All American Systems
All American Systems is an independent manufacturer's sales representative organization founded in 1995 in Naperville, Illinois, representing 15+ fastener and industrial component manufacturers to Midwest distributors, VMI providers, and OEM customers via a commission-based model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersNaperville, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
All American Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- All American Systems
- Legal name
- All American Systems
- Website
- https://allamericansystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- All American Systems is an independent manufacturer's sales representative organization founded in 1995 in Naperville, Illinois, representing 15+ fastener and industrial component manufacturers to Midwest distributors, VMI providers, and OEM customers via a commission-based model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where All American Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Naperville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
All American Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Sales Commission from Manufacturers: As an independent manufacturer's sales rep organization, All American Systems earns commissions from the manufacturers they represent by generating sales leads, facilitating relationships, and supporting the supply chain between manufacturers and distributors/OEMs in the Midwest region.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
All American Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
All American Systems is an independent manufacturer's sales representative organization that generates leads, educates customers, and connects distributors, VMI providers, and OEM manufacturers in the Midwest with a portfolio of fastener and industrial component manufacturers for direct purchasing. The firm represents product categories including cold headed fasteners, stampings, screw machine parts, CNC machined parts, wire forms, brass inserts, injection molded parts, wire management products, and hot formed parts, along with value-added services such as packaging/kitting, secondary plating, and heat treatment. Revenue is earned through commissions from the represented manufacturers rather than from direct product sales.
Product overview
All American Systems is an independent manufacturer's sales representative organization serving the Midwest, offering a diverse portfolio of industrial components and fasteners. The company's core offering consists of internally represented product categories including cold headed fasteners, stampings, screw machine parts, CNC-machined parts, wire forms, brass inserts, injection-molded parts, wire management products, hot formed parts, and value-added services such as packaging/kitting, secondary plating, and heat treatment. Through their supplier partner network, they also represent specialized products including Sherex rivet nuts and installation tools, DACO Precision metal stampings and assemblies, Infasco high-strength hex bolts, FASCOMP electronic hardware, Brikksen stainless fasteners, PEM threaded inserts for plastics, Valley Fastener Group rivets and cold-headed fasteners, Precision Fasteners brass inserts and ENSATS, Alfa Tools cutting tools and abrasives, Cable Ties Unlimited wire management products, Crossroad Distributor Source wire threaded inserts, Eastern Industrial Products gaskets and seals, and Crescent Manufacturing miniature screws. The company connects distributors and VMI providers with manufacturers for direct purchasing, providing engineering support, application review, and technical training rather than manufacturing products themselves.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Cold Headed Fasteners Cold-formed fasteners produced without heating the metal stock, offering cost-effective production for high-volume applications. Represented for Midwest OEM and distributor customers.
- Stampings Metal stamping components produced through die-based forming processes for automotive, appliance, and industrial applications, sourced through represented manufacturers.
- Screw Machine Parts Precision-turned parts manufactured on automatic screw machines for threaded fastener and mechanical component applications, sourced through represented manufacturers.
- CNC-Machined Parts Computer numerically controlled precision-machined components for applications requiring tight tolerances and complex geometries, sourced through represented manufacturers.
- Wire Forms Custom wire forming services producing shaped wire components for fastening, electrical, and mechanical applications, sourced through represented manufacturers.
- Brass Inserts Brass threaded inserts for plastics, metal, and wood providing durable internal threads in machined or molded materials, sourced through represented manufacturers.
- Injection-Molded Parts Plastic injection-molded components including knobs, housings, and custom molded parts for various industrial applications, sourced through represented manufacturers.
- Wire Management Products Cable ties, mounting bases, terminals, split loom, and heat shrink tubing for wire and cable organization and protection, sourced through represented manufacturers including Cable Ties Unlimited.
- Hot Formed Parts Hot forged components formed at elevated temperatures for superior strength in demanding applications, sourced through represented manufacturers.
- Packaging and Kitting Services Packaging, labeling, and kitting services including poly bagging, blister boxing, and carton packaging, delivered through the Addison Packaging partnership for Midwest customers.
- Secondary Plating and Heat Treatment Services Additional plating, surface finishing, and heat treating services applied to fasteners and components after primary manufacturing to modify hardness, strength, and wear resistance.
- Fastener Reworking Services Metal reworking services for fasteners and components offered through the firm's services channel to address non-conforming or modified parts for Midwest customers.
Companies that use All American Systems
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
All American Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
All American Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and supporting.
- Sherex Fastening SolutionscoreProvider of rivet nuts and installation tools. Sherex provides engineering, sales, and service support for American- and European-style rivet nuts with standard and special wedge locking products. AS9100, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified.
- DACO Precision ToolcoreProvider of metal stampings, assemblies, wave washers, Belleville and special washers, shims, brackets, machinery bushings, nut plates with tapped holes, and custom stampings. ISO 9001 certified with in-house tool and die design capabilities.
- InfascocoreNorth American manufacturer of hex cap screws, flange bolts, carriage bolts, plow bolts, structural bolts, and tension control bolts in inch and metric. CAGE Code and Military-approved. ISO/TS 16949 certified.
- FASCOMPcoreWorld's leading supplier of fine quality electronic hardware with the world's largest inventory of electronic hardware components.
- Brikksen Stainless and Brass FastenerscoreStocking master distributor of stainless steel, brass and silicon bronze fasteners. Widest variety of non-ferrous fasteners in bulk and packaged quantities with DIN standards and hard-to-find sizes. ISO 9001:2008 certified.
- PEM (Penn Engineering)coreProvider of threaded inserts for plastics. Offers inserts for plastic to provide strong, reusable, permanent threads including ultrasonic/heat staking, molded and press-in styles, as well as brass, stainless and aluminum inserts.
