Nearly 150 YEARS OF FASTENERS EXPERIENCE
In 1873 Bultfabriks AB was founded in Hallstahammar. Hot-forging machines were bought in England and were driven by water power from the river beside the factory. Ever since the beginning Bulten produced high quality nails, nuts and bolts.
During the 1980’s and 1990’s, Bulten grew, mainly by acquisitions in Sweden, Germany, Poland and China. In the 1990’s Bulten started to focus on the automotive industry.
In the 2000’s and 2010’s Bulten started to focus on an Full Server Provider (FSP) concept and gain markets shares. Major contracts were signed with Autoliv, Ford, Volvo Car, etc. In 2020, Bulten acquired PSM.
Bulten has grown strongly with a clear focus on organic growth in Europe, Asia and North America.Today, Bulten has approximately 1,700 employees and a turnover of SEK 3,730 million (2021 turnover).