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Manufacturer of fasteners, including bolts, screws, and sockets. Products are sold to the aerospace and military industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.3vfasteners.com
Manufacturer of adjustable frames and hangers for mirrors and pictures.
www.888hangman.com
Manufacturer of specialty building products made out of engineered wood and plastics.
www.abtco.com
Provider of manufacturing fabrication services. Manufacturer of wire forms and springs including an industrial size and strength paper clip known as the Super Clip(tm). Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capi...
www.acewirespring.com
Manufacturer of structural metal parts, including couplings, drive shafts, rollers, and tubing. Products are sold to cooling tower manufacturers. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.addax.com
Manufacturer of traffic safety communication devices, electronic actuators, portable traffic signals and industrial rubber latches. Products are sold to the highway and heavy construction industries.
www.addcoinc.com
Manufacturer of connectors for avionics, military and industrial purposes. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.aero-electric.com
Provider of custom electronics manufacturing services. Products include terminal boards, terminal strips, wire clamps and miniature lamp holders. Products and services are sold to the Electronics industry.
www.aeronauticalelectric.com
Manufacturer of industrial clutches, brakes, rotating seals, couplings, dampers and absorption dynamometers. The dynamometers are used to test transmissions and are water-cooled, with a drive friction interface which allows for testing at a lowe...
www.airflex.com
Manufacturer of bolts. Products are sold to automotive industry.
www.ajaxmetal.com
Manufacturer of industrial springs. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.ajaxwire.com
Manufacturer of metal floor jacks, basement columns, anchor bolts and metal window wells. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.akronproducts.com
Manufacturer of precision machined products, including screws and metal fasteners. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.alcomfgcorp.com
Manufacturer of mechanical fasteners and provider of custom metal manufacturing and machining services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.alger1.com
Manufacturer of flexible gear and diaphragm couplings, flexible spindle couplings, torque and overload release clutches and universal joints. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.ameridrives.com
Manufacturer of electrical contacts for use in circuit breakers, clad metals, thermostatic bi-metal alloys, staked and welded assemblies and mechanical rivets. Products are sold to electric motor manufacturers and electrical equipment manufactur...
www.amidoduco.com
Manufacturer of hook and loop fasteners. Products are sold to the medical, automotive, and other industries.
www.aplix-usa.com
Manufacturer of ornamental metal components used by blacksmiths and architects.
www.archirondesign.com
Manufacturer of architectural hardware for windows, doors, stairs, cabinetry and custom castings.
www.aresource.com
Manufacturer of custom-fabricated items, including radiator enclosures, custom cabinets, pipe, fan coil and fin tube covers.
www.arscomfg.com
Manufacturer of metal fasteners and screw products. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.ashleyward.com
Manufacturer of nickel, tool steel pumps, valves, and compressors. Products are sold to the mining industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.atchisoncasting.com
Nonprofit art-casting and sculpture facility that provides educational programs and art restoration services worldwide.
www.atelier.org
Supplier of artistic knobs, pulls, numbers, bathroom hardware, switch plates, door knockers, hooks and towel bars.
www.atlashomewares.com
Manufacturer and exporter of home and commercial hardware, including numbers, alphabets, knockers, handles, door knobs, switch plates, cabinet fittings and mail boxes.
www.auromira.com
Manufacturer of bellows expansion joints used for piping applications. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.badgerind.com
Manufacturer of rotary unions, plane swivels, self-aligning swivels and pipe joints. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.barcoseals.com
Manufacturer of precision ball bearing lead screws and acme screws, used in NC and CNC machine tools. The company also services ball bearing lead screws. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.barnesballscrew.com
Manufacturer of mechanical actuators and ball screws. Products are sold to the aerospace industry. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.beaver-online.com
Manufacturer of twist ties, identification tags and labels, specialized industrial and bundling ties and package reclosures. Brand name products include Bag-Tag(tm) and Bedford Bendable Ribbon(R). Products are sold to multiple industries. This c...
www.bedfordind.com
Manufacturer of various types of threaded fasteners. Products are sold to aerospace industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.bisales.com
Manufacturer of classically designed outdoor lighting, mailboxes, sconces and signposts.
www.brandonmail.com
Manufacturer of precision metal fasteners, screws, and bolts. Provider of precision machining services. Products and services are sold to the office equipment, aerospace, and automotive industries. This company was capitalized by private investm...
www.bridgestone.net
Manufacturer of custom-designed nonferrous products ranging from castings to fully fabricated assemblies.