- Valley Fastener Group LLCcoreOperates multiple domestic manufacturing divisions (Valley, North Coast Rivet, Forgo Fasteners, Chase Fastener, Chicago Fasteners, and Hill). Provides semi-tubular, solid, and shoulder rivets; custom threaded fasteners; multi-blow screws; and special formed fasteners. ISO 9001:2015 certified.
- Precision Fasteners, Inc.secondaryProvider of brass, stainless, and steel inserts for plastics, metal, and wood. TS 16949 certified with self-tapping inserts (Ensat) and hardened steel inserts for die-cast materials.
- Alfa ToolssecondaryManufacturer and distributor of industrial cutting tools, abrasives, and power tool accessories. Stocking approximately 24,000 different SKUs including twist drills, taps, reamers, reciprocating blades, carbide burrs, end mills, and coated and non-woven abrasives.
- Cable Ties UnlimitedsecondaryProvider of cable ties, mounting bases, terminals, split loom and heat shrink tubing. Offers bulk or special packaging and labeling services.
- Crossroad Distributor SourcesecondaryMaster distributor of PowerCoil wire-threaded inserts and Loksert brand keyed-locking inserts. Provides thread repair for damaged holes or production applications.
- Eastern Industrial ProductssecondaryCustom fabricator and stocking distributor of gaskets, o-rings and custom molded seals. Large selection of custom-molded parts available.
- Crescent ManufacturingsecondaryDomestic manufacturer of miniature screws and cold headed fasteners from 000-3/8 inch diameter and lengths up to 3 inches. Aerospace, military and commercial fasteners. DFARS-compliant with ISO 9001:2015 certification.
- Addison PackagingsupportingPackaging and kitting partner offering premier servicing and quick turnaround. Located in Chicago area for convenient drop shipping. Services include poly bagging, blister boxing, and carton packaging.
- Accurate Drilling and ManufacturingsupportingProvider of CNC machining and secondary manufacturing services with focus on precision, craftsmanship, and quality. Strong quality-control practices and modern manufacturing capabilities.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
All American Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bisco Industries: Distributor of fasteners, hardware, and electronic components serving OEM and distributor accounts nationwide. Operates a hybrid rep/distributor model comparable to AAS's channel-partner motion and overlapping product categories (inserts, electronic hardware, fasteners).
Broad incumbents
- Würth Industry North America: Global leader in industrial fastener distribution and VMI programs. Serves the same OEM and distributor customers as AAS with broader product coverage, scale, and digital procurement capabilities — the dominant incumbent against which regional reps like AAS compete.
- Fastenal Company: Largest US industrial fastener and component distributor with national VMI, onsite, and digital channels. Operates the same OEM-engagement, VMI-driven value proposition as AAS, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
- Lawson Products: Distributor of fasteners, hardware, and MRO supplies with a direct sales force and VMI programs. Targets the same OEM and industrial maintenance customers as AAS, with broader product portfolio and national coverage.
- MSC Industrial: Large US industrial distributor serving metalworking and fastener needs of OEMs and MRO accounts. Overlaps with AAS on fastener sourcing for OEM customers, though MSC is a much broader MRO/industrial supplier.
- Bossard North America: Global fastener specialist with engineering services and Smart Factory logistics. Competes with AAS for OEM fastening program business, especially where value-engineering and lifecycle engineering engagement are required.
Others
- Sherex Fastening Solutions: One of AAS's core principals — manufacturer of rivet nuts and installation tools. Listed as a peer because Sherex (and other AAS principals like Infasco, DACO, PEM, Valley Fastener) are the manufacturers whose product mix, certification profile, and customer overlap most closely defines AAS's competitive positioning.
- Infasco: North American manufacturer of high-strength hex bolts and structural fasteners. Direct supplier-principal of AAS; the product lines, certifications, and customer overlap (OEM, military, construction) are highly comparable to the categories AAS sells.
- PEM (Penn Engineering): Manufacturer of self-clinching fasteners and threaded inserts for plastics — a core AAS principal line. Comparable to AAS in serving OEM design engineers with specialty fastening solutions requiring engineering support.
Regional players
- National Bolt & Nut Corp. Regional Midwest-based fastener distributor and rep-style supplier of industrial fasteners, stampings, and specialty hardware. Competes for the same Midwest OEM and distributor accounts as AAS.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance9 records
All American Systems financial estimates
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All American Systems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
All American Systems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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All American Systems M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about All American Systems
What does All American Systems do?
All American Systems is an independent manufacturer's sales representative organization that generates leads, educates customers, and connects distributors, VMI providers, and OEM manufacturers in the Midwest with a portfolio of fastener and industrial component manufacturers for direct purchasing. The firm represents product categories including cold headed fasteners, stampings, screw machine parts, CNC machined parts, wire forms, brass inserts, injection molded parts, wire management products, and hot formed parts, along with value-added services such as packaging/kitting, secondary plating, and heat treatment. Revenue is earned through commissions from the represented manufacturers rather than from direct product sales.
Is All American Systems a public or private company?
All American Systems is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was All American Systems founded?
All American Systems was founded in 1995. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is All American Systems based?
All American Systems is headquartered in Naperville, United States, in the North America region.
How does All American Systems make money?
One revenue line is on record: sales Commission from Manufacturers.
Who are All American Systems's main competitors?
Bisco Industries is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are Würth Industry North America, Fastenal Company, Lawson Products, MSC Industrial and Bossard North America. Others are Sherex Fastening Solutions, Infasco and PEM (Penn Engineering). National Bolt & Nut Corp. is listed as a regional player.
Does All American Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for All American Systems.