Swiss fastening systems manufacturer SFS intec will be participating in the Big 5 show once again with an extensive display of top-of-the-line metal and glass building fastening systems.

SFS intec is the Jebel Ali-based local representative office for SFS intec Switzerland, a global development partner, manufacturer and supplier of precision cold-formed components, special fasteners and mechanical fastening systems.
As a Swiss company with 12 manufacturing plants spread across the globe, more than 20 national distribution companies and a staff of 3,800, SFS intec is ensuring direct contact with its customers in the Middle East through its Jebel Ali branch which offers expertise and high-quality products for industrial buildings, aluminium smelters and other productions plants in the region.
“Markets dynamics are constantly evolving in both the purchase and supply sectors. Thanks to modern communication media, the global market place has expanded and we are better able to respond quickly to customer requirements with new technologies. As one of the first companies in Europe to integrate the latest trends into the quality management systems, we have a future focused strategy and emphasise on new technologies and products, which will be showcased at the Big 5,” says a spokesperson company,
In line with its growth strategy, the company has recently introduced SAP as uniform standard software and took over Europa Fasteners, Herrenberg (DE) last year.
The firm, which notched up a total annual turnover of $900 million worldwide, has built up a good reputation for quality. SFS intec has earned four top certifications, namely the EN/ISO 9901/2000, EN/ISO 14001, ISO/TS16949 and the IS/ISO 17025. It focuses all its innovative power and flexibility to turn ideas into profitable solutions.
With its years of experience in the chosen core technologies of cold forming, powder metallurgy and plastic injection moulding, SFS intec ensures its customers have a competitive edge in the market. Its total customer-oriented approach has also ensured that it enjoys a leading position as the development and supply partner to many a blue-chip company.
The company’s systems that meet the latest requirements are continuously updated. Its test laboratory in Heerbrugg in Switzerland is fully accredited to EN/ISO 17025, and participates regulars in international comparative test programmes for the most important procedures.
The company’s technical team can quickly step in and work with the architects, designers, structural engineers and contractors to provide informed, detailed and reliable specification guidance, right from planning to seeing the project through to its completion. It can also help resolve fastener issues that might crop up during the designing phase of a building and work alongside the architects and engineers to ensure the strict performance requirements are met.
SFS intec’s quality and technical superiority has won it many projects in the highly competitive market and the firm has been involved in the Dubai International Airport expansion project, providing roofing, fastening, and cladding and sliding door systems for two mega-size hangars where the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus-380 will be parked. It was also involved in the prestigious Dubai Flower Centre.
“SFS intec is committed for better performance and services and its staff is focused for fulfilling the customer needs. The culture at SFS group of companies is one of quality and customer benefit,” the spokesman says.