Facts and figures

2008 2009 2010 Gross sales (million Euro) 491 462 542 Employees (number of full-time units) 3070 3317 3200

SFS intec is an efficient developer, manufacturer and supply partner for customized precision cold formed components and special fasteners for applications in numerous industries as well as system products for the construction sector.

SFS manufactures in 14 plants in Europe and North America and supplies its customers via an international network of wholly owned sales and service companies.

Sales by SFS intec were especially affected by the unfavourable currency trend referred to above, since SFS intec books more than 95 % of its revenues outside Switzerland in local currencies. At constant exchange rates, SFS intec achieved growth of 15.1 % in the 2010 financial year. The trend of business in the Automotive Products Division, which participated in the upswing of the automotive industry, was especially dynamic.

The Sunil SFS intec joint venture in China, in which SFS holds a 50 % interest, recorded excellent sales growth, significantly expanded production capacity and reported a positive operating profit. Despite persistently difficult market conditions, the subsidiaries in North America reported sales growth and positive earnings. SFS intec was able to celebrate its golden jubilee in the fall of 2010.

The establishment 50 years ago of what was then Presswerk Heerbrugg AG laid the foundation for the successful development of today’s SFS intec with its global operations.