Pro-fast, Inc.

Construction Supplies Distributionprofastinc.com

Pro-fast, Inc. is a privately held regional B2B distributor founded in 1986 that sells fasteners, tools, roofing materials, safety equipment, and jobsite supplies to commercial contractors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia via four offices, phone sales, online catalog, and mobile showroom.

Company typePrivate
Founded1986
HeadquartersLinthicum Heights, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What Pro-fast, Inc. does

Pro-fast, Inc. is a privately held regional B2B distributor of construction supplies founded in 1986 and headquartered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, with a corporate office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The company sells fasteners, anchors, power and hand tools, roofing equipment and materials, safety gear, generators, ladders and scaffolding, masonry products, and jobsite consumables to commercial contractors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. It carries 20+ product categories and serves as an authorized dealer for multiple major brands including Englert, Grip Rite, Winco, Powers (an Illinois Tool Works brand), Trufast, and Garlock.

The company's revenue is generated primarily through product resale (hardware sales) supplemented by commercial equipment financing and credit account programs for established contractor customers. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. Distribution is omnichannel within the Mid-Atlantic region: phone-based sales via a toll-free number and local office lines, a ThomasNet-hosted online catalog with request-for-quote functionality, a mobile showroom that brings products to job sites, and credit account relationships managed through a regional sales team.

Pro-fast operates four physical offices across Eastern PA (Folcroft), Central PA (Harrisburg), Western PA (Pittsburgh), and Maryland (Linthicum Heights), and employs between 11 and 50 people. It does not disclose revenue, has no parent company or institutional investors referenced, and operates a standard specialty-distribution business model with no proprietary software, app, or AI/ML capabilities. Its strategic focus is on being a one-stop shop for roofing and metal-building contractors, with particular depth in Englert metal roofing inventory and matching consumables (caulk, fasteners, rivets).

Pro-fast, Inc. firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Pro-fast, Inc.
Legal name: ProFast Inc.
Website: https://profastinc.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1986
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Pro-fast, Inc. is a privately held regional B2B distributor founded in 1986 that sells fasteners, tools, roofing materials, safety equipment, and jobsite supplies to commercial contractors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia via four offices, phone sales, online catalog, and mobile showroom.
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Pro-fast, Inc. industry classification

Industry

Product category: Construction Supplies Distribution
NAICS: Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (423310), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344)
SIC: Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
akta.pro primary industry: Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)
akta.pro secondary industries: Workplace/Jobsite Supplies Retail (Site Consumables, Tarps, Ropes, Chains) (CRAIADAN), Storage, Ladders & Material Handling Retail (Ladders, Carts, Shop Storage) (CRAIADAM), Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

Construction supplies distribution
Fasteners and anchors
Roofing equipment supply
Jobsite safety equipment
Commercial contractor supplies

Where Pro-fast, Inc. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Linthicum Heights
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

Pro-fast, Inc. business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling construction supplies including fasteners, tools, roofing equipment, safety products, and related materials to contractors and construction professionals.
Commercial Equipment Financing: Financial services offered to commercial customers for equipment purchases, including financing options and credit account programs.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Pay-as-you-go	Request for Quote pricing model

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Pro-fast, Inc. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Pro-fast, Inc. distributes construction supplies including fasteners, anchors, roofing equipment and materials, power and hand tools, generators, pneumatic and powder-actuated fastening tools, safety equipment, ladders, scaffolding, and jobsite consumables to commercial contractors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. The company operates four regional offices plus a mobile showroom, offers commercial credit accounts and equipment financing, and serves as an authorized dealer for leading brands such as Englert, Grip Rite, Winco, Powers, Trufast, Garlock, and Louisville. Pricing is quote-based through phone sales, an online catalog, and on-site mobile showroom visits.

