US demand for industrial fasteners will reach $12.3 billion in 2009 based on a healthy rise in industrial machinery, aerospace equipment and other durable goods output. Sales of higher-performance specialty and plastic fasteners will lead gains. OEM demand will outpace maintenance/repair/operations (MRO) and construction markets.

This study analyzes the US industrial fastener industry. It presents historical demand data (1994, 1999 and 2004) and forecasts to 2009 and 2014 by product (e.g., externally threaded, internally threaded, nonthreaded, washers, application specific, aerospace grade); and by market.

The study also considers market environment variables, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 37 leading competitors including Illinois Tool Works, Textron, Alcoa, Precision Castparts, and Black & Decker.