BESTAR Steel Group
Stefan Hilgenstock has extensive work experience in quality management and technical coordination. Stefan began their career at LRQA GmbH in 1997, where they worked as a Technical Coordinator for three years. In 2000, they joined ThyssenKrupp Nirosta Präzisionsband GmbH as Deputy Head of Quality and Testing. After five years, they transitioned to ThyssenKrupp Präzisionsschmiede GmbH as Head of Quality Management. In 2005, they joined BESTAR Stahlhandelsges. Remscheid mbH, initially as CTO/Head of Quality Management and currently serves as the CTO. Throughout their career, Stefan has demonstrated their expertise in quality management and technical coordination.
Stefan Hilgenstock has a diverse education history. In 1984-1987, they attended Ruhrtaler Gesenkschmiede GmbH & Co. KG, where they obtained a degree in Werkzeugmacher. Stefan then pursued further education at LVQ Lehr- und Versuchsgesellschaft für Qualität mbH from 1996 to 1997, earning a degree as a DGQ-Qualitätsmanager. During this time, they focused on Weiterbildung zum Management-Beauftragten für Qualität und Umwelt. Stefan also holds a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in Werkstofftechnik from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, though the specific years of their enrollment are unknown. Additionally, they obtained certification as an Auditor/Lead Auditor from LRQA GmbH.
BESTAR Steel Group
BESTAR Stahlhandelsges. Remscheid mbH BESTAR LLC BESTAR STEEL Limited BESTAR is a specialty steel company headquartered in Remscheid, Germany. BESTAR supplies steel for manufacturers of industrial tools, saw blades and knives. Established in 1978 to serve the local German saw and knife industry with raw material, today, more than 35 years later, BESTAR has evolved into a world class ISO 9001 certified steel supplier. BESTAR maintains two warehouses in Germany and operates four warehouses in North America. In addition, customers in Asia have a local contact with BESTAR staff in Hong Kong. BESTAR serves customers in more than 45 countries of the world. As the world leader of steel supplied to the cutting tool, especially the saw and knife industry, BESTAR’s customers likewise are key players in their respective markets. This includes primary and secondary wood processing, hot saw/friction saw and other metal cutting applications, quarry saws, wood knives (ie. chipper, flaker, OSB), pulp and paper knives, food knives, agricultural knives, etc. BESTAR’s customers understand that the best tools start with the best quality steel. At BESTAR, technical and senior management teams have invested time and resources into ensuring partnerships with the best that the steel industry has to offer. In recognition of the need for essential services and continuous improvement of the quality and value provided by a preferred steel vendor, BESTAR operates a new Metallurgical Laboratory at their headquarters. This laboratory is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment for e.g. spectrographic analysis, microstructure evaluations, decarburization depth measurements, purity/inclusion analysis and many more. BESTAR's steel products must meet the strictest of standards. BESTAR is proud to be known throughout the cutting tool industry as not only the go-to vendor for material availability, but also for the highest quality products available on the market today.