Our Company History

In 1971 John Stuart Hague founded Hague Fasteners in Wolverhampton. He set out to manufacture high-quality, non-standard fasteners in exotic materials. From the beginning we focused on small to medium batch specials made to drawing.

Growth and Consolidation

At the turn of the millennium Hague Fasteners joined Richards & Allan (Nuts & Bolts) Ltd and European Breakdown Bolting (EBB Ltd). Together the companies traded as The Ralin Group. In 2010 we proudly returned to the original Hague Fasteners Limited name. This change highlighted our tradition and our long-standing reputation.

Expanding Capabilities

Over the years we have earned the trust of clients worldwide, recognised for excellent service and responsiveness. In 2017, Hague Fasteners made significant investment in a new manufacturing centre in Willenhall, a Black Country town with a rich engineering heritage. The custom refitted facility doubled our capacity and reduced lead times, while reinforcing our commitment to quality and reliability.

 

 

Willenhall Investment and Expansion

Clients worldwide recognised our excellent service and fast response. As a result we invested heavily in 2017. We opened a modern manufacturing centre in Willenhall, a Black Country town famous for engineering. The new custom-refitted facility doubled capacity. It also reduced lead times and strengthened reliability.

A Third-Generation Family Business

Today Jon and Claire Hague run the company with the support of their three sons, Jack, Tom and Max. The family now leads Hague Fasteners as a third-generation business. Therefore our history combines family values, technical expertise and a commitment to sustainability.

For more on our milestones and certifications see our Carbon Footprint page and Capabilities page. Our history explains how we engineer bespoke nuts, bolts and studbolts with full traceability and inspection.

FAQ Section

FAQ Section

Q: When was Hague Fasteners founded?

A: John Stuart Hague founded Hague Fasteners in Wolverhampton in 1971. From the very start, the company focused on producing non-standard fasteners in small to medium quantities. Because many stockists could not supply these items, Hague became the trusted solution.

Q: Why did Hague Fasteners change names in the 2000s?

A: Around the year 2000, Hague Fasteners joined Richards & Allan and European Breakdown Bolting under The Ralin Group. However, in 2010 the business returned to the Hague Fasteners Limited name. The decision mattered because it highlighted our proud tradition and long-standing reputation.

Q: How has investment shaped the company’s growth?

A: In 2017 Hague Fasteners invested in a new Willenhall facility. The move doubled our production capacity and therefore improved lead times. As a result, clients around the world enjoy faster deliveries and the same trusted quality.

Q: Who runs Hague Fasteners today?

A: Jon and Claire Hague now manage the company. Their three sons, Jack, Tom and Max, also play key roles. Consequently, Hague Fasteners operates as a strong third-generation family business.

Q: What materials does Hague Fasteners work with?

A: We machine carbon steels, stainless steels, Duplex and Super Duplex grades, Hastelloys, Nimonics and Inconels. For example, we often supply safety-critical fasteners in superalloys for the nuclear and oil and gas sectors.

Q: Which industries rely on Hague Fasteners?

A: Our bespoke fasteners support nuclear, defence, aerospace, oil and gas, renewable energy, subsea and specialist machinery. Because every industry has unique requirements, we supply fasteners to drawing with full material certification and dimensional inspection.

Q: How does Hague Fasteners ensure quality?

A: Our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requires traceability and documented inspection. Therefore, every fastener can be supplied with Certificates of Conformity, EN 10204 3.1 material certificates and dimensional inspection reports.

Q: What role does sustainability play in your history?

A: Hague Fasteners operates as a Carbon Neutral and Carbon Negative manufacturer. In addition, we fund global tree planting through the Hague Fasteners Forest. As a result, our history combines precision engineering with responsible environmental action.