TRUFAST
TRUFAST, a brand of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. US, INC, manufactures engineered fasteners, anchors, adhesives, and accessories for commercial roofing and wall assemblies, selling through distributors, manufacturer reps, direct sales, and OEM partnerships across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersGrand Rapids, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TRUFAST does
TRUFAST is a commercial building envelope fastening solutions brand operated by ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. US, INC, a US subsidiary of the German fastener manufacturer Altenloh, Brinck & Co. The company designs and sells engineered fasteners, anchors, plates, washers, adhesives, sealants, and installation accessories used to attach roofing systems, wall assemblies, insulation, and cladding in commercial construction projects. Its product portfolio spans Fasteners & Anchors (Roofing and Wall), Adhesives & Sealants (Roofing), Insulation Attachment Products, Insulated Panel Products, Cladding Attachment systems, Specialty Products (term bars, batten bars, roof drains), and Tools & Accessories. The technical differentiators include labor-saving pre-assembled fastener designs, application-specific engineering for single-ply, modified bitumen, and built-up roofing systems, and pull testing and lab approval services to verify installation quality.
The company goes to market through four primary channels: a distributor network (with a 'Find a Distributor' locator), a regional manufacturer representative network (with a 'Find a Rep' locator), a direct sales team accessible via phone (800.443.9602) and email ([email protected]), and OEM partnerships with at least 15 major building envelope manufacturers including Atlas, BASF, ClarkDietrich, DuPont, Henry, IKO, Johns Manville, Kingspan, Owens Corning, Rmax, ROCKWOOL, SpiderLath, ThermalBuck, Victory Bear, and XCI Hunter. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of these fastening products, with pricing handled via direct quote rather than public disclosure. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, operates from its headquarters in Bryan, Ohio, and markets primarily to commercial roofing contractors, wall assembly contractors, building material distributors, and building envelope specifiers (architects and engineers) in the United States. Its TRUTALK sub-brand serves as an educational content platform offering whitepapers, CEU courses, and installation resources aimed at driving specification-led demand.
TRUFAST firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TRUFAST
- Legal name
- ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. US, INC
- Website
- https://rodenhouse-inc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- TRUFAST, a brand of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. US, INC, manufactures engineered fasteners, anchors, adhesives, and accessories for commercial roofing and wall assemblies, selling through distributors, manufacturer reps, direct sales, and OEM partnerships across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TRUFAST industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Construction Fasteners
- NAICS
- Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)
- SIC
- Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI)
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Where TRUFAST is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Grand Rapids
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
TRUFAST business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Commercial Fastener Sales: TRUFAST generates revenue through the sale of engineered fasteners, anchors, plates, washers, and related hardware products for commercial roofing and wall applications. Products are sold through distributors and directly to contractors, distributors, and OEMs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
TRUFAST product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TRUFAST manufactures and sells engineered fastening systems, adhesives and sealants, insulation attachment products, cladding attachment systems, and related accessories used to assemble commercial roof and wall building envelopes. Its products are designed for commercial roofing (single-ply, modified bitumen, built-up roofing), wall assemblies, facades, and insulated panel installations, and are sold to contractors, distributors, and OEMs across the U.S. commercial construction market.
Product overview
TRUFAST offers a comprehensive portfolio of engineered fastening products, adhesives, and accessories for commercial building envelopes. The product portfolio includes multiple product categories that work together for complete roof and wall assembly solutions: Fasteners & Anchors (Roofing and Wall), Adhesives & Sealants (Roofing), Insulation Attachment Products, Insulated Panel Products, Cladding Attachment, Specialty Products (term bars, batten bars, roof drains), and Tools & Accessories. These products are approved for use with major manufacturer partners including Atlas, BASF, ClarkDietrich, Dupont, Henry, IKO, Johns Manville, Kingspan, Owens Corning, Rmax, ROCKWOOL, SpiderLath, ThermalBuck, Victory Bear, and XCI Hunter.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TRUFAST: Commercial roof and wall fastening solutions brand under Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc.