www.bronzecraft.com
Manufacturer of wiring management products, including cable ties, mounting bases, cable clamps, wire saddles and clips and printed circuit board supports. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.cable-ties.com
Manufacturer of factory automation machine tool equipment such as jigs, fixtures, modular fixturing, alignment pins, drill bushings, chuck jaws and clamps. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.carrlane.com
Manufacturer of polyethylene couplings and fittings used in landfills, water and sewer treatment plants, mines, oil fields and gas utilities. The company also manufactures fusion equipment for joining polyethylene pipes and isolation products fo...
www.centralplastics.com
Manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) building products including sheet metal, roofing, gutters, window canopies, dormers and chimney saddles.
www.cjmetals.com
Supplier of specialty door, bathroom, cabinet and plumbing hardware.
www.clementhardware.com
Manufacturer of sand off metal fasteners and self-clinching assemblies. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.clinchfast.com
Manufacturer of universal metal and plastic clips for varied uses. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.clipsystems.com
Manufacturer of specialty automotive parts and flow meter, hand tool component parts, and chemical processing equipment. The company also provides custom manufacturing fabrication services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. ...
www.coastcast.com
Manufacturer of fluid handling and industrial motion control products, including fluid handling pumps (2 screw, 3 screw, centrifugal and progressive cavity), speed reducers, gear boxes, AC/DC motor controllers, cable control systems (used to con...
www.colfaxcorp.com
Supplier of metal restoration, renovation, antique lighting and decorative items including birdbaths and thermometers for the home.
www.conantcustombrass.com
Provider of distribution services of specialty agricultural products, food products, fertilizers, ingredients, and chemicals. Manufacturer of agricultural machinery components including motors, pumps, and fasteners. Products and services are sol...
www.connellbrothers.com
Manufacturer of quality sheet metal accessories including gutters, downspouts, louver dormers, spires, finials and conductor heads.
www.coppercraft.com
Manufacturer and wholesaler of painter's putty and spackling paste sold to retailers either factory direct or through distribution.
www.crawfords.com
Manufacturer of universal joints. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.curtisuniversal.com
Manufacturer of cushioned metal clamps and U-bolt fasteners. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.cushaclamp.com
Manufacturer of antique plumbing fixtures, lighting and hardware, as well as hard-to-find parts and decorator accessories.
www.deabath.com
Manufacturer of custom metal work, especially the fabrication and restoration of ornamental iron work.
www.deangelisiron.com
Manufacturer of metal and wood weather vanes, banners, arrows, finials, bells, folk art and historic replications.
www.denninger.com
Manufacturer of metal components, including valves, gears, fasteners, metal tubing and metal fittings. The company also provides custom metal component fabrication services. Products and services are sold to the appliance industry. This company ...
www.dent-mfg.com
Manufacturer of mechanical seals, valves, couplings, fittings, clamps, cam and groove, brass fittings and other hose accessories. Parent/holding company with high-tech units involved in the manufacture of hose fitting and accessories for air, hy...
www.dixonvalve.com
Manufacturer of custom door operators and controls. Also restores bronze, brass, iron and steel historical building entrances.
www.door-restoration.com
Manufacturer and distributor of plastic, paper and metal pails and containers, paint and wallpaper trays and liners.
www.e-encore.com
Manufacturer of locks, latches and security equipment. Parent holding company with a high-tech unit involved in manufacturing smart card applications and coin meter handling systems. Products are sold to the trucking, mining, transportation, and...
www.easterncompany.com
Manufacturer of custom dampers and expansion joints for use in flue-gas and process-air handling systems. Also a manufacturer of soot blowers. Products are sold to power plants. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.effox.com
Manufacturer and worldwide distributor of Elco construction products, Fabco fastening systems and Camcar products, including self-drilling screws, fasteners and anchors; a division of Textron, Inc.
www.elcoconstruction.com
Manufacturer of fasteners, capscrews and bolts, stampers, presses, forgings, die casters and other products. The company provides machining services, including milling, broaching, grinding, drilling, tapping, shaving, grooving, threading, slotti...
www.eni.com
Your online source for commercial door pivots, concealed floor closers and surface door closers by Rixson and Dorma.
www.epivots.com
Manufacturer of cam and groove mechanical couplings, including hose menders, universals, and combination nipples. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.evertite.com
Manufacturer of threaded inserts and fasteners for metal, plastic, and wood applications. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.ezlok.com
Manufacturer of automated operators for swing, slide and barrier gate systems. ISO 9001 certified.
