From workshop to world leader – Bornemann Gewindetechnik receives Lower Saxony Foreign Trade Award 2025
Bornemann Gewindetechnik GmbH & Co. KG from Delligsen was honored with 1st place in the Foreign Trade Award 2025 at the 20th Lower Saxony Foreign Trade Day. The award was presented personally by Economics Minister Olaf Lies and recognizes the impressive internationalization strategy, innovative strength and sustainable growth of the family business.
On a global course with precision and vision
What began in 1964 as a regional craft business is now a globally sought-after specialist for complex thread solutions. With an export share of almost 50 percent and customers in over 50 countries, Bornemann shows how a medium-sized company from Lower Saxony can set international standards. In 2008, the export share was still at 4-5 percent – since then, international success has been massively driven by strategic decisions, digital expansion and a bold, creative marketing concept.
Today, the company website is available in 17 languages, the marketing is based on emotional storytelling and creative ideas such as the company’s own “Bornemann beer” as a customer gift ensure recognition worldwide. Bornemann convinces not only with technology, but also with personality.
Technology meets team spirit
Specializing in large, complex thread solutions for demanding industries – including the offshore industry, wind power, satellite technology, medical technology and nuclear technology – has made Bornemann Gewindetechnik a sought-after partner. To maintain this leading position, the company continuously invests in state-of-the-art CNC technology, automated production processes and digital workflows.
The focus is not only on technology: Bornemann specifically promotes an open, creative corporate culture in which inventiveness and initiative are valued.
The company is countering the shortage of skilled workers with a clear strategy: talent is not only sought, but also specifically promoted and retained in the long term. Employees benefit from a secure working environment and the opportunity to develop continuously in a dynamic, future-oriented company.
Committed talents wanted
In order to continue its growth, Bornemann Gewindetechnik is looking for motivated employees who want to shape their future in an internationally successful company. The company currently offers attractive career opportunities – both for young talent and experienced specialists:
- Apprenticeships for office management clerks and cutting machine operators (m/f/d), including the possibility of an exciting internship abroad in Ireland.
- Skilled workers such as CNC turners, thread whirlers, toolmakers (erosion specialists) and temporary staff for shipping and warehousing.
It’s not just the qualifications and experience that count – passion, team spirit and the will to grow together are crucial.
Recognition that obliges
The award of the Lower Saxony Foreign Trade Prize 2025 is a strong signal for the performance of German SMEs – and proof that entrepreneurial courage, strategic vision and consistent internationalization can also lead to global visibility in a specialized niche market. For Bornemann Gewindetechnik, this award is not only a confirmation of what has been achieved so far, but also an incentive to continue in the same direction: with innovative spirit, investments in state-of-the-art production technologies and a clear commitment to quality “Made in Germany”.
At the same time, the award is also recognition for the entire team – from trainees to management. After all, global success is not achieved by machines alone, but by people who take responsibility, drive ideas forward and develop solutions together.
Bornemann therefore sees the Foreign Trade Award as an obligation to continue setting standards in the future: in technology, sustainability and corporate culture. Whether through the development of new markets, the further development of products or the targeted promotion of young specialists – the goal remains clear: long-term, healthy growth with substance and attitude.