Product overview

Pro-fast, Inc. is a construction supplies distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic region (Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia). The company operates as a multi-brand B2B e-commerce catalog and distribution business offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction and roofing supplies. The product portfolio spans multiple categories including fasteners, drilling equipment, safety gear, roofing materials and equipment, hand and power tools, generators, pneumatic and powder-actuated tools, and specialized products like skylight protection and roof hatches. Major brands carried include Grip Rite, Winco, Powers, Garlock, Trufast, Everhard, Englert, Valley, and Louisville. The company operates multiple locations across Eastern PA, Western PA, Central PA, and Maryland, and offers commercial credit accounts and equipment financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Drill Bits Drill bits for metal drilling and masonry applications, including Hi Speed Metal bits and SDS bits, distributed to construction contractors.
Fasteners Comprehensive range of fasteners including clip screws, collated fasteners, bonded washers, drywall screws, rivets, self-drilling fasteners, sheet metal screws, wood screws, and machine screws, for construction and roofing contractors.
Roofing Equipment Equipment for roofing applications including material application equipment, B.U.R. hot equipment, ground to roof systems, deck equipment (powered and non-powered), rooftop safety, engines, tires, heat welding, roof cutting blades, induction welding, and automated tools, for roofing contractors.
Roofing Materials Roofing materials including adhesives, cements & coatings, drains, Englert metal sheets & coils, fasteners & plates, penetrations, termination products, and tapes & primers, for roofing contractors.
Safety Equipment Safety equipment including fall arrest systems, fall carts, perimeter safety, manual & self-closing gates, PPE, and safety cans, for construction and roofing contractors.
Power Tools Power tools and accessories including cordless and corded power tools and power tool accessories from major manufacturers, for construction contractors.
Hand Tools Hand tools for construction including axes, chalk & chalk lines, contractor bags, insulation knives, seam rollers, seam testers, shears, hammers, levels, pliers, pry bars, riveters, roofing trowels, snips, sockets, squares, staplers, tape measures, utility knives, wrenches, and core cutters.
Generators Portable generators for jobsite power including Winco DP7500/A, WC5000H, 10000VE, 12000HE, 18000VE, 3000H and Garlock G12 generators, for construction and roofing contractors.
Ladders & Scaffolding Ladders and scaffolding equipment including extension ladders, step ladders, scaffolding, fiberglass manhole ladders, ladder levelers, and ladder safety products, for construction contractors.
Masonry Anchors Masonry anchoring products including adhesive anchors, mechanical anchors, and threaded rod for concrete and masonry applications, for construction contractors.
Light Duty Anchors Wall anchors for light-duty applications including Wall-Dog Universal Anchors, Scru-Lead Wall Anchors, Toggle Bolt Wall Anchors, Bantam Plug Plastic Wall Anchors, Fluted Plastic Wall Anchors, Hollow Wall Anchors, and Zamac Nailins, for construction contractors.
Jobsite Supplies General jobsite consumables and supplies including brooms/brushes, shovels/scoops, squeegees, contractor bags, tarps, poly sheeting, rags, and application tools, for construction and roofing contractors.
Dock & Warehouse Gates & Rails Safety gates and rails for dock and warehouse facilities to ensure worker safety and prevent falls, for commercial and industrial facility operators.
Metal Building Components Components for metal buildings including fasteners, pipe boots, rivets, caulks, and butyl tapes, for commercial and industrial builders.
Gas Fastening Tools Gas-powered fastening tools including Powers Trak-It C5, fuel cells, and gas fastening pins for construction applications, for construction contractors.
Pneumatic Tools Air-powered tools including ET&F Aerico 90, Grip Rite framing nailers (GRTCR175, GRTFC83, GRTFR83, GRTFW83), Pneutek System, and pneumatic accessories, for construction contractors.
Powder Actuated Tools Powder-actuated fastening tools including Powers P3500, Powers PA3500, Powers Sniper Tool, and powder accessories, for construction contractors.
Roof Hatches Roof access hatches including SafePro Hatches, SafePro Safety Rails, and Garlock HatchProtector products, for commercial builders and roofing contractors.
Skylight Protection Skylight safety protection products including Garlock SkyDome Skylight Protector, Garlock SkyGuard Skylight Protection System, Garlock CageGuard Skylight Protection, and Garlock ScreenGuard Skylight Protection, for commercial builders and roofing contractors.
Caulk & Sealant Products Caulking and sealant products including caulk guns and various caulks for construction applications, for construction contractors.
Application Tools Application tools for roofing and construction including chip brushes, roller covers, poles, roof brushes, and roller frames, for construction and roofing contractors.
Valley Scoops & Shovels Valley brand scoops and shovels including #10 and #12 size steel, aluminum, and polypropylene scoop options with D-handle and straight handle variants, for construction contractors.
Englert Metal Sheets & Coils Englert metal roofing products including flat sheets and coils available in multiple colors with matching NovaFlex caulk, fasteners, and pop rivets, for roofing contractors.
Trufast Building Products Trufast roofing fasteners and plates including roofing screws, base sheet fasteners, purlin fasteners, nail board fasteners, roofing spikes, and plates, for roofing contractors.

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Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Pro-fast, Inc. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
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Pro-fast, Inc. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

EnglertcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Englert metal sheets and coils. Pro-fast maintains in-stock inventory of most Englert colors in flat sheets and coils, with matching NovaFlex caulk, fasteners, and pop rivets. Special partnership page on website for Englert Metal Flat Sheets and Coils.
Grip RitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Grip Rite pneumatic tools and fasteners including GRTCR175, GRTFC83, GRTFR83, GRTFW83 framing nailers and related fasteners.
WincocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Winco portable generators including DP7500/A, WC5000H, 10000VE, 12000HE, 18000VE, and 3000H models.
Powers (Illinois Tool Works)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Powers powder actuated tools (P3500, PA3500, Sniper Tool), gas fastening tools (Trak-It C5), and related accessories including fuel cells and fastening pins.
Trufast Building ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Trufast products including roofing screws, base sheet fasteners, plates, purlin fasteners, nail board fasteners, and roofing spikes. Dedicated product page on website.
GarlockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Garlock equipment including G12 generator, hatch protectors, skylight protection systems (SkyDome, SkyGuard, CageGuard, ScreenGuard), and safety products.
Valley (Shovels/Scoops)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Valley brand shovels and scoops including #10 and #12 sizes in steel, aluminum, and polypropylene materials.
Louisville LaddersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Louisville ladders including fiberglass manhole ladders and Levelok ladder levelers.
Everhard ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Everhard hand tools including insulation knives, membrane slitters, seam rollers, seam testers, and shears.
Milwaukee ToolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrufast PA Tool features Milwaukee Model MILW 6792-20 (2500 rpm) screw gun as component. Products mention Milwaukee compatibility.
MetaltechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as vendor partner for scaffolding products.
OMG Building ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for OMG products including drains, polymer auger plates, and BeadPro system (with dedicated press release page).
TieDownminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatures Penetrator X5 elevated jobsite fall protection cart. Promotional materials and flyer available.
Guardian Safety EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuardian branded safety equipment featured on dedicated page.
FalltechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Falltech fall arrest equipment.
Dekfast Building ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Dekfast pipe boots and purlin fasteners.
Elevate Building ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding products brand featured on dedicated vendor page.
Grizzly Roofing EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoofing equipment brand on dedicated vendor page.
Roofmaster Roofing EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoofing equipment brand on dedicated vendor page.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Pro-fast, Inc. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Fastenal: Public fastener, tool and industrial supply distributor with national Onsite and branch network. Direct overlap with Pro-fast's fastener and tool categories, with vastly greater scale, in-house brands and digital ordering infrastructure.
Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of interior building products including drywall, metal framing, insulation and ceiling systems. Comparable specialty B2B distribution model serving professional contractors across multiple product categories, though primarily interior-focused.
ABC Supply Co. The largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows and other exterior building products in North America. Directly comparable to Pro-fast as a roofing-focused specialty distributor serving professional contractors, but operates at vastly greater scale with thousands of branches nationally.
Grainger: Industrial supply MRO distributor offering fasteners, tools, safety equipment and material handling. Overlaps with Pro-fast on jobsite supplies, fasteners, hand/power tools and PPE, though Grainger primarily serves industrial MRO rather than construction contractors.
Beacon Roofing Supply: Major publicly-traded roofing and complementary building products distributor. Highly comparable roofing-focused product mix and contractor customer base, operating hundreds of branches across the U.S. and Canada.
Lansing Building Products: National exterior building products distributor focused on siding, windows, roofing and related categories. Comparable contractor-focused B2B distribution model, with deeper national footprint and broader exterior product portfolio.
SRS Distribution: National building products distributor serving roofing, siding, drywall and related trades. Comparable product breadth in fasteners, roofing supplies and tools, with a much larger branch network and private equity backing.

Regional players

Bates Supply: Regional specialty distributor focused on commercial and residential roofing, siding and waterproofing products. Closely comparable product mix and contractor customer base, though concentrated in the Mid-South rather than Mid-Atlantic.

Direct peers

Construction Tool & Supply: Independent regional construction tool and supply distributor serving commercial contractors. Comparable contractor-focused B2B model with multi-location regional presence and similar product breadth across tools, fasteners and jobsite supplies.
White Cap: Specialty distributor of concrete accessories, fasteners, tools and safety equipment serving concrete and masonry contractors — a near-direct overlap with Pro-fast's anchor, masonry and safety product lines, though White Cap operates nationally with hundreds of branches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Pro-fast, Inc. financial estimates

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Pro-fast, Inc. leadership team

Management profile

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Pro-fast, Inc. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Pro-fast, Inc. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Pro-fast, Inc.

What does Pro-fast, Inc. do?

Is Pro-fast, Inc. a public or private company?

Pro-fast, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Pro-fast, Inc. founded?

Pro-fast, Inc. was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Pro-fast, Inc. based?

Pro-fast, Inc. is headquartered in Linthicum Heights, United States, in the North America region.

How does Pro-fast, Inc. make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are commercial Equipment Financing.

Who are Pro-fast, Inc.'s main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Fastenal, Foundation Building Materials, ABC Supply Co., Grainger, Beacon Roofing Supply, Lansing Building Products and SRS Distribution. Bates Supply is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Construction Tool & Supply and White Cap.

Does Pro-fast, Inc. have an API?

No public API is recorded for Pro-fast, Inc..

What industry is Pro-fast, Inc. in?

Pro-fast, Inc.'s product category is Construction Supplies Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIADAC, Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail, with a secondary code of CRAIADAN, Workplace/Jobsite Supplies Retail (Site Consumables, Tarps, Ropes, Chains). Its NAICS code is 423310 and its SIC code is 5030.