www.faacusa.com
Manufacturer of nuts and studs. Also the parent/holding company of a unit involved in manufacturing fasteners. Products are sold to the auto and construction industries. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
www.fabristeel.com
Manufacturer of quarter-turn fasteners, latches, inserts, standoffs, heat sinks and wedge locks. The standoffs, heat sinks and wedge locks are used in printed circuit boards. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.fairchildfasteners.com
Manufacturer of mechanical fasteners, screw machine parts and inserts. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.fischerspecial.com
Manufacturer of conveyor belt fasteners and conveyor belt maintenance products. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.flexco.com
Manufacturer and designer of hoses, ducts, connectors, boots and bellows; and a provider of precision and insert molding services. Products and services are provided to automotive, aerospace, heavy duty truck and government markets. Products and...
www.flexfab.com
Manufacturer of bolts, gaskets and flanges. Products include alloy stud bolts and API ring joint gaskets. Products are sold to the oil and gas industry. This company was capitalized by private investment, venture capital and corporate investment...
www.flexitallic.com
Manufacturer of mechanical chucks. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.forkardt.com
This division of Carpinteria, California-based Forms Surfaces manufactures railings and architectural door and cabinet hardware.
www.forms-surfaces.com
Manufacturer of bathroom hardware and accessories.
www.franklinbrass.com
Manufacturer of solvent adhesives and fasterners for insulation in commercial and residential buildings as well as speciality nails for numerous industries. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.gemcoinsulation.com
Specialist in hardware for furniture and residential uses.
www.goldenlion-hardware.com
Manufacturer of metal component parts, including valves, pistons, gears, fasteners, electronic controls, and fuses. The company also manufacturers electronic and mechanical system components, including fuel systems, hydraulic systems, flow contr...
www.gormacproducts.com
Provider of joinery services including kitchens, doors, curtain poles, cladding and plasterboarding.
www.grantsjoinery.com
Manufacturer of metal fasteners, handles, hinges and dampers. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.guden.com
Manufacturer of NYLATCH(R) structural aircraft latches. Products are sold to aircraft industry.
www.hartwellcorp.com
Manufacturer of drills and drill bits, diamond abrasive blades and mechanical fasteners. This company also manufactures fastening systems, anchors and laser positioning systems. Products are sold to contractors and maintenance facilities.
www.hilti.com
Manufacturer of nonstandard and custom-made joinery for home fixtures and furniture.
www.hinsonjoinery.com
Designer of traditional ornamental metal items including canopies, clocks, doors, windows, fountains, gates, grilles, railings and facades.
www.historicalarts.com
The Home Depot currently operates in 45 US states, as well as in five Canadian provinces. Many of their hardware products are available on the Web.
www.homedepot.com
A hardware cooperative founded in 1963. The company now has almost 1,000 independent hardware, building supply and furniture members across Canada.
www.homehardwaredealers.com
Manufacturer of aerospace fasteners. Products are sold to aerospace industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.hstc.com
Manufacturer of aircraft fastening systems. Products are sold to the aerospace industry. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.huck.com
Designer of decorative metalwork including interior and exterior decorations, furniture and lighting.
www.iceforge.com
Manufacturer of automotive accessories including stainless steel worm gear hose clamps, couplings, turn signals and warning flashers. Products are sold to the automotive and trucking industries.
www.ideal.com
Manufacturer of bimetallic barrels and screws. The screws and barrels are used in plastic injection molding machinery and extruders. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.inductametals.com
Manufacturer of fasteners and valves. The company also distributes machine tools. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in semi and fully automated assembly systems, riveting equipment and orbital forming equipment.
www.industrialholdings.com
Manufacturer of tooling hoists, conveyors and hydraulic clamps and custom manufacturer of computer-aided design hardware systems. The CAD systems are used by the processing and manufacturing industries.
www.jergensinc.com
Supplier of architectural and ornamental metals in aluminum, bronze, brass, steel and stainless steel.
www.jgbraun.com
Manufacturer of rotary pressure joints and related products which go on the end of rotary cylinders. Products include flexible metal hoses, cylinder valves, vacuum breakers, condensation handling pumps and sight flow indicators. Products are sol...
www.joco.com
Manufacturer of engineered sealing systems including metal bellows seals, cartridge seals, elastomer o-ring seals, non-contacting gas seals and balanced fully split seals. The company also manufactures packings, lubrication systems and couplings...
www.johncrane.com
Supplier of decorative items including knobs, pulls, door knockers, soap dishes, vanity mirrors, towel bars, towel rings and shower curtain rods.
www.jsharones.com
Manufacturer of numerous metric and inch standard parts including adjustable levers, metric fasteners, machine components, seals, tools and workholding components. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private...
www.jwwinco.com
Manufacturer of anti-backlash screws. Provider of custom manufacturing services. Products and services are sold to the medical industry.
www.kerkmotion.com
Manufacturer of twist-on wire connectors for the irrigation and electrical industry, as well as consumer markets.
