BILSTEIN - Innovation and High Quality Since 1873
The name of Bilstein has been associated for years, both in motor sports and production cars, with top quality and maximum efficiency. Bilstein revolutionized damping technology, in 1954, through the development of the first series production mono- tube gas pressure shock absorber based on the de Carbon principle, and providing unsurpassed safety and ride comfort.
Today, Bilstein is, amongst others, partner in the development and manufacture of production parts to Ferrari, General Motors, Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche and Subaru.
1873 - When it all began
August Bilstein starts up production of window fittings in Altenvoerde, Westphalia. The products are manufactured in the foundry, and rapidly gain a reputation under the name of AUBI ( August BILSTEIN ) far beyond regional borders. A number of technical innovations are patented and form the foundation for the success of the young enterprise.
1919 - The Son Takes Up The Reins
In 1919, Hans Bilstein took over the running of the company. A steel sheet rolling mill is set up to already meet quality requirements at the initial stage of production. Hans BILSTEIN brings ideas from the United States for new methods of nickel-plating and chrome-plating to the home state of Westphalia, which the company further develops and refines.
1928 - The First Car Bumpers
In 1928, the rolling mill additionally takes up the production of car bumpers made of hot rolled spring steel. This, however, is not just a common or garden product. No, Bilstein supplies the first chrome-plated car bumper for production cars to come onto the market! Bilstein has been manufacturing car jacks since mid 1929, jacks embodying a very decisive innovation right from the start: for the first time a car can now be raised on the side.
1954 - The First Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers
The engineers begin, in 1954, with the development of a product that was to make the name of Bilstein renowned in the world of automobiles: the first series production mono-tube gas pressure shock absorber based on the de Carbon principle. It revolutionized damping technology, and produced excellent safety and ride comfort. Employed for the first time in series production in 1957 at Mercedes Benz, the "Bilstein" has since become the name for gas pressure shock absorbers of the highest quality.
1998 - The classic Porsche 911 glides onto the world's roads in a new look
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