- TRUTALK
Products and services
- Fasteners & Anchors (Roofing) Engineered fastening products designed for commercial roofing applications, providing secure attachment solutions for various roofing systems and materials including single-ply, modified bitumen, and built-up roofing. Intended for professional commercial roofing contractors and OEMs.
- Fasteners & Anchors (Wall) Engineered fastening products designed for commercial wall applications, providing secure attachment solutions for wall assemblies and cladding systems. Intended for commercial wall assembly contractors and facade installers.
- Adhesives & Sealants (Roofing) Adhesive and sealant products specifically formulated for commercial roofing applications, enabling secure bonding and weatherproofing of roof assemblies. Intended for commercial roofing contractors.
- Insulation Attachment Products Solutions for attaching insulation in roof and wall assemblies, including standard insulation attachment products and specialized solutions for pre-cast and tilt-wall applications. Intended for commercial roofing and wall assembly contractors.
- Insulated Panel Products Fastening solutions for insulated panel systems used in commercial building envelope applications. Intended for OEM manufacturers of insulated panels and contractors installing them.
- Cladding Attachment Products Pre-assembled fasteners and attachment solutions designed for cladding applications in commercial wall assemblies. Intended for commercial wall and facade contractors.
- Specialty Products Specialized fastening products including term bars, batten bars, and roof drains for commercial roofing applications. Intended for commercial roofing contractors.
- Tools & Accessories Installation tools and accessories that support the proper application and installation of TRUFAST fastening solutions. Sold to and used by commercial roofing and wall contractors.
Companies that use TRUFAST
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
TRUFAST technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
TRUFAST partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- AtlascoreAtlas is a manufacturer partner for which TRUFAST provides approved fastening solutions. Atlas produces building envelope products including roof insulation and related systems.
- BASFcoreBASF is a manufacturer partner for which TRUFAST provides approved fastening solutions. BASF produces construction chemical products and insulation systems.
- ClarkDietrichcoreClarkDietrich is a manufacturer partner providing structural framing and building envelope products. TRUFAST supplies approved fastening solutions for their wall assembly systems.
- DuPontcoreDuPont is a manufacturer partner for building envelope products including weatherization and insulation solutions. TRUFAST provides compatible fastening systems.
- HenrycoreHenry Company produces roofing and building envelope solutions. TRUFAST provides approved fastening products compatible with Henry's product lines.
- IKOcoreIKO is a manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing products including shingles, BUR, and single-ply systems. TRUFAST supplies fastening solutions.
- Johns ManvillecoreJohns Manville produces commercial and residential building products including insulation and roofing systems. TRUFAST provides compatible fastening solutions.
- KingspancoreKingspan is a manufacturer of insulated panel and building envelope solutions. TRUFAST supplies approved fastening products for their systems.
- Owens CorningcoreOwens Corning is a major manufacturer of insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. TRUFAST provides fastening solutions compatible with their product lines.
- RmaxcoreRmax produces thermal insulation and building envelope products. TRUFAST supplies approved fastening solutions for their systems.
- ROCKWOOLcoreROCKWOOL is a manufacturer of stone wool insulation and fire protection products. TRUFAST provides fastening solutions designed for their non-combustible insulation products.
- SpiderLathcoreSpiderLath produces lathing and cladding attachment products. TRUFAST provides fastening solutions compatible with their wall assembly systems.
- ThermalBuckcoreThermalBuck produces thermal insulation products for window and door applications. TRUFAST supplies fastening solutions for their building envelope products.
- Victory BearcoreVictory Bear is a manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing products. TRUFAST provides approved fastening solutions for their commercial roofing products.
- XCI HuntercoreXCI Hunter produces insulation and building envelope products. TRUFAST supplies compatible fastening solutions for their systems.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights4 records
TRUFAST competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ITW Construction Products: Illinois Tool Works' construction segment manufactures a broad portfolio of anchors, fasteners, and construction accessories under multiple brands (e.g., Tapcon, Red Head). It is a broad incumbent that competes across the full commercial envelope fastening category rather than specializing in TRUFAST's niche.
