Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. operates in the fastener industry primarily in the United States. It operates in two segments, Fastener and Assembly Equipment. The Fastener segment engages in the manufacture and sale of rivets, cold-formed fasteners and parts, and screw machine products. The Assembly Equipment segment manufactures automatic rivet setting machines, automatic assembly equipment, and parts and tools for such machines. The company primarily sells its products to automobile and automotive component manufacturers. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois.