Grabber
Grabber is a US-based, privately held manufacturer and distributor founded in 1967 that supplies fasteners, fastening systems, tools, adhesives, and specialty building materials to professional construction contractors through GrabberPros direct sales, authorized dealers, and e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1967
- HeadquartersHighland Park, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Grabber does
Grabber is a US-based, privately held manufacturer and distributor founded in 1967 that supplies fasteners, fastening systems, tools, and specialty building materials to professional construction contractors. Its core catalog spans screws (steel framing, drywall-to-wood, drywall-to-metal, light- and heavy-gauge metal-to-metal, interior and exterior wood), other fasteners, construction tools and accessories, adhesives, caulks and paints, jobsite essentials, and a dedicated installation-productivity line. Differentiated proprietary tools include the SuperDrive Mach1 collated steel-framing system (offered in variants for Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita impact drivers), the PanelMax CM10P3 portable drywall prefabrication system, the RevealCut precision ceiling-tile cutting workstation, and the Combat Mat jobsite delivery reinforcement mat rated to 2,000 lbs. Sub-brands such as UltraPro, Vector Point, Lag-Master, Tie-Master, TrackTools (GTT150 Series), and Scorpion round out the lineup.
The business operates a three-channel distribution model: a direct field-sales network of GrabberPros serving enterprise and professional accounts, an authorized dealer network flowing through building-supply distributors and stores, and an e-commerce storefront at grabberpro.com that supports direct SMB and individual purchases. Marketing relies on interactive digital catalogs and free print catalogs (Fastener Solutions, Pneumatic Nails, PanelMax Solutions, Acoustical Solutions, Deck Solutions) that allow customers to build custom submittal packages, download PDFs, and email specifications, alongside participation in industry events such as AWCI's Build26. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are sold B2B on a quote-based model through GrabberPros and dealers.
Customer concentration is diffuse across a long tail of professional contractors, drywall installers, steel framers, and offsite prefabrication operations, with no named anchor accounts disclosed. Revenue, headcount, ownership structure, funding history, and geographic footprint beyond the United States are not provided in the source data.
Grabber firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Grabber
- Website
- https://grabberman.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1967
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Grabber is a US-based, privately held manufacturer and distributor founded in 1967 that supplies fasteners, fastening systems, tools, adhesives, and specialty building materials to professional construction contractors through GrabberPros direct sales, authorized dealers, and e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Grabber industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Fasteners
- NAICS
- Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)
- SIC
- Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)
Keywords
Where Grabber is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Highland Park
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Grabber business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Construction Fasteners Sales: Sale of screws, fasteners, and related construction hardware through direct sales network and dealer channels.
- Construction Tools and Equipment: Sale of power tool attachments, drywall fabrication systems, and jobsite productivity equipment.
- Adhesives, Caulks, and Paints: Sale of construction adhesives, sealants, and finishing products.
- Jobsite Essentials: Sale of construction jobsite essential products and supplies.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Grabber product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Grabber manufactures and distributes construction fasteners, fastening systems, tools, and specialty building materials for professional contractors and tradespeople. The company offers an integrated ecosystem that pairs proprietary cordless fastening and drywall fabrication tools with a broad catalog of specialty screws, fasteners, and jobsite supplies, sold through a direct GrabberPros sales force and authorized dealers.
