Yardley Inserts

What Yardley Inserts does

Yardley Inserts, legally operating as Bearon Manufacturing, LLC DBA Yardley Inserts, is a US-based specialty manufacturer of threaded metal insert fasteners founded in 1946 and headquartered in Landisville, Pennsylvania as part of The Dixon Group family of companies. The company designs and produces patented threaded inserts for permanent installation in plastics, thermoplastics, thermoset, rubber, ceramics, wood, particleboard, foamed plastics, fiberglass, soft metals, and metal tubes, organized into product families covering molded-in, pressed-in, self-tapping, and ultrasonic/thermal installation methods, plus installation tools and the Thermal Inserting Press 2.0. Production is precision CNC machining in brass, aluminum, stainless steel, plated steel, and diecast, with a stock catalog of millions of inserts, custom manufacturing from prototype through 1M+ piece runs, and a specialization in non-magnetic variants for MRI, aerospace, and semiconductor applications. Yardley holds AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certification and RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliance, and supports 20,000+ SKUs with 2D/3D CAD drawings for engineering adoption.

The business makes money through three primary streams: unit sales of standardized stock inserts via a website e-commerce storefront with volume-tiered pricing and same-day shipping; custom CNC-machined insert orders priced by quote with no minimum quantities; and sales of installation equipment such as the Thermal Inserting Press 2.0 at $2,850 plus drivers, pneumatic inserters, and replacement parts. Go-to-market is a B2B sales-led model with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce layer, combining a public catalog website with SEO-optimized product and application pages, a 1-800 phone sales line, an enterprise quote-request workflow, and free sampling on all stock SKUs. Customer segmentation is horizontal, spanning OEMs and contract manufacturers in furniture (e.g., Loll Designs), medical equipment, electronics, plastics molding, rotational molding, and industrial assembly. The parent Bearon Manufacturing / Dixon Group affiliation provides shared operational infrastructure but the Yardley Inserts brand, website, and product lines are managed as a distinct business unit.

Name

Yardley Inserts

Legal name

Bearon Manufacturing, LLC

Website

https://yardleyinserts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yardley Inserts is a US-based specialty manufacturer, founded in 1946, of patented threaded metal insert fasteners for plastics, wood, and soft metals, serving OEMs and manufacturers across furniture, medical, electronics, and plastics industries via catalog e-commerce, custom CNC orders, and installation tooling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Landisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Standard Metal Insert Sales: Sale of millions of standardized threaded metal inserts from stock, available in brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and plated steel materials. Products include molded-in, pressed-in, self-tapping, and ultrasonic/thermal insert types. Volume pricing with tiered 'As low as' discounts.
2. Custom Insert Manufacturing: Custom threaded insert fasteners produced via CNC machining for specific customer requirements. Capabilities range from single prototypes to production runs from 50 to 5,000 pieces and high volume from 5,000 to 1 million+ pieces. No minimum quantities on special orders.
3. Installation Equipment Sales: Sale of thermal inserting presses, pneumatic inserters, drivers, and replacement studs/bearings for insert installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yardley Inserts manufactures and sells patented threaded metal insert fasteners in Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Plated Steel, and Diecast, covering molded-in, pressed-in, self-tapping, ultrasonic, and thermal installation methods for plastics, wood, rubber, ceramics, soft metals, and fiberglass. The portfolio is supported by installation tools, the Thermal Inserting Press 2.0, custom CNC-machined inserts from single prototypes to runs exceeding one million pieces, and free product samples with same-day shipping on stocked items.

