One year of collaboration between Swedish premium fastener manufacturer BUMAX AB and Star Stainless Screw Company, a LindFast Solutions Group company, has seen significant progress in growth and strategic expansion in North America.
Since the agreement was signed by the parties exactly one year ago, efforts have been centered on sales operations, go-to-market strategies, and building industry awareness in the North American marketplace. With multiple STAR Stainless locations now stocking BUMAX products, its customers nationwide enjoy seamless access to BUMAX’s renowned high-performance stainless-steel fasteners—products backed by a century of expertise in stainless steel materials and precision engineering.
“Some of the strongest partnerships are those that evolve over time,” said Jacob Bergström, Segment Manager for Distributors at BUMAX. “This past year has shown the results of years of persistence and relationship-building.”
“The industry’s most dependable partner”
The relationship between BUMAX and STAR Stainless began in 2019 as a result of introductions via a mutual partner, and truly gained traction in early 2023, when both companies aligned on timing, vision, and market opportunity resulting in the signing of a master distribution agreement in 2024.
“Together, we are not only improving product access but also educating key industries on the unique performance advantages BUMAX brings to critical applications,” added Tim Roberto, President of STAR Stainless. “At STAR, our goal is to be the industry’s most dependable partner by offering the broadest, deepest, and most ubiquitous inventory in the market. Partnering with BUMAX enables us to meet stringent stainless-steel standards and specifications not historically available. Their engineering expertise makes what was once thought impossible now a reality.”
Increasing demand for higher-grade stainless-steel products
With increasing demand for higher-grade stainless-steel products across defense, marine, petrochemical, construction, semiconductor, and space technology, the BUMAX–STAR Stainless partnership is well-positioned to meet those needs with exceptional technical solutions and reliable nationwide availability. Withyear one complete, both teams are eager to deepen their collaboration and further solidify BUMAX’s presence across North America.
“After recently joining BUMAX USA, I’ve seen this partnership as key to our expansion in North America,”concludes Ben Linville, Head of Sales at BUMAX, USA. “I’m excited for this collaboration to continue delivering value to STAR Stainless’ extensive distribution network and redefine what OEMs can expect from stainless steel fastener performance in the American market.”
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Nimeka de Silva
Head of Marketing, BUMAX AB
Tel: +44 (0) 7904 980037 | +44 (0) 1527 593780
Email: nimeka.desilva@bumax.se
About BUMAX:
BUMAX is the world-leading specialist manufacturer of premium stainless steel fasteners in a variety of steel grades that provide optimal safety and reliability in the most demanding customer applications. Customers include CERN, ABB, Alfa Laval, Alstom, Vestas, Rolls Royce and many more in industries such as marine, automotive, oil and gas, chemical processing, energy, defense, pulp and paper, construction and general engineering. BUMAX is headquartered in Åshammar in Sweden’s steel district and has a global footprint with offices or distributors in more than 30 countries on four continents. BUMAX is fully owned by the listed Swedish Bufab Group. Find out more at https://www.bumax-fasteners.com/.