Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Warrenville, Illinois
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Since 1920
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. manufactures rivets, fasteners, and riveting machinery, with cold-formed and cold-headed parts among its core capabilities. The company is headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, was founded in 1920, and employs between 100 and 200 people, with reported revenue of about $27.9 million. It is publicly traded under the ticker CVR. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In May 2026 it announced a temporary suspension of its quarterly dividend.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. at a glance
Revenue
27.9M
Employees
100-200
Founded
1920
Headquarters
Warrenville, Illinois
Ownership
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: CVR)
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
16
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
16
Named foreign suppliers
3
Top origins
Belgium · Italy · Germany · Sweden
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Chicago Rivet & Machine Co..
What this tells a buyer
The company announced a temporary suspension of its quarterly dividend on May 14, 2026, according to its press release on PR Newswire.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists capabilities including assembly, machining, tooling, coating, and aluminum and steel fastener production.
The company is publicly listed under ticker CVR and reports facilities in Warrenville, Illinois and Tyrone, Pennsylvania.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
106 years in operation (founded 1920).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. manufactures rivets, fasteners, and riveting machinery, with cold-formed and cold-headed parts among its core capabilities. The company is headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, was founded in 1920, and employs between 100 and 200 people, with reported revenue of about $27.9 million. It is publicly traded under the ticker CVR. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In May 2026 it announced a temporary suspension of its quarterly dividend.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1920 |
Headquarters | Warrenville, Illinois |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | 27.9M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (NASDAQ: CVR) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. makes
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists capabilities including assembly, machining, tooling, coating, and aluminum and steel fastener production.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Brake, Aluminum, Steel, Fastener, Tooling, Electronics, Coating, Machining (source: chicagorivet.com).
Certifications
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — chicagorivet.com
ISO 9001 — chicagorivet.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced a temporary suspension of its quarterly dividend on May 14, 2026, according to its press release on PR Newswire. US customs bill-of-lading records list 16 inbound shipments across 3 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Italy · Germany · Sweden.
Latest developments
2026-07-10 — CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO. ANNOUNCES REBRANDING AND NEW CORPORATE IDENTITY (prnewswire.com)
2026-07-10 — Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. News and Press Releases | PR Newswire (prnewswire.com)
2026-05-14 — CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO. ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF QUARTERLY DIVIDEND (prnewswire.com)
2026-03-24 — Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Announces Year-End Results of Operations (prnewswire.com)
2026-02-19 — News/Events - Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (chicagorivet.com)
2026-02-13 — We were honored to host a recent visit to “The Rivet” from our newest customer Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions!! Thank you Annette Philip and Amanda Ketner for your partnership and trust! … (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. is headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois. Public sources also reference these locations:
Warrenville, Illinois — chicagorivet.com
Tyrone, Pennsylvania — chicagorivet.com
Company details
The company is publicly listed under ticker CVR and reports facilities in Warrenville, Illinois and Tyrone, Pennsylvania. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. was founded in 1920, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 106 years in operation (founded 1920). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. make?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. manufactures rivets, fasteners, and riveting machinery, with cold-formed and cold-headed parts among its core capabilities. The company is headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, was founded in 1920, and employs between 100 and 200 people, with reported revenue of about $27.9 million. It is publicly traded under the ticker CVR. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In May 2026 it announced a temporary suspension of its quarterly dividend.
Where is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. headquartered?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. is headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois (27755 Diehl Rd, Warrenville, Illinois, 60555-3926).
When was Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. founded?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. was founded in 1920.
How big is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the 27.9M range.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. publicly traded?
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: CVR). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. hold?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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