act fastening solutions

What act fastening solutions does

Advanced Cable Ties, Inc. (ACT Fastening Solutions) is a privately held, founder-owned US manufacturer of cable ties and wiring accessories, founded in 1994 by Ken Tomasetti and his wife Donna and headquartered at a single production facility in Gardner, Massachusetts. The company operates exclusively as a thermoplastics and injection-molding specialist, producing over 175,000 miles of cable ties annually on Sumitomo equipment from formulations centered on Nylon 6/6 and Nylon 12. Its product portfolio spans standard nylon ties, specialty variants (fir tree, dual loop, mounting hole, releasable), engineered materials (heat-stabilized up to 257°F, UV-stabilized, cold weather, Nylon 12 solar, stainless steel, metal detectable, impact resistant, Mil-Spec AS33671/SAE AS23190, heavy duty 120/175 lb, and color ties), and accessory categories including mounts, installation tools, abrasion protection, split loom, spiral wrap, self-aligning clamps, HVAC duct straps, conductivity components, and ALB-Line retail packs.

ACT makes money by manufacturing finished cable management products and selling them in full case quantities through authorized distributors under Net 30 terms, with a $200 minimum order per shipping location and no direct-to-end-user channel. Field coverage is provided by a VP of Sales for Canada and eight regional managers across Northeast, East, Southeast, North Central, South Central, Pacific Northwest, and Pacific Southwest US territories, supported by inside sales (1-800-861-7228) and annual participation in the International Fastener Expo, where the company reports having helped distributors convert nearly $2,000,000 in new OEM business at the 2018 event alone. End markets are diversified across electrical, HVAC, solar, data management, construction, military/defense, medical, food processing, transportation, and OEM channels, with specifications driven by an unusually deep certification stack (ISO 9001:2015, UL Type 21S, CSA Type 21S, CE, RoHS, IEC 62275, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, REACH SVHC, TSCA, USMCA, and Buy American Act / Build America Buy America compliance) and by NEMA membership that includes participation in cable tie application guide development. Distribution, marketing, and education are reinforced by the company's website, social channels (X, LinkedIn, Instagram), and the Advanced Cable Ties University training platform. The company employs no external capital, has no disclosed parent or subsidiaries, has conducted no acquisitions or divestitures, and operates with continuous founder leadership (Ken Tomasetti remains President and CEO).

Name

act fastening solutions

Legal name

Advanced Cable Ties, Inc.

Website

https://actfs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ACT Fastening Solutions (Advanced Cable Ties) is a privately held, USA-based thermoplastics manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs, engineers, and produces cable ties and wiring accessories in Gardner, MA, selling exclusively through authorized distributors across electrical, HVAC, solar, military, medical, and industrial end-markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Ties and Wiring Accessories

NAICS

Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wiring Harnesses & Pre-Fabricated Assemblies (IMADAMAN)

Keywords

• Cable tie manufacturing
• Industrial fasteners
• Wire management products
• Engineered nylon fasteners
• Cable management accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cable Tie Product Sales: ACT generates revenue through manufacturing and selling cable ties and wiring accessories directly to authorized distributors. Products include standard cable ties, specialty cable ties, engineered materials, mounting bases, tools, abrasion protection, and conductivity components. Minimum order is $200 per shipping location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACT Fastening Solutions (dba Advanced Cable Ties) designs, engineers, and manufactures industrial cable ties and wiring accessories using engineered thermoplastics (Nylon 6/6, Nylon 12) and stainless steel. Product lines include standard cable ties, specialty ties, engineered material variants, mounting bases, installation tools, abrasion protection, and conductivity components. Production occurs at a single Gardner, MA facility using Sumitomo injection molding equipment, with output exceeding 175,000 miles of cable ties annually. All sales flow through authorized distributors in the US and Canada.

