Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Ennepetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Since 1844
bilstein group is a family-owned German manufacturer headquartered in Ennepetal, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1844. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. The company makes automotive and industrial components, including suspension and damping technology, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced a 60-million-euro project at its Ennepetal site, and it renamed its Mexican subsidiary INTERAUTO to Ferdinand Bilstein de México, adding a 24th subsidiary to its network.
bilstein Group at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1844
Headquarters
Ennepetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
182 years in operation (founded 1844).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
bilstein group is a family-owned German manufacturer headquartered in Ennepetal, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1844. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. The company makes automotive and industrial components, including suspension and damping technology, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced a 60-million-euro project at its Ennepetal site, and it renamed its Mexican subsidiary INTERAUTO to Ferdinand Bilstein de México, adding a 24th subsidiary to its network.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1844 |
Headquarters | Ennepetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What bilstein Group makes
The company's listed products include machining, gear, assembly, chassis, axle, and turbocharger work, and it holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Gear, Assembly, Chassis, Axle, Turbocharger (source: bilsteingroup.com).
Certifications
bilstein Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — bilstein-gruppe.de
ISO 14001 — bilstein-gruppe.de
ISO 50001 — bilstein-gruppe.de
ISO 9001 — bilstein-gruppe.de
Latest developments
2026-09-27 — Bilstein Group: Vorarbeiten für 60-Millionen-Euro-Projekt in Ennepetal gestartet (wp.de)
2026-09-18 — bilstein group expands aftermarket: More parts, new markets, and modern logistics - Automechanika,Independent aftermarket (IAM) | News | PROFI-Werkstatt - Die Zeitschrift für den Nutzfahrzeug-Aftermarket - die Zeitschrift für den Nutzfahrzeug-Aftermarket (profi-werkstatt.net)
2026-09-08 — A major investment in our customers and our future 📢 | bilstein group UK (linkedin.com)
2026-06-29 — bilstein group: Press releases (bilsteingroup.com)
2026-06-02 — Strategic milestone: INTERAUTO has been renamed to Ferdinand Bilstein de México - and is now our 24th subsidiary! | bilstein group (linkedin.com)
2026-04-30 — Expansion phase 2a is underway at our logistics site in Gelsenkirchen. | bilstein group (linkedin.com)
Facilities
bilstein Group is headquartered in Ennepetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen. Public sources also reference these locations:
Ennepetal, Germany — bilsteingroup.com
Company details
The company is privately held and family-owned, and it operates 22 or more subsidiaries worldwide, with its main facility in Ennepetal, Germany. bilstein Group was founded in 1844, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ennepetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 182 years in operation (founded 1844). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does bilstein Group make?
bilstein group is a family-owned German manufacturer headquartered in Ennepetal, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1844. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. The company makes automotive and industrial components, including suspension and damping technology, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced a 60-million-euro project at its Ennepetal site, and it renamed its Mexican subsidiary INTERAUTO to Ferdinand Bilstein de México, adding a 24th subsidiary to its network.
Where is bilstein Group headquartered?
bilstein Group is headquartered in Ennepetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen (47 Wilhelmstrasse, Ennepetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 58256).
When was bilstein Group founded?
bilstein Group was founded in 1844.
How big is bilstein Group?
bilstein Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does bilstein Group hold?
bilstein Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 233 39110
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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