www.kingsafety.com
Manufacturer of PVC pipe fittings and swing and swivel joints. Products are sold to retailers and wholesalers.
www.lascofittings.com
Manufacturer of solid brass and aluminum screw machine products.
www.libertybrass.com
Manufacturer of flexible couplings and variable speed pulleys. Couplings are for the drive shaft where misalignment is a problem. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.lovejoy-inc.com
Produces metal items using traditional blacksmithing techniques.
www.mackmetal.com
Manufacturer of spanner nuts for aircraft engines and helicopter transmissions. Products are sold to aircraft engine companies and helicopter manufacturing companies.
www.mcmellonbros.com
Manufacturer of expansion joints and flexible pipeline connectors. Products are sold to the HVAC industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.metraflex.com
Manufacturer and designer of screws and barrels used in injection molding and extrusion services. Products and services are sold to plastics industry.
www.migrandy.com
Manufacturer of Mitee-Bite(tm) low profile clamps. This company also manufactures pallet changers, quick change fixture plates and wrenches. Products are sold to the machine tools industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.miteebite.com
Manufacturer and supplier of pipe and tubing couplings. Parent/holding company with a unit that manufactures mechanical couplings. Products are sold to pneumatic conveying industry.
www.morriscoupling.com
Mr.LongArm, Inc. and its parent company, Specialty Products, have manufactured window washing equipment, painting tools, and hardware products since 1959. We were the first to offer telescoping extension poles, and we continue to lead the indust...
www.mrlongarm.com
Retailers of discounted hand and power tools from manufacturers such as: Makita, Milwaukee, CST/Berger, Leatheman and Klein.
www.mytoolstore.com
Manufacturer of a complete line of thermostatic, thermodynamic, mechanical, compressed air, sanitary and drain orifice traps; couplings; zero leak pipe unions; condensate pumps; strainers; and pneumatic, direct acting and block valves. The compa...
www.nicholsonsteamtrap.com
Organization dedicated to the advancement of businesses in the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry by providing information, suppliers, trade shows and continued education to its members.
www.nomma.org
Manufacturer of automotive pneumatic systems including a range of modular compressed air preparation components, automation systems, directional control valves, versatile actuators, vacuum equipment, fittings, flow controls, and other accessory ...
www.norgrenauto.com
Manufacturer of servomotors, bearings, clutches, shafts, hubs, linear guides, spindles, ball screws and brushless DC linear high torque motors. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.nsk-corp.com
Manufacturer of electronic component parts, including semiconductors, relays, capacitors, resisters, and connectors. The company also provides electronic component assembly, manufacturing, and distribution services. Developer of parts catalog cr...
www.nteinc.com
Manufacturer of standard and metric hex head cap screws, hex bolts, locknuts, flat washers, bolt assemblies, finished hex nuts, and structural nuts. Products are sold to the automotive, machine tool, farm, and construction industries.
www.nucor-fastener.com
Manufacturer of hose and tubing clamps and swing couplings. Products are sold to the automotive, beverage, medical, and irrigation industries.
www.oetiker.com
Manufacturer of hand-forged, ornamental wrought-iron products including gates, entrance doors, balconies and stair railings
www.oldworldiron.com
Manufacturer of aluminum, brass, copper and stainless steel railings, gates, balustrades, balconies and architectural accent pieces.
www.osdsteel.com
Manufacturer of both standard carbon and head-hardened rail, bars, wire rods, and seamless pipe. Products are sold to the energy and construction industries, as well as to capital equipment OEMs.
www.osm.com
Supplier of component products including extrusions, injection-molded parts, casters, store fixtures, lighting and engineering plastics used for woodworking, cabinet and furniture manufacturing.
www.outwater.com
Manufacturer of industrial pumps, including self-priming centrifugal pumps, end suction centrifugal pumps, hand pumps, quick connect couplings and strainers. These pumps are used for distribution of chemicals and liquids in the chemical and agri...
www.pacerpumps.com
Exclusive U.S. distributor of fastening related products for the parent company in Germany. Products include hot melt adhesives and applicators, automatic screwdrivers, collated screws, joining machines and double miter saws. The company also im...
www.pamfast.com
Manufacturer of air conditioning components and assemblies including compressor hose fittings and hose clamps and fittings. Products are sold to the automotive industry.
www.parker.com
Manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic quick couplers, blow gun bellows and diagnostic testing equipment for monitoring pressure, temperature and flow. A line of quick couplers for agricultural equipment, The Pioneer Line(tm), is also offered. ...
