2005
"ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH" and "ThyssenKrupp Federn GmbH" merge to become
„ "ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Suspension GmbH"“ |
2002
Following the merger between the "Thyssen" and "Krupp" groups, the name is changed to "ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH". |
2002
Following the merger between the "Thyssen" and "Krupp" groups, the name is changed to "ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH". |
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1999
The "Fried. Krupp AG Hoesch-Krupp" group merges with "Thyssen AG" to become "ThyssenKrupp AG". |
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1997
The company "Krupp Hoesch Federn GmbH" emerges from the firms "Hoesch Federn GmbH" and "Krupp Brüninghaus GmbH" in 1997. |
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1993
Hoesch Hohenlimburg AG spins off its suspension business and sets up the firm "Hoesch Federn GmbH". |
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1991
Takeover by "Krupp Stahl AG": "Krupp Bilstein GmbH". |
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1982
Company name is changed to "Hoesch Hohenlimburg AG". |
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1978
Takeover by "Krupp Stahl AG": "Krupp Brüninghaus GmbH" – Werdohl. |
1957
Production of gas pressure shock absorbers for Mercedes-Benz OE |
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1954
Development of gas pressure shock absorbers commences |
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Advertising poster 1931 |
1934/39
The die-forging shop is re-organized and the spring factory enlarged and modernized.
The first heavy-duty automotive springs are produced. |
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1925
Production of automotive springs begins |
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1920
Assessor Boecker sells the company to "Eisen- und Stahlwerke Hoesch AG". The company continues to operate under the name "Drahtwerk Hohenlimburg Boecker und Röhr GmbH" until 1928. |
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1919
Closure of the steel foundry and start of production of hot-formed springs, especially railroad springs and springs for carriages and trailers.
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1873
Company is founded by August Bilstein
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August Bilstein
(1847 - 1915)
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From 1768
Stahlwerke Brüninghaus GmbH, Werdohl |
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1619
First mention of the old wire mill in Hohenlimburg, which was taken over by Ernst Boecker and Carl Röhr in 1882. |
The forge "Schwarze Ahe"
with a tradition dating back 400 years |
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Hoesch |
Brüninghaus-Krupp |
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