Overview

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners is a UK manufacturer and distributor of fasteners, components, and seals, headquartered in Royal Wootton Bassett, England, and founded in 1982. The company employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $50 to 100 million, and is privately held. It serves aerospace, motorsport, defence, automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial equipment, and plumbing hardware markets. Clarendon recently consolidated its trading name, with Swift Aerospace trading as Clarendon from 1 May 2026.

At a glance

What Clarendon Specialty Fasteners makes

Clarendon lists fasteners, aluminum and steel components, sheet metal, composite parts, and plastic products among its offerings, and holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Fastener, Assembly, Plastic, Steel, Aluminum, Sheet Metal, Composite, Seating (source: clarendonsf.com).

Certifications

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — clarendonsf.com

• ISO 9001 — clarendonsf.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-26 — News - 26 October 2026 (clarendonsf.com)

• 2026-10-26 — News - Keep upto date with the latest news from Clarendon (clarendonsf.com)

• 2026-10-02 — News - 2 October 2026 (clarendonsf.com)

• 2026-08-03 — News - 3 August 2026 (clarendonsf.com)

• 2026-05-08 — We are pleased to announce that, effective 1 May 2026, Swift Aerospace is now trading as Clarendon. | Clarendon Specialty Fasteners (linkedin.com)

• 2026-01-16 — Corporate Announcement: Acquisition of Swift Aerospace by Clarendon Speciality Fasteners - Swift Aerospace (swiftaero.com)

Facilities

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners is headquartered in Royal Wootton Bassett, England. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Irvine, California — clarendonsf.com

Company details

Clarendon operates stocking facilities in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and Mexico, and its web listings include a facility in Irvine, California. Clarendon Specialty Fasteners was founded in 1982, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Royal Wootton Bassett, England. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 44 years in operation (founded 1982). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Clarendon Specialty Fasteners make?

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners is a UK manufacturer and distributor of fasteners, components, and seals, headquartered in Royal Wootton Bassett, England, and founded in 1982. The company employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $50 to 100 million, and is privately held. It serves aerospace, motorsport, defence, automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial equipment, and plumbing hardware markets. Clarendon recently consolidated its trading name, with Swift Aerospace trading as Clarendon from 1 May 2026.

Where is Clarendon Specialty Fasteners headquartered?

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners is headquartered in Royal Wootton Bassett, England.

When was Clarendon Specialty Fasteners founded?

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners was founded in 1982.

How big is Clarendon Specialty Fasteners?

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Clarendon Specialty Fasteners hold?

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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