1960101-200 peopleWholesaler/Distributor/Service Company
Established brand
Product customization
Own brand
Patented technology
Shipments
49
Key customer
SIGRAMA
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. is a premier family-owned wholesale stocking distributor and industrial solutions provider established in 1960. Headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, the company operates a robust network of 12 locations across the United States and Canada, ensuring rapid shipping and comprehensive supply chain support. With a workforce of over 100 professionals, the company is ISO 9001 certified and serves a diverse range of sectors, including transportation, emergency response vehicles, marine, renewable energy, and general manufacturing.
The company specializes in a vast inventory of specialty industrial and vehicular hardware. Core product categories include gas springs, handles, industrial fasteners, hinges, latches, trim gaskets, weatherstripping, sealants, and adhesives. They also offer an extensive selection of drawer slides ranging from light-duty to super heavy-duty capacities of up to 1,100 lbs. Beyond distribution, the company provides value-added services through its Austin Engineering division, which delivers custom-engineered solutions, design support, and assembly services.
Austin Hardware & Supply acts as a single-source provider for major brands such as Southco, Sika, TecNiq, and Trim-Lok, while also offering proprietary products like Genesis™ gas springs and the patented Front Drawer Release (FDR) System. Their service model is further enhanced by Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Customer Managed Inventory (CMI) programs, designed to optimize supply chain efficiency for OEMs and large-scale industrial clients.
Fasteners
Lighting
Forgings
Roll-Up Door Hardware & Ramp Door Springs
Gas Springs
Strut Channel & Supports
Rubber Bumpers, Mud Flaps, Hoses & Grommets
Drills & Bits
E-Z OPEN VENT,ALUM.,LOW PROFIL
Gas Springs
Safety & Related Products
Forgings
Cottco Specialty Hardware
🇺🇸 United States
20005-10 peopleDistributor/Trading Company
Established brand
Shipments
1
Key customer
GLR
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
Cottco Specialty Hardware is a professional distributor and trading company based in Alexandria, Minnesota, specializing in heavy-duty industrial and stainless steel hardware. Founded in 2000, the company serves a diverse range of sectors including refrigeration, food processing, marine, aerospace, military, and transportation. Their extensive product portfolio features specialized components such as cam-rise hinges, weld-on bullet hinges, compression locks, and truck body hardware. They are a key supplier of refrigeration solutions, offering custom walk-in cooler doors, welded gaskets, exit bars, and door closers from reputable brands like Kason and Polar.
Operating with a team of 5 to 10 employees, Cottco Specialty Hardware provides expert sourcing, packaging, and warehousing services. The company caters to both OEM and aftermarket needs, supporting applications in welding, fabrication, and assembly. With over 35 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution, they have established a global reach, exporting products to more than 22 countries across North and South America and beyond. Their technical support includes guidance on product specifications like offset determination, ensuring industrial and commercial clients receive the correct hardware for specialized environments such as clean rooms, scientific testing facilities, and off-highway vehicles.
Kason 481C00400 Glow Push Bar for K58 Lock, Door to 4" Thick