Who we are
Spaenaur is recognized throughout North America as a leading distributor for industrial fasteners, hardware components and tools. Spaenaur operates out of a 115,000 sq. foot warehouse in Kitchener, Ontario and has positioned itself as a master distributor serving Distribution, MRO and Production markets.
From founding to fastening
Navigating Decades of Fastener Excellence (Est. 1936)
Roy Spaetzel And Howard Hessenaur Founded Spaenaur In 1936.
Started by supplying upholstery, auto body supplies, adhesives, rubber components, and fasteners to the automotive trade.
Discovered high demand for fasteners, leading Spaenaur to specialize in commercial and hard-to-find fasteners.
Mr. Spaetzel traveled across Canada by train, stopping at all of the towns and cities securing sales orders.
Spaenaur created its first 66-page catalog in 1938, distributed to automotive maintenance customers nationwide.
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One of Spaenaur’s key strengths is its catalog. Spaenaur’s catalog consists of over 1,700 pages that contain over 60,000 standard and hard-to-find products and is regarded as one of the best fastener resource guides in the industry.
VIEW OUR CATALOGOur Values
Spaenaur envisions leading the global market with cutting-edge fastening solutions. Our commitment: unmatched precision and quality, meeting unique customer demands through innovation & client-focused service and become the perfect success partner