www.parker.com
Manufacturer of metal and fabric expansion joints and bellows used for duct movement and expansion. The company also provides field repair and installation services for these products. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.pathwayb.com
Manufacturer and custom fabricator of gas distribution products including polyethylene fittings and steel pipe components, water heater/appliance components, water distribution products, and specialty fabricated steel pipe and plastic tubing pro...
www.perfectioncorp.com
Manufacturer of couplings and provider of machining services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.ptcoupling.com
Manufacturer of mechanical fasteners. Products are sold to electronics industry.
www.rafhdwe.com
Manufacturer of custom-finished switch plates, bath accessories, door handles, knobs and pulls.
www.rcksolid.com
Manufacturer of carbon steel rods and wire; and welded and woven wire mesh. The company also manufactures barbed wire and fencing. Products are sold to OEMs and to the agricultural, construction, and commercial industries.
www.redbrand.com
Manufacturer of iron, brass and aluminum molded grilles, registers, louvers and hydronic units.
www.reggioregister.com
Manufacturer of solid brass reproduction furniture fittings, cast-iron fittings and turned parts.
www.regis.demon.co.uk
Manufacturer of joint shaft, shaft, disc, and disc servo mechanical couplings. Products are sold to the defense, aerospace, and computer industries.
www.renbrandt.com
Manufacturer of aircraft lock nuts. Products are sold to the Aerospace industry.
www.republicfastener.com
Producer of valves and fluid and mechanical connectors. Products are sold to the medical, automotive and pollution control industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.resenex.com
Designer and distributor of extruder screws. Products are sold to the extrusion plastics industry.
www.robertbarr.com
Manufacturer of doors, cabinets and bath hardware of solid bronze to compliment a range of architectual styles.
www.rockymountainhardware.com
Manufacturer of fittings for water pipes, including clamps and mechanical couplings. This company is the parent of a high-tech unit involved in manufacturing valves, electric controls and water meters. Products are sold to municipalities and to ...
www.romacindustries.com
Manufacturer of hydraulic quick couplers, coupler adapters and related accessories. Products are sold to the agricultural, mobile, and industrial tool industries.
www.safewayhyd.com
Manufacturer of connectors, fasteners, and spring washers for electronic, electrical, marine, and military applications. Products are sold to the electronics industry.
www.seastrom-mfg.com
Manufacturer of mechanical and ground transportation equipment including winches, couplers and jacks. Products are sold to the RV industry, poultry industry, sporting goods industry, and agricultural markets.
www.shelbyindustries.com
Manufacturer of solid brass hardware and bathroom accessories.
www.signofthecrab.com
Manufacturer of slip-on lock fasteners. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.slip-onlocknut.com
Manufacturer of high pressure liquid and gas couplings and no spill/no air inclusion couplings. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.snap-tite.com
Manufacturer of quick change vice jaws and provider of machining services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.snapjaw.com
Manufacturer of threaded fastening systems. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.spiralock.com
Manufacturer of industrial fasteners; and provider of design engineering of fastener automation machines and equipment, metal stamping and metal fabrication services. Products and services are sold to the automotive, aerospace, aircraft, defense...
www.spirol.com
Manufacturer of high strength fasteners and precision components used in military and commercial aircraft, jet engines, land based gas turbine engines and medical applications. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
www.spstech.com
Manufacturer of mechanical fasteners including pins, nuts and screws; as well as plugs and wrenches. Products are sold to the tool and die, construction, mining, transportation, and electronics industries.
www.spstech.com
Global manufacturer and marketer of tools, hardware, doors and home decor products for professional, industrial, consumer and home improvement use.
www.stanleyworks.com
Manufacturer of automotive replacement parts, including components for power steering, steel brakelines, lubrication equipment and specialty greases and oil. Products are sold to automotive aftermarket industry.
www.stant.com
Provides renovation and restoration services specializing in architectural metal products and decorative drapery hardware.
www.steptoewife.com
Manufacturer of light fixtures, firescreens, stained glass windows, building hardware, gates, entry doors, home accessories and furniture using wrought iron, stained glass, brass, copper and wood.
www.stevenhandelmanstudios.com
Wrought iron manufacturer offering restoration and design services and producing hand-forged gates, fountains, signage, tables and railings.
www.stewartironworks.com
Manufacturer of Simpson Strong-Tie(R) building construction connectors, anchoring products, shearwalls and Simpson Dura-Vent(R) venting systems. The venting systems are used to vent gas furnaces, water heaters, gas fireplaces, stoves, wood burni...
www.strongtie.com
Manufacturer of hand-crafted and hand-finished solid bronze hardware.
www.svbronze.com
Manufacturer of fasteners and installation tools. The company manufactures a variety of fasteners used in the manufacturing of aircraft and missiles. Products include blind rivets, blind bolts, pins and fasteners. In addition, the company manufa...
