About us

Knowledge. Skills. Motivation

BRUGGER is an expert in all aspects of magnetism, specialising in particular in permanent magnets of all kinds. Building on this expertise, we cater to a wide range of applications. Accordingly, our core competencies also include the production of customised shapes, as well as the embedding and encapsulation of magnets in materials such as plastic, rubber and metal. Processes such as injection moulding, metalworking, pressing, stamping and bonding further expand our areas of expertise.

We combine technological precision with human values: as a family-run business based in the Black Forest, we develop future-oriented magnet systems in accordance with strict environmental standards. Through our certification under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and the continuous optimisation of our production processes, we achieve measurable reductions in resource consumption throughout the entire manufacturing process.

Details of our specific environmental targets, CO₂ savings and recycling rates are set out transparently in our latest Brugger Sustainability Report.

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Looking to the future with foresight

We are firmly focused on the future. We are convinced that acting responsibly and pursuing smart innovations are the keys to a successful future.
Through constructive approaches and a deep understanding of the market, we are constantly developing ourselves and our products. Our aim is not only to overcome challenges, but also to continually create new, optimal solutions for our customers.
We are developers and ‘doers’.

A company history full of appeal

Today, there are few sectors in which BRUGGER is not represented with a range of specialised products. This expertise is no accident. It is the result of many years’ experience, constant innovation, a consistent focus on the customer and rigorous quality management. And it stems from the conviction that we should not rest on our laurels, but rather view new customer requirements as both a challenge and an opportunity.

1963

Rudolf Brugger founded his first business, a metalworking shop, in Schramberg-Sulgen in 1963. In the beginning, the metalwork was done on a wage labour basis by only three employees, who produced mainly bent wire parts for tent accessories and shop fittings.

1968


In 1968, the company added to its range of products by starting to manufacture magnet systems for advertising signs to be used by major department stores. This new product line started small, but grew and expanded over the years. The fact that this small manufacturing company was able to rapidly meet customer needs made it stand out right from the start.

1973

In 1973, it officially became a limited partnership. Orders for magnets continued to increase. So much so that by the 80's, the company invested in its first injection molding machine in order to inject the magnets into the housing.

1982-1994

In 1982, the company changed its name to Brugger GmbH. Due to the good order situation, the possibilities for expansion on the property in Schramberg-Sulgen were soon exhausted. Therefore, in 1994, the construction of a new factory building was started in Hardt for a production according to the most modern aspects at that time. The sons Thomas and Georg Brugger successively took over the management.

1999-2003

In 1999, Brugger GmbH was certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001. Since then, the company has been able to grow continuously and record increasing order numbers. In order to meet the demands of the market, an extension was built in 2003 and the production and storage area was expanded to around 5,000 m². These measures created ideal conditions for efficient and successful production.

2008 until today

In 2008, Brugger GmbH introduced environmental management in accordance with the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and thus set an example for sustainability. In 2013, Brugger published its first sustainability report and celebrated its 50th anniversary. In 2016, the company was awarded the "Attractive Employer" seal by the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg Chamber of Industry and Commerce for the first time and is still an "Attractive Employer" today.

Shaping the world actively

At the heart of everything we do are the people at Brugger, our partnership with our customers and our responsibility to the region. We manage our company with foresight and actively adapt to changing times. Future-oriented corporate management is our foundation: we are constantly working to combine economic success with environmental responsibility and social values. We document transparently how we put these goals into practice on a day-to-day basis in our Brugger Sustainability Report.

Good business relationships need a strong foundation: trust. That is why, for us, reliability is a promise we keep every day – through fair dealings with our suppliers and by delivering uncompromising quality to our customers.

True trust grows through sincerity. That is why we believe in straightforward communication – being honest with our customers, open within our team, and critical of our own actions. This forms the basis for a partnership that lasts.

We focus on the essentials to guarantee long-term results and genuine quality. We take a targeted approach to everything we do – and to what we deliberately choose not to do.

Responsibility through cost-effectiveness: We operate in a cost-conscious and efficient manner so that we can continue to be a strong, independent partner for our customers in the future.

We are constantly optimising our processes – from responsible sourcing and material-efficient manufacturing processes right through to professional waste disposal that meets the highest environmental standards. Our aim is economic development that protects resources and minimises environmental impact. We regularly document how we put this approach into practice in our day-to-day operations and the progress we are making in our Brugger Sustainability Report.

Fastening solutions are our area of expertise