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Values & Tradition: We have changed continuously

VALUES &
TRADITION

We have changed continuously, from a small hardware store in the heart of Europe to a global metal processing specialist.

Values & Tradition

THE VALUES THAT DEFINE US

We always had the courage to try new things, the ambition to be the best, and the respect to work with each other on an equal footing.

Courage

  • Being inquisitive, seeking out new paths.
  • Pursuing our goals with passion and dedication, while also taking responsibility for the result.
  • Bravely changing what is already there to produce even better results.
  • Fighting for what we think is right and important with tenacity and discipline. Not against each other but together, for the best result. 
     
Courage: Being inquisitive, seeking out new paths.

Ambition

  • Striving for excellence and orientating ourselves to the requirements of the future.
  • Always going the extra mile - that is what sets us apart from the competition and is necessary if we are to achieve great results.
  • Thinking outside of the box, across divisions, to the advantage of our customers and the group as a whole.
Ambition: Striving for excellence and orientating ourselves to the requirements of the future.

Respect

  • Valuing each other and the contribution that each individual makes.
  • Keeping our promises and standing together, for each other.
  • Having trust in each other and giving each other the space to develop and to implement new ideas.
  • When ideas fail, always being open to learn from them. 
Respect: Valuing each other and the contribution that each individual makes. Keeping our promises and standing together, for each other.
Values & Tradition

Our Tradition

1876 was an eventful year. Nikolaus Otto fired up his first four-stroke engine. Mark Twain published The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. And in Bielefeld, a 23-year-old man acquired a hardware store. And thereby laid the foundation stone for our almost 150-year company history.

2024

Early and successful refinancing provides momentum: From now on, BENTELER shapes the future of mobility with four divisions (BENTELER Automotive Components, BENTELER Automotive Modules, BENTELER Steel/Tube, HOLON).

HOLON: Launch of the new brand
2022

BENTELER emphasizes its ambitions in the global autonomous mobility market with the launch of the new brand HOLON, focusing on autonomous movers.

Values & Tradition: Metal processing specialist
2018

The BENTELER Group begins its successful transformation into a metal processing specialist.

BENTELER: Ralf Göttel Chief Executive Officer
2017

Ralf Göttel takes over as CEO of the BENTELER Group. Hubertus Benteler transitions to the Supervisory Board.

Values & Tradition: One of the most efficient steel tube plants in North America is established in Shreveport
2015

The Steel/Tube Division secures its position in the international market. One of the most efficient steel tube plants in North America is established in Shreveport.

BENTELER International AG: BENTELER International AG is the strategic management holding company of the BENTELER Group.
2010

BENTELER International AG is founded in Salzburg. It remains the strategic management holding of the BENTELER Group to this day.

Values & Tradition: First BENTELER plant in China
2002

The first BENTELER plant in China opens with a new location in Shanghai.

Values & Tradition: Hubertus Benteler takes over management
1991

Hubertus Benteler takes over management and specializes the company in ready-to-install components and just-in-time delivery.

Values & Tradition: First European location outside of Germany is established in Burgos, Spain.
1989

The first European location outside of Germany is established in Burgos, Spain.

Values & Tradition: International expansion begins.
1980

International expansion begins with the first location of BENTELER Automobiltechnik GmbH in the USA.

Values & Tradition: Producing more environmentally friendly steel.
1974

The BENTELER electric steel plant in Lingen starts producing more environmentally friendly steel.

Values & Tradition: First in- house steel production begins in Paderborn.
1956

The first in-house steel production begins in Paderborn.

Values & Tradition: BENTELER starts production of its own small car.
1952

BENTELER starts production of its own small car, the "Champion". Around 2,000 units are sold.

Erich and Helmut Benteler rebuilds production.
1947

The third generation of the owning family, Erich and Helmut Benteler, rebuilds production.

Values & Tradition: BENTELER receives its first order for the automotive industry.
1935

BENTELER receives its first order for the automotive industry and manufactures exhaust pipes for the Ford Eifel.

Values & Tradition: BENTELER Werke is founded in Bielefeld
1922

The BENTELER Werke Aktiengesellschaft is founded in Bielefeld.

Values & Tradition: BENTELER produces drawn tubes for the first time.
1918

BENTELER produces drawn tubes for the first time.

Values & Tradition: Eduard Benteler, took over from his father Carls in 1908.
1916

Eduard Benteler, who took over from his father Carl in 1908, buys a machinery factory in Bielefeld

Values & Tradition: Carls Benteler opens a hardware store in Bielefeld.
1876

Carl Benteler opens a hardware store in Bielefeld - the success story begins.

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