Birmingham Fastener

Birmingham Fastener is an American manufacturer and distributor of industrial fasteners, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1980 by Howard Tinney, the company has grown from a single facility into a coast-to-coast network of more than a dozen locations. It serves a wide range of industries, including structural steel, waterworks, industrial distribution, aerospace and defense, oil and gas, and OEM and MRO. The company describes itself as a one-stop fastener manufacturer and distributor for American-made high-quality products and custom services. Birmingham Fastener operates the highest-volume distribution center of nuts, bolts, and standard fasteners in the United States, according to its own claims. It is also the world's largest manufacturer of T-head bolts and the largest distributor of A325 and A490 structural bolts in the U.S. Its product portfolio includes structural bolts, bent bolts, headed bolts, flange bolts, T-head bolts, mechanical joint gasket packs, bracing hardware, metal building screws, sealants, and pipe flashing. The company emphasizes value-added services such as custom manufacturing, specialized sourcing for hard-to-find products, and in-house testing. Since its founding, Birmingham Fastener has expanded through a series of new locations and divisions. Key milestones include the opening of its first manufacturing division in 1984, the launch of Huntsville Fastener in 1985, Dallas Fastener in 1991, Alabama Aerospace in 1995, and a 150,000-square-foot distribution center in Hanceville, Alabama, in 2002. The company became ISO 9001 certified in 2013 and opened an in-house testing lab the same year. In 2013, Brad Tinney, son of founder Howard Tinney, was named CEO. More recent expansions include Houston Fastener in 2019 and Iowa Fastener in Ankeny, Iowa. Birmingham Fastener positions itself as a reliable supply partner for demanding industries, offering simplified logistics, consistent supply, and tailored solutions. Its website highlights its extensive in-stock inventory and vast partner network, aiming to help customers reduce inventory worries and focus on their projects. The company remains privately held and continues to operate under the Birmingham Fastener brand.

Birmingham Fastener was founded in 1980 by Howard Tinney in Birmingham, Alabama. The company began as a small facility and quickly expanded its capabilities. In 1984, it opened its first manufacturing division, becoming a premier domestic manufacturer of T-head bolts. The following year, in 1985, Huntsville Fastener opened, marking further geographic expansion. In 1991, Dallas Fastener opened, creating better access to Western and Southwestern markets. In 1995, Alabama Aerospace opened, expanding the company's reach into aerospace and defense markets. A major infrastructure investment came in 2002 with the opening of a state-of-the-art 150,000-square-foot distribution center in Hanceville, Alabama. In 2005, Prosouth Fastener opened, connecting the company to coastal and international markets. In 2013, Howard Tinney's son, Brad Tinney, was named CEO. That same year, Birmingham Fastener became ISO 9001 certified for the first time and opened an in-house lab with full testing capabilities. In 2019, Houston Fastener opened, spearheading efforts to serve the oil and natural gas industry. Also in 2019, Iowa Fastener opened in Ankeny, Iowa. Today, Birmingham Fastener operates more than a dozen locations and describes itself as the highest-volume distribution center of nuts, bolts, and standard fasteners in the U.S., the world's largest manufacturer of T-head bolts, and the largest distributor of A325 and A490 structural bolts in the U.S.

• 2019

  Houston Fastener opens, spearheading efforts to serve the oil and natural gas industry.

• 2019

  Iowa Fastener opens in Ankeny, IA, allowing us to better serve the upper Midwest.

• 2013

  Howard Tinney's son, Brad Tinney, is named new CEO.

• 2013

  Birmingham Fastener becomes ISO 9001 certified for the first time.

• 2013

  An in-house lab with full testing capabilities opens, ensuring quality control across all products.

• 2005

  Prosouth Fastener opens, connecting us to coastal and international markets.

• 2002

  A state-of-the-art, 150,000-square-foot distribution center opens in Hanceville, AL.

• 1995

  Alabama Aerospace opens, expanding reach to new markets with a focus on aerospace and defense.

• 1991

  Dallas Fastener opens, creating better access to Western and Southwestern markets.

• 1985

  Huntsville Fastener opens as the company continues to expand.

• 1984

  The first manufacturing division opens, making Birmingham Fastener the premier domestic manufacturer of T-Head bolts.

• 1980

  Howard Tinney founds Birmingham Fastener.

One-stop fastener manufacturer and distributor for American-made high-quality products and custom services, serving demanding industries with reliable supply and tailored solutions.

• Structural Bolts

  High-strength bolts for structural steel applications, including A325 and A490.

• Bent Bolts

  Custom bent bolts including anchor bolts, U-bolts, eye bolts, and tie bolts, available in various materials and coatings.

• Headed Bolts

  Headed bolts for various industrial applications.

• Flange Bolts

  Flange bolts for structural and mechanical connections.

• T-Head Bolts

  T-head bolts, with Birmingham Fastener being the world's largest manufacturer.

• Metal Building Screws

  Self-drilling, self-tapping screws with long-life coatings for metal roofs, steel framing, HVAC, and metal building fabrication.

• Mechanical Joint Gasket Packs

  Gasket packs for mechanical joint applications in waterworks.

• Bracing Hardware

  Hardware for bracing and structural support.

• Sealants and Pipe Flashing

  Sealants and flashing for metal building and roofing applications.

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