Buildex ANZ

What Buildex ANZ does

Buildex ANZ is a trade-grade fastener manufacturer specializing in screws and fixing solutions for the construction industry, operating primarily across Australasia with a footprint extending into East Asia (Shanghai) and Southeast Asia (Singapore). The company was established in Australia around 1920 (firmographic data lists 1917) and currently operates as a subsidiary of ITW Australia Pty Ltd, which is part of the ITW (Illinois Tool Works) global industrial conglomerate. Its product portfolio spans seven categories: metal screws (including the proprietary Series 500 line and multiple TEKS self-drilling variants), roofing screws (ROOFZIPS, POLYZIPS, BATTENZIPS, ROOFLOK families), cladding and fencing screws, decking and batten screws, fibre cement screws, timber screws, and general fixing accessories. Proprietary technology is anchored by the Climaseal corrosion-protection coating, designed for Australia's harsh marine environments, and the patented Type 17 drill tip for timber applications. Local Australian manufacturing capability enables quick turnaround and custom color painting for urgent customer requirements.

The business distributes through the ITW ProLine retail channel and direct sales via state branch offices in NSW (Ingleburn), VIC (Dandenong South), QLD (Banyo), and WA (Kewdale), with the corporate headquarters in Moorabbin, Victoria. Primary customer segments are trade professionals (builders, roofers, landscapers, contractors), supplemented by DIY consumers and specialized use cases including steel frame housing and roofing/cladding installation. Go-to-market relies on technical content (catalogues, application guides, corrosion and cyclonic-area technical advice), retail and wholesale distribution, and a direct technical help desk. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are sold through stockists and direct channels at trade and consumer price points. Buildex is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO), indicating sustainability commitments around packaging design and recycling. The firm has no publicly disclosed revenue figures and operates within ITW's decentralized construction products segment alongside sibling brands Paslode, Pryda, Stockade, Ramset, Reid, Danley, Zenith, and Lane.

Name

Buildex ANZ

Legal name

ITW Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://buildex.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Buildex ANZ manufactures trade-grade construction fasteners (metal, roofing, cladding, decking, timber, and fibre cement screws) for Australian and Asia-Pacific trade professionals, DIY consumers, and contractors, operating as a subsidiary of ITW (Illinois Tool Works) with local Australian manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAJ

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

Keywords

• Construction fasteners
• Trade-grade screws
• Roofing screws
• Corrosion-resistant fasteners
• Metal-to-metal fixing

Headquarters

HQ city

Moorabbin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Buildex ANZ manufactures and supplies trade-grade fasteners and fixing solutions for the Australian and New Zealand construction industry. Its product range spans metal screws (including SERIES 500 and TEKS variants), roofing screws (ROOFZIPS, POLYZIPS, BATTENZIPS, ROOFLOK series), cladding and fencing screws, decking and batten screws, fibre cement screws, timber screws, and general fixing fasteners and accessories such as rivets, plasterboard screws, and chipboard screws. Products are sold to trade professionals, contractors, and DIY customers through retail and distributor networks.

Product overview

Buildex ANZ is a manufacturer and supplier of trade-grade fasteners for the construction industry, operating in Australia and New Zealand. The product portfolio is organized into seven main categories: Metal Screws (including SERIES 500, various TEKS variants like METAL TO METAL TEKS, SHED TEKS, WAFER HEAD TEKS, SMOOTH TOP TEKS, COUNTERSUNK HEAD METAL TEKS, COUNTERSUNK RIB HEAD TEKS, COUNTERSUNK RIB HEAD WING TEKS, and BUGLE TEKS); Roofing Screws (including ROOFZIPS 50-65MM, POLYZIPS, BATTENZIPS, ROOFLOK ZIPS, ROOFLOK T17, ROOFLOK TEKS with and without seal, ROOFING T17 with and without seal, HEX. HEAD TEKS HIGRIP with seal, HEX. HEAD T17 with seal, and DOME WASHERS); Cladding & Fencing Screws (including CLADDING & FENCING ZIPS 25MM-40, RIPPLEZIPS, CLADDING & FENCING TEKS with and without seal, CLADDING & FENCING T17 with and without seal); Decking & Battens Screws (including DECKING SCREWS, BUGLE HEAD BATTENS, and NEW BUGLE BATTEN); Fibre Cement Screws (including FIBRE TEKS and FIBRE CEMENT SCREWS); Timber Screws (including HEX. HEAD T17 NO SEAL, LANDSCAPING SCREWS, CONSTRUCTION SCREWS, TREATED PINE SCREWS, and POST & ANCHOR SCREWS); and General Fixing, Fasteners & Accessories (including MULTI-USE SCREWS, WHITE STAR CABINET SCREWS, TRIM HEAD TIMBER SCREWS, and FASTENING ACCESSORIES). Products are also organized by application areas: Fixing to Metal & Timber (Zips), Fixing to Timber (Type 17), Fixing to Metal (Teks), Steel Frame Housing (In Factory/On Site), Fixing to Timber, Fixing to Metal, Rivets, Plasterboard, and Sockets & Driver Bits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Screws Trade-grade metal-to-metal fastening screws including the SERIES 500 line for critical fixing applications, multiple self-drilling TEKS variants for metal-to-metal joining, shed construction, wafer head, countersunk head, countersunk rib head, wing, and bugle head designs for varied metal fastening applications.
• Roofing Screws Specialized fasteners for roofing applications including ROOFZIPS, POLYZIPS, BATTENZIPS, the ROOFLOK range (ZIPS, T17, TEKS variants with and without seal, part thread options), HEX HEAD TEKS HIGRIP with seal, HEX HEAD T17 with seal, and DOME WASHERS accessories. Designed for fixing metal and timber roofing substrates including cyclonic and high wind areas.
• Cladding & Fencing Screws Self-drilling screws for cladding and fencing including CLADDING & FENCING ZIPS 25-40mm, RIPPLEZIPS for ripple iron cladding, CLADDING & FENCING TEKS with and without seal, and CLADDING & FENCING T17 with and without seal variants.
• New Bugle Batten Screw Newly launched bugle batten screw emphasizing speed and precision for better build quality in decking and batten fixing applications.
• Decking & Battens Screws Decking and batten screws including DECKING SCREWS designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, and BUGLE HEAD BATTENS for batten fixing applications. The new Bugle Batten Screw was launched in 2026.
• Fibre Cement Screws Self-drilling fasteners for fibre cement sheet fixing, including FIBRE TEKS self-drilling screws and FIBRE CEMENT SCREWS.
• Timber Screws Timber fixing screws including HEX HEAD T17 NO SEAL (part thread), LANDSCAPING SCREWS for outdoor timber construction, CONSTRUCTION SCREWS for general carpentry, TREATED PINE SCREWS for corrosion resistance on treated pine, and POST & ANCHOR SCREWS for post installation and ground anchors.
• General Fixing, Fasteners & Accessories Multi-purpose fasteners and accessories including MULTI-USE SCREWS for general fixing, WHITE STAR CABINET SCREWS for cabinet and furniture assembly, TRIM HEAD TIMBER SCREWS for low visibility finish, and FASTENING ACCESSORIES.
• Rivets Rivets for various fastening applications sold as standalone general fastener products.
• Plasterboard Screws Screws specifically designed for plasterboard installation on internal walls or ceilings.
• Chipboard Screws Screws designed for chipboard and particle board applications for DIY projects.
• Sockets & Driver Bits Socket tools and driver bits for fastener installation.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Market position

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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