What Gesipa does

GESIPA is a German manufacturer specializing in blind rivet (Blindniettechnik) and blind rivet nut (Blindnietmuttern) technology, operating as the Industrial End Markets – GESIPA® division of SFS Group Germany GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss-listed industrial group SFS Group AG (ticker: SFSN). Founded around 1955 (firmographics) and headquartered in Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany, the company employs 501-1,000 people and serves industrial manufacturing, automotive, distribution/retail, and DIY/consumer customers across more than 17 countries spanning the DACH region, broader Europe, North America, and Asia.

The product portfolio spans the full fastening stack: hand tools (FireFly, GBM 10, Flipper Plus), pneumatic-hydraulic setting devices (FireFox 1/2 series, FireRex with external pressure converter, TAURUS), battery-powered cordless tools (Birdie, FireBirdie, iBird Pro, AccuBird Pro CAS) interoperating on the cross-vendor Cordless Alliance System (CAS) 18V battery platform, fully automatic processing machines (GAV 8000 eco/electronic rated for 500,000+ blind rivets per year, and the newer GAV Neo electro-pneumatic system), and connectivity modules (GESIPA Interface and INTERFACE 4.0 with Profinet/sercos/EtherCAT support). Proprietary technologies include WinTech process monitoring (force and displacement sensors with multi-window evaluation), UniversalGrip, Speed Rivet, and MultiSwitch, alongside a wide range of consumables (PolyGrip, MEGA GRIP, G-Bulb, TRI-FOLD, e-FAST grounding rivets, sealed and knurled rivet nuts). The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications via TÜV PROFI CERT.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (consumables, tools, automation equipment) plus professional services (repair with cost limits effective January 2024, maintenance, training). GTM is sales-led B2B via direct sales, authorized dealers and distributors globally, retail channels for DIY products, and own e-commerce — supported by trade shows, live demonstrations, podcasts, video tutorials, and newsletters. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or independent financial disclosures were identified in the input data; growth and investment are funded through the SFS Group parent.

Name

Gesipa

Legal name

SFS Group Germany GmbH

Website

https://gesipa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GESIPA manufactures blind rivets, blind rivet nuts, and processing tools plus industrial automation systems for fastening applications. Operating as the Industrial End Markets division of SFS Group AG, it serves industrial manufacturing, automotive, distribution, and DIY customers across 17+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mörfelden-walldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Blind Rivets and Rivet Nuts: GESIPA manufactures and sells blind rivets (Blindniete), blind rivet nuts (Blindnietmuttern), and blind rivet screws in various materials including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. Products are sold through B2B channels to industrial customers and through retail channels for DIY products.
2. Processing Equipment Sales: Sale of blind riveting tools including manual, pneumatic-hydraulic, and cordless battery-powered setting devices for industrial and professional use.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Professional repair services for GESIPA processing equipment offered to commercial customers. Services include maintenance, repair with cost limits, and manufacturer warranty support.
4. Training Services: Training services for proper operation, maintenance, and repair of setting tools and equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GESIPA develops, manufactures, and sells blind rivets (Blindniete), blind rivet nuts (Blindnietmuttern), and the processing equipment used to install them, including manual, pneumatic-hydraulic, battery-powered cordless, and fully automated setting tools for industrial, automotive, and professional applications.

Product overview

GESIPA is a manufacturer of blind riveting technology, producing a comprehensive portfolio of blind rivets, blind rivet nuts, and setting tools. The product range includes: Hand tools (FireFly, GBM 10, Flipper Plus for DIY and professional use); Pneumatic-hydraulic tools (FireFox series for blind rivet nuts with various configurations including force/stroke control and process monitoring); Battery-powered cordless tools (Birdie, FireBirdie, iBird Pro series using the Cordless Alliance System 18V platform); Industrial automation (GAV 8000 eco/electronic fully automatic blind rivet processing machines with up to 40 rivets per minute and integrated process monitoring); Process monitoring technologies (WinTech for force and displacement monitoring, GESIPA Interface for SPC integration); Assembly solutions (customized assembly tables). The company operates as part of SFS Group Germany GmbH, with manufacturing located in Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GESIPA®: The primary brand for blind rivet technology products including blind rivets, blind rivet nuts, and processing equipment.

Products and services

• Birdie

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% time and cost savings with GAV 8000 automated blind rivet processing compared to conventional equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SFS Group AGcoreOthersGESIPA is a subsidiary of SFS Group AG, a Swiss-based industrial company. GESIPA operates as part of Industrial End Markets division under SFS Group Germany GmbH. SFS Group AG is listed company providing fastening and assembly solutions globally.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanley Engineered Fastening: Stanley Engineered Fastening (Stanley Black & Decker) owns the POP and Avdel blind rivet brands and is the most direct global competitor to GESIPA across blind rivets, rivet nuts, and setting tools for industrial and automotive customers.
• PennEngineering (PEM): PennEngineering is a global specialist in self-clinching fasteners and blind rivet nuts, serving automotive, electronics, and industrial markets with comparable product categories and similar B2B distribution model to GESIPA.
• Böllhoff: Böllhoff is a German family-owned fastening technology group producing rivets, bolts, inserts, and assembly systems for automotive and industrial customers, directly overlapping GESIPA in blind rivet nuts and assembly tooling.
• Huck (Howmet Aerospace): Huck, part of Howmet Aerospace, manufactures structural blind bolts and lock bolts used in demanding industrial and transportation applications, competing with GESIPA in high-strength blind fastening solutions.
• EJOT: EJOT is a German specialist in fastening technology for industry, automotive, and electronics, offering blind rivet nuts, screws, and assembly systems with a comparable European industrial customer base to GESIPA.
• DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH & CO. DEPRAG is a German manufacturer of pneumatic, electric, and EC servo assembly tools and automated screwdriving/riveting systems, overlapping with GESIPA's FireFox/TAURUS/GAV pneumatic and automated riveting platforms for industrial assembly lines.
• Cherry Aerospace (a PCC Fastener company): Cherry Aerospace manufactures blind rivets and blind bolts under the CherryMax, CherryLock, and Huck brands for aerospace and industrial applications, competing with GESIPA in high-specification structural blind fastening.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco (Industrial Assembly Solutions): Atlas Copco's Industrial Assembly Solutions division supplies tools, riveters, and automated assembly systems to global manufacturers, competing with GESIPA's GAV automation and process monitoring portfolio as part of a much broader industrial tools portfolio.
• Hilti: Hilti is a global incumbent in fastening and demolition tools for construction and industry; its direct fastening and rivet systems overlap with GESIPA in professional end markets while operating at significantly larger scale.
• Würth ( Adolf Wuerth GmbH & Co. KG ): Würth is the world's largest fastener distributor and a major manufacturer of fastening and assembly products, overlapping with GESIPA's distribution channels, DIY range, and industrial fastener portfolio through its multi-brand catalog model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GESIPA_Germany

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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