The Cold Heading Company

Formed in the Automotive Industry

A Century of Progress

Since 1912, one year before Henry Ford installed the first moving assembly lines in his Highland Park, Michigan plant, the Cold Heading Company has been a trusted source for cold-formed fasteners in the automotive industry. From the earliest mass-produced automobiles to the most modern powertrain, braking, assembly, and safety system applications; our brand is a recognized fixture of international manufacturing.

1912

Founding of Ajax Bolt and Screw Co.

1921

Gustave Maertens purchased controlling interest in Ajax Bolt and Screw.

1951

Rene DeSeranno founded Cold Heading Company

1974

Ajax Bolt and Screw became Ajax Metal Processing

1993

Cold Heading Company’s corporate headquarters relocated to Warren, Michigan

1994

• Derek Stevens became Chief Executive Officer
• Direct Tool established for Tooling Support for Manufacturing

1996

Cold Heading started Indiana manufacturing divisions

1999

Cold Heading acquired GT Specialty Fasteners

2008

Direct Tool acquired Wolverine Carbide and Die Company and became Wolverine Carbide and Tool

2010

Cold Heading acquired the automotive fastener divisions of SPS Technologies

2017

Cold Heading doubled Indiana manufacturing facility

2021

Cold Heading opened the Indiana Technical and Administration Center in Fremont, IN.