What King Fasteners Inc does

King Fasteners Inc, operating as J.O. King Incorporated, is a privately held, American veteran-owned specialty fastener distributor founded in 1952 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company stocks thousands of fastener products distributed under authorized relationships with 15+ leading manufacturers, including Huck Fasteners (where it is the largest industrial distributor of commercial lockbolts and rivets), Bollhoff Rivnut, ITW Nexus, ITW Waterbury Buckle, Stanley Engineered Fastening (Avdel), Henrob, Heli-Coil Inserts, Gesipa, Marson, POP, PSM International, 3M, Shepherd Casters, and ETC Molex. The product portfolio spans proprietary brand fastener lines plus adjacent categories including commercial bolts, nuts, screws, washers, rivets, hinges, inserts, panel fasteners, retaining rings, spacers, wire management, circuit board hardware, and tape, serving commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and aviation end markets.

The business operates on a distribution-plus-services model. Revenue is generated through direct sales of stocked and custom-cut fasteners, supplemented by a portfolio of value-added services including factory-authorized tooling service, repair and rental, in-house quality control, complete lot traceability, vendor managed inventory (Kan Ban, Min-Max, JIT, Push/Pull, Bonded Inventory), bar coding, engineering and application assistance, and kit assembly. Pricing is quote-based and obtained via direct sales contact or website inquiry. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining an inside sales team at the Atlanta office with an outside field sales force covering the NC/SC/VA territory; worldwide shipping is executed via UPS, FedEx, or client-specified carriers to Europe, South Africa, Canada, Mexico, South America, Australia, and Asia.

The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification (achieved 2012, recertified through 2024) and emphasizes veteran-owned status in its market positioning. There is no disclosed revenue, no external funding, no M&A activity, and no parent organization; ownership appears to remain with founders, family, or operating insiders consistent with 73 years of continuous private operation.

Name

King Fasteners Inc

Legal name

J.O. King Incorporated

Website

https://kingfastener.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Short description

King Fasteners Inc, operating as J.O. King Incorporated, is a veteran-owned specialty fastener distributor founded in 1952, stocking thousands of products from 15+ authorized manufacturers and serving industrial, manufacturing, aviation, and commercial customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Fastener Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (42371)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Wholesale-Durable Goods (5000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Specialty fastener distribution
• Industrial fastening products
• Aviation fastener supply
• Blind rivet distribution
• Vendor managed inventory

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fastener Product Sales: J.O. King generates revenue through the sale of specialty fasteners and related products, serving commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and aviation industries. The company stocks thousands of products from leading manufacturers and can specialty cut products to any length or custom design solutions.
2. Value-Added Services: Additional revenue streams include tooling service, repair and rental, in-house quality control, vendor managed inventory (VMI), bar coding, engineering services, kit assembly, and lot traceability services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

King Fasteners (J.O. King Incorporated) is a specialty fastener distributor that stocks thousands of fastener products from 15+ authorized leading manufacturers. The company sells fasteners, fastening systems, related tooling, and related products for commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and aviation industries, and supplements distribution with value-added services including tooling service/repair/rental, in-house quality control, vendor managed inventory, bar coding, engineering services, kit assembly, and complete lot traceability.

