Since the acquisition of Rivnut Engineered Products in 2000, Böllhoff USA has become an integral part of the international Böllhoff Group. With approximately 100 employees at our manufacturing facility in Kendallville, Indiana, and our Technical Center in Troy, Michigan, we are the leading domestic producer of RIVNUT® blind rivet nuts. As part of the family-owned Böllhoff Group—founded in 1877—we benefit from a global network spanning 26 countries and a comprehensive portfolio of joining solutions.
Investor Spotlight: Böllhoff USA – Driving Innovation and Excellence in Joining Technology
October 10, 2025
Recent Projects and Investments
In 2024, the Böllhoff Group achieved global sales of €754 million. We are committed to ongoing investment in our sites and our people: a fully automated distribution center was launched in Germany at the end of 2023, and a new production facility in Turkey opened in 2025, expanding our global manufacturing footprint to 14 locations.
Another milestone is the new Böllhoff Education Campus in Bielefeld, which opened in summer 2025. With which, we are strengthening the training and development of apprentices, students, and employees.
Industry Expertise and Innovation
As a competence leader in 360° joining technology, we address the challenges of diverse industries—from automotive (lightweight construction, electrification, autonomous driving) to aerospace, mechanical engineering, renewable energy, rail, and medical technology. With innovative fasteners, adhesives, and assembly systems, we offer tailored solutions for our customers’ evolving requirements. Our innovation management is based on structured processes such as the Innovation Steering Committee and internal competitions, continuously overseeing around 50 strategic development projects.
Leadership and Corporate Culture
Böllhoff is a fourth-generation family business. The management team consists of Wilhelm A. Böllhoff and Michael W. Böllhoff (Managing Partners), as well as Dr. Cathrin Wesch-Potente, Dr. Jens Bunte, and Thomas Pixa. Our corporate culture is defined by long-term thinking, entrepreneurial responsibility, and close, appreciative collaboration with our employees. Even in challenging market phases, we consistently focus on digitalization, qualification, and efficiency improvements.
Conclusion
Böllhoff USA serves as a regional center of competence, firmly integrated within the internationally connected and innovation-driven Böllhoff Group. With our focus on automation, digital advisory tools, and strong leadership, we are actively shaping the future of joining technology and providing our customers with sustainable, forward-looking solutions.