Exhibit 12.1
THE HILLMAN COMPANIES, INC.
Computation of Ratio of Income to Fixed Charges
Year Ended December 31, 2006

(Dollars in thousands)
         
Income from Operations
  $ 41,320  
Depreciation
    17,132  
Amortization
    7,748  
Stock compensation expense
    1,239  
Non-recurring expense
    881  
Extinguishment of debt
    726  
 
     
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”)
  $ 69,046  
Capital Expenditures
    14,653  
Interest on junior subordinated notes
    12,231  
Cash Interest
    24,303  
Scheduled Debt Payments
    2,263  
Cash Taxes
    245  
 
     
Fixed Charges
  $ 53,695  
 
     
Ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to Fixed Charges
    1.29