Fixfast Acquires OSC Sales

Key Takeaways: 

• Fixfast Group has acquired 100% of OSC Sales, bringing construction fastening brands Carpenters Mate, Orbix, and Optimaxx under unified ownership.
• Carpenters Mate, Orbix, and Optimaxx will remain exclusively available through established distributor channels, with no direct-to-consumer sales and no changes to existing contractual terms.
• The Fixfast-OSC Sales acquisition gives OSC brands access to manufacturing and engineering expertise, as well as industry accreditations.

Fixfast Group has announced the acquisition of OSC Sales, a specialist construction fixings provider, along with its three-brand portfolio: Carpenters Mate, Orbix, and Optimaxx. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The deal was built on a long-standing relationship between both businesses’ leadership teams. The goal is to combine complementary strengths to serve the full construction supply chain.

What Changes for Buyers, Merchants, and Installers?

Less than you might expect, and that’s intentional.

Carpenters Mate, Orbix, and Optimaxx will continue operating through their exclusive distributor-based route to market. OSC brands will not sell direct to consumers, and they can’t be purchased through Fixfast directly. Pricing terms remain the same. Any existing contacts, ordering routes, and support channels stay in place.

What shifts is the capability behind the brands.

“This is a hugely exciting moment for OSC,” said Frazer Dunn, Director at OSC. “Joining the Fixfast Group gives us access to UK manufacturing, world-class technical expertise, and industry-leading accreditations, it’s a massive step forward. Our brands are only getting stronger, our team is fully committed, and our ambition has never been higher. The best is absolutely still to come.”

Why UK Manufacturing Matters for Construction Fasteners

Domestic production reduces freight exposure. When international supply chains tighten, products already manufactured in the UK are insulated from the lead-time shocks that have disrupted construction schedules in recent years.

It also tightens control over quality standards and accreditation processes. For anyone working on projects with fast turnaround requirements or strict compliance obligations, knowing that manufacturing and certification happen under one roof removes uncertainty.

Fixfast has built its identity around what it calls “Confidence in every connection.” They hope that by adding OSC’s distributor network and brand reach to that manufacturing base, they create a platform for delivering on that standard across more of the construction market.

What Specifiers and Merchants Should Do Now

Confirm product availability through your usual merchant channels. OSC brands remain there, and nothing changes about how you access them.

Request updated technical documentation. If the manufacturing location or accreditation status matters to your project specifications, now is a good time to request current data sheets and lead-time commitments directly from your distributor.

Consider your stocking strategy for high-use fixings. Not because supply is at risk, but because a modest safety stock on critical fastening products is sound procurement practice during any transition period.

A Signal Worth Watching

This acquisition fits into a larger pattern of consolidation in construction supply, where specialist businesses are joining forces to build durability rather than simply expand revenue.

The integration will be phased and tested before launch. Both businesses have committed to maintaining service quality throughout, with any future changes communicated clearly in advance.