| Sales by segment | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross sales in CHF million |
1st half 2020 |
2nd half 2020 |
2020 |
2019 |
±Vj. |
| Engineered Components | 380.1 | 518.2 | 989.3 | 957.1 | -6.1% |
| Fastening Systems | 234.0 | 255.7 | 489.7 | 498.3 | -1.7% |
| Distribution & Logistics | 159.6 | 157.3 | 316.9 | 326.0 | -2.8% |
| Gross sales | 773.7 | 931.2 | 1'704.9 | 1'781.4 | -4.3% |
Facts and Figures: SFS at a glance
In the 2020 business year, with around 10,000 employees (FTE), SFS generated sales of CHF 1,704.9 m.
Sales development by segment
Marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and a steep decline in demand in the first half of 2020, a significant recovery took place in several end markets and regions from the summer months. Full year sales amounted to CHF 1,704.9 million, a slight decline of 4.3% from the previous year. SFS achieved an EBIT margin of 13.3%, unchanged from the prior-year level.
