The Böllhoff Group acquired Gillis Aerospace, a French fastener manufacturer for the aerospace industry, for an undisclosed sum.

The Böllhoff Group had already acquired 40% of the shares in Gillis Aerospace in January 2020.

France-based Gillis Aerospace specializes producing special fasteners and bolts as well as surface finishing. Gillis has its own surface coating facilities. Web: Gillis-Aero.com

The acquisition enables Böllhoff to expand its product range for aerospace customers. 

“With its comprehensive manufacturing portfolio, material expertise in lightweight materials and development know-how, Böllhoff wants to strengthen its position in the aerospace market as a leading supplier of innovative fastening solutions and support the aerospace industry as a competent partner in achieving weight and CO2 targets,” stated managing director Michael W. Böllhoff.

Germany-based Böllhoff is a global fastener group with nearly 50 companies at 36 locations in 24 countries. Web: Boellhoff.com