EJOT ATF

What EJOT ATF does

EJOT ATF, LP (formerly ATF, Inc.) is a Delaware Limited Partnership and US subsidiary of Germany's EJOT Group, specializing in cold-formed and machined engineered fasteners, components, and assemblies for safety-critical and high-tech applications. The company was founded in 1946 (per firmographic data) and operates from four manufacturing facilities: Lincolnwood, Illinois (headquarters); Romulus and Rose City, Michigan; and San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It holds IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, with approximately 101-250 employees.

The company's core competency is cold forming, supplemented by machining, stamping, roll forming, assembly, tooling, injection molding, in-die fastening, and automation. Its product portfolio comprises eight engineered fastener brands - Taptite 2000®, DELTA PT®, EVO PT®, FLOWpoint Delta PT®, ALtracs® Xt, FDS®, SHEETtracs®, and TOBI Drive - each engineered for specific substrate materials including thermoplastics, thermosets, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, light alloys, and steel. Design work is supported by an in-house APPLITEC laboratory and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) capabilities; EJOT ATF is the largest DELTA PT® licensee globally. Complementary offerings include cold-formed specials (custom conversions from machined or multi-piece parts), formed and stamped components, and value-added assemblies produced in collaboration with joint-venture partner ASYST Technologies.

EJOT ATF generates revenue through one-time sales of engineered fasteners and custom components, with pricing provided via quote rather than published rates. Its go-to-market is engineering-driven direct B2B sales to enterprise automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, supplemented by distribution through industrial channels and supported by applications engineering, sample testing, and validated performance data. Primary customer segments are automotive (safety-critical applications including seat belts, braking, steering, restraints, lighting, and powertrain) and industrial (lawn and garden, power tools, commercial vehicles, office furniture, recreational vehicles). Named customers include Magna, Bosch, Toyota, Adient, Continental, and North American Lighting Inc. The company operates within the broader EJOT ATF Network, including joint ventures with ASYST Technologies (insert molding/automation) and Rifast Systems (clinch fasteners), and is a founding member of the Global Fastener Alliance (GFA).

Name

EJOT ATF

Legal name

EJOT ATF, LP

Website

https://ejot-atf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EJOT ATF manufactures cold-formed and machined engineered fasteners, components, and assemblies for safety-critical automotive and industrial applications, serving major OEMs including Magna, Bosch, Toyota, Adient, and Continental across four facilities in the US and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Industrial Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272), Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Cold formed fasteners
• Engineered fasteners
• Metal stamping components
• Automotive fastening solutions
• Thread forming screws

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincolnwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineered Fasteners and Components: EJOT ATF manufactures and sells cold-formed and machined engineered fasteners and components including DELTA PT®, ALtracs®, FDS®, SHEETtracs®, Taptite 2000®, and TOBI Drive System products to automotive OEMs and industrial customers.
2. Assembly and Value-Added Solutions: EJOT ATF provides assembled components combining fasteners with plastic or metal features including insert molding, metal-to-plastic, multi-piece, and metal-to-metal assemblies, often incorporating proprietary automation.
3. Cold Formed Specials: Custom cold-formed specials converting machined, cast, or multi-piece parts into single cold-formed solutions, providing cost savings through net-shape or near-net-shape manufacturing.
4. Tooling Design and Build: EJOT ATF designs, manufactures, and maintains tooling for cold forming, stamping, and automation operations, supporting in-house manufacturing capabilities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EJOT ATF designs, manufactures, and sells cold-formed and machined engineered fasteners, components, and assemblies used in complex, safety-critical automotive and industrial applications. Its offering includes proprietary thread forming fastener brands (DELTA PT, EVO PT, FLOWpoint Delta PT, ALtracs Xt, FDS, SHEETtracs, Taptite 2000, TOBI Drive), custom cold-formed specials, formed and stamped components, and value-added assemblies often integrated with insert molding and automation.

