Fastening technology: fasteners, joining systems and services for nine industries
Böllhoff Group
Bielefeld · HamburgNew on Amplifa
About Böllhoff
Böllhoff is a family-owned company headquartered in Bielefeld since 1877, specialising in 360° Joining Technology. The portfolio ranges from standard screws and proprietary special fasteners to assembly and joining systems. Core processes include RIVSET® self-pierce riveting, RIVKLE® blind rivet nuts and studs, ONSERT® adhesive technology, clinching as well as SNAPLOC® fasteners and RIPP LOCK® thread locking; in aerospace, HELICOIL® thread inserts, built-to-print manufacturing and automated processing systems complement the offering. For lightweight and multi-material applications, including composites, application-specific solutions are developed. In addition to its products, Böllhoff offers testing of fasteners in its accredited laboratory, consulting, delivery and C-parts management solutions as well as training. With around 3,300 employees and total revenue of approximately EUR 726 million (2025), the company supplies the automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, rail transport, medical technology, energy, agricultural and construction machinery, household appliances and commercial vehicle industries.
- Site
- Bielefeld
- Processes
- 360° Joining Technology (joining technology solutions), RIVSET® blind rivet / semi-tubular self-pierce riveting (RIVSET® L for high, RIVKLE® (blind rivet nuts/studs), ONSERT® adhesive bonding technology, Clinching, SNAPLOC® fasteners, RIPP LOCK® thread locking, HELICOIL® thread inserts (thread reinforcement)
- Materials
- Composite (lightweight / multi-material design), Self-Pierce Riveting, Blind Rivet Nuts and Studs, Adhesive Bonding Technology, Clinching, Thread Inserts
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, DIN EN 9100, DIN ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), IATF 16949, ISO 17025 (testing laboratory), EN 9100
- Founded
- 1877
- Employees
- 3300
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Rail Transport, Medical Technology, Energy
- 01
Application consulting and engineering
- 02
Development and manufacturing of standard and special fasteners
- 03
Joining and assembly systems
- 04
Testing in the accredited laboratory
- 05
Delivery solutions and C-parts management
- 06
Training and services
Processes & Materials
Self-Pierce Riveting
Joining technology for lightweight and multi-material joints, with RIVSET® L for high material thicknesses.
Blind Rivet Nuts and Studs
Thread insertion in sheets and profiles, e.g. in automotive engineering and composite components.
Adhesive Bonding Technology
Joints in plastic and composite components without heat input.
Clinching
Joining of sheet metal combinations without additional material.
Thread Inserts
Thread reinforcement for aerospace and demanding components.
Composite (lightweight / multi-material design)
Solutions for joining tasks on lightweight materials.
Locations
Bielefeld
DEHeadquarters
Hamburg
DEOffice at the ZAL TechCenter (aerospace)
- HELICOIL® Thread Reinforcement
- ONSERT® Adhesive Technology
- Automated Processing Systems
- Built-to-print & Standard Parts
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360° Joining Technology (joining technology solutions)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| RIVSET® blind rivet / semi-tubular self-pierce riveting (RIVSET® L for highJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| RIVKLE® (blind rivet nuts/studs)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| ONSERT® adhesive bonding technologyJoining | – | – | – | – | Plastic (composite) |
| ClinchingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| SNAPLOC® fastenersJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| RIPP LOCK® thread lockingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| HELICOIL® thread inserts (thread reinforcement)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Standard and special screws / fastenersJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated processing/assembly systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| C-parts management / logistics solutionsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Accredited testing laboratory (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018) for fastener and joint testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Built-to-print manufacturing (aerospace)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
The company operates its own testing laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 (Reg. No. D-PL-18304-01-00) for independent testing of fasteners and joints. In addition, industry-specific certifications such as DIN EN 9100, DIN ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS) and IATF 16949 are in place.
| Evidence | Bielefeld |
|---|---|
| ISO 17025 (testing laboratory) | |
| EN 9100 | |
| DIN ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS) | |
| IATF 16949 |
History
- 1877
Foundation of the family-owned company
- 2025
Total revenue of around EUR 726 million
- 2026
Opening of an office at the ZAL TechCenter, Hamburg-Finkenwerder
- 2026
Opening of the Böllhoff Education Campus in Bielefeld (1,600 m², training and further education)
- 2026
Acquisition of Nutep S/A, Betim, Brazil (31.07.2026)