UBK S.p.A.

What UBK S.p.A. does

UBK S.p.A. (formerly UNBRAKO S.r.l.) is an Italian industrial fastener distributor founded in 1967 and headquartered in San Donato Milanese, near Milan. The company distributes standard and engineered fastening solutions—screws, bolts, studs, circlips, clamps, and custom parts—sourced from 50+ international manufacturers. It holds authorized distributor status for premium brands including the legacy UNBRAKO line, Nord-Lock (anti-vibration locking), BUMAX (high-strength stainless fasteners), and MIKALOR (clamping products), and serves a B2B customer base across automotive, general mechanics, hydraulics, transmissions, industrial plant, and retail/reseller segments, with roughly 500 active clients and a long-tail reference database exceeding 25,000.

The company's commercial offering combines catalogue distribution with technical consulting and a co-design service for custom fastener specifications, supported by ISO 9001 (CSQ), ICIM, and IQNET quality certifications. Operations run on a ~3,600 sqm site—1,900 sqm covered manufacturing/office, 1,700 sqm uncovered outdoor space, and a 1,350 sqm warehouse—staffed by 25 employees. Sales are field-driven and relationship-based; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a project basis. The corporate website hosts a gated resource area for catalogues and technical documentation but does not offer transactional e-commerce.

UBK is a privately held società per azioni with €1,000,000 of registered capital (Italian VAT/tax code 00770270151). There is no disclosed M&A, external funding, or executive-team information in the public record, and the company's footprint is entirely Italy-based.

Name

UBK S.p.A.

Legal name

UBK S.p.A.

Website

https://ubk.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UBK S.p.A. is an Italian industrial fastener distributor founded in 1967, supplying standard and custom screws, bolts, and engineered fastening solutions to automotive, mechanical, hydraulic, and industrial customers across Italy from its San Donato Milanese headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (42371)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Industrial fasteners
• Standard bolts distribution
• Custom fasteners manufacturing
• High-strength bolts supply
• Fastening solutions industrial

Headquarters

HQ city

San Donato Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Fastener Distribution: UBK distributes standard fasteners (screws, bolts, nuts, washers, pins) manufactured according to international standards (UNI, DIN, ISO, ANSI). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of catalog items held in stock for immediate delivery.
2. Special/Custom Fastener Sales: Custom-designed fasteners produced to customer specifications or drawings. Includes co-design services where UBK collaborates with customer technical teams. This represents higher-margin, project-based revenue with longer sales cycles.
3. Technical Consulting Services: Technical consulting provided by a department with more than 20 years of experience. Services include analysis and development of technical drawings, production feasibility verification, materials and treatments consulting, and project management from prototyping to delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

UBK S.p.A. distributes industrial fastening elements including standard catalog screws, bolts, nuts, washers, pins, threaded plugs, clamps, and retaining rings manufactured to international standards (UNI, DIN, ISO, ANSI/ASME). The company also supplies custom-designed special fasteners made to customer drawings, supported by an in-house technical department offering co-design and feasibility consulting. Distribution covers authorized sales of premium international brands (UNBRAKO, Nord-Lock, BUMAX, MIKALOR) alongside a broader catalog from 50+ international supplier partners.

Product overview

UBK S.p.A. is an industrial fastener company offering two main product lines: Standard Fasteners and Special Fasteners Made to Drawing. The standard product range includes threaded plugs, dowel pins, ground screws, inch-series fasteners, set screws, clamps, Seeger rings, threaded inserts, and connectors. The company also distributes branded sub-products including UNBRAKO high-strength fasteners, Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers, BUMAX premium stainless steel fasteners, and MIKALOR metal clamps. Special fasteners are custom-manufactured to customer specifications with co-design technical support. Products comply with ISO, DIN, UNI, and ANSI/ASME international standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNBRAKO: A globally recognized brand for the production of high-strength fasteners, synonymous with quality, precision, and reliability. Its fastening elements include socket head screws, bolts, nuts, and washers designed for superior performance in critical applications. Distributed by UBK for sectors including automotive, energy, plant engineering, and industrial construction.
• Nord-Lock
• BUMAX
• Mikalor

