Star Sales & Distributing Corp.

What Star Sales & Distributing Corp. does

Star Sales & Distributing Corp. is a 100-year-old construction supplies distributor headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, founded in 1922. The company distributes a comprehensive catalog of construction fasteners, power and hand tools, safety equipment, firestopping materials, adhesives & sealants, surface protection, and general construction supplies to construction contractors primarily in the New England region. It operates a Magento-based e-commerce storefront complemented by phone-based sales and a jobsite delivery service that delivers directly to active construction sites.

The product portfolio combines a proprietary brand with third-party distribution. Its own Posi-Grip fastener line covers drywall screws, self-drilling screws, cement board screws, coated wood screws, and collated screws, with spec submittals available to support specification-driven sales. Alongside Posi-Grip, Star Sales is an authorized distributor for DeWalt, Makita, Simpson Strong Tie, Powers, Elco, and Senco, collectively representing 100+ brand product lines across power tools, structural fasteners, anchors, and pneumatic systems. Service offerings extend the distribution model into value-added capabilities: professional power tool repair across all brands, in-house welding, commercial doors & frames supply, and jobsite delivery.

The revenue model is product resale through e-commerce and direct phone/quote-based ordering, supplemented by service revenue from tool repair and welding. Pricing is largely quote-based with free shipping on orders over $99. Customer segmentation is concentrated in vertical construction (general contractors, drywall, masonry, metal construction). The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue, headcount, ownership structure, or executive information in publicly available materials.

Name

Star Sales & Distributing Corp.

Legal name

Star Sales & Distributing Corp.

Website

https://starsales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Star Sales & Distributing Corp. distributes construction fasteners, tools, safety equipment, and supplies to construction contractors across New England through a Magento-based e-commerce platform and authorized dealer relationships with major brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction & Industrial Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414), Hardware Retailers (444140), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Construction supplies distribution
• Fasteners and anchors
• Power tools distribution
• Construction safety equipment
• Jobsite delivery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Woburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue from selling construction fasteners, power tools, hand tools, safety equipment, and construction supplies through their e-commerce platform. They serve as a distributor for multiple major brands including DeWalt, Makita, Simpson Strong Tie, Powers, and Elco, as well as their own Posi-Grip branded fasteners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Star Sales & Distributing Corp. distributes construction fasteners, power and hand tools, safety equipment, firestop materials, and related construction supplies through a Magento-based e-commerce storefront and phone sales. The company carries its proprietary Posi-Grip fastener line alongside authorized distribution of major brands including DeWalt, Makita, Simpson Strong Tie, Powers, Elco, and Senco, and offers value-added services such as tool repair, jobsite delivery, welding shop, and doors & frames.

Product overview

Star Sales & Distributing Corp. is a construction and industrial supplies distributor based in Woburn, MA, operating as a single unified product and service offering. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of fasteners (screws, nails, anchors, staples), power tools (cordless and corded), hand tools, construction supplies (firestop materials, adhesives, surface protection), and safety equipment. They carry their proprietary Posi-Grip fastener line alongside major third-party brands including DeWalt, Makita, Simpson Strong Tie, Powers, Elco, and Senco. The business model combines product distribution with value-added services including professional tool repair, jobsite delivery, welding shop, and doors & frames供应. The company serves construction professionals through their e-commerce platform and phone sales operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Posi-Grip: Proprietary brand of fasteners sold by Star Sales

Products and services

• Posi-Grip Fasteners Star Sales' proprietary brand of construction fasteners including drywall, self-drilling, cement board, tapping, coated wood, and collated screws for construction professionals.
• Power Tools Cordless and corded power tools including drills, grinders, saws, jig saws, and impact drivers distributed from major brands such as DeWalt and Makita for construction professionals.
• Hand Tools Manual hand tools for construction and professional use distributed by Star Sales.
• Screws & Fasteners Comprehensive range of screws, nails, anchors, staples, and direct fastening products including the Posi-Grip proprietary line and brands such as Simpson Strong Tie, Elco, and Powers.
• General Construction Supplies General construction materials including firestop products, surface protection, ladders & staging, cleaning supplies, cords and lights, adhesives & sealants, and marking equipment for construction job sites.
• Firestop Materials Firestopping products for construction joints, smoke and acoustical barriers, penetrations, curtain wall applications, and related sprayers distributed to construction professionals.
• Safety Equipment Personal protective equipment, fall protection systems, and general safety supplies distributed for construction job sites.
• Power Tool Repair Service Professional power tool repair services across all tool brands to keep job sites operational for construction professionals.
• Jobsite Delivery Service Jobsite delivery service supplying construction crews on active job sites with tools and materials.
• Welding Shop Service In-house welding services for construction and fabrication needs.
• Doors & Frames Service Commercial door and frame products with installation support for construction projects.
• DeWalt Product Line Full range of DeWalt power tools, accessories, and equipment sold through the Star Sales distribution network.
• Makita Product Line Makita power tools, radios, cordless vacuums, grinders, jig saws, circular saws, and accessories distributed to construction professionals.
• Simpson Strong Tie Product Line Structural fasteners from Simpson Strong Tie including timber screws, siding screws, ply screws, finishing nails, roofing nails, staples, and deck screws.
• Powers Product Line Powers anchoring systems including drop-in anchors, wallboard anchors, mushroom head spikes, setting tools, Trak-It fasteners, and laser measuring tools.
• Elco Product Line Elco fastening systems including Bi-Flex stainless steel fasteners, ConFlex concrete screw anchors, TapFlex structural screws, Dril-Flex structural fasteners, UltraCon masonry fasteners, and decking fasteners.
• Senco Product Line Senco pneumatic tools, fasteners, and auto-feed attachments for screwgun applications.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• DeWaltmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of DeWalt power tools, accessories, and fasteners. Carries full line of DeWalt products including grinders, saws, drills, and cordless tools.
• MakitamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Makita power tools, radios, vacuums, and accessories. Carries 209+ Makita product items.
• Simpson Strong TiemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Simpson Strong Tie structural fasteners including Strong Drive screws, siding screws, staples, and finishing nails. Carries 100+ Simpson Strong Tie product items.
• PowerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Powers fastening products including anchors, drop-ins, wallboard anchors, and Trak-It pins. Carries 710+ Powers product items.
• ElcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Elco fasteners including Bi-Flex, ConFlex, Tap-Flex, Dril-Flex, UltraCon, and TapFast product lines. Carries 42+ Elco product items.
• SencocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Senco fasteners and pneumatic tools.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): White Cap is the largest US distributor of construction fasteners, tools, safety, and jobsite supplies serving contractors. Directly comparable to Star Sales across product mix (fasteners, power tools, safety), customer base (construction professionals), and value-added services (jobsite delivery, tool repair), though operating at national scale.
• Fastenal: Fastenal distributes fasteners, tools, and safety supplies to contractors and industrial customers through branches and on-site vending. Directly comparable on fastener-led product mix and contractor customer base; Fastenal is significantly larger and operates a national branch network versus Star Sales' regional model.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Grainger is a broad-line industrial distributor selling tools, fasteners, safety, and MRO supplies to commercial and industrial customers. Overlaps with Star Sales on hand tools, fasteners, and safety categories, but Grainger serves MRO/facilities buyers nationally rather than specializing in construction contractors.
• Home Depot Pro:
• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a leading e-commerce-first distributor of hardware, fasteners, tools, and maintenance supplies serving commercial buyers. Comparable on catalog breadth of fasteners and tools and on e-commerce distribution model; however, McMaster targets industrial/MRO rather than construction contractor end users.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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