www.taf.textron.com
Manufacturer of specialty elastometric compounds in custom molded shapes, wire and hose clamps and support blocks for wiring and tubing installations, and air and water couplings. Products are sold to the aerospace industry. This company was cap...
www.tamfg.com
Manufacturer of cold formed metal components and threaded fasteners. Products include tapping screws, machine screws, drill screws, socket screw products, drive fasteners, threaded fasteners with preassembled washers, thread forming and locking ...
www.textronfasteningsystems.com
Supplier of indoor and outdoor brass and copper weathervanes and lighting products including posts, lamps and chandeliers.
www.thecopperhouse.com
Manufacturer of linear motion systems, mini ball screws, ball screws, slide pack units, actuators, mini linear motion guides, linear motion rollers and ball splines. Products are sold to the defense, machine tool, medical, aerospace, packaging, ...
www.thk.com
Subsidiary holding company with units involved in the production of ball nuts, screws, and linear actuators. Products are sold to the telecommunications, aerospace, defense, automotive, machine tool, medical, and agricultural industries.
www.thomsonind.com
Manufacturer of ball screws and linear actuators. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.thomsonindustries.com
Manufacturer of clip closure technology for the packaging industry, industrial wire products and woven netting products. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.tippertie.com
Producer of ornamental iron works used by metalsmiths, architects, contractors, metal fabricators and fence manufacturers.
www.tnfab.com
Manufacturer of assembly equipment, including pumps, valves, tube controls, ball bearings, batteries, sealed cell inverters, and connector clamps. The company also manufactures these parts for aircraft systems. Products are sold to the aerospace...
www.transdigm.com
Manufacturer of metal welding plates and chips. Also provider of welding testing, consulting, and engineering services. Products and services are sold to the steel and welding industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.trieng.com
Manufacturer of variable speed fluid drives, fluid standard design fluid couplings for diesel engine driven off-road machinery, fluid film bearings and seals used in turbo machines. Provider of mechanical engineering design services. Products an...
www.turboresearch.com
Manufacturer of rod ends, spherical bearings and ball joints. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
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Manufacturer and supplier of ornamental aluminum and iron castings, hardware, furniture, railing parts and outdoor accessories.
www.txmetal.com
Manufacturer of vector bolts, felt isolation materials, machinery foundation anchor bolts, vibration isolation leveling mounts, press mounts, epoxy and cement machinery grouts, wedge mounts, injection molding machine mounts and retractable poure...
www.unisorb.com
Manufacturer and designer of lead screw assemblies, mounting brackets and cartridge assemblies. Products and services are provided to manufacturers of precision factory automation equipment and precision manufacturing machinery. Products and ser...
www.universal-thread.com
Manufacturer, designer and reseller of a complete line of vacuum systems. Products include 100% oil free diaphragm pumps, chemistry vacuum systems, gauges and accessories. The company is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified. Products are designed with a...
www.vacuubrand.net
Manufacturer of machined components and parts including bearings and high-strength fasteners used in applications such as jet engine mounts, wing flaps and landing gears. Products are sold to OEMs in the aircraft industry. This company was capit...
www.valley-todeco.com
Manufacturer of hydraulic clamping devices. Products are sold to the automotive, aerospace, defense, and castings industries.
www.vektek.com
Manufacturer of pipe couplings, settings, accessories, pipe preparation tools, mining equipment, fire protection products and valves. Products are sold to the construction industry.
www.victaulic.com
Manufacturer of cast aluminum products including mailboxes, furniture, statues, urns, planters, sconces and birdbaths.
www.victorianmarketplace.com
Manufacturer of fasteners, delineators, decals, construction/work area products, die-cut letters and numbers, brackets, pavement marking materials, posts, signs and strapping materials for traffic control signs. Products are sold to governmental...
www.vulcaninc.com
Manufacturer of inductive proximity sensors, capacitive and magnetic sensors, rotational speed controls and monitors and photoelectric emitters, interrupters, isolators, switches and transmitters. Manufacturer of compressor clutches, brakes, lin...
www.warnernet.com
Manufacturer of ball screws, lead screws and gears. The company also provides ball screw repair services, design engineering services, auto cad, finite analysis and machine deign. Products are sold to machine manufacturers and rebuilders. This c...
www.wedin.com
Full-service ironworks company specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of products including railings, gates, light fixtures, fountains and weathervanes.
www.wiemanniron.com
Supplier of pewter, bronze and black hardware products for home restoration and custom orders.
worldlinkdistribution.com
Manufacturer of adjustable speed drives, couplings, and linear actuators. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.zero-max.com
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When construction workers first began using the term hardware, it typically meant metal pieces and fittings to enhance wooden products. Today, most people use the term similarly to discuss metal hinges, latches, handles, chains, machines parts, and more. Most home improvement stores have a building hardware department. Some smaller stores are dedicated completely to selling hardware, thus the name hardware stores.
