SPECIALISTS AT SOURCING FASTENERS
Since 2017, Fine City Fasteners has been a trusted supplier of commercial and specialist fasteners in every type, form, and material. But we’re more than just a fastener supplier.
Based in East Anglia and serving businesses across the UK, we provide a comprehensive range of products tailored for industrial, construction, and commercial applications. Our offering now includes not only fasteners, but also:
- Unistrut channel systems and accessories
- Silicones & Sealants
- Adhesives & Tapes
- PPE & Workwear
- Fixings and Powertool accessories
and much more
Thanks to our deep knowledge and hands-on experience, we've built long-standing relationships across a wide range of sectors including Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Construction, Public Transport, Automotive, and Local Government Services.
Our motto says it all:
Whatever your trade, we can help — because the hard-to-find is our specialty.
About Us
OUR HERITAGE
At Fine City Fasteners, you're in capable hands. Our branch is led by Tim Apps, who joined us in early 2017 and brings over 11 years of industry experience. Tim has worked across every department—from sales and dispatch to delivery—giving him a deep understanding of our operations and how best to meet your needs.
Working alongside Tim in the sales office is Kevan Maltwood, a seasoned expert with 39 years in the fastener business. His background includes managing a branch for a national stockholder, running his own fastener supply company, and bringing valuable knowledge in power tools.
Behind the scenes, Kirk provides essential support to both the sales office and the warehouse. With 40 years of experience in the fixings and power tool industry, his expertise ensures everything runs smoothly.
In the warehouse and administration team, Chris Apps and Scott play key roles in delivering reliable service and support, helping to complete the full-service package we offer.
Fine City Fasteners and Metals Direct are both owned and operated by Lennie Gent, who brings an impressive 53 years of experience in metal supply. Thirty of those years were spent as a director for a major international stockholding group, and he now proudly leads his own business.
Adding further strength to our leadership, Steve Longhurst contributes 42 years of customer service expertise, including 38 years with a leading UK plastics stockholder.
Our Commitment
With a combined 180 years of experience across the team, Fine City Fasteners is proud to offer an unmatched level of knowledge, reliability, and service in the fastener and metal supply industries
A DIVISION OF METALS DIRECT
We are a trading division of Metals Direct Ltd, a specialist stainless steel, non-ferrous metal and engineering plastics supplier based in Great Yarmouth who are an ISO 9001:2015 accredited company. We guarantee our customers a service of the highest quality, supported by a dedicated team of professionals who always deliver to our client’s specifications. Metals Direct are also a member of the BSSA (British Steel) the benefits of which Fine City Fasteners also have access to.
Drill bits and adhesives are always kept in stock but for non-standard items we are able to source any item on a quick turnaround and always at the best possible price. We’ve developed a reputation for providing obscure fasteners that are not commonly found on the market, helping our clients to secure products that are crucial to the success of their business.
Fine City Fasteners are also official stockists working very closely with the likes of Timco, Soudal,Toolbank and more, providing a wide range of items that are suitable for use in any trade.
We use our own branded delivery vehicle to ensure our customers receive their orders on time and rarely charge for deliveries in the local area. This includes delivering directly to businesses or work sites if required.
Providing customer service of the highest order is important to us as new and existing customers require a reliable and flexible supplier that can adapt to the changing needs of their business. We see ourselves not only as experts in the fastening industry but as specialists in working with people to help them achieve their goals.