- Simpson Strong-Tie: Simpson Strong-Tie manufactures structural connectors, fasteners, and anchoring systems for commercial and residential construction. While broader in structural focus, its commercial fastening lines overlap with TRUFAST in wall assembly and envelope applications.
- DEWALT: DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker) sells construction fasteners, anchors, and accessories alongside its dominant power tool portfolio. It is a broad incumbent whose commercial-grade fasteners and accessories overlap with TRUFAST's offering through the same distributor channels.
Direct peers
- Grabber Construction Products: Grabber is a national manufacturer and distributor of specialty fasteners, screws, and construction accessories serving commercial and residential contractors. It directly competes with TRUFAST through similar distributor channels and overlapping commercial fastening SKUs.
- Rodenhouse Inc. Rodenhouse specializes in fasteners and accessories for commercial roofing and building envelope applications, with a similar product focus on membrane attachment and insulation fastening. This is one of the closest direct comparables in TRUFAST's specific commercial envelope niche.
- SFS Group: SFS Group is a Swiss-based global manufacturer of engineered fastening systems for construction, automotive, and industrial markets, with a significant commercial envelope fastening business. It competes with TRUFAST on the same roofing and wall fastening specifications in larger commercial projects.
- Powers Fastening Innovations: Powers manufactures mechanical anchors, fasteners, and adhesive anchoring systems used across commercial construction. Its product overlap with TRUFAST in commercial-grade anchors and fastening solutions makes it a direct competitor in the same specification-driven buying process.
- OMG Roofing Products: OMG Roofing Products is a manufacturer of fasteners, plates, adhesives, and accessories for commercial roofing systems. Its product portfolio is highly comparable to TRUFAST's roofing fastener and insulation attachment offerings for the same commercial roofing contractor base.
- EJOT Group: EJOT is a German manufacturer specializing in fastening technology for building envelopes, including ETICS/EIFS, roofing, and insulation attachment. Its product portfolio in commercial envelope fastening directly overlaps with TRUFAST's wall and roofing fastener lines.
- Hilti: Hilti is a global manufacturer of fastening, anchoring, and installation solutions for commercial construction, with deep specification-side relationships. It is the most direct peer to TRUFAST's commercial envelope fastening business, competing for the same architect/specifier mindshare on roofing and wall projects.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TRUFAST social profiles
Digital presenceTRUFAST compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
TRUFAST financial estimates
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TRUFAST funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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TRUFAST M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TRUFAST
What does TRUFAST do?
TRUFAST manufactures and sells engineered fastening systems, adhesives and sealants, insulation attachment products, cladding attachment systems, and related accessories used to assemble commercial roof and wall building envelopes. Its products are designed for commercial roofing (single-ply, modified bitumen, built-up roofing), wall assemblies, facades, and insulated panel installations, and are sold to contractors, distributors, and OEMs across the U.S. commercial construction market.
Is TRUFAST a public or private company?
TRUFAST is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was TRUFAST founded?
TRUFAST was founded in 1993. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is TRUFAST based?
TRUFAST is headquartered in Grand Rapids, United States, in the North America region.
How does TRUFAST make money?
One revenue line is on record: commercial Fastener Sales.
Who are TRUFAST's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ITW Construction Products, Simpson Strong-Tie and DEWALT. Direct peers are Grabber Construction Products, Rodenhouse Inc., SFS Group, Powers Fastening Innovations, OMG Roofing Products, EJOT Group and Hilti.
Does TRUFAST have an API?
No public API is recorded for TRUFAST.
What industry is TRUFAST in?
TRUFAST's product category is Commercial Construction Fasteners. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAI, Sealants (Construction & Industrial). Its NAICS code is 42333 and its SIC code is 3452.