Fastco Industries

At Fastco Industries Inc., we specialize in the production of high-quality cold-headed fasteners, proudly "Made in the USA." With over five decades of experience, our company has evolved from a small entrepreneurial venture to a world-class manufacturing facility, dedicated to providing exceptional products and services to our customers.

Our History

In the mid-1960s, Stephen Frantz and Arvin Tap started a small company, buying, refurbishing, and selling used machine equipment. When they acquired a cold forming machine, they discovered a lack of demand for its resale in West Michigan. Rather than selling the equipment, the partners adjusted their business focus to manufacturing. Fastco became a cold-headed fastener manufacturer, specializing in custom studs, bolts, rivets, pins, and screws.

Under the leadership and hard work of these two entrepreneurs, Fastco (then known as Fast Machine) took off. Fastco was incorporated in 1970. In December 1973, Fastco outgrew its original location on the south side of Grand Rapids, moving to its present location in Walker, Michigan. From a modest 30,000-square-foot facility, Fastco has expanded to three buildings and 150,000 square feet on its Walker campus.

Our Commitment

Throughout its history, Fastco has responded to the challenges of the marketplace and, in particular, the automotive industry. When automotive quality standards ramped up in the 1990s, Fastco invested in process monitors for all of its cold formers and thread rollers. When automotive customers began to champion the challenge of zero defects, Fastco committed a significant portion of financial resources to the acquisition of various types of electronic inspection systems.

Our Capabilities

Our highly skilled and experienced team is dedicated to producing high-precision, customized cold-headed fasteners that meet the specific needs of our customers. Our in-house tooling and manufacturing capabilities allow us to produce complex components with exceptional accuracy and consistency.

Our Facilities

Fastco Industries occupies a state-of-the-art facility, consisting of three buildings, covering an area of 150,000 square feet. Our purpose-built facility is equipped with the latest technology, including advanced inspection equipment and proprietary tooling, designed to meet the specific requirements of our customers.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Cold Heading: We specialize in producing high-quality cold-headed fasteners, available in a variety of materials, including carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and high-nickel alloy steel.
• Design and Simulation: Our team of engineers is dedicated to providing innovative design solutions that optimize the performance of our customers' products.
• Manufacturing: We utilize state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, including cold forming, thread rolling, and secondary machining processes, to produce high-precision components with exceptional accuracy and consistency.
• Inspection and Sorting: Our advanced inspection equipment, including eddy current sort equipment, guarantees the highest level of quality control, ensuring our customers receive only the best products.