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From a small shop to multiple state-of-the-art manufacturing locations
What was once a small manufacturer employing seven people out of a 5,200 sq ft shop has now grown to employ more than 50 people – producing annually upwards of 450 million fasteners, tools, and components for thousands of customers across multiple industries.
Originally established as an eyelet supplier in 1964, Edson now manufactures a complete line of domestic blind rivets in all materials. And with both in‑house manufacturing and an international supply network, Edson can adjust to the needs of our customers in today’s competitive global marketplace. Our quality, timely deliveries, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service are part of our culture – instilled by the present owners since 1987.
60+
Years in Business
450M
Annual Production
50+
Employees
Built for fastening solutions
1964
Vinal Duncan, an eyelet toolmaker founded Edson Manufacturing Incorporated. Operating out of a small warehouse for the next 10 years.
1978
Present owners, Lee Gaw and John Famiglietti, began working at Edson while in high school and trained as toolmakers.
The two developed a full stainless steel blind rivet line putting Marson in a strategic position in the industry.
2004
Expansion to full assembly capabilities.
Now at 14,000 square feet, Edson has doubled in size and offers import closed end, multi-grip, and standard blind rivets.
2025
Footprint expansion with new facility.
Purchased 34,000 sq ft distribution center in Wolcott, CT complete with full tool room, offices, assembly, warehouse, & shipping.
Edson employs 58 people and can produce over 450 million fasteners annually.
1974
Edson was purchased by Marson Corporation to manufacture blind rivet bodies.
1997
Through years of hard work and dedication, Marson offered the division to Lee & John with a 10 year contract to produce blind rivets.
At the young age of 35 years old, the two took ownership.
2014
Began extruding aluminum, steel, and copper rivet bodies, offering full line of domestic stamped and extruded blind rivets. Occupying over 40,000 square feet with a full tool room, complete deep drawn eyelet capability, cold heading, and assembly.
1964
Vinal Duncan, an eyelet toolmaker founded Edson Manufacturing Incorporated. Operating out of a small warehouse for the next 10 years.
1974
Edson was purchased by Marson Corporation to manufacture blind rivet bodies.
1978
Present owners, Lee Gaw and John Famiglietti, began working at Edson while in high school and trained as toolmakers.
The two developed a full stainless steel blind rivet line putting Marson in a strategic position in the industry.
1997
Through years of hard work and dedication, Marson offered the division to Lee & John with a 10 year contract to produce blind rivets.
At the young age of 35 years old, the two took ownership.
2004
Expansion to full assembly capabilities.
Now at 14,000 square feet, Edson has doubled in size and offers import closed end, multi-grip, and standard blind rivets.
2014
Began extruding aluminum, steel, and copper rivet bodies, offering full line of domestic stamped and extruded blind rivets. Occupying over 40,000 square feet with a full tool room, complete deep drawn eyelet capability, cold heading, and assembly.
2025
Footprint expansion with new facility.
Purchased 34,000 sq ft distribution center in Wolcott, CT complete with full tool room, offices, assembly, warehouse, & shipping.
Edson employs 58 people and can produce over 450 million fasteners annually.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Fastener Production
Complete line of stamped and extruded non-structural blind rivets
Open End | Countersunk | Large Flange | Small Flange
Import Offering
Closed End | Multi-Grip | Structural
Materials
Steel | Stainless Steel — 302, 304, 305, 316 | Brass | Aluminum | Copper | Monel
Coatings
Plated | Black Zinc | Black Oxide | Anodized — Clear/Colored | Passivation | Nickel | Special Coatings & Paint
Packaging
Private labeling | Bar coding | Tubs | Boxes | Poly Bag | Blister | Custom
Quality Control
ISO 9001 Registered
Certified Test Reports
PPAP and IMDS
Tool Progress Tracking
Statistical Process Control
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