History

Milestones of Innovation

1980s

  • 1984: Production of first samples Remseck/Baden-Württemberg – Germany.
  • 1985: Production and Sales of rotary cut clamping profiles.

1990s

  • 1993: Foundation and initial operations of BFC Bretnig/Dresden – Germany.
  • 1994: Own tool-making.
  • 1995: Development of coiling technology.
  • 1998: Certification of Quality Management according to DIN/ISO 9000.
  • 1999: Development of 100% – splitting control with laser.

2000s

  • 2004: Foundation and initial operations of BFC Shanghai – China.
  • 2004: Development of welding technology for aluminium strips.
  • 2005: Foundation and initial operations of BFC USA in North Carolina.
  • 2007: Buildup of new BFC headquarters in Bietigheim-Bissingen / Germany.
  • 2008: Implementation of a new ERP-System.
  • 2008/09: Start of production new plant in Bietigheim-Bissingen / Germany.
  • 2009: Certification of Environmental Management according to DIN/ISO 14001.

2010s

  • 2010: Foundation and initial operations of BFC Turkey.
  • 2012: Development and commissioning of the “new” generation production line.
  • 2015: Foundation and commissioning of BFC Anshan, China.
  • 2016: Development of 100% “high-speed gap” measurement.
  • 2019: Foundation and commissioning of BFC Chongqing, China.

2020s

  • 2020: Foundation and commissioning of BFC Mexico.
  • 2023: BFC acquires Arrowhead Industries.