BBS files for bankruptcy

[bmw7833]

German wheel manufacturer BBS has declared bankruptcy, and it's not the first time. Back in 2007, BBS was plagued with financial difficulties but Punch International stepped in to provide much-needed capital. The news of a second bankruptcy, which was filed on December 30, apparently came as a shock to the hundreds of employees and even corporate partner IG Metall. The latter was getting ready to put a few million bucks into BBS and rival company Ronal was ready to buy BBS' Herbolzheim factory. We can only hope that BBS makes a strong recovery and we're not forced to look at BBS Bear wheels.*UPDATE: An official from BBS reached out to Autoblog and gave us greater insight into this move. Here is what they wanted to share: "In Germany, BBS has filed for restructuring (Similar to the US Chapter 11) and at the same time they have a LOI with Ronal to buy the BBS plant in Herbolzheim. (Herbolzheim is the production facility for standard OEM high volume production.) The intent of BBS is to re-focus on our core business in Schiltach; Motorsports, OES business (Ferrari, Porsche, etc... and including our US based programs with Ford, Toyota, etc.), High-end aftermarket and Technology development. (Schiltach is the BBS headquarters responsible for all engineering, development, high-end and specialty production, etc.) BBS began life as a "Racing wheel" company (in Schiltach) over 40 years ago, several years later they began producing aftermarket wheels and a few years later they were producing "Specialty" OE wheels (OES). BBS is just returning to its core business."

 

[V-Man]

Bery Bery Sad...

 

[mizhan]

many ol skool names have already gone the way of the dodo bird.. craft/specialist manufacturers simply cannot survive in today's volume game.

 

[astroboy]

JRD rules!

 

[bmw7833]

Even tho BBS are popular but they still need to issue bankruptcy, so u can imagine how furious the replica rims in the market.

 

[mizhan]

JRD doesn't even x-ray their products for bubbles and cracks. but they sell at very low prices, hence securing volume. that's why the shareholders can drive Bentleys

 

[V-Man]

JRD rules!

When it was made in Germany..Haha

 

[ssmann]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...super loyal BBS supporter here....all cars on BBS!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Eggie86]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...super loyal BBS supporter here....all cars on BBS!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

One of the most ferocious BBS supporter here...

 

[BlackE90]

BBS going bust...

These guys are making tons of dough, Click Here to find out

 

[loafer]

From what it says they're restructuring. I'll be a really sad panda if they go bust . Need to get the BBS LM soon!

 

[ICEMAN 68]

bye bye BBS ..... now need to look into some DPE's , HRE's

 

[bmw7833]

Yes, DPE and HRE are hot baked cake in SG now.

 

[tombstone]

From what it says they're restructuring. I'll be a really sad panda if they go bust . Need to get the BBS LM soon!

come come come!!! very rare to see 36s on LMs

 

[ICEMAN 68]

Yes, DPE and HRE are hot baked cake in SG now.

these days many replica's too ...so not sure which one is the real one ...OR perhaps need to buy from some1 abroad ...

 

[bmw7833]

these days many replica's too ...so not sure which one is the real one ...OR perhaps need to buy from some1 abroad ...

If u buy from the authorized dealer, then should be safe i think.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...super loyal BBS supporter here....all cars on BBS!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ha ha ha NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO is the company for sale ahhh ??

 

[initialM]

Nasib baik gua dah dapat my LMs. hehehe.
Life goes on....

 

[loafer]

Rumour has it a singaporean has already bought BBS and is looking to acquire the factory in Japan. Rumours la but dunno true or not.

 

[initialM]

Rumour has it a singaporean has already bought BBS and is looking to acquire the factory in Japan. Rumours la but dunno true or not.

Good news if it true. Now 19" BBS LM is $SG 1.9k per piece. Hope can be cheaper.