name

Fuller Fasteners

Legal name

Fuller Metric Parts Ltd.

Website

https://fullerfasteners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fuller Fasteners is a Canadian privately held importer and distributor of metric and imperial industrial fasteners, founded in 1976 and operating from warehouses in Surrey BC, Mississauga ON, and Shanghai. It sells exclusively B2B to authorized industrial distributors across multiple material grades and represents brands including Bumax, Holo-Krome, Spirol, YFS, and Volkel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fastener Distribution

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial fastener distribution
• Metric and imperial fasteners
• Hex cap screws
• Socket head fasteners
• Threaded rod and nuts

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: Fuller Fasteners generates revenue through the sale of metric and imperial fasteners including hex head fasteners, socket head fasteners, nuts, washers, machine screws, pins, keys, taps, dies, threaded rods, and related products. Sales are B2B, transacted through authorized distributor accounts with payment terms stated on invoices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fuller Fasteners is a Canadian importer, exporter, and wholesale distributor of metric and imperial (inch) industrial fasteners and related products, selling exclusively to authorized industrial distributors. The catalog spans hex head fasteners, socket head cap screws, nuts, washers, machine screws, threaded rods, pins, keys, taps and dies, thread repair inserts, hose clamps, and fittings, available in multiple grades and materials including bare/zinc-plated steel, stainless steel (A2/A4), brass/bronze, nylon, and ISO FIT hot dipped galvanized finishes. The company also represents leading global fastener brands such as Bumax, Holo-Krome, Spirol, YFS, and Volkel threading tools, and serves customers from warehouses in Surrey BC, Mississauga ON, and Shanghai, China.

Product overview

Fuller Fasteners is a leading Canadian distributor/importer/exporter of metric and imperial fasteners, operating since 1976. The core offering consists of a comprehensive range of fasteners across both metric (DIN/ISO standards) and imperial (ANSI/UNC/UNF standards) specifications, including hex head fasteners, socket head fasteners, washers, nuts, machine screws, threaded rods, pins, keys, and specialized fastening products. The company also represents several sub-brands including Bumax Fasteners, Holo-Krome Fasteners, Spirol Fastening Solutions, and YFS Socket Products. Products are available in multiple materials including bare steel, zinc plated, stainless steel (A2/A4), brass/bronze, nylon, and hot dipped galvanized (ISO FIT) finishes. The portfolio includes specialized products such as thread repair inserts, taps/dies/tools, and Volkel cutting tools. The company operates e-commerce capabilities and maintains inventory in warehouses in Surrey, BC, Mississauga, ON, and Shanghai, China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metric Fasteners

Quantifiable outcome

• Shipping accuracy rate of 1-2 mistakes per 1,000 line items pulled
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pacific West Fastener AssociationminorOthersFuller Fasteners is a member of the Pacific West Fastener Association, an industry organization for fastener companies in the Pacific West region. This membership provides networking and industry representation benefits.
• Leading Global Fastener ManufacturerscoreOthersFuller Fasteners represents leading manufacturers of fasteners around the world as an authorized distributor/importer. Brands represented include Bumax Fasteners, Holo-Krome Fasteners, Spirol Fastening Solutions, YFS Socket Products, and Volkel threading tools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Supply: Major US-headquartered industrial MRO distributor with a large fasteners category. Comparable to Fuller in selling fasteners and related hardware to industrial buyers via direct sales and ecommerce, but at far greater scale and broader product breadth.
• Würth Industry: Industrial division of the Würth Group focused on fasteners and assembly technology for OEMs. Comparable to Fuller because both act as authorized distributors of metric/imperial fasteners into industrial B2B channels with engineering and supply-chain services layered on.
• Grainger: Large US industrial distributor carrying an extensive fasteners assortment under the DAYTON, KEEPER and proprietary brands. Comparable to Fuller as an authorized, B2B channel serving metric/inch fastener demand for industrial customers, though as a broad-line incumbent rather than a fastener specialist.
• Ancra Cargo (industrial hardware) / Anixter fastener category: Wesco/Anixter-style broad-line industrial distributor with fasteners as a category. Comparable to Fuller as a B2B channel for industrial hardware, though vastly broader in product mix and geographic reach.
• Fastenal: Largest North American industrial fastener distributor with extensive metric and inch product lines, vending and on-site programs, and multi-channel fulfillment. Comparable to Fuller because both operate as B2B fastener distributors selling to industrial buyers, though Fastenal is several orders of magnitude larger.

Direct peers

• Pacific Bolt Manufacturing: North American manufacturer and distributor of headed bolts, anchor bolts, and structural fasteners. Comparable to Fuller because both operate in the same PNW fastener ecosystem, co-exhibited at IFE 2022 with a shared booth, and overlap heavily in hex-cap and structural bolt SKUs.
• Bossard: Swiss-headquartered global fastener and assembly technology specialist serving industrial manufacturers. Closely comparable to Fuller in that both position around engineering-grade metric fasteners, traceability, and direct B2B supply rather than commodity retail.
• Allfasteners (AFC Holdings): North American specialty distributor of metric and imperial fasteners serving industrial and construction buyers. Directly comparable to Fuller in scope, metric/inch mix, and authorized-distributor go-to-market model.
• Metric & Multistandard Components: US-based specialty distributor of metric and inch fasteners and components. Highly comparable to Fuller as a like-sized specialist focused on DIN/ISO and ANSI/UNC/UNF specifications sold through industrial B2B channels.
• Reliable Metal Products / Reid Supply: Industrial distributor focused on engineering components and specialty fasteners. Comparable to Fuller because both target machine builders and MRO buyers with metric/imperial SKUs, traceability documentation, and direct B2B sales coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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