Product overview

Advanced Cable Ties is a single-product-line manufacturer specializing exclusively in cable ties and wiring accessories. The core product line consists of Standard Cable Ties and Specialty Cable Ties (including Fir Tree, Dual Loop, Mounting Hole, and Releasable variants), complemented by a comprehensive range of materials including Stainless Steel, Mil-Spec, Heat Stabilized, UV Stabilized, Cold Weather, Nylon 12/Solar, Metal Detectable, Color, Heavy Duty, and Impact Resistant cable ties. Supporting products include Mounts and Mounting Bases, Cable Tie Tools (installation and removal), Self-Aligning Cable Clamps, Spiral Wrap, Split Loom, HVAC Duct Straps, Abrasion Protection, and Conductivity Components. The ALB-Line provides retail-packaged products for consumer markets. All products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in Gardner, MA USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Cable Ties General-purpose Nylon 6/6 cable ties for everyday bundling and organizing of cables and wires for electrical, HVAC, and industrial applications, available in a broad range of sizes and tensile strengths.
• Specialty Cable Ties Specialized cable tie variants including Fir Tree, Dual Loop, Mounting Hole, and other configurations for specific installation requirements across industrial and electrical applications.
• Engineered Materials Cable Ties Cable ties produced from engineered thermoplastics and metals — including heat-stabilized Nylon 6/6 (up to 257°F), UV-stabilized Nylon 6/6, Nylon 12 for solar, metal detectable Nylon for food industry use, stainless steel, and impact resistant formulations — for harsh-environment and application-specific installations.
• Stainless Steel Cable Ties Heavy-duty metal cable ties for applications requiring superior corrosion resistance and tensile strength in extreme environments.
• Mil-Spec Cable Ties Military specification cable ties manufactured to AS33671 and notified under SAE AS23190, for defense and aerospace applications requiring Mil-Spec compliance.
• Mounts and Mounting Bases Mounting accessories including fir tree mounts, screw mounts, and adhesive bases used to secure cable tie installations to surfaces.
• Cable Tie Tools Manual tensioning and removal tools used by installers to apply and cut ACT cable ties efficiently across installation sites.
• Self-Aligning Cable Clamps Cable clamps for bundle management available in sizes from 1/4" to 1" in natural and UV black finishes.
• Spiral Wrap and Split Loom Spiral wrap and split loom tubing for protecting bundled wires and cables from abrasion.
• HVAC Duct Straps ACT-HVAC branded duct straps designed for installation in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Conductivity Components Components designed for electrical conductivity applications within wiring systems.
• ALB-Line Retail Packs Pre-packaged retail cable tie products in blister and bag packaging for consumer and DIY markets.
• 17" & 21" 50 lb. Extended Length Cable Ties Longer 50 lb. tensile strength Nylon 6/6 cable ties in 17" and 21" lengths, designed and manufactured in the USA for larger bundle diameter applications up to 6", sold in natural and UV black variants.
• Tab Releasable Cable Ties Releasable cable ties with a push tab release design in 6", 8", and 12" sizes, available in Natural and UV Black, engineered to reduce installer fatigue by lowering the resistance needed to release the tie.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products ship within 24 hours with no long lead times
• +1 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association)coreOthersACT is a proud member of NEMA, the leading trade association in the United States representing the interests of electrical manufacturers. Through this membership, ACT participates in NEMA cable tie application guides development and industry standards setting for the cable tie and positioning devices category.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with electrical, fastening, and specialty product lines (including Scotch and Dual Lock brands). Overlaps with ACT in industrial fastening and cable management within a much broader product portfolio.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with cable management and wiring accessory lines. Comparable to ACT in industrial and data center cable management, though Legrand operates at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Avery Dennison: Global manufacturer of labeling, packaging, and fastener/material solutions for industrial and retail markets. Comparable to ACT in industrial fastening applications, particularly where identification and bundling requirements intersect.
• TE Connectivity: Global connectivity and sensor solutions manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, aerospace, and data center markets. Comparable to ACT at the intersection of industrial fastening, electrical accessories, and Mil-Spec / harsh-environment applications.
• Hubbell: Diversified electrical products manufacturer with cable management, wiring device, and connector solutions. Overlaps with ACT in electrical cable accessories but serves a much broader product portfolio across industrial and utility markets.

Emerging players

• Velcro Companies: Manufacturer of hook-and-loop fastening solutions marketed as reusable alternatives to single-use cable ties. Adjacent competitor in cable management fastening, increasingly relevant as releasable and sustainable fastening alternatives gain traction in select ACT end markets.

Direct peers

• HellermannTyton: One of the world's largest dedicated cable tie and fastening manufacturers (now part of Aptiv), offering an extensive range of standard, specialty, and engineered-material cable ties. Most directly comparable peer to ACT in product mix, certifications, and broad industrial customer base.
• Panduit: Global manufacturer of cable management, identification, and network infrastructure products, including a comprehensive cable tie portfolio. Comparable to ACT in product breadth across standard and specialty cable ties, mounting accessories, and industrial-grade fastening solutions.
• NSi Industries: Manufacturer and marketer of electrical contractor-grade products including cable ties, wire connectors, and termination products. Comparable to ACT in serving electrical distribution channels with focused fastening and wiring accessory lines.
• Thomas & Betts (ABB): Owner of the iconic Ty-Rap cable tie brand and a broad electrical components portfolio, now part of ABB. Directly competes with ACT in industrial, utility, and OEM cable tie applications, with overlapping Mil-Spec and industrial certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marketingactfs

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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