Amid a “geopolitically tense environment,” Bossard Group reported sales in the first quarter of 2026 increased by 0.6% to CHF 284.9 million. In local currency, growth reached 6.5%.

Demand increased in all three market regions during the quarter.

“Thanks to its globally diversified procurement and distribution structure, the Group was able to respond in a targeted manner to changing geopolitical conditions,” the company stated.

In Europe, Bossard achieved sales growth of 0.4% to CHF 177.9 million in the first quarter (in local currency: +2.7 %), boosted by demand in the aerospace, railway, electronic and mechanical engineering sectors.

Q1 sales in America increased 1.8% to CHF 60.8 million (in local currency: +15.6%), continuing a growth trend that began in the third quarter of 2025. Gains were seen in the mechanical engineering and medical technology sectors, as well as agricultural machinery and electromobility.

In Asia, sales declined by 0.4% to CHF 46.2 million (in local currency: 11.1%). In India, Bossard continued to benefit from the “Make in India” initiative, and in Malaysia, capacity expansions by global manufacturers – particularly in the semiconductor and electronics industries – had a positive impact.

“The latest economic trends give reason for cautious optimism. Still, increasing geopolitical uncertainties and trade policy tensions continue to keep the market environment volatile, with impacts that cannot yet be foreseen.”

Under these conditions, Bossard expects a subdued level of economic demand in the first half of 2026.

Founded in 1831, Züg, Switzerland-based Bossard is a $1.25 billion aerospace, automotive and industrial fastener supplier with more than 2,900 employees at 81 locations in 31 countries.