Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. operates in the fastener industry in North America. It operates through Fasteners and Assembly Equipment. The Fastener segment manufactures and sells rivets, cold-formed fasteners and parts, and screw machine products. The Assembly Equipment segment engages in the manufacture and sale of automatic rivet setting machines, as well as parts and tools for related machines. It sells its products to automotive industry through independent sales representatives. The company was founded in 1920 and is based in Warrenville, Illinois.