"Status of BBS Germany…
Here are a few facts...
First, BBS AG will be going through a restructuring process, they are not going out of business. (Has anyone flown Delta Air lines recently??… they have been in Chapter 11 restructuring for almost 1 ½ years and they are recovering quite well). Higher material costs, labor costs, investments in more advanced production equipment and other factors have not helped BBS grow in the very competitive worldwide wheel business. Products from China and other low cost countries have had a huge impact on the industry. BBS in Germany has not adapted quickly enough to the changing times.
All of the BBS road wheels from Germany are made from cast aluminum and they have a variety of unique processes that allows them to build special one piece and two piece wheels for aftermarket and OEM customers. More than 70% of BBS's product is produced for the OEM market.
BBS has been around for over 35 years and has always been the technology leader in this business. Developing new processes and engineering products to compete in F1, does come at a price. Some companies will just steal a design and take it to market, not a lot of investment needed to copy or follow... it takes a much larger commitment to lead.
Second, All of the forged BBS wheels (RSGT, LM, RGR, RE, RVF and RGF) are produced in Japan by Washi Beam, a long time partner company to BBS Germany. Washi Beam produces die-forged wheels for Subaru, Mitsubishi, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lexus, Mazda and a few others as original equipment. They also produce the forgings used to produce F1, Indy, ALMS and other BBS racing wheels for programs around the world. Washi Beam is 100% independent of BBS Germany and Washi Beam is not involved in ANY bank or financial related issues. BBS Germany and Washi Beam started working together back in 1983... Remember the original 3 piece RS wheel? Washi Beam produced all of the die-forged wheel centers for these wheels.
Third, BBS employees are working and wheels are still being produced. Certainly there will be some changes… this will only be known once the restructuring process is farther along. "
O fim anunciado do mito, a crise arrasta tudo, depois de muitas já terem encerrado as portas, Speedline (recuperada pela Ronal), 1000miglia etc etc só em Itália fecharam 12 fundições
Here are a few facts...
First, BBS AG will be going through a restructuring process, they are not going out of business. (Has anyone flown Delta Air lines recently??… they have been in Chapter 11 restructuring for almost 1 ½ years and they are recovering quite well). Higher material costs, labor costs, investments in more advanced production equipment and other factors have not helped BBS grow in the very competitive worldwide wheel business. Products from China and other low cost countries have had a huge impact on the industry. BBS in Germany has not adapted quickly enough to the changing times.
All of the BBS road wheels from Germany are made from cast aluminum and they have a variety of unique processes that allows them to build special one piece and two piece wheels for aftermarket and OEM customers. More than 70% of BBS's product is produced for the OEM market.
BBS has been around for over 35 years and has always been the technology leader in this business. Developing new processes and engineering products to compete in F1, does come at a price. Some companies will just steal a design and take it to market, not a lot of investment needed to copy or follow... it takes a much larger commitment to lead.
Second, All of the forged BBS wheels (RSGT, LM, RGR, RE, RVF and RGF) are produced in Japan by Washi Beam, a long time partner company to BBS Germany. Washi Beam produces die-forged wheels for Subaru, Mitsubishi, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lexus, Mazda and a few others as original equipment. They also produce the forgings used to produce F1, Indy, ALMS and other BBS racing wheels for programs around the world. Washi Beam is 100% independent of BBS Germany and Washi Beam is not involved in ANY bank or financial related issues. BBS Germany and Washi Beam started working together back in 1983... Remember the original 3 piece RS wheel? Washi Beam produced all of the die-forged wheel centers for these wheels.
Third, BBS employees are working and wheels are still being produced. Certainly there will be some changes… this will only be known once the restructuring process is farther along. "
O fim anunciado do mito, a crise arrasta tudo, depois de muitas já terem encerrado as portas, Speedline (recuperada pela Ronal), 1000miglia etc etc só em Itália fecharam 12 fundições
