Federal Screw Products

What Federal Screw Products does

Federal Screw Products is a privately held, Rosemont, Illinois-based industrial hardware distributor founded in 1930 that sells standard and custom fasteners, suspension parts, rivets (semi-tubular, solid, blind, drive, and shoulder), lock-bolts, collars, and structural rivets in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The company serves industrial manufacturers across multiple end markets, offering made-to-print and Class C items, and holds exclusive distributorship on lock-bolt, collar, and structural rivet lines that are direct replacements compatible with existing customer tooling.

The company's underlying technology is a conventional industrial distribution platform rather than a software product: it operates EDI ordering integration linking customer procurement systems to FSP's inventory, bar-code labeling for order identification and receiving, an in-house quality control inspection laboratory, and a stock-and-release program for large-volume customers. Supporting services include just-in-time delivery, custom fabrication, tech/engineering services, global product sourcing, and international logistics tracking.

Commercially, Federal Screw Products runs a sales-led B2B model with a 1-800 line, email intake, and a website-based request form; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, particularly for custom fabrication and made-to-print parts. The company emphasizes same-day shipping on its full fastener range as its primary operational differentiator, and targets a long-tail of small and mid-sized industrial customers rather than any disclosed enterprise anchors. With 11 employees and no public listing, funding rounds, acquisitions, or partnerships documented in the available data, the business operates as a long-standing, owner-managed niche distributor.

Name

Federal Screw Products

Legal name

Federal Screw Products

Website

https://federalscrewproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Federal Screw Products is a Rosemont, Illinois-based industrial hardware distributor, founded in 1930, selling standard and custom fasteners, rivets, lock-bolts, and suspension parts to small and mid-sized industrial manufacturers via phone, email, and website ordering with same-day shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hardware Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Industrial fastener distribution
• Custom hardware fabrication
• Suspension parts supply
• Rivet and lockbolt distribution
• B2B industrial hardware

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Distribution: Sale and distribution of standard and custom fasteners in threaded and non-threaded configurations, in both ferrous and non-ferrous materials
2. Industrial Hardware Products: Distribution of suspension parts, rivets, lock-bolts, collars, and structural rivets as industrial hardware components
3. Custom Fabrication Services: Made-to-print custom fabrication services and Class C items meeting specific customer specifications
4. Global Product Sourcing: Sourcing difficult-to-find parts at globally competitive prices, serving as an international logistics provider

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Federal Screw Products is an industrial hardware distributor specializing in standard and custom fasteners, suspension parts, rivets, lock-bolts, collars, and structural rivets in both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The company also provides made-to-print custom fabrication, just-in-time delivery, EDI ordering, in-house quality control inspection, global product sourcing, and inventory management services to industrial customers.

Product overview

Federal Screw Products is an industrial hardware distributor specializing in fastener products since 1930. The company offers a portfolio of core fastener products including Custom & Standard Fasteners (threaded and non-threaded), Suspension Parts, Rivets (Semi-tubular, Solid, Blind, Drive, and Shoulder types), and Lock-Bolts/Collars. All products are available in both ferrous and non-ferrous materials and are inspected in their in-house Q.C. Laboratory. The company also provides supporting services including Just-In-Time Delivery, EDI Ordering, Custom Fabrication, Global Product Sourcing, and Inventory Management Systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom & Standard Fasteners Threaded and non-threaded fasteners sold off-the-shelf or made-to-print per customer specifications, offered in ferrous and non-ferrous materials for industrial manufacturers and assemblers.
• Suspension Parts Stocked suspension fasteners covering small to large trailer assembly applications, complementing the core fastener product line for industrial customers.
• Rivets Various rivet types including Semi-tubular, Solid, Blind, Drive, and Shoulder rivets, supplied in multiple materials and finishes to meet industrial application requirements.
• Lock-Bolts and Collars Direct-replacement lock-bolts and collars that work seamlessly with customers' existing tooling, supplied in large volumes via stock-and-release programs at costs and lead times the company states competitors cannot match.
• Industrial Hardware Products (Made-to-Print & Class C Items) Custom fabricated and made-to-print industrial hardware items, including Class C items, in ferrous and non-ferrous materials, with in-house quality control inspection before shipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved cash flow through just-in-time delivery
• +3 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Major U.S. metalworking and MRO distributor selling fasteners, cutting tools, and industrial supplies. Comparable target customer and product overlap, though broader category focus.
• Fastenal Company: Largest U.S. industrial fastener and MRO distributor with vending, on-site, and e-commerce channels. Comparable as a fastener-focused distributor serving industrial OEMs with broad SKU coverage.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: U.S. industrial distributor of bearings, fluid power, and maintenance products including fasteners. Comparable B2B industrial distribution model and customer base.
• W.W. Grainger: Broad-line industrial MRO distributor with significant fastener and hardware categories. Comparable as a B2B industrial distributor serving maintenance and manufacturing buyers, though much larger and more diversified.

Direct peers

• Würth Industry North America: Global fastener specialist serving industrial OEMs with custom parts, vending, and supply-chain integration. Most directly comparable in business model: fasteners, custom/Class C parts, JIT and inventory programs.
• Birmingham Fastener & Supply: U.S. fastener manufacturer and distributor with made-to-print capabilities across standard and specialty bolts. Comparable niche focus on fasteners with custom fabrication, though vertically integrated.
• Bossard North America: Swiss-headquartered fastener engineering and distribution group with strong North American presence. Closely comparable as a fastener-focused distributor offering engineering, quality, and supply-chain services.
• TR Fastenings: International specialist distributor and manufacturer of industrial fasteners and engineered components. Comparable focus on threaded fasteners, custom parts, and OEM supply programs.

Others

• Anixter (now nVent Independent Solutions): Industrial distribution and supply-chain services provider serving OEMs and industrial customers. Comparable B2B distribution model with supply-chain integration, though focused on electrical and network rather than fasteners.

Regional players

• Porta-Nails (Porteous Fastener): Regional fastener distributor serving U.S. industrial customers with similar threaded and specialty fastener offering. Comparable product set and distribution model but more limited geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federal-screw-products

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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