About DB Roberts
Specialty Fasteners. Unmatched Service.
Since 1982, DB Roberts has delivered trusted distribution of engineered fasteners, hardware and best in class supply chain management across North America. Backed by responsive service, deep industry expertise, and inventory focused on keeping your business moving.
Products & Partnerships
DB Roberts combines an extensive stock of specialty components (fasteners, access hardware, hardware inserts, and more) with practical application support and supply expertise to simplify procurement and build trusted, long-term customer partnerships.
We carefully select the suppliers and products we distribute, focusing on synergistic product lines and only the best manufacturers in their respective industries. As an authorized distributor for over 50 select, premier manufacturers, our product breadth includes fasteners, self-clinching fasteners, access hardware, electronic hardware, components, shielding, and more.
DB Roberts operates an extensive distribution network across the United States and Mexico.
Message from our President & CEO
Robert Clapp, Jr.
DB Roberts was built on a foundation of service, integrity, and long-term partnership. We are committed to delivering the highest quality products backed by deep technical expertise and one of the most robust inventories in the industry. Our customers trust us because we listen, we respond, and we stand behind what we supply. When you work with DB Roberts, you gain a partner dedicated to helping you succeed.
—Robert Clapp, Jr.
President & CEO
"Our commitment to our customers is rooted in the same principles that guide every aspect of our business—integrity, service, and responsibility."
DB Roberts’ Differentiators
Strategic Inventory Availability
Large, ready-to-ship inventory of industrial fasteners and components to reduce downtime and keep production moving.
Industry Expertise
Application-focused engineering support to streamline component selection and drive smarter sourcing decisions from concept through production.
Flexible Supply Chain Solutions
We offer scalable supply chain programs tailored to your operational needs, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), kitting, MRP integration, EDI connectivity, and custom replenishment strategies.
Partner-First Service
At DB Roberts, we prioritize strong relationships with over 50 premier manufacturers and hands-on support aligned to your operational and business goals.
Positioned as the largest global distributor of PEM® fasteners and the largest stocking distributor of Southco® products worldwide, DB Roberts maintains the highest standards of quality and compliance, holding ISO 9001 and AS9120 certifications while adhering to RoHS requirements and DFARS 252.225-7009 regulations, ensuring reliable service and regulatory alignment for customers in the fastener and hardware industry.
For over 40 years, DB Roberts has focused on combining the best brands with the best people, delivering premium products with an unwavering dedication to customer service.
Fastener Industry Associations
DB Roberts proudly supports and participates in leading fastener industry associations across North America. Through these partnerships, our team helps to foster education, promote industry standards, and strengthen collaboration across the fastener supply chain, supporting manufacturers, distributors, and the next generation of industry professionals.








Linecards & Literature
Explore DB Roberts’ library of line cards, brochures, and resources featuring product information and technical specifications to support innovative product choices.