Bossard Ltd.
Fasteners
Company Overview
Bossard Group is a global leader in fastening technology and intelligent logistics solutions, dedicated to enhancing productivity in assembly processes and optimizing supply chains. Established in Zug, Switzerland, in 1831, the company boasts over 190 years of experience. Operating with more than 2,900 employees across 81 locations in 31 countries, Bossard generated CHF 1,069.0 million in sales in 2023. The core of its offering is 'Proven Productivity,' a concept aimed at boosting customer competitiveness sustainably and measurably, focusing on optimizing processes and reducing inventories.
Products and Services
Bossard provides an extensive range of fastening solutions, including over 200,000 standard and branded articles such as screws, nuts, rivets, washers, bolts, and pins. This is complemented by custom fasteners like turned, milled, formed, punched, and bent parts, along with functional coatings and mechanical finishing treatments. The company also offers innovative fastening technologies, exemplified by ESKA® HA-Schraubengarnituren® for lightweight aluminum structures, Jextar® Titan for extreme environments, and PEM® Ghost for invisible connections.
In the realm of Smart Factory Logistics, Bossard delivers advanced systems like SmartBin Cloud, SmartLabel Cloud, SmartLocker, and Smart Vending Cloud. These solutions, integrated with the ARIMS interactive supply chain platform, provide automated inventory management, real-time data, and comprehensive transparency. Services such as Last Mile Management, Pick-by-Light, Put-to-Light, and Supplier Consolidation further streamline internal logistics and procurement, driving significant cost savings.
The company's Assembly Technology Expert services encompass a holistic approach to product development and manufacturing. Offerings include Expert Design for optimizing fastener selection and joint design (including VDI 2230 calculations), Expert Assortment Analysis for rationalizing fasteners and reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and Expert Education through seminars and e-learning. Additionally, Expert Teardown and Expert Walk services analyze and optimize existing products and assembly processes, supported by accredited test laboratories ensuring high quality standards.
Industry Expertise and Strategic Focus
Bossard serves a diverse array of industries, including Automotive, Rail, EV, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor, and Medical & Life Science. The company is a pioneer in Smart Factory technology, actively shaping Industry 4.0 through initiatives like the Bossard Exploration Lab in partnership with ETH Zurich, which has developed projects such as 'Battery Retrofit' for SmartBins, reducing costs and CO2 emissions. Recent acquisitions, including the Ferdinand Gross Group and Aero Negoce International Group, reflect Bossard's strategic expansion in key markets and the aerospace industry. Sustainability is a fundamental aspect of the Bossard Group's mission, with targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2031 and achieve net zero by 2040.
