What Arnold Fastening Systems does

Arnold Fastening Systems (legal entity: ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG) is a German manufacturer of industrial fastening and joining technology, headquartered in Weinsberg, Germany, with a 125+ year operating history. The company designs and produces proprietary fastening solutions for metals, plastics, and sheet-metal assemblies, serving primarily the automotive and e-mobility sector and secondarily defence, off-highway, robotics, railway, and smart living OEMs. Operations are vertically integrated, with in-house tool-making, double-strike and multi-stage pressing, thread rolling, heat treatment, surface treatment, and automated sorting, yielding 6.395 billion parts and €276 million in turnover in 2025.

The product portfolio spans three families: Fastening Solutions (individual fasteners such as TAPTITE 2000 and Powertite thread-tapping fasteners, Alufast aluminum screws, Sheetite, REMFORM plastic fasteners, and feature components including MAThread, TORX PLUS, LocTec, ThreadLoc, and ARNOLD Seal surface treatment); Fastening Systems (joining technologies — Flowweld friction element welding, Flexweld and SWOPtec resistance welding, Flowform and Flowform Plus flowhole-forming — plus pressing-in solutions Strux, Strux HM, TriPress and TriPress Plus, self-piercing Rivtex RXM, PIAS HN, Rivorm TR/AX, and system technology Feedtec feeders, Tooltec C-frame presses, ASA System, Batching Machine, and Comb Cutter); and Functional Components (Conform and Conform Next cold-formed multi-function parts, Eco-Sert aluminum inserts, CapTec captive screws, and StanzTec stamped parts). The engineering organization offers calculation and simulation, joint analysis, screw failure analysis, stress testing, technical cleanliness evaluation, and 3D printing prototyping through an in-house Testing Center.

The business model is direct enterprise sales to OEMs, with the company acting as a development partner from concept through series production. Revenue is generated across five streams: fastener hardware sales, complete fastening systems (elements plus processing technology), functional components, engineering and development services, and after-sales services including Remote Tec VR-enabled remote maintenance. No public pricing is disclosed; quotations are application-specific. The company operates globally with presence in Germany, the United States, and China, supported by a website available in English, German, French, and Chinese.

Name

Arnold Fastening Systems

Legal name

ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://arnold-fastening.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arnold Fastening Systems (ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK) is a German manufacturer of proprietary fastening and joining solutions—including thread-forming, self-piercing, welding, and cold-formed technologies—serving automotive, defence, off-highway, robotics, railway, and smart-living OEMs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Industrial fastening solutions
• Thread-tapping fasteners
• Self-piercing fastening
• Cold-formed components
• Joining technology systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Forchtenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fastening Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial fasteners including metal screws, aluminum screws, sheet metal fasteners, plastic fasteners, and specialized fastening elements. Revenue generated from product sales across multiple joining technologies.
2. Fastening Systems Sales: Complete fastening systems including joining process elements, system technology (Feedtec, Tooltec), and technical assemblies. Systems combine proprietary fastener elements with feeding and pressing technology.
3. Functional Components Sales: Cold-formed multi-function parts (Conform, Conform Next), aluminum inserts (Eco-Sert), and captive screw systems (CapTec). Customized cold-formed parts produced to customer specifications.
4. Engineering and Development Services: Development and engineering services including calculation and simulation, joint analysis, screw failure analyses, stress tests, 3D printing prototyping, and technical cleanliness evaluation. Services support product development from initial concept through series production.
5. After Sales Services: After sales support including Remote Tec remote services with VR technology for maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of ARNOLD production systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arnold Fastening Systems manufactures and supplies proprietary industrial fastening solutions, complete fastening systems, and cold-formed multi-function parts for metal, sheet metal, and plastic joining applications. The company designs fasteners, joining processes (thread-tapping, friction element welding, resistance element welding, flowhole-forming, self-piercing, riveting, pressing-in), feeding and tool systems (Feedtec, Tooltec), and functional components, complemented by engineering, simulation, testing, and remote maintenance services for high-volume industrial production.

