Company Profile: Bleistahl GmbH & Co. Holding KG Bleistahl GmbH & Co. Holding KG is an internationally leading automotive supplier headquartered in Wetter (Ruhr), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Since its founding in 1954 by Dr. Max Köhler, the company has specialized in the development and production of powder metallurgical components, particularly valve seat inserts and valve guides for internal combustion engines. Today, Bleistahl is one of the most important suppliers in this segment and serves almost all renowned automotive manufacturers worldwide. Core Competencies and Products Bleistahl is an expert in innovative material solutions and the manufacturing of complex sintered parts. The product portfolio includes: Sintered parts Innovative material solutions Valve seat inserts Valve guides Armatures Yokes Slip rings Flanges Spacers The products are characterized by high wear resistance, temperature stability, and electrical conductivity. Bleistahl develops customized materials that meet even the most demanding requirements of the automotive industry. Manufacturing covers the entire process from individual material mixing, pressing, and sintering to mechanical finishing and heat treatment, always in close cooperation with customers. Innovation and Corporate Philosophy Innovation is a core element of Bleistahl’s corporate culture. The company relies on “out-of-the-box” thinking, close partnerships, and creative solutions for complex challenges. Bleistahl sees itself as a “materials factory” that sets new standards in powder metallurgy through creativity, quality, and near-net-shape manufacturing. Transparent and trusting partnerships with customers make it possible to successfully solve even seemingly unsolvable tasks. Locations Bleistahl operates globally with production and sales sites in: Germany (Wetter (Ruhr), Gelsenkirchen) Brazil (Cachoeirinha) South Africa (Westmead, Pinetown) China (Taicang) USA (Battle Creek, Michigan)