EFC International

EFC International is a global supplier and distributor of specialty-engineered fasteners, components, and assembly solutions. Founded in 1983, the company has built a reputation for delivering value to customers and suppliers through strategic partnerships and innovative distribution solutions. Its product range includes clamps, panel fasteners, specialty nuts, bolts, screws, retainers, rivets, and other engineered fastening components. EFC International serves a diverse set of industries, with particular strength in automotive/EV, medical, agriculture/lawn & garden, HVAC/appliance, and construction markets. The company positions itself as a one-stop resource for engineered fastening and inventory management solutions, specializing in solving technical assembly challenges with tailored fastening and inventory programs. Backed by a global network of leading manufacturers, EFC International delivers fasteners, retainers, and related components at the right time and price. Its capabilities include engineering support, cost optimization, supply chain commonization, localization of products to North America, and customized inventory programs such as JIT, Kanban, and kitting. EFC International emphasizes quality and operational excellence, holding ISO 9001:2015 certification and operating fully automated warehousing processes. The company maintains offices and warehouses in the USA and abroad, offering local face-to-face support with global advantages. Its logistics capabilities include shipping in any transportation mode worldwide. EFC International is a certified quality tier supplier to the automotive marketplace and provides engineered components for a wide range of applications, from hospital beds and medical diagnostics to automotive attachment and closure fasteners. In response to global trade dynamics, EFC International has promoted American-sourced products and supply chain strategies to help customers mitigate tariffs, reduce lead times, and improve supply chain resilience. The company remains a privately held entity with a global presence and a focus on technical product expertise and customer responsiveness.

EFC International was founded in 1983 and has since grown into a premier global solutions provider specializing in engineered fasteners and components. The company built its reputation by delivering exceptional value to customers and suppliers through strategic partnerships and innovative distribution solutions. Over the decades, EFC International expanded its product portfolio and geographic reach, establishing offices and warehouses in the USA and abroad. It developed deep industry knowledge, particularly in the automotive sector, and became a certified quality tier supplier to the automotive marketplace. The company also achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification and implemented fully automated warehousing processes. In recent years, EFC International has focused on helping customers navigate global trade challenges by promoting American-sourced products and supply chain localization and commonization strategies to mitigate tariffs and reduce lead times.

• 1983

  EFC International founded.

• Achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification.

• Became a certified quality tier supplier to the automotive marketplace.

Premier global provider of engineered fastening solutions and inventory management, offering technical assembly problem-solving and supply chain optimization.

• Self-Retaining Nuts

  Innovative design for assembly and ergonomics.

• Trim & Panel Fasteners

  Metal and plastic fasteners for trim and panel applications.

• Shaft & Bolt Retainers

  Retainers for shafts and bolts.

• Screws, Bolts, Studs and Pins

  Cold-formed fasteners for complexity and cost-reduction.

• Cable Management, Electrical and Fittings

  Cable management and electrical fittings.

• Rivets

  Rivets for various applications.

• Clamps

  Clamps for fastening and assembly.

• Caps, Plugs, Knobs, and Handles

  Caps, plugs, knobs, and handles.

• Specialty Nuts

  Specialty nuts for various applications.

• Lightweight & Powertrain

  Lightweighting, high-strength, high-temperature solutions.

• Threaded Inserts

  Threaded inserts for plastic and metal.

• Plastic Trim Clips

  Plastic trim clips for automotive and industrial use.

• 2021.11.03

  Reported2021.11.03

  Frontenac acquired EFC International[5]Frontenac 收购 EFC Internationalprnewswire.com

  Frontenac announced that it had acquired EFC International. The financial terms were not disclosed.

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2. 2EFC International • EFC Made in USAefc-intl.com
3. 3About | Engineered Fasteners | EFC Internationalefc-intl.com
4. 4Our Product Catalog | EFC Internationalefc-intl.com
5. 5Frontenac 收购 EFC Internationalprnewswire.com