SFS Group
SFS extends market presence in the commercial construction industry in the Midwest US
The SFS Group will acquire Pro Fastening Systems Inc. as of November 1, 2024.
SFS Group
SFS acquires leading Slovenian distribution partner in the construction industry
The SFS Group has acquired EPRO D.O.O. effective October 1, 2024.
SFS Group
SFS invites to the Investor Day 2024
At the Investor Day on September 5, 2024, the Group Executive Board will provide detailed insights into the activities of the divisions.
SFS Group
SFS intensifies focus on end markets and appoints successor for CHRO position
To hone the Group’s focus on selected end markets, the Distribution & Logistics (D&L) and Fastening Systems (FS) segments will be restructured as of January 1, 2025.
SFS Group
SFS is well on its way to achieving the targets it set for the 2024 financial year
The SFS Group generated third-party sales of CHF 1,544.9 million and an EBIT margin of 11.7% in the first half of 2024.
SFS Group
SFS strengthens market position in Spain and Portugal in the building envelope area
The SFS Group has acquired Etanco S.A.U., a Spanish distributor, effective May 1, 2024.
SFS Group
SFS receives approval for all proposals at the 2024 Annual General Meeting
The shareholders approved all proposals of the Board of Directors at the 31st Annual General Meeting of the SFS Group.
SFS Group
SFS supports Solvatten in its mission to provide access to clean water for all
SFS Group announces its new strategic partnership with Solvatten.
SFS Group
SFS commits to the “Science Based Targets initiative”
As part of its decarbonization strategy on the way to net zero, SFS is committing to the “Sci-ence Based Targets initiative” (SBTi).
SFS Group
SFS stays well on track in the financial year 2023
Despite a difficult economic environment, the SFS Group achieved third-party sales (sales) of CHF 3,090.8 million and an EBIT margin of 11.7%.
SFS Group
SFS receives top result at the Swiss Employer Awards
SFS won fourth place at the 2024 Swiss Employer Awards in the category “Large Companies with +1,000 employees”.
SFS Group
SFS achieves robust growth in 2023
In financial year 2023, the SFS Group generated third-party sales of CHF 3,090.8 million.
SFS Group
SFS defines succession at Corporate Services
Claude Stadler, Head of Corporate Services, will step down from the Group Executive Board at the end of 2023.
SFS Group
SFS makes change in CHRO position
The Board of Directors of SFS Group AG is making a change to the appointment of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) position.
SFS Group
SFS achieves constant development
The SFS Group looks back on the first half of 2023, which was characterized by mixed busi-ness performance and destocking effects in the end markets.
SFS Group
SFS extends market presence in the commercial construction industry in North America
On July 1, 2023, the SFS Group acquired the part of the business concerning fasteners and other products of Connective Systems & Supply, Inc. (CSS).
SFS Group
SFS drives transformation in the area of sustainability
In the past year, the SFS Group achieved good results in the area of sustainability.
SFS Group
SFS shareholders approve all proposals at Annual General Meeting
At the 30th Annual General Meeting on April 26, 2023, the shareholders of SFS Group approved all proposals of the Board of Directors.
SFS Group
SFS seizes opportunities in the financial year 2022
In 2022, the SFS Group generated sales of CHF 2,746.1 million in a market environment characterized by geopolitical and macroeconomic events.
SFS Group
SFS realizes leap in growth in 2022
In the 2022 financial year, the SFS Group generated gross sales of CHF 2,746 million, which corresponds to strong growth of 45.1%.
SFS Group
SFS succession plans in the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board enable continuity
The Board of Directors initiates succession planning of Bettina Stadler and Arthur Blank.
SFS Group
SFS welcomes Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank
The Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) paid a visit to the SFS Group AG in Heerbrugg (Switzerland) on Friday, September 16.
75 years Stamm AG
75th company anniversary of Stamm AG
SFS Group
SFS exceeds its growth targets in the first half of 2022
In a challenging environment shaped by considerable uncertainty, SFS exceeded its growth targets in all regions and end markets – with the exception of the automotive industry.
SFS Group
SFS appoints CHRO in connection with succession planning in Corporate Services
The Board of Directors of SFS Group AG has appointed Susanne Jung as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of SFS.
SFS Group
SFS makes important progress in sustainability
Despite the challenging environment, SFS nevertheless managed to maintain its focus on implementing the environmental roadmap presented last year.
SFS Group
SFS wants to produce more climate-neutral electricity and plans to install a wind turbine
As a contribution to climate protection SFS plans to increase the share of self-generated electricity with a wind turbine.