Product overview

Arnold Fastening Systems (ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG) offers a comprehensive portfolio of fastening solutions organized into three main categories: Fastening Solutions (individual fasteners), Fastening Systems (complete systems), and Functional Components (cold-formed parts). Fastening Solutions include thread-tapping fasteners (TAPTITE 2000®, Powertite®), aluminum screws (Alufast®), sheet metal fasteners (Sheetite®), plastic fasteners (REMFORM®, REMFORM® II HS™), and fastener features (MAThread®, TORX PLUS®, LocTec®, ThreadLoc®, ARNOLD Seal). Fastening Systems comprise joining processes (Flowweld®, Flexweld®, SWOPtec, Flowform®, Flowform® Plus), pressing-in solutions (Strux®, Strux HM™, TriPress®, TriPress® Plus, Rivtex®), self-piercing and clinching (Rivtex® RXM, PIAS® HN, Rivorm® TR, Rivorm® AX Rivet), system technology (Tooltec, Feedtec), and individual systems (Batching Machine, Comb Cutter, ASA System). Functional Components include cold-formed multi-function parts (Conform®, Conform® Next), aluminum inserts (Eco-Sert®), and captive screw systems (CapTec®). The company also provides services including Remote Tec for remote maintenance, a Testing Center, and 3D printing capabilities. The portfolio serves automotive, e-mobility, defense, off-highway, robotics, railway, and smart living industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAPTITE 2000®: Thread-tapping fasteners for metal applications
• Powertite®
• Alufast®
• Sheetite®
• REMFORM®
• MAThread®
• TORX PLUS®
• LocTec®
• ThreadLoc®
• ARNOLD Seal
• Flowweld®
• Flexweld®
• Flowform®
• Feedtec
• Tooltec
• Conform®
• Conform® Next
• Eco-Sert®
• CapTec®
• Rivorm®
• Strux®
• TriPress®
• PIAS®
• Rivtex®
• TrailSec
• SWOPtec
• Remote Tec
• ACO2-Save

