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BILSTEIN – Innovative Technologies “Made in Germany”

The Legacy of BILSTEIN

The core BILSTEIN brand traces its roots back over 140 years. Founded in 1873 in Altenvoerde (now Ennepetal), no one could have foreseen the profound impact BILSTEIN products would have on automotive safety and driving comfort.

Originally producing window fittings, the company quickly earned a reputation for innovation and quality that extended far beyond its regional origins. Several patented technical developments laid the foundation for future success.

In 1919, to meet the highest quality standards even during the early stages of production, BILSTEIN established its own strip iron rolling mill. By the 1920s, Hans Bilstein, having taken over from his father, returned from the USA with pioneering ideas for nickel and chrome plating.

Entry Into the Automotive World: 1928–1954

Leveraging American technical inspiration, BILSTEIN entered the automotive industry in 1927 through collaboration with Levator-Hebezeug-Fabrik of Berlin. This marked a significant step, as BILSTEIN:

• Supplied the first chrome-plated bumper for series automobile producti