Product overview

EJOT ATF is a manufacturer of precision cold-formed and machined metal components, assemblies, and engineered fasteners. The product portfolio includes eight engineered fastener brands (TOBI Drive, EVO PT®, DELTA PT®, FLOWpoint Delta PT®, ALtracs® Xt, FDS®, SHEETtracs®, Taptite 2000®) designed for specific material applications (thermoplastics, thermosets, carbon fiber, light alloys, steel, aluminum). Complementing the fastener line are Cold Formed Specials (custom conversions and specialty parts), Formed & Stamped Components (spindles, brackets, ferrules, anchors), and Assemblies (insert molding, metal-to-plastic, multi-piece). The company serves automotive, industrial, medical, marine, off-road, agriculture, and power solutions markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DELTA PT: Thread forming fastener designed for superior performance in thermoplastic and thermoset materials
• EVO PT
• FLOWpoint Delta PT
• ALtracs Plus
• FDS
• SHEETtracs
• Taptite 2000
• TOBI Drive

Products and services

• TOBI Drive

Quantifiable outcome

• DELTA PT® provides reduced radial stress, lower installation torque, and increased stripping torque versus conventional thread forming fasteners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ASYST TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASYST Technologies is a joint venture partner of EJOT ATF specializing in precision insert molded components and assembly automation. EJOT ATF supplies cold formed inserts while ASYST provides insert molding and tooling expertise. This vertical integration separates EJOT ATF from competitors by combining cold forming proficiency with automation capabilities for unique industry-leading solutions.
• Rifast®coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRifast® (Richard Bergner Verbindungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG) is a joint venture partner of EJOT ATF and an expert in clinch fasteners and installation tooling and equipment. Rifast® products are used in seat rails, seat tracks, and side panels in automotive seating applications.
• Global Fastener Alliance (GFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Global Fastener Alliance was founded in 1998 as a global network of independent suppliers of engineered, high quality fasteners in response to the globalization of the automotive industry. Today GFA consists of member companies located in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. GFA members include Fogg, Fey, EJOT, RIBE, Bollhoff, Jinhap, KR, and Aoyama.
• EJOT ATF Fasteners de MexicocoreOthersManufacturing facility operated as part of the EJOT ATF network in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, providing North American manufacturing capacity and proximity to Mexican automotive production.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fontana Gruppo: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of cold-formed engineered fasteners and components, with a strong European automotive customer base. Comparable to EJOT ATF in cold-formed specialty fasteners for automotive applications and global Tier-1 supplier coverage.
• Penn Engineering (PEM): US-based specialist in self-clinching fasteners and engineered fastening solutions for sheet metal and plastics, serving automotive, electronics, and industrial OEMs. Comparable to EJOT ATF in the thread-forming-for-thin-sheet and plastic-fastener niches, with a similarly engineering-driven sales motion.
• Böllhoff Group: German-headquartered specialist in engineered fastening and assembly technology, with global manufacturing and a focus on automotive and industrial customers. Direct comparable to EJOT ATF given overlapping engineered-fastener portfolios, automotive OEM customer base, and co-membership in the Global Fastener Alliance.
• Acument Global Technologies: North American specialist in engineered fastening systems, including Torx/Torx Plus drive systems and structural fasteners for automotive and industrial applications. Direct comparable to EJOT ATF given overlap in thread-forming, drive-system, and licensed-IP fastener portfolios aimed at Tier-1 automotive customers.
• KAMAX: German manufacturer of high-strength cold-formed fasteners specializing in chassis, powertrain, and safety applications for global automotive OEMs. Comparable to EJOT ATF in the high-strength cold-formed fastener niche with a Tier-1 automotive focus, though at larger scale.
• Aoyama Fastener: Japanese cold-formed fastener manufacturer serving automotive and industrial markets across Asia, and a fellow Global Fastener Alliance member. Comparable to EJOT ATF in engineered cold-formed fasteners for automotive Tier-1s and provides regional Asian reach that complements EJOT ATF's North American footprint.
• SFS Group: Swiss engineered fastening systems manufacturer serving automotive, construction, and industrial customers with cold-formed and thread-forming fasteners. Comparable to EJOT ATF in technology (cold forming, thread forming into plastics and light alloys) and customer base (European and global automotive OEMs).
• Fogg & Company: US specialty fastener manufacturer and fellow Global Fastener Alliance member serving automotive and industrial customers with engineered threaded products. Comparable to EJOT ATF in North American engineered fastener positioning, GFA membership, and Tier-1 automotive customer overlap.
• RIBE Group: German manufacturer of engineered threaded fasteners and formed components serving automotive and industrial markets. Direct comparable to EJOT ATF — both are GFA members, focus on safety-critical engineered fasteners, and run cold forming plus value-added assembly operations.

Broad incumbents

• ITW (Illinois Tool Works): Large diversified industrial manufacturer with a major automotive fasteners segment and broad engineered-components portfolio. Overlaps with EJOT ATF in cold-formed and threaded fasteners for automotive, but at vastly larger scale and across many other industrial categories.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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