Since 1854, Nielsen Hardware has engineered and manufactured latches, handles and other fastening hardware from its Binghamton, New York facility. The company works with customers from concept through production, using in-house engineering, prototyping and testing to tailor hardware for demanding applications, including select latches approved by the Naval Sea Systems Command. Nielsen holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and supports defense-oriented requirements through DFARS and MIL-STD/ASTM compliance.
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DFARS Compliant
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RoHS/REACH Compliant
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HUBZone Certified (PENDING)
Conflict Minerals Certified
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NAVSEA Approved Supplier for Select Latches
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Matdan CorporationFounded by Dave Arand in 1992, Matdan Corporation manufactures captive fasteners and quick-access hardware, including custom parts for demanding applications. From its two factory locations, the company serves customers worldwide and is particularly experienced in aerospace and defense fastening, where its MH series is made in the USA with DFARS-compliant materials. Matdan maintains ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certifications and supports customers with engineering assistance for designs that fall outside standard products.CINCINNATI, OH
Level 1 FastenersSince 1959, Level 1 Fasteners has manufactured specialty fasteners in Huntington, West Virginia, with a particular strength in non-ferrous materials for the U.S. Navy and its subcontractors. The third-generation Bourdelais-owned company operates from a 250,000-square-foot facility and maintains full traceability through in-house inspection and metallurgical testing. Its quality labs are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and MIL-I-45208-A standards.HUNTINGTON, WV
Custom Metal Crafters, IncFounded in 1972, Custom Metal Crafters is a Newington, Connecticut manufacturer known for supplying custom metal hardware to wholesale OEM customers. The company serves applications ranging from military equipment to pet and fashion goods, with most items made in the USA and many Berry Amendment compliant.BROOKLYN, NY
Douglas Industrial CompanyFounded in 1975, Watervliet’s Douglas Industrial Company manufactures and distributes industrial fasteners, including high-quality Made-in-America fasteners, from its 24,000-square-foot warehouse in New York’s Capital Region. The company has supplied government customers since its early years and today serves defense, aerospace, and industrial operations with a sales team whose majority has been there for 15 or more years. Douglas Industrial is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and New York State SDVOB.WATERVLIET, NY