Grabber

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.

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

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

• Construction fasteners
• Drywall screws
• Steel framing tools
• Specialty building materials
• Fastening systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Highland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Fasteners Sales: Sale of screws, fasteners, and related construction hardware through direct sales network and dealer channels.
2. Construction Tools and Equipment: Sale of power tool attachments, drywall fabrication systems, and jobsite productivity equipment.
3. Adhesives, Caulks, and Paints: Sale of construction adhesives, sealants, and finishing products.
4. Jobsite Essentials: Sale of construction jobsite essential products and supplies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad 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

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrabberConstructionProducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grabberpro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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