Frank Shaw (Bayonet) Limited is based in Gloucester UK, and are manufacturers of a range of standard and specialist Nail Fixings, Picture Hooks and Framing Accessories supplying throughout the World.

A family business since its conception more than 100 years ago. Frank Shaw (Bayonet) manufactures the finest quality hardware products to supply both the trade and DIY'ers. We also support some very specialist industries, having a rich heritage and well-established trading brand and probably the largest range of nails available. Exporting all over Europe and as far away as South Africa, Australia & New Zealand.

The products have been marketed under well-known and recognised brand names including Bayonet, Challenge and Solstuds - achieving an enviable reputation for providing a wide product range at premium quality coupled with first class service levels.

The famous 'X' brand is widely acknowledged as being the leading range of quality picture hooks and hanging accessories on the market. The Original Patent Picture Hooks were scientifically developed at the beginning of the 1900's and are still manufactured to the same essential design today. Patented and registered to ensure quality and performance are maintained and no low cost imitations ever reach the mark.