Stimpson

Three Stimpson products made the 2026 InTents Premier Product Showcase. Thank you to InTents magazine and the ATA - Advanced Textiles Association for including us.

The Stimpson 405 Bench Press: In production in the USA for more than 100 years, it sets brass grommets up to #4 and stainless up to #3, with no electricity or compressed air required.
Rolled Rim Grommets & Spur Washers: The spur washer grips the material, and the rolled rim gives a finished look on visible surfaces.

Modular Hand Drive Tooling: Made for field repairs and low-volume work, when the job is away from the shop.
Shop all three at the official Stimpson webstore, webstore.stimpson.com. Order Monday through Friday and enjoy same-day shipping on all orders placed by 3:00 PM E.T.

Headed to Advanced Textiles Expo? Connect with Stimpson at Booth #525.

Today is Manufacturing Day, and we're celebrating the team that keeps Stimpson running.

Stimpson started in 1852 in a 1,500 square foot factory in Lower Manhattan. Today our team works from a 280,000 square foot facility in Pompano Beach, Florida, supplying grommets, washers, eyelets, and the machinery that sets them to fabricators, sign shops, and marine canvas makers.

That work still comes down to skilled people: toolmakers, machine operators, inspectors, and the shipping crew who get orders out the door. Four generations of family ownership later, we're grateful to everyone who built this company and to the team carrying it toward our 175th anniversary in 2027.

To students and career changers exploring manufacturing this month: this is hands-on, precise work that ends up in tents, boats, banners, and safety gear. There's room for you in it.

What got you into manufacturing? Tell us in the comments.

Setting grommets well in from the edge of a large banner? Our trusted partner of over 50 years, Siska, Inc., just showed off a deep-throat electric machine that cuts the material and sets the grommet & washer in one step. To all the printing and sign shops visiting Las Vegas this week for PRINTING United Alliance, now's a great time to review your finishing setup. Your Stimpson rep can help you find the right attaching machinery and grommets & washers, and connect you with our friends at Siska - call us at (877) 765-0748.

Not enough working depth? Not on our watch. Our up to 22" deep throat electric powered machine will cut thru your material and set the grommet & washer all at once. Call for more info 201-794-1124

🌟 Day 2 of is here! Stop by booth C2538 and meet our amazing team—Mike, Art, and Steven! Discover our cutting-edge fastening solutions for grommets, washers, snaps, and eyelets. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with the entire print industry under one roof! https://ow.ly/rfb050Xgneb

Welcoming autumn’s arrival! 🍁 As the leaves change, count on Stimpson for the fastening solutions that keep your project strong all season long. From eyelets and grommets to washers and snap sets, we deliver quality you can trust—since 1852.

Experience the difference true expertise makes. At Stimpson, our generations of experience and trusted industry partnerships set us apart as the premier source for high-quality grommets and washers. Every product reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity—because your projects deserve the best. Explore our solutions: https://ow.ly/XoXi50Q9vjg

Viva Las Vegas! The Printing United Expo is almost here, and Stimpson is excited to invite you to join us at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 23-25! Claim your FREE Expo Pass with code 44211 and stop by booth C2538 to connect with our team, discover our latest fastener solutions, and see what’s new in the industry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network, learn, and experience the best in printing innovation! Register now: https://ow.ly/rQHA50ZLAit

Thank you to ATA - Advanced Textiles Association for featuring us.

Since 1852, our approach has not really changed. Quality first, diversify, and never chase the cheapest sale.

Proud to be going on 31 years as an ATA member.

In business since 1852 and an ATA member for 31 years, Stimpson has seen it all: World Wars, The Great Depression, a pandemic and more.

The company, which makes "the small metal fasteners that hold critical components together and reinforce holes," can attribute its longevity to both diversification and consistency, said Cory Rau, the fourth-generation of his family at the business' helm. They specialize in grommets and washers, with eyelets close behind.

"We've never chased the cheapest sale or the trendiest one," Rau said. At the same time, Stimpson serves several industries: aerospace, military, marine, medical, safety and fall protection, signage and awnings. When one industry slows down, another picks up.

Rau called Stimpson a true "New York story," founded by Edwin B. Stimpson in lower Manhattan near what's now the Brooklyn Bridge, and purchased by Rau's great-grandfather later.

"We're not answering to outside investors who want every last penny of quarterly profit squeezed out," Rau said. That allows the company to invest in quality, both of product and people. Pictured: Cory Rau, courtesy photo

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September is here! Ready to tackle new projects with the industry’s best , , and . For every fastening solution, Stimpson delivers quality you can trust. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/ct0v50WOkRx