Campbell Chain & Fittings

What Campbell Chain & Fittings does

Campbell Chain & Fittings, founded in 1919 (originally as Victory Chain Company) and headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, is a U.S. manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain, chain fittings, rigging hardware, and lifting equipment. The company operates manufacturing facilities in York, PA and Sumter, SC, both certified to ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) standards, and serves five primary vertical markets: Energy, Construction, Power & Utilities, Commercial, and Marine. Its product portfolio spans more than 885 active SKUs across welded chain (Grades 30 through 100), weldless chain, drop-forged fittings, alloy overhead lifting hardware, lifting clamps, blocks, cable and wire rope, assemblies, and accessories, with notable proprietary technology including Grade 100 chain (pioneered in 1992), patented GX Series wear-indicator lifting clamps, and redesigned shackle and hoist hook architectures meeting ASME B30.9, B30.10, and B30.26 specifications.

Campbell's business model is a B2B industrial distribution model: products are sold through a network of authorized resellers and regional distributors (e.g., Gregg Distributors, Groupe LD, Producers Supply Co.), direct enterprise channels serviced by four company-operated distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada, and major retail partners including Ace Hardware, with a field support staff of over 40 chain and rigging specialists providing technical and customer service coverage. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of chain and fittings, with pricing conducted on a quote basis through distribution partners rather than publicly listed. As of April 2026, Campbell was acquired by Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: HLMN) from Apex Tool Group, and is expected to contribute over $20 million in net sales to Hillman during fiscal 2026.

Name

Campbell Chain & Fittings

Legal name

The Hillman Group, LLC

Website

https://campbellchainandfittings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Campbell Chain & Fittings is a U.S. manufacturer of industrial chain, rigging hardware, and lifting equipment serving Energy, Construction, Power & Utilities, Commercial, and Marine markets through authorized distributors, retail partners, and four North American distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chain & Rigging Hardware

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Chains & Wire Manufacturing (CRAKAIAE)

Keywords

• Industrial chain products
• Rigging hardware
• Overhead lifting equipment
• Marine chain fittings
• Drop forged fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Chain Products: Campbell generates revenue through the sale of industrial chain and chain-related products including welded chain, weldless chain, marine chain, rigging hardware, lifting equipment, and accessories. Products are sold through authorized distributors and retailers. Expected to recognize over $20 million in net sales during fiscal 2026 following acquisition by Hillman Solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Campbell Chain & Fittings manufactures and supplies a comprehensive line of industrial chain and chain-related products, including welded chain (Grades 30, 43, 70, 80, and 100), weldless chain, drop-forged fittings, alloy overhead lifting hardware, lifting clamps, marine and industrial blocks, cable and wire rope, assemblies, and pre-cut packaged products. Manufacturing is conducted at ISO 9001 / DNV-certified plants in York, Pennsylvania and Sumter, South Carolina, with products sold to industrial and commercial customers in energy, construction, power & utilities, marine, and retail channels.

Product overview

Campbell Chain & Fittings is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain and chain-related products, operating as a single unified product portfolio with multiple product categories. The core offerings include Welded Chain (Grade 30, 43, 70, 80/100), Weldless Chain, Forged Fittings (hooks, shackles, swivels, turnbuckles), Overhead Lifting Products (alloy hooks and links), Lifting Clamps (GX, GXL series), Blocks, Cable & Wire Rope, Assemblies (binder/tow, log/construction), and Accessories. Featured products include Campbell Sling Hooks, Swivel Hoist Hooks, Eye Hoist Hooks, Alloy Anchor Shackles, and 3-inch Utility Blocks. The company serves five primary markets: Energy, Construction, Power & Utilities, Commercial, and Marine. Products are manufactured in York, Pennsylvania and Sumter, South Carolina with ISO 9001 certified quality management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Welded Chain
• Weldless Chain
• Hobby/Craft & Deco Chain
• Assemblies
• Forged Fittings
• Overhead Lifting Products
• Lifting Clamps
• Blocks
• Cable & Wire Rope
• Accessories
• Pre-Cut Packaged Chain & Cable
• Chain & Cable Cutters
• Campbell Alloy Anchor Shackles
• Campbell Sling Hooks
• Campbell Swivel Hoist Hooks
• Campbell Eye Hoist Hooks
• Campbell 3-inch Utility Block

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% higher working load limit with Grade 100 chain compared to Grade 80 products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hillman Solutions Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Hillman Solutions Corp. acquired Campbell Chain & Fittings from Apex Tool Group, LLC in April 2026. The acquisition adds US-based manufacturing capabilities in York, Pennsylvania and Sumter, South Carolina, and expands Hillman's chain product portfolio to include grade 70, 80, and 100 chain for commercial and industrial applications. Expected to generate over $20 million in net sales during fiscal 2026.
• Ace HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAce Hardware is a key retail partner for Campbell chain products. The analyst view indicates the Campbell acquisition strengthens Hillman's position with key retail partners like Ace Hardware.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crosby Group: The Crosby Group is a leading global manufacturer of rigging hardware, including shackles, hooks, lifting clamps, and chain fittings — directly competing with Campbell across forged fittings and overhead lifting product lines for oil/gas, marine, and construction customers.
• Pewag Group: Pewag is an Austrian-based global manufacturer of high-grade chain, tire chains, and forged chain components — competing with Campbell in alloy/Grade 100 chain segments and serving overlapping oil/gas, mining, and lifting applications worldwide.
• RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz: RUD is a German manufacturer of lifting and lashing chain, sling systems, and tire protection chains — a direct competitor to Campbell's Grade 100 alloy chain, lifting assemblies, and rigging hardware in industrial and mining applications.
• Gunnebo Industries: Gunnebo Industries manufactures lifting equipment, chain blocks, and rigging hardware under brands including Yale and Pfaff — competing with Campbell in chain blocks, lifting clamps, and forged fittings for industrial and construction customers.
• Harrington Hoists: Harrington manufactures manual and electric hoists, chain, and crane components — directly overlapping with Campbell's overhead lifting, chain, and rigging hardware portfolio for industrial and construction end-users.
• Columbus McKinnon Corporation: Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ: CMCO) is a major manufacturer of hoists, chain, rigging, and lifting products under brands including CM, Coffing, and Yale — competing directly with Campbell across industrial chain, hooks, and overhead lifting categories globally.
• Kito Group: Kito Group (TYO: 6409) is a Japanese manufacturer of chain hoists, electric hoists, and chain products — competing with Campbell in chain assemblies and lifting hardware for industrial, construction, and energy markets globally.
• Thiele GmbH & Co. KG: Thiele is a German manufacturer of round-link chain, chain slings, and components for lifting and conveyor applications — competing directly with Campbell's overhead lifting and alloy chain products in heavy industry and mining globally.
• William Hackett Chains: William Hackett is a UK-based manufacturer of grade 8 and 10 chain, chain slings, and lifting products — directly comparable to Campbell in alloy chain, chain assemblies, and sub-assemblies for heavy lifting applications.
• Peerless Industrial Group: Peerless is a long-standing US manufacturer of welded and weldless chain, including alloy, high-test, and proof coil grades — a direct head-to-head competitor with Campbell in the same North American chain market with overlapping distributor and retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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