Product overview

J.O. King Inc. is a specialty fastener distributor founded in 1952, serving commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and aviation industries. The company stocks thousands of fastener products from multiple authorized manufacturers including Huck Fasteners, Bollhoff Rivnut, ITW Nexus, ITW Waterbury Buckle, Stanley Engineered Fastening (Avdel Cherry), Marson Rivets, Pop Rivets, Gesipa Rivets, Heli-Coil Inserts, PSM International, Henrob, Blue Pneumatic, Shepherd Casters, ETC Molex, and 3M Products. The portfolio also includes proprietary product categories such as Aviation Fasteners, Commercial Bolts and Nuts, Hinges, Inserts, Panel Fasteners, Retaining Rings, Rivets, Screws, Spacers, Tape, Washers, Wire Management, Circuit Board Hardware, Furniture Components, and Fellowes Surge Protectors. The company complements its fastener distribution with value-added services including Tooling Service/Repair/Rental, In-House Quality Control (ISO 9001 certified), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Bar Coding, Engineering Services, Kit Assembly, and Complete Lot Traceability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Huck Fasteners Proprietary high-performance Huck lockbolts and rivets, including blind rivets, blind bolts, and lockbolts with associated pneudraulic and hydraulic tooling, for aircraft, trucks, automobiles, and industrial applications. King Fasteners is the largest authorized industrial distributor of Huck lockbolts and rivets, with Huck fasteners used in nearly every current U.S. and European commercial aircraft, military aircraft, heavy-duty trucks, trailers, automobiles, and recreational vehicles.
• Bollhoff Rivnut Factory-authorized distribution of Bollhoff Rivnut brand blind-installed threaded rivet nuts for fastening and assembly technology across lightweight metal, plastics, and composite materials. Bollhoff is an international fastening and assembly company headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, founded in 1877.
• ITW Nexus Authorized distribution of ITW Nexus plastic buckles, side-release closures, cord locks, and hardware for backpacking, biking, military, marine, juvenile products, and clothing manufacturers. ITW Nexus invented the original Side Release buckle in 1977.
• ITW Waterbury Buckle Authorized distribution of ITW Waterbury metal and plastic quick-release, high-strength, and high-impact-resistance buckles and hardware for personnel and equipment. ITW Waterbury has been a military supplier for over 150 years and is on the Defense Personnel Support Center Acceptable Supplier List (ASL), including government and military approval.
• Stanley Engineered Fastening / Avdel Factory-authorized distribution of Avdel structural and non-structural blind rivets, rivet screws, and installation tools for automotive, transportation, and electronics industries. Avdel is a 60-year leader in design and manufacture of quality engineered assembly systems.
• Heli-Coil Inserts Authorized distribution of Heli-Coil precision stainless steel wire thread coil inserts providing permanent internal screw threads for tapped holes, used in automotive, aviation, military, and defense applications. Backed by tension, torque, shear, vibration and fatigue tests.
• Henrob Self-Pierce Riveting Factory-authorized distribution of Henrob self-pierce riveting (HSPR) systems for joining high strength steel, aluminum, plastic, and composites without pre-drilled holes. Used extensively in metal fabrication, construction, transportation and electronics industries.
• 3M Reclosable Fasteners Authorized distribution of 3M Dual Lock and Scotchmate reclosable fasteners, available in adhesive-backed and plain-backed options, replacing mechanical fasteners for clean-line applications in manufacturing and industry.
