About Böllhoff

Key figures and competencies of the Böllhoff Group

We have been shaping the future with successful connections – since 1877.

The headquarters of the Böllhoff Group in Bielefeld

Böllhoff Group worldwide

Our key figures at a glance

44 locations
The Böllhoff Group has a total of 44 locations in 26 countries across 5 continents.
Over 20 million fasteners per day
We manufacture over 20 million fasteners per day at a total of 15 production facilities.
3,300 employees
We employ around 1,400 people in Germany, around 1,000 in the rest of Europe, and around 450 in Asia and the Americas respectively.
754 million euros in sales
In 2024, we achieved sales of 541 million euros in Europe, 104 million euros in the Americas, and 109 million euros in Asia.

360° Joining technology

We create added value for our customers

Böllhoff is a competence leader in 360° Joining Technology. As a family-run company, we have stood for long-term success through innovative capacity and local presence since 1877. We seek to understand the needs of our customers and deliver solutions to fit their requirements. We focus on innovative, sustainable and economical solutions along our customers’ entire value chain.

Our broad range extends from standard screws to special fasteners and assembly systems. A wide range of services related to joining technology complete our portfolio, from testing of fasteners in our accredited laboratory to application-related advice and cost-effective delivery solutions.

What does 360° joining technology mean for you?

We leverage our expertise to support you along your entire value chain – in innovation, development, logistics, purchasing, assembly, quality and service:

Innovation: We develop new product ideas and implement them together with you. We also constantly monitor industry trends – and impress with our systematic innovation management.
Development: Upon request, we can support you early on in your product development processes. Our aim is to understand your requirements and needs as well as possible and translate them into the right technical solutions.
Logistics: On request, we handle all aspects of your fastener supply chain for you – from scheduling to delivery at the assembly line.
Purchasing: With our expertise in joining technology and our global supplier network, we reduce your purchasing and storage costs for fasteners.
Assembly: We not only supply fasteners, we also acquire the matching assembly systems – all from a single source.
Quality: We continuously fine-tune our products and processes according to your needs – all supported by our certified quality management system.
Service: We offer technical training, maintenance and repair worldwide –and if the worst comes to the worst, we are available 24/7 if you need our support.

Videos

How we work and what drives us

Find out what we do at Böllhoff every day and how we support our customers with 360° joining technology in these videos about our company.

A short documentary about Böllhoff
from the "Innovation Deutschland" series by TBD Media Group.
Video: https://d30qymu4o00meq.cloudfront.net/boellhoff/segment/157b49dc27a14b108e05e52215f258bb/hls/1641400807554/157b49dc27a14b108e05e52215f258bb.m3u8
Our company video
Our company video shows how we use our competencies in the interests of our customers
Video: https://d30qymu4o00meq.cloudfront.net/boellhoff/segment/4e85fd873ab1478f9d257d489253630f/hls/1643818484019/4e85fd873ab1478f9d257d489253630f.m3u8

Download

Böllhoff Group Annual Report 2024

The new global – Under this guiding topic, the Annual Report 2024 explores how the Böllhoff Group has navigated through volatile conditions and rapid transformations to gear up for the future. Our CEOs of the four world regions engage in insightful interview, providing answers to these important questions. We also unveil the two standout product innovations of 2024 and introduce our new facilities in Morocco and Turkey. These highlights, alongside key figures, are just a glimpse into the rich tapestry of topics covered in this report.

Annual Report of the Böllhoff Group 2024pdf10 MBen

Network

We form partnerships and networks within the industry

Only when people work together can we achieve great things. This is why we network regionally, nationally and internationally – always with the aim of shaping the future of joining technology.

Global Fastener Alliance
The Global Fastener Alliance (GFA) was founded in 1998 as a global network of independent suppliers of engineered, high-quality fasteners. The GFA currently comprises eight member companies. Each are market and technology leaders in essential sectors of the joining technology industry. The aim of the alliance is to better support globally active customers in their respective markets.
Go to the Global Fastener Alliance website
“It’s OWL”
Increasing digitization is not only changing everyday life, but also industrial production and business models. The “it's OWL” top cluster (Intelligent Technical Systems OstWestfalen - Lippe) comprises around 200 companies, research institutions, universities and organizations that have come together to participate in shaping this change. Böllhoff has been with the “it's OWL” cluster since 2014. We consider it a flagship project with benefits that go beyond the boundaries of OWL. “It demonstrates the importance of innovation for the cluster” says Dr. Jens Bunte, member of the Böllhoff management team.
Go to the “It’s OWL” website
Fachverband des Schrauben-Großhandels e.V. (FDS)
The FDS is the platform and lobbying organisation for wholesalers of screws, nuts and other mechanical fasteners. Members are small and large companies, including the leading retail companies in the screw industry.

Böllhoff is also active on the association's technical committee. This is where experts from the fields of quality and product management as well as application technology meet and work on the standardisation of fasteners. The committee gives recommendations for action and publishes the technical manual for practical application within the company.
Go to the FDS website
Deutscher Schraubenverband e.V. (DSV)
The Deutscher Schraubenverband e.V. (DSV) represents the interests of German screw, nut and rivet manufacturers. The association's work focuses on basic research, innovative development skills and consistent quality management along the value chain. The association also functions as a comprehensive internal and external contact point for support and advice.
Go to the DSV website