Using hardware allows wooden projects to be easier to assemble, longer lasting, and more functional. Construction workers use construction hardware in building projects. Cabinetmakers and furniture makers also use home hardware and home hardware tools in their business. Plumbers and many more all benefit from using hardware. When considering how using hardware enhances your projects in wood, consider the following:
1. Hardware makes wood projects functional.
2. Using hardware adds eye appeal and a decorative appearance to your project.
3. Hardware makes products easier to use.
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Use hardware to make a door functional for opening and closing
It does not matter if you are creating a house door, a rabbit hutch door, a cabinet door, or a jewelry box door, you will need some type of hardware to make the wooden door more functional. Almost all doors operate with hinges. Use metal hinges to attach the door to the product, usually with a screw and screwdriver. If placed on the side, the hinges allow the door to move back and forth like a cabinet door. When placed on the top, the door opens up and down as required for a box. Purchase hinges in silver or gold from providers of building hardware to add to the appearance of the door.
I recommend: Learn about painting cabinet hardware from the article at eHow. Discover more about door hinges from E Direct Hardware.
Add hardware to doors to make opening and closing easier for the user
Putting hardware to the opposite side of the door from the hinges creates an easier way to open and close it. Handles, knobs, pulls, and push plates all enhance door operation; they usually attach with screws on the opposite side of the door. Some people use locks and hooks to add more security. Decorative hardware is also available from providers of construction hardware. It is very important that one ensures the latch and the hardware are aligned; in room doors, the knob on the door must match with the closure on the doorframe. Simple door closures include a chain and a nail. Simply place a nail in the doorframe and a chain on the door. Slip the chain over the nail when the door needs closing.
I recommend: Service Magic offers an article with five tips on door hardware. Ebuild offers an article about auxiliary door locks hardware.
Consider metal hardware corners for decoration and safety
Some boxes are finished with metal hardware corners. These small metal pieces fit over the corner of a box or anywhere else two sides meet. People often use them on trunks and decorative storage boxes and luggage. Smooth metal corners make the objects safer. Decorative corners add eye appeal to the objects. Simply slip the hardware over the corner of the item and screw or nail it in place. One may add them to desks, cabinets, and other furniture.
I recommend: View the home improvement article from Corner Hardware about building a tree house and the hardware involved. Get more tips on home improvement hardware from Home Tips.
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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • After a period of use, hardware may become loose. Recheck and retighten your hardware on cabinets and doors periodically.
Providers of building hardware offer a wide variety of products that business owners can purchase online, at a local hardware store or at a home improvement hardware store. In addition to hammers, bolts and screws, find specialty hardware and guidelines for proper installation online.
Whether you are a home builder, farmer, deck specialist or concrete contractor, providers of construction hardware offer many ways for you to compare prices and search for just the right piece of equipment. Look for building hardware at:
1. Home improvement hardware stores
2. Online specialty providers of construction hardware
3. Professional associations
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Look for building hardware at your favorite home improvement store
Many hardware and home improvement stores offer both home improvement and industrial hardware. Some stores provide websites where you can compare products and prices and purchase what you need online.
I recommend: View a large selection of power tools, hammers and mechanic supplies at Sears. Home Depot also provides an online version of their store where you can purchase building hardware. Aubuchon Hardware supplies building hardware from attic ladders to skylights and now hosts an online store.
Find specialty products at online hardware stores
If your business requires careful attention to detail, look for a specialty store that offers a wider variety of similar, but specially designed, products. Many sell to small businesses while others offer products to businesses that act as distributors.
I recommend: Simpson Strong Tie offers wood connectors for use in construction. Its website includes detailed application drawings to help you attach this construction hardware correctly. Boat builders or store owners can find wholesale pricing for stainless steel and marine-grade fasteners from deck screws to u-bolts at Marsh Fasteners. Family-owned Swisco offers replacement parts for closets, windows, cabinets and more. Visit Knobs and Hardware for everything from door hinges to doorbells.
Learn about the latest hardware and how to use it from professional associations
Professional associations help you improve your business by offering information about current hardware and equipment trends and by providing guidelines on how to use building hardware and other tools. They also offer hardware suppliers a place to get the word out to industry professionals about new or certified products. In addition, they offer advice on safety and proper installation methods for industry-relevant hardware.
