{"id":1249,"date":"2026-03-29T14:57:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hillebrand.dev-cloudserver.ddns.net\/about-us\/franz-hillebrand-kg\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T12:23:20","slug":"franz-hillebrand-gmbh-co-kg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.franz-hillebrand.com\/en\/about-us\/franz-hillebrand-gmbh-co-kg\/","title":{"rendered":"Franz Hillebrand GmbH & Co. KG"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Heritage connects.
Future drives.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Quality from the cycle. Since 1950.<\/b><\/h1>

Measurable quality. Documented processes from raw material to finished block.<\/p>

<\/p>

Proximity that supports. Short distances, dedicated contacts, own fleet.<\/p>

<\/p>

A cycle that closes. Our customers’ residues are transformed back into block material by us.<\/p>


Continuity that obliges. Over 70 years in family hands \u2013 and designed for the next generation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

For more than seven decades, a passion for brass \u2013 our history is characterized by pioneering spirit and continuous development. Here are the milestones that have made us who we are today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n
\n
<\/div> \n
<\/div>
<\/div>
2023<\/div>

Mr. Bendix Busch, 4th generation, joins the company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
2022<\/div>

Construction of a new administration building at the Wilnsdorf plant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
2016<\/div>

Renovation of the main administration in Iserlohn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
2013<\/div>

Replacement of the 6-ton crucible induction furnace with a state-of-the-art 7-ton crucible induction furnace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
2009<\/div>

Appointment of Ms. Rebecca Hillebrand-Busch as partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
2008<\/div>

Expansion of storage capacities with the construction of a 1,500 m\u00b2 hall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
2006<\/div>

Mr. Marc-Oliver Busch joins the management board.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
1998<\/div>

Inbetriebnahme eines zus\u00e4tzlichen 6 to Tiegel-Induktionsofens in Wilnsdorf, Kapazit\u00e4t ca. 7.000-8.000 to Messing-Bl\u00f6cke\/Jahr. Schmelzbetrieb in Iserlohn wird eingestellt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
1998<\/div>

Ms. Rebecca Hillebrand joins the company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
1984<\/div>

Acquisition of the Wilnsdorf facility as an additional production site. Total production approx. 3,850 t<\/span>\/<\/span>year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
1979<\/div>

Founding of \"Franz Hillebrand KG\".<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
1963<\/div>

Relocation of the company to Kastanienallee 15, Iserlohn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
1959<\/div>

Mr. Hans-Joachim Hillebrand joins the company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
1957<\/div>

Due to objections from Metallgesellschaft, Frankfurt, regarding name similarity, the company is renamed \"Franz Hillebrand\".<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>
<\/div>
1950<\/div>

Founding of \"Metallgesellschaft Mark\" by Mr. Franz Hillebrand in Mendener Landstra\u00dfe, Iserlohn, together with Mr. Walter Jost. Start of metal remelting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/div>\n <\/div>