Product overview
Grabber is a construction products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of fasteners, tools, and installation productivity solutions. The core product lines include Grabber Screws (steel framing screws for drywall, metal, and wood applications), Other Fasteners, Tools, Adhesives/Caulks/Paints, Jobsite Essentials, and Installation Productivity products. Key featured products include SuperDrive Mach1 (steel framing collated solution), PanelMax CM10P3 (drywall fabrication system), and RevealCut (ceiling tile cutting workstation). Additional sub-brands include UltraPro, Vector Point Fasteners, Lag-Master, Tie-Master, and TrackTools. The company also offers interactive digital catalogs including the Fastener Solutions catalog and Pneumatic Nails catalog.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SuperDrive Mach1
- PanelMax CM10P3
- RevealCut
- Combat Mat
- TrueShear
- UltraPro Fasteners
- Vector Point Fasteners
- Lag-Master
- Tie-Master
- GTT150 Series TrackTools
- Scorpion Fasteners
Quantifiable outcome
- SuperDrive Mach1 improves productivity, installer safety, and reduces material waste in steel framing construction
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Grabber
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Grabber technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Grabber partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Grabber competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DeWalt: Professional power tool brand and SuperDrive Mach1 compatible impact driver platform. Comparable as a tools incumbent whose installer base overlaps Grabber's contractor customers, and whose accessories ecosystem competes for jobsite wallet share.
- Stanley Black & Decker: Global tool and fastener conglomerate owning DeWalt, Bostitch, and other construction brands. Comparable to Grabber as a competitor across both tools and collated fasteners, with vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial conglomerate that owns multiple construction fastener and tool brands (e.g., Paslode, DuFast). Comparable to Grabber as a parent of competing fastener portfolios, though at substantially greater scale and breadth.
Direct peers
- Bostitch (Stanley Black & Decker): Brand of Stanley Black & Decker producing pneumatic nailers, staplers, and collated fasteners for framing, roofing, and finishing trades. Directly comparable to Grabber on the fasteners-and-tools-for-professional-contractors positioning.
- SPAX (Altenloh, Brinck & Co.): Manufacturer of construction screws and power fasteners for wood, deck, and concrete applications. Comparable to Grabber as a specialist screw manufacturer targeting professional contractor channels.
- Simpson Strong-Tie: Largest North American manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners, and fastening systems for the construction industry. Most directly comparable to Grabber on the screws, fasteners, and connector side, with overlapping customer base of professional contractors.
- Hilti: Global manufacturer of professional-grade power tools, fasteners, and installation systems sold direct to construction trades. Closely comparable to Grabber in combining proprietary tools with a fastener portfolio and direct field-sales model.
- Senco Brands: Manufacturer of pneumatic fastening tools, collated screws and nails, and related fasteners for construction and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Grabber on the collated fastening and pneumatic tool overlap with SuperDrive and PanelMax.
- National Nail (Stinger): Manufacturer of collated cap fasteners, framing nails, and stapling systems used primarily in roofing and sheathing applications. Comparable to Grabber as a specialist in collated fastening systems serving professional contractors.
- Powers Fasteners: Manufacturer of mechanical and adhesive anchors, screws, and fasteners for concrete and construction. Comparable to Grabber in the construction fastener category with overlap on specialty fastening systems for trades.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Grabber leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Grabber funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Grabber M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Grabber
What does Grabber do?
Grabber manufactures and distributes construction fasteners, fastening systems, tools, and specialty building materials for professional contractors and tradespeople. The company offers an integrated ecosystem that pairs proprietary cordless fastening and drywall fabrication tools with a broad catalog of specialty screws, fasteners, and jobsite supplies, sold through a direct GrabberPros sales force and authorized dealers.
When was Grabber founded?
Grabber was founded in 1967.
Where is Grabber based?
Grabber is headquartered in Highland Park, United States, in the North America region.
How does Grabber make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Construction Fasteners Sales are the primary driver. The others are construction Tools and Equipment, adhesives, Caulks, and Paints and jobsite Essentials.
Who are Grabber's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DeWalt, Stanley Black & Decker and Illinois Tool Works (ITW). Direct peers are Bostitch (Stanley Black & Decker), SPAX (Altenloh, Brinck & Co.), Simpson Strong-Tie, Hilti, Senco Brands, National Nail (Stinger) and Powers Fasteners.
Does Grabber have an API?
No public API is recorded for Grabber.
What industry is Grabber in?
Grabber's product category is Construction Fasteners. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADACAJ, Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates). Its NAICS code is 332722 and its SIC code is 3452.