RIVET NUT USA™
Your Trusted American Distributor of
Atlas® Rivet Nuts and Sherex® Fasteners

June 18, 2025

Sherex, Atlas, Penn Engineering, Fasteners, Rivet Nuts

 

Rivet Nut USA™, a division of Cardinal Components, Inc., is a leading distributor of domestically and internationally sourced internally threaded fasteners, such as the rivet nut. We are proud to be a preferred authorized distributor for Böllhoff, who holds the trademark on the original rivet nut, called the RIVNUT®. We also are proud to be a Sherex® and Atlas® distributor, two companies that merged together in 2024 and now operate as a wholly owned division of parent company PennEngineering®. All of these brands offer products that are Made in America (MADE IN THE USA) and also offer other products from manufacturing facilities in Europe, Taiwan, China, etc. These brands are widely respected for addressing fastening challenges in industries such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, transportation, industrial, and military.

 

Penn Engineering, Sherex, Atlas, brands, merger, fasteners, rivet nuts

PennEngineering’s In-House Brand – Atlas®

It’s important to note that the Atlas® brand was already part of the PennEngineering® family prior to the Sherex® acquisition. Atlas® has been known for its trusted rivet nut brand name products, including SpinTite®, MaxTite®, Plus+Tite® and Full Metric Series of Threaded Inserts.

PennEngineering’s Acquisition of Sherex®

In 2024, PennEngineering® (“Penn”) acquired Sherex®, expanding its capabilities and product offerings in the fastening solutions space. Sherex Fastening Solutions® now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Penn, continuing under its established Sherex® brand in the marketplace, with products such as the Optisert®, Full Hex Body Inserts, RIV-FLOAT®, and more.

Sherex® Fastening Solutions Combined with the Atlas® Brand
a New Division of PennEngineering®

Following the acquisition, PennEngineering® strategically merged the Atlas® brand into Sherex Fastening Solutions® operating company. This integration brings together two respected product families under one operating company, offering customers a comprehensive portfolio of rivet nuts and blind threaded inserts through Sherex Fastening Solutions®.

PennEngineering® offers the Sherex® and Atlas® brands via its authorized distribution partners, such as Rivet Nut USA™.  Rivet Nut USA™ provides customers with streamlined access to both brands, delivering the full range of solutions from a unified product portfolio.

Alongside its high-quality blind rivet nuts, Sherex Fastening Solutions® offers clinch nuts, compression limiters, and the innovative Disc-Lock® and TEC Series® wedge-locking solutions. These are designed to prevent fastener loosening in high-vibration environments. These wedge-locking products include washers, nuts, and bolts.

Rivet Nut USA™ stocks domestically and internationally made fasteners from both the Sherex and Atlas® brands to support the American market. Many orders are available with same-day shipping.

Why Choose Rivet Nut USA™?

Rivet Nut USA™, a division of Cardinal Components, Inc., is your reliable partner for high-performance blind rivet nuts, offering top-quality products, competitive pricing, and fast, dependable delivery. By choosing us as your rivet nut distributor, you ensure secure and efficient fastening solutions for your projects. To learn more, visit www.rivetnutusa.com/fasteners/. For pricing inquiries, contact us today to discover the Rivet Nut USA™ difference!