BORBET GmbH, with its headquarters in Hallenberg-Hesborn and six other locations, is a leading manufacturer of light alloy wheels for the automotive industry and international specialist retailers. Founded in 1881 by Gustav Borbet, the company initially started out as a brass foundry in Altena. After establishing a new site in Hesborn in 1962, BORBET quickly developed into one of the most important producers of light alloy wheels by expanding production in the 1980s. With the introduction of the BORBET A-wheel in 1987, the company achieved worldwide success. The growing demand for high-quality alloy wheels quickly led to further investments and acquisitions at home and abroad to further expand the company. In addition, BORBET established itself as a renowned partner to the automotive industry thanks to its comprehensive expertise, flexibility and reliability. Afamily business and global automotive player, the company invests in state-of-the-art production facilities and relies on pioneering technologies to manufacture wheels of the highest quality. BORBET attaches great importance to durability, safety and sustainability. Through continuous research and technical development, BORBET remains at the forefront and drives the industry forward. BORBET plays an important role as a job engine in the region and contributes significantly to the economic development of South Westphalia with its commitment. The company creates jobs and trains skilled workers. With its global business relationships, BORBET offers a wide range of career opportunities in many different areas, making the family-owned company BORBET a reliable employer and a sought-after partner for the international automotive industry and the global specialist trade. Numerous awards from customers and renowned institutions are proof of BORBET’s passion for light metal.
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Founded by Gustav Borbet in Altena/Westphalia
Peter Wilhelm Borbet founds the current company headquarters in Hallenberg-Hesborn
Start of production of light alloy wheels
Presentation of the BORBET A-wheel
Construction and commissioning of the plant in Medebach
Expansion of the main plant in Hallenberg-Hesborn
Modernization and expansion of the training workshop in HSK
Margot Borbet is Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of the BORBET Foundation. Burkhard Plett becomes CEO of BORBET GmbH.
Phone +49 2984 3010
In the team for South Westphalia
c/o SIHK zu Hagen
Bahnhofstraße 18
D-58095 Hagen
Phone +49 (0) 2331 390-0
Email weltmarktfuehrer@hagen.ihk.de
An award from the IHKs in the team for South Westphalia
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