Products and services

• TAPTITE 2000 Thread-tapping fasteners for metal applications with trilobular thread geometry for reliable mechanical joints.
• Powertite Next-generation thread-forming fasteners with optimized load-bearing capacity for metal fastening applications.
• Alufast Aluminum screws designed specifically for efficient fastening in aluminum materials.
• Sheetite Direct screw fastening solution for sheet metal applications, enabling installation without pre-drilling.
• REMFORM Direct plastic screw fastening system designed for reliable joints in thermoplastic materials, including high-strength REMFORM II HS variant.
• Flowweld Friction element welding system for forming weld nuts and sleeves in sheet metal applications.
• Flexweld Resistance element welding system for creating weld points in sheet metal applications.
• SWOPtec Resistance welding technology variant for specialized fastening applications.
• Flowform Flowhole-forming technology for creating sealed threaded connections in sheet metal without separate fasteners, including lightweight Flowform Plus variant.
• Strux Extra powerful self-clinching screw for heavy-duty connections in thicker sheet metal (2.0-5.0mm) in steel, aluminum, and copper.
• Strux HM Flexible self-clinching screw with high variant reduction potential covering sheet thicknesses from 0.75mm, for materials up to 900 MPa.
• TriPress Triangular rapid fastener system that reduces assembly time by up to 75%, pressable into plastics, light metals, and steel.
• TriPress Plus Enhanced triangular quick connector system for smaller dimension range with improved pull-out values through optimized shaft geometry.
• Rivtex Screw Self-clinching screw for delicate work, suitable for thin metals in sheet thicknesses of 0.75-2mm in steel and aluminum.
• Rivtex RXM Round self-punching clinch nut with high press-out and torque values, self-punching from 0.75-2mm sheet thicknesses.
• PIAS HN Self-punching clinch nut designed for higher sheet thicknesses (2.0-4.0mm), delivering very high torque and pull-out values.
• Strux Nut Press-in nut for highest performance requirements with specially developed press-fit contour and pronounced undercut.
• TriPress Nut Press-in nut offering maximum performance at minimal press-in force for steel, aluminum, magnesium, or aluminum cast components from 2.8mm.
• Rivorm TR Clinch rivet element for safe and universally applicable assembly applications, ideal for hanging bands and springs.
• Rivorm AX Rivet Rivet element with integrated additional function for maximum process reliability, setting new standards of strength between fastener and sheet metal.
• Tooltec C-frame presses for body-in-white applications available in stationary and robot-guided variants with standardized sizes for quick adaptation.
• Feedtec Feeder technology and systems for automated fastener feeding and handling in structural and press solutions.
• Batching Machine Machine for reducing scrap parts through precise defective-part localization and production-accompanying testing with mechanical locking.
• Comb Cutter Comb separator that reliably prevents foreign objects from mixing with good parts, configurable for various bulk goods.
• ASA System Drilling and screwdriving system for fast and precise fastening of wooden floors in trailers and commercial vehicles, combined with TrailSec screws.
• Conform Multi-function parts produced through cold forming to individual customer specifications, including next-generation Conform Next variant.
• Eco-Sert Aluminum inserts for lightweight fastening solutions in aluminum applications.
• CapTec Captive screw systems ensuring screws remain attached to assemblies during service and maintenance.
• StanzTec Technical assemblies and stamped parts for various industrial applications.
• Type M8 TrailSec Floor Screw Standard floor screw designed for secure wood-to-metal fastening in commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Remote Tec Remote services using VR technology, data analytics, and VPN connections for real-time support and preventive maintenance of ARNOLD production systems.
• ThreadLoc / POWERLOK Thread Lock Chemical and mechanical thread lock solutions with POWERLOK trilobular thread design featuring 30-degree flanks for self-locking action, allowing reuse up to 5 times in the same nut thread.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assembly time reduced by up to 75%
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature25 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Bossard Group: Swiss-based global specialist in fastening technology and intelligent logistics for assembly, serving the same automotive, industrial, and OEM customers with comparable screw, nut, and joining solutions. Closest publicly listed comparable in product breadth and B2B engineering service model.
• Böllhoff Group: Family-owned German fastening specialist offering screws, thread technology, and assembly systems for automotive and industrial customers. Direct overlap in self-clinching, thread-forming, and system-served fastening applications.
• EJOT Group: German specialist in high-quality fastening elements and systems, with strong positions in automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. Directly comparable in screw technology, engineering services, and B2B enterprise sales model.
• SFS Group: Swiss manufacturer of precision fastening and assembly components serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Comparable in precision turned/machined fastening elements, mechanical engineering depth, and European industrial customer base.
• Penn Engineering: US-based originator of self-clinching fasteners (PEM brand) with broad portfolio in sheet metal fastening, captive screws, and broaching/pressing fasteners. Direct overlap with ARNOLD's Strux, Rivtex, TriPress, and PIAS product families.
• Profil Verbindungstechnik: German specialist in cold-formed fastening and functional components for automotive and industrial applications. Highly comparable in cold-formed multi-function parts (Conform equivalent) and sheet-metal joining technology.
• Fontana Gruppo: Italian manufacturer of fastening systems and cold-formed parts serving automotive and industrial OEMs. Direct competitor in cold forming, screws, and engineered fastening components supplied to European OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Group: Global market leader in fastening and assembly materials, headquartered in Germany. Overlaps directly with ARNOLD's screw, bolt, and joining portfolio but operates at vastly greater scale across distribution, tools, and broader industrial supplies.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Large diversified tool and industrial fastener group with screw and fastening portfolios serving construction, industrial, and automotive markets. Broader incumbent that overlaps with portions of ARNOLD's fastening portfolio at greater scale.
• Hilti Group: Liechtenstein-headquartered leader in fastening and assembly technology for the construction and energy industries. Overlaps with ARNOLD's portfolio in engineered screws, anchors, and system-fed fastening solutions for demanding applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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