SFS Group
SFS places bonds in connection with the acquisition of Hoffmann SE
On May 18, 2022 the SFS Group successfully placed two fixed-rate bonds.
SFS Group
SFS completes transaction with Hoffmann
The transaction between the SFS Group and Hoffmann SE that was announced on December 22, 2021 was completed on May 11, 2022.
SFS Group
SFS shareholders approve all proposals at the Annual General Meeting
At the 29th Annual General Meeting, the shareholders of the SFS Group agreed to all proposals of the Board of Directors by a large majority.
SFS Group
SFS achieves record results in a dynamic market environment
In a dynamic market environment SFS seized opportunities that arose in each of its segments and boosted its sales to CHF 1,893.1 million in the financial year 2021.
SFS Group
SFS shareholders approve capital increase with an overwhelming majority
The request to create authorized capital was approved by the shareholders of SFS Group AG with an overwhelming majority at the Extraordinary General Meeting on January 31, 2022.
SFS Group
SFS harnesses strong market demand in 2021 to achieve record results
In a dynamic market environment characterized by high demand, supply chain bottlenecks and the COVID-19 pandemic, SFS seized opportunities that arose in each of its segments.
SFS Group
SFS establishes with Hoffmann international presence in the area of quality tools
The addition of Hoffmann SE gives the SFS Group a strong international position in the attractive area of quality tools.
SFS Group
SFS wins 2nd place in the 2021 Swiss Employer Award
As in past years, SFS once again scored a place on the winners’ podium in the Large Companies category at the Swiss Employer Award.
SFS Group
SFS nominates new Chairman of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of SFS Group AG proposes that Thomas Oetterli be elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on April 27, 2022.
SFS Group
SFS lands major contract from leading manufacturer of braking systems
High-precision components for a new generation of electric brake systems with sales of more then CHF 100 millions will be produced at the Heerbrugg site from 2024-2033.
Building expansion completed
Another milestone in the company's history
SFS Group
SFS receives the "Global Supplier Award" from Bosch
SFS received the award in the category "Direct Purchasing – Mobility Solutions", making it one of the best of Bosch's totally around 23,000 suppliers.
SFS Group
SFS with significant sales and profit increase in 1H 2021
Carried by a dynamic market environment, SFS Group generated a strong half-year result.
SFS Group
SFS expands its production platform in China to enable future growth
The SFS Group will expand its production platform in Nantong (China) in order to provide sufficient capacity for future growth.
SFS Group
SFS expands its range of fastening solutions in Denmark
With Jevith A/S, SFS takes over a leading provider of fastening solutions for application in high-quality building envelopes in Denmark.
SFS Group
SFS Group increases expectations for 2021
In the light of this situation and the assumption of a sustained dynamic development in the second half of the year, SFS Group expects sales of around CHF 1.9 billion.
SFS Group
SFS aims to reduce its emissions by more than 90% by 2030
Despite the significant challenges of the last year – triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic – SFS still continued to systematically pursue its priorities in the area of sustainability.
SFS Group
SFS shareholders approve all proposals with a large majority
At the 28th Annual General Meeting of SFS Group AG, the shareholders approved all proposals of the Board of Directors with a large majority.
SFS Group
SFS turns to climate-neutral energy for its Swiss manufacturing locations
To further improve the company’s sustainability profile, SFS is turning to exclusive-ly climate-neutral electricity for its Swiss production locations.
SFS Group
SFS achieved a significant improvement in the second half of the year
The year 2020 posed major challenges to the SFS Group: it was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to contain the outbreak.
SFS Group
SFS shows a distinct recovery in the second half year
SFS Group achieved organic growth of 3.7% in the second half of the year, driven by a distinct recovery in demand and seasonal effects.
SFS Group
SFS reports good sales dynamics
Demand in several end markets and regions has been recovering more quickly than expected since August.
SFS Group
SFS establishes global manufacturing platform for medical devices business
SFS is expanding its successful strategy of leveraging a global manufacturing platform to its medical devices business.
SFS establishes global manufacturing platform for medical devices business
SFS is expanding its successful strategy of leveraging a global manufacturing platform to its medical devices business.
SFS Group
SFS confirms upturn in business activity
Business at SFS has picked up in the ongoing third quarter compared to the second-quarter levels amid persisting volatile economic environment.
SFS Group
SFS defends its profitability despite a difficult second quarter
The first half of the year was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a clearly negative effect on the course of business in the second quarter.
