Bossard
Provides industrial fastening solutions and additive manufacturing services, leveraging a strategic stake in Ecoparts to deliver metal and polymer 3D printing for prototyping and end-use parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Daniel Bossard
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Bossard offers a wide range of fastening elements, including rivets, thread inserts, self-clinching fasteners, access solutions, and special coatings. They also provide additive manufacturing services through their stake in Ecoparts AG.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Seamless integration of AM parts with traditional fastening systems for optimized assemblies. VERIFIED: 30% equity stake in leading Swiss AM service provider Ecoparts AG, providing direct access to SLM, SLS, FFF, and cold spray technologies without heavy capex. DEFENSIBLE: High switching costs due to integrated supply chain and proprietary Smart Factory Logistics systems.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces total cost of ownership by integrating on-demand AM prototyping and end-use parts with optimized fastening systems, cutting assembly lead times by up to 40% and minimizing inventory holding costs.
How They Differentiate
Unlike pure-play AM service bureaus, Bossard integrates 3D printed components directly into its global fastening supply chain and assembly engineering services, offering end-to-end production optimization rather than just part printing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs in automotive, aerospace, rail, and industrial automation
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace & Defense; Rail & Transportation; Industrial Automation; Electronics
Competitors
Fastenal, Wurth Group, SFS
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
TTM revenue ~$1.18B; 3,300+ employees globally; 2% organic growth in 2025
Major Milestones
Founded in 1831 in Zug, Switzerland; Listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (BOSN); Entered AM market in 2018 with TRUMPF, German RepRap, Henkel; Acquired 30% stake in Ecoparts AG in 2019 to expand AM services
Notable Customers
ABB; BJ Gear