An important step into the future: Once again this year, several apprentices (m/f/d) have successfully completed their apprenticeship at BORBET, one of the leading manufacturers of light alloy wheels, and are now strengthening the BORBET team at the Hallenberg-Hesborn and Medebach sites.

Congratulations to: M. Gustin (IT specialist for system integration), L. Seliger-Lange and M. Reis (electronics technicians for industrial engineering), L. Wahle (industrial clerk) and M. Bichowski (cutting machine operator).

In addition, K. Kalverkamp and S. Thomas obtained a vocational qualification as machine and plant operators as part of a partial qualification programme. This not only emphasises BORBET's commitment to traditional vocational training, but also to promoting further qualifications.

‘Sound training and targeted further training are the basis for a strong future - for our employees and for BORBET. It is very important to us to support young people and offer them long-term prospects,’ explains Carolin Mittermaier, Head of Human Resources at BORBET.

BORBET is once again offering attractive apprenticeships in 2025. Interested parties can find out more and apply directly online at www.borbet.de/training.

Once again this year, several trainees (m/f/d) have successfully completed their apprenticeships at one of the world's leading automotive suppliers based in Bad Langensalza and are now strengthening the BORBET team.

We would like to congratulate: E. Keimling (electronics technician for automation technology), P. Grimm (electronics technician for industrial engineering), L. Kortüm (mechatronics technician), L. Stein (cutting machine operator), J. Oehler (cutting machine operator) and T. Katzmarek (industrial mechanic).

BORBET is once again offering attractive apprenticeships for 2025. Interested pupils can find out more and apply directly at www.borbet.de/en/career/training or gain an insight into training at a hidden champion through internships.

In addition, pupils and skilled workers will have the opportunity to find out about career opportunities at BORBET Thüringen and take a look behind the scenes of the global market and technology leader at the ‘Night of Careers’ on 7 March 2025 from 4 to 7 pm.

The CUPRA TERRAMAR is both a sporty SUV and a family car. The BORBET Y wheel design in “black glossy”, “titan matt” and “bronce matt” is the ideal choice for an outstandingly active driving experience.

The BORBET Y in the “Classic” category is now available with ABE approval in 8.0x18 and 8.0x19 inch. With offset 37 and bolt circle 112/5 to match the standard 235/55R18 and 255/45R19 tyres.

With its wheel hub positioned low in the centre, the BORBET Y shows how to optimally emphasise the spokes. Which perfectly expresses the sporty performance of the CUPRA TERRAMAR.

BORBET Y /CUPRA TERRAMAR
size	offset	holes	PCD
8.0 x 18	37	5	112
8,0 x 19	37	5	112

The BORBET W 10-spoke wheel impresses with its strikingly balanced design. The light alloy wheels in the colour variants “mistral anthracite glossy”, “black polished glossy” and ‘black copper polished matt’ are also ideal for winter use.

As the ABE for the BORBET W wheel in 8.0x19 inch with offset 35 has just been updated, it is now recommended as an eye-catcher for many vehicles.

For example, the Skoda models Kodiaq PS, Superb NZ and Enyaq NY as well as the VW models Passat B9 (CJ) and Tiguan III (CT) or the Ford Kuga DFK including the new facelift and/or plug-in hybrid variants can now be fitted with the BORBET W wheel. Which makes driving that much more beautiful.

On 01.09.2024, Mr Antonio Curioso will join the management of the BORBET Vertriebs GmbH. With his many years of international experience in the aftermarket and tuning, he will provide important new impetus at BORBET. Having worked in the USA for several years, Mr Curioso will further strengthen and expand the international wheel manufacturer's global presence in the aftermarket segment.

The existing BORBET team will continue to run the business in the proven manner - with Mrs Birgit Grebe-Frese and Mr Marcel Frankenstein, who is new to the position, as sales managers. Mrs Grebe-Frese is primarily responsible for the OES divisions and, in the IAM, for exports and our partnerships, while Mr Frankenstein is responsible for wholesale, tire retail and the e-commerce marketplaces. Together, they will manage sales at both locations in Medebach and Neuching, both in the office and in the field service.

“We are very much looking forward to working with Mr Curioso and further developing our already extremely strong brand,” emphasises BORBET CEO Burkhard Plett. “BORBET Vertriebs GmbH is ideally positioned to successfully promote our high-quality and innovative light alloy wheels to the relevant target groups in existing and new markets.” 

As the price-performance test winner among the small SUVs, the new Dacia Duster (type DJF) scored highly in the test by Autobild. The BORBET Y wheel design now ensures an outstandingly active driving experience.

The BORBET Y in the “Classic” category is now available in 6.5x16 inch with offset 32. Directly including ABE approval for the 215/70R16 standard tyre.

With the wheel hub positioned deep in the centre, the BORBET Y shows how to perfectly emphasise the spokes. The colours ‘black glossy’, ‘crystal silver’ and ‘titanium matt’ are ideal for winter use.

Together through generations, together into the future.

It all began in 1984 with the founding of ‘Austria Alu-Guss GmbH’ in Ranshofen. Since then, high-quality aluminium wheels have been rolling off the production line here. A significant milestone followed in 1996 when Peter Wilhelm Borbet took over the company, paving the way for BORBET to enter the European automotive industry. Today, the plant supplies well-known car manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Ford and Daimler with high-quality aluminium wheels.

Managing Director Helmuth Huber has been overseeing the remarkable development of the site since 1995. In 1998, the pioneering ‘AAG2000’ project was launched, making the company a trailblazer in the industry. In 2009, AAG changed its name to BORBET Austria. Today, the company is looking to the future with the ‘BORBET Austria 2025’ project.
The success of the plant in Ranshofen is based not only on technological innovations such as smart casting and burnishing, but above all on the visionary leadership of Helmuth Huber. His ability to steer developments in the long term and motivate the workforce has made BORBET Austria what it is today - a location that sets standards.

At the big family celebration at the beginning of August, Helmuth Huber (Managing Director) and Margot Borbet (Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees and Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of BORBET Austria) honoured the 40-year success story. In their speeches, they emphasised the company's milestones and the commitment of its employees. A special moment was the honouring of 14 colleagues who have been with the company from the very beginning. These and other programme items for young and old made the day unforgettable.

In the latest DEUTSCHLAND Test by FOCUS Money, BORBET was the only alloy wheel manufacturer to be ranked in the top 20 of "Germany's most innovative companies 2024"!

At a time when innovative strength is the key to competitiveness, this award underpins our pioneering role in various technologies and processes. Our many years of experience and technical expertise enable us to understand the needs of the automotive industry and optimally fulfil the requirements of the age of electromobility.

A big thank you to our great team for making this success possible! We will continue to help shape the development of the automotive industry in the future and work together with our customers on pioneering solutions.

Further information on the study is available here.

As a job engine in the region, BORBET attaches great importance to good, well-founded vocational training and is once again taking on all trainees (m/f/d) at the Hochsauerland site this year. The high retention rate emphasises BORBET's long-term commitment to promoting and developing young talent.

M. Johanning joins the team in the specialised trade division of BORBET Vertriebs GmbH with immediate effect, while L. Wellnowski starts in the OEM internal sales department. Both have successfully completed their training as industrial clerks.

"At BORBET, we attach great importance to offering first-class training and then opening up promising future prospects within the company," explains Ms Mittermaier, Training Officer and Head of Human Resources. "With our commitment, we promote young talent and offer them secure career prospects in the region."

BORBET is once again offering attractive apprenticeships for 2025. Interested pupils can find out more and apply directly at www.borbet.de/en/career/training or gain an insight into training at a hidden champion through internships.