SFS Group
SFS expects solid half year results despite COVID-19 pandemic
After a solid first quarter, business is, as expected, negatively affected in the second quarter by the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SFS Group
SFS Board of Directors proposes election of Manuela Suter
The Board of Directors of SFS Group AG proposes the election of Manuela Suter at the Annual General Meeting on 22 April 2021.
SFS Group
SFS increases focus on sustainability
In order to report more comprehensively on sustainability at SFS, the topic is receiving its own platform (sustainability.sfs.com).
SFS Group
SFS announces new management responsibility for Medical division
J. Mark King decided to retire and resign as Head of the Medical division.
SFS Group
SFS names successor for CFO position
Volker Dostmann is the designated new CFO of SFS.
SFS Group
SFS received shareholder approval for all proposals and is prepared for the economic downturn
Shareholders at the 27th Annual General Meeting of SFS Group AG approved all proposals of the Board of Directors by a large majority.
SFS Group
SFS' Board of Directors is proposing a reduction in the dividend as a sign of solidarity
The Board of Directors of SFS Group has reduced its dividend proposal by 14% compared to its original proposal as a sign of solidarity.
SFS Group
SFS is temporarily reducing its operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, SFS is temporarily scaling back its operations to protect its employees and their health.
SFS Group
SFS expands its global manufacturing platform fo deep drawing technology in North America
With the acquisition of Truelove & Maclean, SFS is methodically implementing its "local for local" strategy and expanding its manufacturing and development platforms in the USA.
SFS Group
SFS increased sales and net income in the financial year 2019
SFS Group coped well with the challenges of the financial year 2019.
SFS Group
SFS shows clear improvement in operating results in the 2nd half
SFS Group returned to organic growth in the second half – in the face of continuing adverse market conditions – thanks to project ramp-ups. Group profitability also showed a strong improveme
SFS Group
SFS expands its fastening system business for façades
SFS is acquiring mbe – Moderne Befestigungselemente GmbH (“mbe”) – a leading supplier of painted fasteners for high-performance façade systems.
SFS Group
SFS initiates a CFO succession plan
Rolf Frei will step down as CFO of SFS Group at the Annual General Meeting in 2021. His early announcement gives SFS enough time to plan and execute a smooth succession.
SFS Group
SFS achieves 1st place ranking in the Swiss Employer Award
With its first-place ranking, SFS achieved a very gratifying result in the large companies category at the 19th Swiss Employer Awards.
SFS Group
SFS honored as one of Continental's top suppliers
Continental honored its 14 very best suppliers out of a pool of more than 900 strategic suppliers by presenting them with the prestigious 'Supplier of the Year 2018' award.
SFS Group
SFS realizes slight growth in a challenging environment
SFS was confronted with a challenging business environment during the first half of 2019 yet managed to defend its strong position and sharp competitive edge.
SFS Group
SFS decides on a new head in Riveting division
Urs Langenauer, current head of Automotive North America, is taking over management of Riveting division.
SFS Group
SFS shareholders approve all proposals at the AGM
971 shareholders attended the 26th Annual General Meeting of SFS Group AG. All of the Board of Directors’ proposals were approved by a large majority.
SFS Group
SFS strengthens markt position in US construction industry
SFS Group acquires Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC), a leading provider of fasteners and other products for the commercial construction industry in the US.
SFS Group
SFS wins a major contract with a long-standing customer
A major contract with a customer in the automotive industry marks another mile-stone for SFS.
SFS Group
SFS looks back on a solid financial year in 2018
SFS Group achieved sales growth of 6.5% in 2018. This attractive growth was broadly based in terms of end markets and geographies.
SFS Group
SFS realizes solid sales growth
SFS Group achieved solid sales growth of 6.5% in the 2018 financial year, lifting its consolidated sales to CHF 1,739 million.
SFS Group
SFS receives supplier excellence award from Bosch
News - 12 December 2018
SFS Group
SFS expands its Group Executive Board
News - 10 December 2018
SFS Group
SFS discusses strategic cooperation
News - 4. October 2018
SFS Group
SFS amongst the top 3 at the Swiss Employers' Award
News - 20. September 2018
SFS Group
SFS sustained good growth momentum
News – 20. July 2018
SFS Group
SFS decides on successor in Distribution & Logistics segment
News - 28. June 2018
SFS Group
SFS raises its stake in HECO to 51%
News - 17. May 2018
SFS Group
SFS shareholders approve all proposals at AGM
News - 26. April 2018
SFS Group
SFS Group generated dynamic sales growth in business year 2017
News – 9. March 2018
SFS Group
SFS launches a new online store
News - 12. February 2018
SFS Group
SFS reports dynamic sales growth in 2017
News – 26. January 2018
