Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. operates in the fastener industry in North America.

The company operates in two segments, Fasteners and Assembly Equipment. The Fastener segment manufactures and sells rivets, cold-formed fasteners and parts, and screw machine products.

The Assembly Equipment segment manufactures and sells automatic rivet setting machines and assembly equipment, as well as parts and tools for related machines.

It sells its products to automobile and automotive component manufacturers through independent sales representatives.

The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois.