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.
sustainability_2 About Böllhoff
Key figures and competencies of the Böllhoff Group
We have been shaping the future with successful connections – since 1877.
Böllhoff Group worldwide
Our key figures at a glance
43 locations
The Böllhoff Group has a total of 43 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.
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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.
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Böllhoff Group Annual Report 2023
The report provides an overview of business development, successes and challenges of the past year as well as an outlook for the coming months. In an interview, our company management talks about strategic decisions and setting the course for the future. We also provide information on global projects, innovations and how our employees shape Böllhoff's success.
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