Stainless steel fasteners supplier Fastenright marks 15 years
FROM keeping the MeerKAT radio telescope securely grounded in the Karoo to restoring Milnerton’s iconic wooden bridge, Cape Town-based Fastenright – South Africa’s leading specialist supplier of high-quality stainless-steel fasteners – is celebrating 15 years of steady growth and holding the country’s most ambitious projects together.
With an extensive stockholding of around 10 000 product types across four warehouses – and a fifth under construction – Fastenright ensures fast, efficient and reliable service to meet the growing needs of diverse industries. Even the smallest fastener failure can halt production, so the company prioritises swift delivery to avoid or minimise costly downtime.
Reflecting on Fastenright’s journey, MD Rainer Lutz highlights the challenges of building a specialised supplier from the ground up. Despite their extensive expertise, the team had to gain a deep understanding of market needs while building a broad inventory offering. “We started modestly but with a vision to deliver unmatched quality and service that would set us apart,” Lutz says. “Through a lot of hard work, dedication of our team, and the support of our key partners, namely Eric and Pat Hasselbach, and at the time, Bernd Rabus, we began to build the foundation of what we are today.”
Holding South Africa’s projects together
Fastenright’s stainless steel fasteners support a wide spectrum of industries and applications – from construction, manufacturing, and routine maintenance to major infrastructure projects. With an extensive stockholding of standard A2 and A4 fasteners, customers benefit from reliable supply and quick delivery when they need it most.
The company’s products have played a crucial role in high-profile projects. More than 15 000 bolts, nuts, and screws were supplied for the restoration of Milnerton’s historic wooden bridge, while corrosion-resistant fasteners secured the MeerKAT radio telescope in Carnarvon, Northern Cape.
Beyond landmark projects, Fastenright’s A4/316 stainless steel fasteners are trusted in water and effluent treatment plants, where corrosion resistance is critical, and in marine and coastal environments where long-term durability is essential.
The company is renowned for sourcing and supply of specialised fasteners such as acid-resistant Grade A4-80, which combines high tensile strength with corrosion resistance, as well as duplex stainless steels 2205 and 904L – ensuring even the most demanding project requirements are met. With selected sizes available ex-stock, urgent orders are fulfilled quickly and reliably.
Looking ahead: renewable energy and new opportunities
Fastenright is positioning itself as a key supplier to the renewable energy sector, particularly solar projects, where stainless steel’s corrosion resistance is critical. Although many large-scale solar projects currently import materials directly, the company is actively building partnerships with international project leaders to demonstrate its strength as a competitive local alternative – offering an extensive stockholding and rapid delivery.
Marking 15 years in business, Lutz reaffirms Fastenright’s commitment: “Our focus on quality, exceptional service, and customer satisfaction will always remain the foundation of our business. Thanks to the hard work, passion, and commitment of the Fastenright team, we will continue to grow and build lasting partnerships with both new and longstanding customers in South Africa – and hopefully beyond.”
Learn more at www.fastenright.co.za
