Acument Global Technologies Inc.
Small metal parts
Company Overview
Acument Global Technologies, a proud member of the Fontana Gruppo, stands as a global leader in the design and manufacture of fastening and assembly solutions. Headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the company operates 10 manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America. With a rich history, Acument is recognized for its enduring and trusted brand names in the industry, including Camcar®, Ring Screw, TORX®, STRUX®, and Mag-form®.
Comprehensive Fastening and Assembly Solutions
Acument Global Technologies offers an extensive portfolio of fastening solutions catering to a diverse range of industries. These include a wide array of fasteners, custom assemblies, ball studs, and tie rods. Specialized offerings like Saturn Fasteners provide externally threaded fasteners for the demanding aerospace sector, adhering to NADCAP and AS9100 Rev D/AS9102 standards. Fontana Fasteners, Inc., contributes with LE USA® structural steel fasteners, known for their quality, cold-formed construction from USA-sourced steel, and excellent wrenchability.
The company excels in engineered specials, such as the Z-Form® Assembly, which offers zero-clearance bolted joints for high shear loads, and PlasTORX® fasteners for injection molding. Their drive systems feature the globally recognized TORX® family, including TORX PLUS® and HEXATRAC PLUS™ for optimal performance and weight savings. For fluid handling, Acument provides innovative FLOGRUV® bolts with helical grooves, traditional banjo bolts, and tube nuts designed for pressure-resistant, leak-tight seals. Additionally, the company manufactures MAGGCERT® threaded inserts for magnesium automotive components, ensuring serviceability and preventing galvanic corrosion, and MAGNASEAL® self-sealing plugs for reliable sealing without additional components.
Industry Expertise and Applications
Acument's fastening and assembly solutions serve critical sectors worldwide, including Automotive (with a focus on custom engineering for OEMs, tier suppliers, and electric vehicles, notably as a supplier to Rivian), Aerospace (supporting programs like NASA JPL and military applications), Building & Construction (contributing to projects like the Merchants Bridge Restoration), Construction Equipment, Commercial Truck, and General Industrial markets. The company provides solutions ranging from standard grade fasteners to custom-engineered options designed for specific clamp load and corrosion resistance requirements.
Commitment to Quality, Innovation, and Engineering Support
Acument Global Technologies demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, evidenced by its numerous certifications including ISO 16949, ISO 14001, and specific customer approvals like Caterpillar. The company has also received prestigious awards, such as the GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award (2020, 2021) and the Ford CHEP Zero Defects Recognition (2021). Their state-of-the-art North American Engineering Laboratory provides comprehensive support for product and joint design, application troubleshooting, and customer standards development, utilizing advanced tools like Instron testing machines, SEM, and FEA programs for cold forming. Acument also offers TECHNICLEAN™ processes to meet stringent technical cleanliness requirements, minimizing particle contamination risks.