1. Würth Group – A German family-owned giant, Würth is widely recognized as the world’s leading distributor and manufacturer of assembly and fastening materials. The company sells millions of fastener and tool products (screws, anchors, bolts, and more) through a vast global sales force and network of branches. Würth’s core markets include automotive, construction, electronics, and general industry, where it supplies fasteners, power tools, and assembly systems. In fiscal 2024, the Würth Group generated about €20.2 billion (≈ $22 billion) in sales, nearly all from its fastening and assembly business, supporting over 8,000 field sales representatives and 400+ subsidiaries worldwide.
2. Illinois Tool Works (ITW) – Based in Chicago, ITW is a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer with a major segment of engineered fastening and assembly technologies. ITW’s fastener-related businesses supply specialized bolts, clips, and fastening systems for automotive, aerospace, oil/gas, construction, and consumer goods industries. In 2024 ITW reported total revenues of about $15.9 billion, roughly one-third of which comes from its Engineered Fasteners & Components and related industrial segments. Key products include automated auto fastener systems (e.g. electric vehicles), construction anchors, and general industrial fasteners, marketed under brands like Shakeproof and Lokring. ITW’s broad end markets span North America, Europe, and Asia, with major automotive OEMs and aerospace firms among its customers.
3. Fastenal Company – Fastenal is a US-based industrial distributor that generates fastener-related revenue by stocking and supplying a vast range of screws, bolts, nuts, anchors, and related MRO products. With thousands of retail branches and on-site service locations, it serves manufacturing, construction, and maintenance customers. Fastenal’s entire business is built around consumable parts including fasteners, safety supplies, and tools. In fiscal 2024 it reported $7.55 billion in net sales, making it one of the largest fastener-channel companies. Although primarily a distributor, Fastenal does make some proprietary fastener products and private-label items. Its core markets are North America and, increasingly, global markets (Mexico, Europe, Asia) where it provides inventory management and vending systems alongside fastener supply.
4. Hilti Corporation – Hilti, headquartered in Liechtenstein, is a world leader in construction tools and fastening systems. The company specializes in professional-grade anchoring and fastening products (like concrete anchors, nailers, power tools for fastening) for construction, energy, and industrial use. Hilti’s well-known products include powder-actuated nail guns, anchoring adhesives, screws for concrete/steel, and cordless tools. In 2023 Hilti reported sales of about CHF 6.52 billion (≈ $7 billion), with approximately 9% sales growth. Its core markets are construction and building trades globally; Hilti sells directly to contractors via a sales organization in over 120 countries. A significant share of Hilti’s revenue comes from fastener and anchor systems (ground anchors, post-installed rebar), often paired with its proprietary installation tools.
5. YKK Corporation (Fastening Products Division) – YKK is a Japanese manufacturer best known for zippers and garment closures, which are a form of fastening. Its Fastening Products business makes garment fasteners (zippers, buttons, snaps) and some industrial fasteners. YKK Group’s consolidated 2024 sales were about ¥998 billion (≈ $7.3 billion). While much of that comes from zippers, YKK’s fastening arm serves apparel, textile, and plastic hardware markets worldwide. The Fastening Products division targets clothing, bags, and consumer goods (providing millions of plastic and metal fasteners per year), and it is expanding into new markets (e.g. automotive interior fabrics). Given its huge scale in fastening components (over 10 billion zippers sold in FY2024), YKK ranks among the largest fastener businesses globally.
6. SFS Group – The Swiss-based SFS Group is a precision components and fastening-systems company. In 2024 SFS achieved sales of about CHF 3.04 billion (≈ $3.4 billion). It has three main units: Engineered Components (precision parts, industrial fasteners), Fastening Systems (assembly tool solutions and distribution), and Distribution & Logistics (systems for customer supply). SFS supplies fasteners such as screws, blind rivets, clinch nuts, and turned components to the automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial equipment markets. Its core markets are Europe and North America, and it also has a growing presence in Asia. SFS is known for value-added fastening solutions (e.g. pre-assembled fasteners, self-drilling screws) and for providing assembly tools that use those fasteners.
7. Nifco Inc. – Nifco is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in thermoplastic resin and plastic fastening products, primarily for the automotive industry. Its product line includes plastic clips, cable ties, damping parts, and specialized fasteners for vehicle interiors and engine compartments. Nifco’s FY2024 net sales were about ¥353 billion (≈ $2.6 billion). The majority comes from automotive fasteners (seat belt buckles, fuel injection connectors, headrest holders, etc.). Nifco also serves consumer goods markets (fashion, electronics) but automotive is its core market (with clients like Toyota, Honda). The company has expanded globally with plants in Asia, Europe, and the Americas to support international automakers. Its fasteners are designed for lightweight assembly and are often used in high-volume vehicle production.
8. Stanley Black & Decker – Engineered Fastening – Stanley Black & Decker is a US diversified tools and industrial company. Its Engineered Fastening (Industrial) segment focuses on custom and highly engineered fastener solutions. This division (which includes brands like Nelson Stud Welding, Cuppler, Camcar, Nelson Fastening) provides industrial installation equipment, automatic fastening systems, and specialty fastener products. In 2023, the Engineered Fastening segment had roughly $2.0 billion in revenue (out of the company’s $15.8B total). Key markets include aerospace (aircraft fasteners), automotive (electrical terminals, body-in-white fasteners), solar panel assembly, and industrial manufacturing. This segment also includes heavy-duty anchors for construction (due to its 2020 acquisition of ITW’s Infrastructure business). The company’s strength is high-performance fastening solutions (such as stud welding guns, blind rivet nuts, and large structural anchors) for OEM and industrial use.
9. LISI Group – LISI is a French industrial group focused on fastening for aerospace and automotive markets. In 2024 LISI reported €1.79 billion (≈ $1.9 billion) in sales. It has two main divisions: LISI AEROSPACE (58% of sales) produces high-precision bolts, nuts, rivets and assembly components for airplanes, helicopters and space vehicles. LISI AUTOMOTIVE (32% of sales) makes specialty fasteners and assembly solutions for cars and trucks (especially safety-critical parts like seat belts and powertrain). Its customers include Airbus, Boeing, Toyota, and Volkswagen. LISI’s products are often mission-critical – for example, high-temperature fasteners for engines or lightweight fasteners for aircraft structures. Though smaller than the global giants, LISI is among the top fastener companies because of its leading niche in aerospace fasteners.
10. ARaymond – ARaymond is a French manufacturer of fastening and assembly solutions, especially in automotive and industrial markets. In 2023 the company earned about €1.6 billion (≈ $1.7 billion). ARaymond’s product range includes plastic and metal fasteners, fluid connectors, and fastening systems used in automotive seats (seatbelt buckles, height adjusters), fuel systems (quick-connectors for pipes and lines), and equipment (bicycle pedals, electronics enclosures). Its core markets are automotive and agriculture, but it serves many industries (HVAC, plumbing, and appliances). ARaymond operates worldwide (with ~30 plants) to supply major OEMs like Ford, BMW, and Airbus (for ground vehicles, not aircraft fasteners). The company is known for innovative plastic fastening clips and integrated assembly systems that speed up high-volume manufacturing.

Each company above is ranked by the approximate scale of its fastener-related business as of 2025. Revenues are often company-wide or segment sales but reflect their leading position in global fastener markets.