Product overview

Yardley Inserts is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality threaded metal insert fasteners founded in 1946, operating as a division of Bearon Manufacturing LLC (DBA Yardley Inserts). The product portfolio centers on a broad range of patented threaded metal insert product lines — including Standardized Molded-In Inserts (Types A, B, C, D, AA, BB), Standardized Pressed-In Inserts (Types E, F), Bi-Sert®, Fiber-Sert®, Intro-Sert®, Multi-Sert™, Quick-Sert®, Sharp-Sert®, TriSert®, and Zap-Sert® — complemented by a full line of Installation Tools (drivers, pneumatic inserters, thermal inserters) and the Thermal Inserting Press 2.0 hardware. The company also offers Custom Threaded Inserts via CNC machining for prototype through high-volume production. Inserts are available in Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Plated Steel, and Diecast materials, designed for installation in plastics, thermoplastics, thermoset, rubber, ceramics, wood, particleboard, foamed plastics, fiberglass, soft metals, and metal tubes. Millions of standard inserts are maintained in stock for immediate shipment, with free samples available for all stock items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Yardley® Standardized Molded-In Inserts (Type A, B, C, D, AA, BB) Threaded inserts with patented designs for molded-in use in plastics, rubber, and ceramics. Available in closed-end, open-end, and studded configurations, in Brass, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel.
• Yardley® Studded Molded-In Inserts (Type D) Threaded stud inserts featuring patented designs for molded-in or epoxied-in use, proportioned for maximum holding strength. Available in Brass.
• Yardley® Standardized Pressed-In Inserts (Type E, Type F) Spiral knurled, open or closed-ended inserts for pressing into soft materials such as plastics, foamed plastics, and rubber. Feature patented I.D. design for use with locating pins. Available in Brass and Aluminum.
• Yardley® Bi-Sert® Inserts Hex-shaped inserts specifically designed for the rotational molding process, providing exceptional torque and pull-out resistance. Unique hex design allows use with fibrous materials. Available in Brass.
• Yardley® Fiber-Sert® Inserts Self-tapping inserts with coarse outer threads designed for strong holding power in wood, particleboard, ABS, and foamed plastics. Inside threads stay clean and chip-free during installation. Available in Brass and Diecast.
• Yardley® Intro-Sert® Inserts Threaded metal inserts designed for use in thermoplastic materials such as ABS and polycarbonates. No sharp edges to cause residual stress cracking. Install with ultrasonic or thermal insertion tools. Available in Brass, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel.
• Yardley® Multi-Sert™ Inserts Spiral knurled inserts designed for fast, easy press-in installation in aluminum, soft metals, plastics, and fiberglass. Knurled body locks tightly in host material and thick wall design prevents thread distortion. Can also be swaged to metal tubing. Available in Plated Steel.
• Yardley® Quick-Sert® Inserts Designed for fast, easy press-in installation providing permanent threads in aluminum and other soft metals. Smooth tapered lead allows easy positioning in pre-drilled holes and knurled body locks tightly in host material. Thick wall design prevents thread distortion. Available in Plated Steel.
• Yardley® Sharp-Sert® Inserts Economical, versatile inserts with curved hooks and lateral flutes for easy, high-speed installation in plastics, particle board, and wood. Provide exceptional resistance to pull-out and torque. Install with ultrasonic, thermal tools, or press/hammer. Available in Brass, including Flanged Series.
• Yardley® TriSert® Inserts Self-tapping inserts for strong threads in plastics, soft metals, and wood. Three full-length external flutes provide balanced cutting action with chips retained in flutes, keeping inside threads clean. Available in Brass, Plated Steel, and Stainless Steel, in Regular, Short, Coarse Thread, and Slotted configurations.
• Yardley® Zap-Sert® Inserts Economically designed double-ended barbed inserts ideal for high-volume, automated production. Lead on both ends with unique radial barbs providing strong resistance to pull-out and rotation in plastics and thermoplastics. Can be molded-in or installed with ultrasonic or thermal insertion tools. Available in Brass.
• Installation Tools (Drivers, Pneumatic Inserters, Thermal Inserters, Replacement Studs & Bearings) Complete range of installation tools for inserting Yardley threaded metal inserts, including self-tapping drivers, pneumatic inserters, thermal inserters (including Thermal Inserting Press 2.0), and replacement studs and bearings.
• Thermal Inserting Press 2.0 A simple, inexpensive thermal inserting press for permanently installing metal inserts in thermoplastics. Ideal for prototype and low-volume production with accurate temperature control to prevent damage to plastic. Provides strong, permanent installation with high resistance to rotation and pull-out. Comes with digital display for temperature control. Price: $2,850.
• Custom Threaded Inserts (Custom Manufacturing) Custom manufactured threaded metal inserts available in quantities from one prototype to high-volume production runs exceeding 1 million pieces. Precision CNC machining services using multi-spindle and single-spindle machines with 24-hour automated production capability. Non-magnetic insert variants also available for medical, MRI, and aerospace applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same day shipping and next day delivery available for stock items

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bearon Manufacturing, LLCcoreOthersParent company operating the Yardley Inserts website and brand. Bearon Manufacturing, LLC is a member of the Dixon Group and operates yardleyinserts.com. The company provides manufacturing, distribution, and operational infrastructure for the Yardley Inserts product line.
• Penn ElminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo partner displayed on the Yardley Inserts website header alongside Bearon Manufacturing. Penn El appears to be a related company or sister brand under the same corporate umbrella.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keystone Electronics: Keystone manufactures precision electronic hardware including threaded inserts, standoffs, and battery hardware. It overlaps with Yardley's electronics segment on precision threaded components supplied to OEMs and contract manufacturers.
• E-Z LOK: E-Z LOK manufactures threaded inserts for plastics, wood, and metal, including press-in, self-tapping, and ultrasonic/thermal inserts. It is a direct comparable, with similar installation methods, materials, and target OEMs across industrial and consumer manufacturing.
• RAF Electronic Hardware: RAF manufactures threaded standoffs, spacers, and threaded hardware in machined metals. It overlaps with Yardley's electronics and industrial OEM segments where precision threaded components are specified.
• Spirol International: Spirol makes threaded inserts, coiled pins, and other engineered fastening components for plastics and metals. Yardley's own comparison charts list Spirol as a direct competitor, and the two overlap closely on press-in, molded-in, and ultrasonic insertion product lines.
• Acme Industrial Company: Acme Industrial produces precision screw machine products and threaded fasteners for industrial and aerospace customers. Comparable to Yardley's screw-machine and custom CNC threaded insert offerings, with similar AS9100-grade quality positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Böllhoff Group: Böllhoff is a global fastener manufacturer with threaded inserts (RIVKLE, AMTEC) used in plastics and metal assemblies across automotive and industrial OEMs. It competes with Yardley in plastics fastening but operates at much larger scale and geographic breadth.
• LISI Group: LISI is a large aerospace and automotive fastener manufacturer. As a broader incumbent with deep AS9100 aerospace relationships, it represents the strategic ceiling Yardley could pursue in regulated OEM programs through its AS9100D certification.
• Stanley Engineered Fastening: Stanley Engineered Fastening (brands POP, Avdel, Tucker) is a major fastening solutions provider serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial OEMs. It overlaps with Yardley on blind threaded inserts and installation tooling but sells a much broader fastening portfolio globally.
• Penn Engineering (Heli-Coil): Penn Engineering is the original inventor of the Heli-Coil wire-thread insert and is the largest, most-recognized player in this category. It offers a much broader fastener and insert portfolio with global distribution, making it the dominant incumbent Yardley competes against for OEM specifications.

Others

• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a major industrial distributor that resells threaded inserts and fasteners from multiple brands, including products comparable to Yardley's standardized lines. It is an ecosystem/distribution comparator rather than a direct manufacturing peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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