What FUCHS does

FUCHS Schraubenwerk GmbH is a privately held German precision forging and fastener manufacturer headquartered at Bismarckstraße 24, D-57076 Siegen, with approximately 180 employees operating across two Siegen sites. The company traces its history to 1909 and produces three core product lines: precision cold-formed parts (Umformteile) manufactured directly from wire with high forming degrees and ready for installation with optional secondary operations; specialty fasteners (Sonderschrauben) in the M8 to M52 diameter range for demanding engineering requirements; and standard fasteners (Normteile) targeting the construction, steelwork, and chemical-apparatus sectors under European conformity standards (EN 14399, EN 15048). Production runs on modern multi-stage forging presses with in-house tool-making, R&D, and quality management, yielding a shipped volume of up to 1,000 tons per month distributed worldwide.

The customer base is exclusively B2B, segmented across automotive, general industrial, construction, chemical, and electrical industry verticals, with the lead certification being IATF 16949:2016 alongside ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, TISAX, AD 2000-Merkblatt W0, the EU Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU), and EN 14399 / EN 15048 structural-bolting conformity. Commercial mechanics are direct industrial sales through a field sales organization (Director Sales, Deputy Director Sales, additional sales engineers) with no disclosed channel partners, no public pricing, and no disclosed revenue. The company is founder/management-controlled under CEO Martin Fuchs (sole managing director), with no external equity, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity recorded in the input data. Geographic scope is described as worldwide shipping from Germany, with a registered operational footprint limited to the two Siegen locations.

Name

FUCHS

Legal name

FUCHS Schraubenwerk GmbH

Website

https://fuchs-schrauben.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FUCHS Schraubenwerk GmbH is a German precision forging and fastener manufacturer in Siegen (~180 employees) producing cold-formed parts, specialty fasteners (M8–M52), and standard fasteners for automotive, industrial, construction, chemical, and electrical B2B customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fastener Manufacturing

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

Winches & Capstans (IMAHAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC), Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Cold forged fasteners
• Precision formed parts
• Specialty bolts screws
• Structural bolting assemblies
• Automotive fastener manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Siegen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lubricant Sales: Sale of specialty lubricants, coolants, grease, and fluid formulations to industrial and automotive customers globally

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

FUCHS Schraubenwerk GmbH manufactures precision cold-formed parts, specialty fasteners (M8–M52 diameter range), and standard fasteners on modern multi-stage forging presses for the automotive, industrial, construction, chemical, and electrical industries. The company operates two production sites in Siegen, Germany, employs approximately 180 people, and ships up to 1,000 tons of products per month worldwide.

Product overview

FUCHS Schraubenwerk GmbH is a precision forging and fastener technology company offering a three-product portfolio: Precision Parts (high-precision cold-formed components ready for installation), Specialty Fasteners (custom fasteners in M8-M52 diameter range), and Standard Fasteners (for construction and industrial applications). The company operates modern multi-stage forging presses and employs approximately 180 people at two locations in Siegen, Germany, with monthly shipments of up to 1,000 tons. Core competencies include in-house engineering and R&D, production, tool-making, and quality management. The company serves automotive, general industry, construction, chemical, and electrical industry sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Parts (Umformteile) High-precision cold-formed parts with exceptional forming degrees, manufactured directly from wire and ready for installation with optional secondary operations. Targeted at industrial and automotive buyers needing precision components.
• Specialty Fasteners (Sonderschrauben) Custom specialty fasteners and threaded precision parts produced in the M8 to M52 diameter range to meet demanding engineering requirements in heavy-duty and regulated applications.
• Standard Fasteners (Normteile) Standard fasteners produced for the construction, steelwork, chemical, and chemical apparatus engineering sectors, conforming to relevant European standards including CPR EN 14399 and CPR EN 15048.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly production capacity of up to 1,000 tons of fasteners
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Opet FuchscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUCHS SE planned to acquire the remaining stake in Opet Fuchs in Turkey, indicating a strategic consolidation of their Turkish joint venture operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LISI Group: French-listed specialist in fasteners and assembly solutions for aerospace and automotive. Comparable in certified high-strength fastener manufacturing and European industrial customer base.
• Fontana Gruppo: Italian family-owned fastener manufacturer producing specialty screws and bolts for automotive and industrial customers with multi-stage cold forming. Similar Mittelstand profile and product mix to FUCHS Schraubenwerk.
• Arnold Umformtechnik: German precision cold-forging specialist focused on high-strength fasteners and formed parts for automotive and industrial customers. Closely comparable on cold-forming technology and customer mix.
• KAMAX: German-headquartered (Homberg/Efze) publicly traded specialist in high-strength screws and cold-formed parts for the automotive industry, with comparable M8+ diameter range and IATF certifications. Closest like-for-like competitor in precision cold-formed fasteners.
• EJOT Holding: German family-owned specialist in engineered fastening technology for automotive, construction, and industrial applications. Closely comparable on cold-formed specialty fasteners, certifications, and Mittelstand customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Bossard Group: Swiss-listed fastener specialist with European production footprint covering standard and specialty screws, with significant focus on certified and engineered fastening solutions. Comparable on certification breadth and industrial customer base, but much larger and distribution-heavy.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): US-listed diversified industrial conglomerate with significant fasteners and components divisions serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Far larger and broader, but competes on engineered fastening solutions globally.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in fastener distribution and manufacturing with a deep standard-fastener catalog serving construction, automotive, and industrial customers. Overlaps heavily with FUCHS' standard fastener line but is vastly larger and primarily distribution-driven.

Emerging players

• Sundram Fasteners: Indian-listed tier-1 automotive fastener manufacturer supplying global OEMs. Relevant emerging competitor on price-sensitive standard fasteners and an alternative sourcing destination for European OEMs.

Regional players

• Berner SE: German-headquartered B2B distributor of fasteners, tools, and chemical products serving construction, automotive, and industrial trades across Europe. Comparable in end-market exposure but operates a distribution rather than forging model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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