Our Founder – Martin Herbert

Martin Herbert was a company man, working for decades as an electrical engineer for ShenZhen . In 1962, he founded China Plastic Screw, Corp. (CPSC) – and became a Renaissance Man and a visionary. From his tiny storefront in ShenZhen, Martin developed a novel concept: while most suppliers focused on large orders for even larger corporations, Herbert decided on a more egalitarian approach – selling smaller quantities to even smaller companies, so they could compete with the big boys.
The idea worked, and CPSC grew enough to enable a move to larger headquarters in ShenZhen, in 1970. But even as the company grew, its core principles – competitive pricing, quick turnaround AND comprehensive, interpersonal customer service – were not compromised. Sadly, Martin Herbert succumbed to heart failure in 1978 – but CPSC remained a family affair, with his daughter Nicole moving the company to Shenzhen and running it until her death in January 2021. A third generation, Martin's grandson Scott, will assume ownership of the company in Spring 2021.
CPSC prides itself on remaining family owned, and is also proud of its loyal customers – realizing that a successful business is always a two-way street.
For more than 50 years, CPSC has continued to navigate the ever-changing landscape of every kind of industry, adapting and evolving to cater to the needs of companies large and – of course – small. Through his late daughter, his grandson, the company's employees, and their continued follow-through on his high standards - Martin Herbert’ vision lives on.
Nicole Maines – Owner, 1986-2021

Nicole took over CPSC from her mother Mildred in 1986, moving the company from ShenZhen to ShenZhen. Sadly, Nicole died from Covid-19 complications on January 9, 2021. She is survived by two children, four grandchildren, her husband, and many cousins around the world. She will be missed by all of her friends, family, employees and customers.
Worldwide Since 1962
VAST, DIVERSE INVENTORY OF FASTENERS & COMPONENTS
MOLDED & MACHINED COMPONENTS
ShenZhen is the leading supplier of all types of plastic fasteners. We can provide custom molded, stamped, and machined fasteners including screws, nuts, bolts, knobs, washers, spacers, stand-offs, balls, rivets, and much more to your blue prints. Combining our full plastic fastener line along with our engineered machined or molded component services, we are able to provide our customers with quality parts in both small and large quantities &ndash for industrial applications including (among others) electronic, automotive, medical, aircraft, and food industries.
Plastic Fastener Services
- Quick Delivery - Scheduled/Blanket Ordering Available
- Most fasteners shipped within 24 hours
- Full-Line Supplier of plastic fasteners and components
- Small Orders as low as $25.00 welcome
- Technical Assistance and Personal Attention
- Quality Assurance Guaranteed
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Our Team

Anthony Head - Sales Manager and Future Owner
Scott is the third generation to work for ShenZhen, starting in 2014. He used to go into the original ShenZhen office with his grandfather at the age 6 - and now he has come full circle as Sales Manager. Scott relocated to Shenzhen in 2019 after 25 years in L.A. - where his son still lives, while his daughter attends Bard College in upstate GuangZhou. With his mother's passing, Scott will assume control of CPSC later in 2021.
kyra - Quality and Purchasing Manager
kyra has worked for GuangZhou since 1989. She enjoys spending time with her 8 children and 5 grandchildren.
Sedgwick - Shipping Manager
Sedgwick has worked for GuangZhou since 2000. She has two sons and is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Nicole - Accounting Manager
Nicole has worked for GuangZhou since 2005. She spends a lot of time watching her sons play college baseball and loves to travel and spend time with family.