• Gesipa Rivets Authorized distribution of Gesipa riveting systems and rivet fastening products including Taurus, G-Bulb, and MegaGrip rivets for automotive and manufacturing industries. Gesipa is a global market leader in specialist riveting systems since 1955 (Germany).
• Marson Rivets Authorized distribution of Marson Klik-Fast specialty rivets including Closed-End Rivets, Multi-Grip Rivets, Klik-Lock Structural Rivets, Q-Lok Rivets, T-Rivets/Klik-Split, and plastic rivets for high vibration applications and structural fastening needs.
• POP Rivets Authorized distribution of POP blind-setting rivets and rivet tools from Stanley Engineered Fastening, enabling front-side fastening without back access with low in-place costs, fast assembly, vibration-proof assembly, and high grip strength.
• PSM International Authorized distribution of PSM International specialized precision fasteners and joining systems with over 100 different products in 10,000 variations for design engineers and manufacturers, with global capabilities in 25 countries.
• Shepherd Casters Authorized distribution of Shepherd Caster wheel casters, twin wheel casters, and ball casters for institutional, medical, electronics, fixtures, and furniture OEM markets. Shepherd Caster has provided products to OEM markets for over 40 years.
• ETC Molex Connector Components Distribution of Molex connector components and hardware for Printed Circuit Boards including wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, board-to-board connectors, modular plugs, and RF/coaxial connectors for electronic components.
• Blue Pneumatic Tools Authorized distribution of Blue Pneumatic specialized Rivet Nut tools, Riveters, Lockbolt tools and accessories including Spin-Spin Rivet Nut tools and the Lockbolt All-In-One BP-82E for installing Huck Bolts and Avdeloks.
• Aviation Fasteners Aviation fasteners including blind fasteners, composite fasteners, shear pin fasteners, AN/MS washers, MS/NAS inserts and rivets for aircraft manufacturing, repair, and refurbishment requiring fasteners to exacting specifications.
• Circuit Board Hardware Printed circuit board components including capacitor mounts, hex spacers, male/female standoffs, card guides, snap-in standoffs, and TO-220 attachments for electronics manufacturing.
• Commercial Bolts Commercial bolts including carriage bolts, frame bolts, U-bolts, and Grade 2, 5, and 8 bolts for commercial and industrial applications.
• Commercial Nuts Commercial nuts including heavy hex, hex grade 2/5/8, hex jam, nylon insert, slotted, U-nuts, weldnuts/locknuts, and wing nuts for commercial and industrial applications.
• Hinges Various hinge types including butts and straps, continuous, lift away, take apart, quick release, thermoplastic, and weld-on hinges for industrial and commercial applications.
• Inserts Threaded inserts including blind rivet nuts, inserts for plastic and wood, Jack Nuts, MS 21209, NAS 1329 and 1330, ultrasonic inserts, and Well-Nuts for fastening applications across industries.
• Panel Fasteners Panel fasteners including arrow clips, Christmas tree clips, mini rivets, poly drive rivets, push-in fasteners, ratchet fasteners, screw anchors, and snap clips for panel attachment applications.
• Retaining Rings Internal, external, and endplay retaining rings in standard and metric sizes with associated tools for shaft and bore retention applications.
• Rivets General rivets in varied sizes, lengths, and shapes made from plastic, nylon, steel, or composite materials for fastening applications.
• Screws Fastening screws in varied sizes, lengths, and shapes, available in plastic, nylon, brass, steel, or composite materials for fastening applications.
• Spacers Performance-rated spacers for ensuring even bolt or screw tightening, available in plastic, nylon, rubber, brass, steel, or composite materials.
• Tape

