OHIO ROD PRODUCTS, LLC

What OHIO ROD PRODUCTS, LLC does

Ohio Rod Products, LLC is a US-based specialty fastener manufacturer operating as a division of MW Components within the MW Industries (MWI) industrial conglomerate. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Versailles, Indiana (with a corporate address in Charlotte, North Carolina), the company operates a single manufacturing facility in Union City and employs approximately 11 people. It produces small-diameter, long-length headed and threaded fasteners with diameters through 5/8 inch and lengths up to 86 inches, and is described as a market leader in cable reel bolts for the wire and telecommunications industries. The company also serves industrial manufacturing customers requiring specialty fasteners in exotic alloys and high-grade stainless steel.

The company's core technology centers on custom manufacturing equipment and an in-house assortment of dies designed for non-standard fastener sizes and shapes, complemented by a blended sourcing program providing access to Hastelloy, Monel, Inconel, Waspaloy, nickel alloys, and more than 100 grades of stainless steel. Supporting capabilities include domestic design support, inventory planning, packaging, quality testing, just-in-time programs, and customized inventory management. Product offerings are organized around four core lines: small-diameter long-length headed fasteners, small-diameter long-length threaded fasteners, cable reel bolts, and custom engineered fasteners, with blended fastener sourcing delivered as an additional service.

Ohio Rod Products operates a quote-based enterprise sales motion, with "Request A Quote" and "View Products" CTAs on the MW Components website and centralized intake via [email protected] and a sales line (704.837.0331). Pricing is custom per specification, with no publicly disclosed tiers. Distribution is direct to enterprise customers in the wire, telecommunications, and industrial manufacturing sectors, with revenue generated through hardware sales of physical fasteners. The company leverages MW Components' corporate marketing infrastructure — including social channels on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube — for demand generation, positioning itself as a "Made in USA" supplier capable of safeguarding customers against supply chain disruptions through diversified sourcing and domestic quality control.

Name

OHIO ROD PRODUCTS, LLC

Legal name

Ohio Rod Products, LLC

Website

https://ohiorod.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohio Rod Products, LLC is a US specialty fastener manufacturer and MW Industries division producing small-diameter (through 5/8"), long-length (up to 86") headed and threaded fasteners, with a leading position in cable reel bolts for wire and telecommunications customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Fasteners Manufacturing

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Custom fastener manufacturing
• Long-length threaded rods
• Cable reel bolts
• Specialty industrial fasteners
• Exotic alloy fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Union City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: Sale of custom-manufactured long-length, small-diameter fasteners including headed and threaded fasteners, cable reel bolts for wire and telecommunications industries. Revenue is generated through direct product sales with quote-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ohio Rod Products, LLC is a custom manufacturer of small-diameter, long-length headed and threaded fasteners with diameters through 5/8" and lengths up to 86". The company specializes in cable reel bolts for the wire and telecommunications industries and produces custom engineered fasteners from 100+ grades of stainless steel and exotic alloys including Hastelloy, Monel, Inconel, Waspaloy, and nickel alloys. All manufacturing is U.S.-based out of its Versailles, Indiana facility.

Product overview

Ohio Rod Products is a specialized fastener manufacturer producing small-diameter, long-length headed and threaded fasteners with diameters through 5/8 inch and lengths up to 86 inches. The company's core products include cable reel bolts for the wire and telecommunications industries, custom engineered fasteners in non-standard sizes, and blended fastener sourcing services. They offer diversified material sourcing including Hastelloy, Monel, Inconel, Waspaloy, nickel alloys, and over 100 grades of stainless steel. Additional services include domestic design support, inventory planning, packaging, quality testing, just-in-time programs, and customized inventory management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small-Diameter Long-Length Headed Fasteners Custom manufactured headed fasteners with diameters through 5/8" and lengths up to 86", produced for industrial applications requiring small-diameter, long-length fastening solutions.
• Small-Diameter Long-Length Threaded Fasteners Custom manufactured threaded fasteners in small diameters (through 5/8") and long lengths (up to 86") for industrial applications requiring non-standard thread dimensions.
• Cable Reel Bolts Specialty bolts manufactured for cable reel applications in the wire and telecommunications industries, an area where Ohio Rod Products is the recognized market leader.
• Custom Engineered Fasteners Custom engineered fasteners manufactured from 100+ grades of stainless steel and exotic alloys (Hastelloy, Monel, Inconel, Waspaloy, nickel alloys) to customer specifications for industrial applications in harsh environments.
• Blended Fastener Sourcing Blended sourcing service providing customers with flexible material supply across 100+ grades of stainless steel and exotic alloys, ensuring material availability and supply continuity for specialty fastener projects.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MW ComponentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Rod Products is a division/location under MW Components, a manufacturer of engineered spring and fastener products. The company operates within the MW Components network providing specialized long-length, narrow-diameter fastener manufacturing capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Haynes International: Producer of high-performance nickel- and cobalt-based alloys (Hastelloy, Haynes alloys). Not a direct fastener competitor but a materials supplier whose exotic alloys Ohio Rod sources for specialty fastener production.

Direct peers

• Infasco: Manufacturer of industrial fasteners including long-length bolts and threaded rods for construction and infrastructure. Closely comparable in long-length threaded fastener capability serving similar end-markets.
• Holo-Krome: Manufacturer of precision alloy and specialty fasteners including long-length socket head and hex products. Directly comparable in producing precision, high-grade fasteners for demanding industrial applications.
• Birmingham Fastener: Manufacturer and distributor of standard and custom industrial fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, and rods. Comparable product mix in specialty threaded fasteners and similar enterprise field sales model.
• Nelson Stud Welding: Specialty manufacturer of studs, fasteners, and welding equipment serving industrial and construction markets. Comparable custom-engineered fastener capabilities serving similar B2B industrial customers.
• American Bolt & Screw: Industrial fastener manufacturer producing bolts, studs, threaded rods, and specialty fasteners. Overlaps with Ohio Rod in custom and long-length threaded products for industrial customers.
• Elgin Fasteners: Direct peer that operates a blended fastener sourcing program explicitly referenced on Ohio Rod's own website. Elgin Fasteners supplies industrial fastener products with similar quote-based enterprise distribution and overlapping specialty/custom capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Fasteners: Division of Nucor Corporation manufacturing a broad range of standard and custom bolts, nuts, and threaded fasteners. Competes with Ohio Rod in industrial fastener markets but offers a much wider catalog across many sizes and grades.
• Acument Global Technologies: Large diversified manufacturer of fasteners, bolts, screws, and related engineered components serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace end-markets. Broader portfolio than Ohio Rod but competes in specialty/custom fastener niches.
• The Hillman Group: Large distributor and manufacturer of hardware, fasteners, and related products serving hardware retail and industrial channels. Competes indirectly through fastener categories overlapping with Ohio Rod's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/mw-ind
• Facebookfacebook.com/MWComponents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-rod-products-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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