3Q, Inc.’s goal is to provide a single part number solution with inventory programs to improve customer service and profitability. Our ability to partner with our customers is the first step to a successful relationship. We are here to support the efforts of our customers’ needs with communication and dedication. 3Q, Inc. offers inventory programs that are tailored to satisfy the highly disciplined supply chain of fastener products and services. Special labels, special package quantities, carton weight limits, special finishes are what makes 3Q, Inc. unique as a premier fastener source for the fastener customer. We go beyond fasteners because it’s the right thing to do.
The 3Q Edge
- Guaranteed Satisfaction
- Customer Order Flexibility
- Blanket Order Stocked Inventory
- Onsite Quality Staff
- Single Source Purchasing
- Fast Quoting
About Us
3Q, Inc. is built on Integrity, Respect and Quality. The standard is high and we work hard everyday to live up to these words to our customers, suppliers and employees. 3Q, Inc. open our first warehouse in 2008 and has expanded every year with a reputation for excellent service and meeting the challenges of business head on every day. Earning the trust of the customer our suppliers and employees is something we never take for granted.
In 2012 we formed a partnership with ITW Shakeproof and became a key supplier for SEMS Lock Washer products, Helical (Split) Lock Washers, Tooth Lock Washers, Square Cone Lock Washers, Made in USA Clevis Pins and Clevis Bolts.
In 2013 our overseas partnership expanded with an investment in a cold forming factory in Taiwan. This factory produces specialty cold formed products from M6 – M14 using the IATF16949 Quality Management System. This factory continues to grow and expand year after year.
In 2016 3Q, Inc. expanded our operations with a dedicated assembly and packaging area. We added new semi-automated bar-coded polybagging machines for kitting operations.
3Q, Inc. is ISO 9001:2015 Certified. This achievement is an important milestone as part of our continuous improvement of the quality management system.
3Q Basic Fundementals
Our dozen basic fundamentals explained
1 | Do what is best for the customer |
All situations demand to do what is best for the customer. Consistently build and keep the trust of the customer. |
2 | Be curious to learn |
Ask questions and learn. Be a sponge and check your ego...ask why again and again |
3 | Quality and Consistency in everything you do |
Take pride and be consistent in everything you do and touch. Do your best work without exception, every time. Your signature is on it so make it great! |
4 | Follow up is the magic dust of success |
Follow up is one of the key components of any successful business and expected at 3Q, Inc. at all levels of the organization. Follow up leads to moving forward to completion. |
5 | Safety and Housekeeping is everyone's responsibility |
The relentless pursuit of safety of our fellow employees and guests are never to be compromised. It starts with good housekeeping, picking up after yourself and being aware of others around you. |
6 | Attitude- Positive and with effort |
It is your responsibility to have a positive and can-do attitude with effort. Each task, each day with consistency |
7 | Open communication builds organizational trust |
Get in the habit of asking yourself- Who else needs to know this? Trusted communication is the backbone of a good company. |
8 | Experience the opportunities |
Experience is the opportunity to not say no but understand the risk to navigate the way to say yes. |
9 | Mistakes will be our best teacher |
Admit and learn from our mistakes with openness and without blame of others |
10 | 3-D decision making |
Use Data, Discipline and Discussion to make a Decision |
11 | Work with Integrity |
Pursue doing the right thing always. Own it & fix mistakes. |
12 | Show respect to all everyday |
An employee of 3Q, Inc., you will be polite, friendly, and thoughtful to everyone within and with all that interacts with 3Q, Inc. |
Products & Services
SEMS Washers, Double Coil Lock Washers, Cold Formed Fasteners, Sheet Metal Screws and more. Below are some of our most popular items. Call today for more information on any of these products or to get a quote.
3Q is a full line fastener supplier and can meet all of your fastener needs.
REMOTE MANAGED INVENTORY PROGRAM
The 3Q, Inc.’s RMI program is the premier stocking program for the fastener distributor or OEM looking for inventory turns and risk reduction to provide the highest level of customer service. Sales monitoring, materials planning, scheduled shipping and custom programs to fit your business. We have the answer – The 3Q, Inc. Remote Managed Inventory program.
LICENSED FASTENERS
Licensed Fasteners are designed to perform at a higher level to meet the demands of highly engineered fastener applications.
3Q, Inc.’s long time relationships with manufacturers of engineered licensed fasteners include the following: ITW, EJOT, Torx, Reminc - Taptite 2000, Mathread and many more.
WASHERS
Flat Washers • Lock Washers • SEMS Washer
NUTS
Hex Nuts • Square Nuts • Lock Nuts
TAPPING SCREWS
Sheet Metal Screws • Self-Drilling Screws • Thread Cutting Screws • Thread Forming Screws
BOLTS
Hex Bolts • Square Head Bolts • Shoulder Bolts
SPECIAL FASTENERS
Cold Formed Engineered Fasteners • Double End Studs • SEMS Screws
VALUE ADDED SERVICES
Packaging and Kitting Assembly • Vendor Managed Inventory • Special Finishes & Secondary Processes
MADE IN THE USA
Washers • Bolts • Screws • Nuts
DIRECT IMPORT SOURCING
Fastener Sourcing • USA Customer Support • Landed Cost
Contact
Have a question or your order, our products, or have a special request? Use the information below to contact us.
Corporate Headquarters
1707 Quincy Avenue – Unit #159
Naperville, IL 60540
- 630-405-8492
- 630-839-0990
- sales@3q-inc.com
Hours of Operation
7:30 am – 4:30 pm cst
Monday through Friday
(Friday summer hours 7:30 am – noon)