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping on in-stock orders
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Huck FastenerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is the largest authorized industrial distributor of Huck lockbolts and rivets. Huck is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, proprietary fasteners and fastener installation systems. Huck fasteners are used in nearly every current U.S. and European commercial aircraft, military aircraft, heavy-duty trucks, trailers, automobiles, and recreational vehicles.
• Bollhoff RivnutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is a factory-authorized distributor for Bollhoff Rivnut, Inc. Bollhoff is an international fastening and assembly company headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, founded in 1877. Bollhoff manufactures the popular Rivnut brand blind installed threaded rivet. The company has manufacturing in Europe, South America and North America with sales, engineering and warehouses in 15 countries.
• Stanley Engineered Fastening (Avdel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is a factory authorized distributor for Avdel (Stanley Engineered Fastening). Avdel is a 60-year leader in design and manufacture of quality engineered assembly systems including structural and non-structural blind rivets and installation tools. Avdel supplies world class products to major automakers, transportation industry, major electronics manufacturers, and other industries worldwide.
• ITW NexuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for ITW Nexus, which has been designing and manufacturing plastic buckles and closure components for over 30 years. In 1977, ITW Nexus invented the original Side Release buckle that revolutionized the closure market. Products serve backpacking, biking, clothing manufacturers, juvenile products, marine/boating, and military/defense industries.
• ITW Waterbury BucklemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for ITW Waterbury buckle offering both metal and plastic buckles with quick release, high-strength, and high impact resistance for personnel and equipment. ITW Waterbury has been a military supplier for over 150 years and is on the Defense Personnel Support Center Acceptable Supplier List (ASL).
• Shepherd CastersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for Shepherd Caster Corporation, a full-service caster manufacturer providing quality products to OEM markets for over 40 years. Shepherd casters serve institutional, medical, electronics, fixtures and furniture markets.
• ETC MolexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King offers connector components and hardware from Molex for Printed Circuit Boards and electronic components, providing Wire-to-Wire, Wire-to-Board, Board-to-Board connections and more.
• Heli-Coil InsertsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for Heli-Coil inserts, precision formed screw thread coils of stainless steel wire providing permanent internal screw threads. Heli-Coil has extensive background of tension, torque, shear, vibration and fatigue tests conducted by leading American companies and the U.S. Military. Applications include automotive, aviation, military and defense industries.
• 3M ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for 3M reclosable fasteners including 3M Dual Lock and Scotchmate fasteners, serving manufacturing and industry applications with adhesive-backed and plain-backed options.
• Gesipa RivetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for Gesipa, global market leaders in specialist riveting systems since 1955 (Germany) and 1971 (UK). Gesipa products are accredited with ISO 9001, QS 9000 and BS 5750. Customers include Ford, Vauxhall, Mercedes, and Britax.
• Marson RivetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for Marson Corporation's Klik Fast specialty rivets including Closed-End Rivets, Multi-Grip Rivets, Klik-Lock Structural Rivets, Q-Lok Rivets, and T-Rivets/Klik-Split, serving high vibration applications and structural fastening needs.
• Pop RivetsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for POP rivets from Stanley Engineered Fastening. POP technology enables blind setting for fastening from the front with advantages including low in-place costs, fast assembly, vibration-proof assembly, and high grip strength.
• PSM InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for PSM International, a global manufacturer and distributor of specialized fasteners and joining systems founded in 1931. PSM manufactures over 100 different products in 10,000 variations with global capabilities in 25 countries as a member of the McKechnie Group PLC.
• HenrobmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is a factory-authorized distributor of Henrob, the world leader in self-pierce riveting technology. Henrob self-pierce riveting (HSPR) can join high strength steel, aluminum, plastic, and composites without pre-drilled holes. Used extensively in metal fabrication, construction, transportation and electronics industries.
• Blue PneumaticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.O. King is an authorized distributor for Blue Pneumatic, which specializes in Rivet Nut tools, Riveters, Lockbolt tools and accessories. Products include Spin-Spin Rivet Nut tools and the Lockbolt All-In-One BP-82E for installing Huck Bolts and Avdeloks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fastenal Company: Fastenal is one of the largest North American distributors of fasteners, safety supplies, and industrial products with direct sales reps and vending/marketed services. Highly comparable specialty fastener distribution business model.
• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a major direct marketer and distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products including fasteners, tools, and supplies to industrial customers across North America.
• Würth Industry North America: Würth Industry is a division of the Würth Group specializing in fastener and assembly technology for industrial customers, including VMI/CPS programs and engineering services — directly comparable specialty fastener distributor.
• Bossard Group: Bossard is a global specialist in fastening technology and industrial engineering, with Smart Factory Logistics (vendor-managed inventory) offerings comparable to J.O. King's VMI programs.
• Lawson Products: Lawson Products is a North American distributor of fasteners, parts, and maintenance products sold through field sales representatives — directly aligned with J.O. King's sales-led distribution model.
• National Bolt & Nut Corporation: National Bolt & Nut is a Michigan-based specialty fastener distributor serving automotive and industrial customers, comparable to J.O. King's industrial manufacturing and automotive customer focus.
• Boker's Inc. Boker's is a specialty manufacturer and supplier of flat washers, metal stampings, and custom fasteners — closely comparable niche focus on metallic fastener components and lot-traceable quality.
• TR Fastenings: TR Fastenings is an international specialist distributor and manufacturer of fasteners and engineered components serving automotive, electronics, and industrial markets, comparable in product breadth and engineered fastening focus.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Grainger is a broad-line industrial distributor with a much larger product portfolio (including fasteners), but its KeepStock and vending offerings overlap with J.O. King's VMI/kit-assembly capabilities for industrial MRO customers.
• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a leading mail-order and e-commerce industrial supplier with deep fastener SKU breadth; competes with J.O. King on convenience and catalog depth for industrial and MRO buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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