Products and services

• Standard Fasteners (Viteria e Bulloneria Standard) Catalog of standard screws, bolts, nuts, washers, pins, threaded plugs, dowel pins, ground screws, inch-series fasteners (UNC/UNF), set screws, clamps, Seeger rings, threaded inserts, and connectors manufactured in compliance with ISO, DIN, UNI, and ANSI/ASME international standards. Available for immediate delivery from stock for industrial customers.
• Special Fasteners Made to Drawing (Viteria e Bulloneria Speciale a Disegno)
• UNBRAKO High-Strength Fasteners Globally recognized brand of high-strength socket head screws, bolts, nuts, and washers designed for superior performance in critical automotive, energy, plant engineering, and industrial construction applications. Distributed by UBK as an authorized distributor.
• Nord-Lock Locking Washers High-performance locking washers using a patented wedge-locking principle with cam faces and serrations to prevent spontaneous loosening caused by vibration or dynamic loads. Targets safety-critical applications in automotive, energy, and industrial sectors.
• BUMAX Stainless Steel Fasteners Premium stainless steel fasteners (screws, bolts, nuts, washers) including BUMAX 88, 109, DX 129, and Super Duplex grades. Offer high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance superior to standard A4 (316) stainless steel, for marine, offshore, defense, construction, chemical industry, and energy sectors.
• MIKALOR Metal Clamps and Fastening Systems High-quality metal fastening systems including hose clamps, clamps, spring clips, and industrial fasteners in steel and stainless steel. Ensure high mechanical strength and secure sealing under vibration for automotive, industrial, marine, agricultural, plant engineering, and HVAC applications.
• Co-Design and Technical Consulting Service Technical consulting service provided by a department with 20+ years of experience. Includes collaboration with customer technical teams, analysis and development of technical drawings, production feasibility verification, materials and treatments consulting, and project management from prototyping to delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 customer references served
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nord-LockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUBK is an authorized distributor of Nord-Lock washers, which are high-performance locking washers using a patented wedge-locking principle with cam faces and serrations to prevent spontaneous loosening caused by vibration or dynamic loads. These products target safety-critical applications in automotive, energy, and industrial sectors.
• BUMAXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUBK distributes BUMAX premium stainless steel fasteners including grades such as BUMAX 88, 109, DX 129, and Super Duplex. These products offer high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance superior to standard A4 (316) stainless steel, targeting demanding sectors including marine, offshore, defense, construction, chemical industry, and energy.
• MikalorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUBK is an authorized distributor of Mikalor metal fastening systems including hose clamps, clamps, spring clips, and industrial fasteners in steel and stainless steel. These products ensure high mechanical strength and secure sealing under vibration for automotive, industrial, marine, agricultural, plant engineering, and HVAC applications.
• SPS TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership: UBK was founded in 1967 as UNBRAKO S.r.l., the Italian branch of the American group SPS Technologies. While UBK has since evolved into an independent company, this historical connection established the UNBRAKO brand heritage in high-strength fasteners for the Italian market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• LISI Group: French manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and assembly components for automotive and aerospace — comparable in product category (industrial fasteners) and verticals, but manufacturing-led rather than distribution-led.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in fastener and assembly material distribution, with a wide product range and direct-to-customer sales force across Europe including Italy — same end market and product category, but vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• SFS Group: Swiss mechanical fastening and distribution group with automotive and industrial divisions — comparable product categories including engineered fasteners and B2B distribution, broader global footprint.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works) - Construction & Industrial Fasteners: Multi-industrial conglomerate with a significant fasteners and engineered components segment serving automotive and industrial OEMs — comparable end customers and product types, vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• ARaymond: French automotive fastener and assembly specialist with deep European OEM relationships — comparable in automotive fastener focus and co-design/engineering service model, broader global footprint.

Direct peers

• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered, publicly listed industrial fastener distributor with a similar business model of multi-brand premium distribution, technical consulting, and logistics-driven B2B sales across European manufacturing — most directly comparable peer to UBK in terms of offering and customer profile.
• Dokka Fasteners: Scandinavian distributor and manufacturer of industrial fasteners serving construction, energy, and industrial customers — comparable B2B fastener distribution model with technical engineering services.
• TR Fastenings (Trifast plc): UK-based industrial fastener distributor and manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and electronics OEMs — directly comparable on the custom/specialist fastener distribution model and sector mix.

Others

• Nord-Lock Group: Swedish manufacturer of wedge-locking washers — directly comparable product (UBK is an authorized distributor of Nord-Lock), but a principal/supplier rather than a direct competitor; useful for understanding the upstream supply economics.

Regional players

• Anderlingen GmbH & Co. KG: German industrial fastener distributor serving DACH-region industrial customers — comparable mid-sized specialist distributor model, primarily serving a different national market than UBK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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