Verified Nov 2026
Metal Stamping
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San Carlos, California
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Since 1982
Pencom is a manufacturer and distributor of precision fasteners, mechanical hardware, and custom fabricated components, headquartered in San Carlos, California. Founded in 1982, the company employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people. It serves the automotive, medical, plumbing hardware, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and aerospace sectors. Its product line includes self-clinching hardware, standoffs, and captive screws, and in September 2025 it unveiled the STF-22 4B, a new fastener product. The company is privately held.
Pencom at a glance
Revenue
<$10M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1982
Headquarters
San Carlos, California
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Import activity
2396
Industries
Automotive
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2396
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Pencom.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available for Pencom, so its trade footprint cannot be described; the most recent reported development is its August 2026 partnership between its FIT division and Standard Bot.
Pencom holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Nadcap certifications, and its listed capabilities include metal stamping, machining, welding, sheet metal work, and assembly across aluminum, steel, and plastic.
Pencom is privately held, reports an estimated annual revenue below $10 million, and operates a facility in Hayward, California in addition to its headquarters.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
44 years in operation (founded 1982).
Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Pencom is a manufacturer and distributor of precision fasteners, mechanical hardware, and custom fabricated components, headquartered in San Carlos, California. Founded in 1982, the company employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people. It serves the automotive, medical, plumbing hardware, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and aerospace sectors. Its product line includes self-clinching hardware, standoffs, and captive screws, and in September 2025 it unveiled the STF-22 4B, a new fastener product. The company is privately held.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1982 |
Headquarters | San Carlos, California |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | <$10M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Stamping |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Pencom makes
Pencom holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Nadcap certifications, and its listed capabilities include metal stamping, machining, welding, sheet metal work, and assembly across aluminum, steel, and plastic.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Fastener, Machining, Aluminum, Steel, PCB, Welding, Plastic, Sheet Metal, Metal Stamping (source: pencomsf.com).
Certifications
Pencom is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — pencomsf.com
ISO 13485 — pencomsf.com
ISO 14001 — pencomsf.com
ISO 45001 — pencomsf.com
ISO 9001 — pencomsf.com
Nadcap — pencomsf.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available for Pencom, so its trade footprint cannot be described; the most recent reported development is its August 2026 partnership between its FIT division and Standard Bot. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2396 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-09-29 — See the PENCOM team in action at FABTECH Las Vegas 2026! | PENCOM (linkedin.com)
2026-08-05 — PENCOM’s FIT Division Partners With Standard Bot... | PENCOM (pencomsf.com)
2026-08-05 — Articles & Updates | PENCOM (pencomsf.com)
2025-11-13 — Introducing PENCOM’s CMU Surface-Mount Captive S... | PENCOM (pencomsf.com)
2025-09-17 — PENCOM Unveils the STF-22™ 4B - A New Benchmark ... | PENCOM (pencomsf.com)
2025-08-29 — PENCOM Salem Named Mack Molding’s Supplier of th... | PENCOM (pencomsf.com)
Facilities
Pencom is headquartered in San Carlos, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Hayward, California — pencomsf.com
Company details
Pencom is privately held, reports an estimated annual revenue below $10 million, and operates a facility in Hayward, California in addition to its headquarters. Pencom was founded in 1982, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in San Carlos, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 44 years in operation (founded 1982). Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pencom make?
Pencom is a manufacturer and distributor of precision fasteners, mechanical hardware, and custom fabricated components, headquartered in San Carlos, California. Founded in 1982, the company employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people. It serves the automotive, medical, plumbing hardware, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and aerospace sectors. Its product line includes self-clinching hardware, standoffs, and captive screws, and in September 2025 it unveiled the STF-22 4B, a new fastener product. The company is privately held.
Where is Pencom headquartered?
Pencom is headquartered in San Carlos, California.
When was Pencom founded?
Pencom was founded in 1982.
How big is Pencom?
Pencom has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the <$10M range (estimated).
What certifications does Pencom hold?
Pencom lists AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Pencom import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2396 inbound shipments for Pencom, with top origins including Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · South Korea.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 650-593-3288
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
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