| Sales by segment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross sales in CHF million |
2021 |
2020 |
+/–Vj. |
| Engineered Components | 975.2 | 898.3 | 8.6% |
| Fastening Systems | 574.9 | 489.7 | 17.4% |
| Distribution & Logistics | 343.0 | 316.9 | 8.2% |
| Gross sales | 1'893.1 | 1'704.9 | 11.0% |
Facts and Figures: SFS at a glance
SFS generated sales of CHF 1,893 million in the 2021 financial year with a workforce of approximately 10,500 (FTE).
Sales development by segment
In a dynamic market environment characterized by high demand, supply chain bottlenecks and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the SFS Group seized opportunities that arose in each of its segments to boost its sales by 11.0% to CHF 1,893.1 million in the year 2021, an outcome based on its ability to fill customer orders. All end markets and regions contributed to this good growth. The result was a high level of production capacity utilization that strengthened profitability and generated an EBIT margin of 15.9%. Net income came to CHF 248.0 million.
