Shook Manufactured Products

What Shook Manufactured Products does

Shook Manufactured Products, Inc. is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer and wholesale distributor of HVAC/R tools, fasteners, and accessories, founded in 1970 by Quentin Shook and headquartered at 1017 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, Ohio. The company's flagship product is the Original 'Jiffy' Chuck, a hex magnetic nut driver invented by the founder—a former contractor—to solve the problem of dropped screws during installation. The portfolio is organized under the Jiffy sub-brand and spans six categories: hex magnetic nut drivers and bits, self-piercing and self-drilling sheet metal screws (Jiffy Point and Drilltip), fasteners and anchoring products (hex nuts, washers, anchors, bolts, anchor kits, nails), sheet metal and HVAC/R tools (aviation snips, seamers, crimpers, refrigeration tools, copper tubing benders), electrical accessories (wire connectors, terminals, cable clamps, wire ties), and distributed DEWALT rod hanger systems (Wood Knocker 2, Bang-It, Hangermate). Technical differentiators include precision-machined magnet housings with accurate concentricity, proprietary screw point geometry, and coatings for corrosion resistance; the Jiffy Point line is benchmarked against competitor self-piercing screws via internal performance testing.

Shook manufactures its proprietary magnetic chuck and screw lines in-house and distributes complementary DEWALT rod hanger products it does not manufacture. The company sells exclusively through B2B industrial distributors and wholesalers—there is no direct-to-end-user channel. Revenue is generated through wholesale hardware sales at quote-based pricing via a Fast Order Line (1-800-354-9792), with private labeling and co-branding programs available to qualified distributors requiring no major inventory commitments. Marketing support is delivered through the company website, blog content, downloadable product catalogs and data sheets, and an email newsletter. Markets served are limited to the United States, and no institutional investors, parent companies, or M&A activity are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Shook Manufactured Products

Legal name

Shook Manufactured Products, Inc.

Website

https://shookmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shook Manufactured Products is a privately-held Akron, Ohio-based manufacturer and wholesaler of HVAC/R fasteners, magnetic nut drivers, and sheet metal screws sold under the Jiffy brand. It serves industrial distributors and HVAC/R contractors exclusively through B2B wholesale channels in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HVAC/R Tools and Fasteners Manufacturing and Distribution: Shook Manufactured Products generates revenue through the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of specialized HVAC/R tools and fasteners. Product categories include hex magnetic nut drivers, sheet metal screws, fasteners and anchoring products, sheet metal tools, electrical accessories, and rod hanger systems. Sales are conducted exclusively through distributor and wholesale channels with B2B ordering.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shook Manufactured Products designs, manufactures, and distributes HVAC/R fasteners, tools, and accessories. Its flagship line is the Original 'Jiffy' Chuck hex magnetic nut driver, complemented by JIFFY Point self-piercing sheet metal screws, JIFFY Drilltip self-drilling screws, fasteners and anchoring products, sheet metal and HVAC/R hand tools, electrical accessories, and threaded rod hanger systems. Products are sold exclusively through industrial distributors and wholesalers, with private labeling and co-branding programs available.

Product overview

Shook Manufactured Products is a manufacturer and distributor of HVAC/R tools, fasteners, and accessories serving the industry for over 50 years. The company's flagship product is the Original 'JIFFY' Chuck (hex magnetic nut driver), invented by founder Quentin Shook. The product portfolio centers on the Jiffy brand of self-piercing and self-drilling sheet metal screws (JIFFY Point and JIFFY Drilltip), complemented by hex magnetic nut drivers and bits, fasteners and anchoring products (hex nuts, washers, anchors, bolts, anchor kits, nails), sheet metal tools (aviation snips, seamers, crimpers, warm air dampers, refrigeration tools, copper tubing benders), electrical accessories (wire connectors, terminals, cable clamps, wire ties), and distributed DEWALT rod hanger systems. The Jiffy Chuck and Jiffy Point screws form the core product lines, with supporting accessories, tools, and distributed products forming the broader portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jiffy: The Jiffy brand encompasses the original hex magnetic chuck, Jiffy Point self-piercing screws, Drilltip self-drilling screws, and various Jiffy fasteners and tools for HVAC/R applications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker): DEWALT is a dominant professional power tools and accessories brand that sells competing fasteners and rod hanger systems through distributors — including via Shook as a distribution partner. Comparable in the screw/anchor category but vastly larger and broader in scope.
• Milwaukee Tool: Milwaukee is a leading professional power tools and accessories brand widely specified by HVAC/R and mechanical contractors. Comparable end-customer but a much broader, premium-positioned portfolio with global scale.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW) – Construction Products: ITW owns multiple fastener and construction product brands (e.g., Buildex, Ramset) competing in the same HVAC/R sheet metal fastening category. Comparable product technology but vastly greater scale, R&D, and distribution reach.
• Hilti: Hilti is a global premium construction tools and fastener manufacturer serving MEP and HVAC trades. Comparable end-user (professional contractors) but operates at much larger scale with a broader portfolio and direct sales model.
• Makita: Makita is a global power tools and accessories manufacturer serving the same professional trades as Shook. Comparable distribution through industrial supply but vastly larger, broader product line, and global reach.

Direct peers

• Grip-Rite: Grip-Rite manufactures and distributes fasteners and tools for construction and HVAC/R professionals through a similar two-step distributor/wholesale model. Directly comparable as a fastener specialist serving the same contractor end-users.
• Senco Brands: Senco manufactures pneumatic tools, fasteners, and screws sold through distributors to professional trades including HVAC. Comparable distributor-first GTM and overlapping screw/fastener product line.
• Hillman Group: Hillman is a large-scale manufacturer and distributor of fasteners, hardware, and related tools sold primarily through hardware retailers and distributors. Comparable product mix (screws, nuts, anchors, hand tools) and shared reliance on indirect channel distribution.
• Würth Industry: Würth is a global fastener and tool distributor with deep industrial and HVAC/R contractor relationships. Comparable B2B distribution-led model and adjacent product categories (drivers, screws, anchors).

Regional players

• Fastenal: Fastenal is a major industrial fastener and supply distributor in North America. Comparable in being a B2B fastener channel, but operates as the distributor rather than the manufacturer and sells competing SKUs against Shook.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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