I recommend: The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry provides a product showcase for hardware suppliers to present building hardware to contractors. The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. allows you to seek certification for your air system components and lists the hardware on their website so industry professionals can find it. The American Society of Plumbing Engineers sells manuals that describe how to properly install plumbing hardware such as roofing drainage systems.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • When buying hardware in bulk, ask the store for a quote. Some stores provide an online form to make this easier, but you may need to set up an account first.
Construction hardware is an essential part of any building. Every structure requires a certain amount of hardware, and providers of building hardware have everything from door hardware to cabinet hardware that will fit any job. Providers of construction hardware work to supply hardware suppliers and hardware stores with the best products. As a professional in the building industry, you know the importance of the right home hardware tools and home hardware.
In the construction industry, building hardware education and training is an ongoing process. Every hardware supplier and home hardware store can have different ways to install building hardware. To keep up to date on the latest education and training for the hardware industry, remember the following:
1. There are specialized building hardware training programs.
2. Professional hardware supply associations offer education programs.
3. Conferences are ideal resources for building hardware education and training.
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Complete a training course for home and industrial hardware
Training courses or classes are often the first line of training for providers of building hardware, but anyone in the industry can benefit from these courses. The best classes offer a selection of topics about building hardware and building hardware tools. Courses can be offered by a hardware brand name or an independent educational institution.
I recommend: The Door Hardware Institute offers educational courses for home hardware. For specific brand name focused training, check out Sargent. Its hardware is used for home improvement, restoration and industrial projects.
Gain an association membership for access to updated hardware training courses
Regardless of your job or business in the building hardware industry, there is at least one professional association that would welcome you as a member. Associations offer a large variety of training programs that can't be found elsewhere.
I recommend: For retail store owners and managers, the North American Retail Hardware Association offers training programs that focus on the home improvement hardware and home restoration hardware sections of the industry. To educate yourself on the performance standards for all architectural hardware in the United States, check out the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association.
Attend a building hardware conference for continuing training options
In any industry conferences offer unique training opportunities. For providers of construction hardware, hardware store owners and hardware suppliers conferences are the ideal place to learn about new pieces of building hardware.
I recommend: The Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association offers an annual conference that focuses on bath hardware. For a broader conference topic range, attend The Hardware Conference. It is open to anyone within the industry.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Be sure to check on association membership requirements before signing up for a home hardware training opportunity. Some associations save training classes for members only.
Hardware is used to build every structure in the environment - from homes to offices to shopping malls. There are hardware options to suit every kind of building project. Builders can choose from home improvement hardware, hardware types and styles that are aesthetically pleasing and industrial hardware to get the job done right in a way that is satisfactory to the client.
No matter what type or style of hardware you need, it is important to be familiar with all the hardware types and styles to ensure that you choose the correct type for the job. Consider the following hardware types and styles for your business:
1. Industrial hardware is key the structure of major construction projects.
2. Home improvement hardware can make a home more safe and secure.
3. Specialty hardware will complete its function while adding to the decor at the same time.
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Use industrial hardware for commercial jobs
Providers of hardware types and styles such as construction hardware ensure that industrial hardware is made durable to withstand more weight. Industrial hardware includes building hardware such as hinges, latches and locks are often made out of stainless steel to ensure they survive the test of time. Industrial hardware is best used in warehouses, production plants, and other large-scale construction projects.
I recommend: Providers of construction hardware such as Industrial Hardware Distributors detail industrial construction hardware. Eberhard Hardware Manufacturing Company illustrates the features of an industrial compression latch used in building hardware projects.
Use home hardware tools and hardware for home improvement projects
Home hardware and tools are made for small-scale projects such as re-hanging bathroom doors and locking up the tool shed. Home hardware is made smaller and less heavy-weight than industrial hardware, but is strong enough to weather the demands of a home. Door knobs and locks that are used in the home also come in more designs and styles than industrial hardware since in the home, decor plays a role.
I recommend: E Direct Hardware discusses cabinet door hinges and how to select the right one for a project at home. Service Magic also provides tips on home building hardware.
Purchase specialty hardware from hardware suppliers
There is common hardware and there is specialty hardware. Specialty hardware includes specialty door knobs, drawer pulls, door handles, hinges, etc. These unique home restoration hardware options often have intricate designs or features that set them apart. Specialty hardware can be purchased from providers of building hardware and hardware stores to be used both in the home and office and is typically used more for its decor than its function. However, there are some specialty hardware items that are obscure and are considered specialty because they are not often used.
I recommend: The Knob Gallery displays some unique specialty hardware pieces. Blum highlights some of the more obscure hardware that is only needed for very specific construction jobs.


