The history of our company traces its roots to entrepreneur, Bruce Hayes who began the business in Loves Park, Illinois in 1990. The primary business started with concentration on high volume SEMS products. Bruce soon added depth and diversity to the product line by offering an infinite variety of SEMS combinations using different screws, washer types, head styles, drive styles, and materials,    In 1991, Bruce was joined by Jim Kelam who spearheaded sales while Bruce concentrated on manufacturing. To challenge competitors, the team locked in differences that have defined and driven success for more than 20 years. Main Distinction:  If you are importing SEMS and SPECIALS products, we can fulfill your needs domestically. We can meet your demands  for quantities as small as a 1,000 units, and respond to crisis situations where products are needed right away. 

Today, we’re located in Rockford, Illinois. The company has grown from two employees to 91 professionals with steeled determination, loyalty and a work ethic that is exceptional. We serve many of the top fastener distributors in the U.S., producing around 1.7 million fasteners a day and 400 million fasteners per year.   Examine the service, quality, reliability, speed, support and other Essential Advantages we offer to you. Explore our in-depth Product Line, expert Engineering Capabilities, how we save you money with warehousing and Supply Chain Management.