Three generations, one mission:
Our path to engineering perfection
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The history of the Steinhof brand is a story of dreams that, thanks to honest craftsmanship and courage, have become a European reality. It all began in 1960. My father, Stanisław Steinhof, opened a small workshop in Tarnów, where every hammer blow and every cut of steel was driven by a single thought: the product must be reliable. Back then, we did not measure success in thousands of square metres of production halls, but in the trust of every single customer.
When I took the helm in 1993, I knew that my mission was to carry this ethos of craftsmanship into the modern era. Today, as I lead a company employing nearly 300 people and operating more than 15,000 m² of production space in Tarnów and Niedomice, I feel that my father would be proud of us. We have succeeded in building a global leader that has not lost its family soul.
Technology in the service of your safety
For us, premium status is not just a word – it is hard data from our Research and Development Centre. Before it reaches your car, every tow bar must survive a gruelling test in our laboratory: two million cycles under extreme load. These 40 hours of uninterrupted operation simulate years of the most demanding use, giving you a peace of mind whose value cannot be overstated.
Our Premium series brake pads, in turn, are proof that Polish engineering sets global standards. Thanks to a unique friction compound developed by leading specialists, we offer a product capable of trouble-free service for 200,000 kilometres. This combination of durability, care for the environment and driving comfort is why, since 2000, we have proudly represented Poland at the most prestigious Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt.
A foundation for the future: A new generation, the same values
Today’s Steinhof is a dynamic organisation that continuously invests in automation and robotics to meet the challenges of the future. This growth is guaranteed by the presence of the next generation on the Management Board: Monika Majchrowicz and Krzysztof Steinhof. Their fresh energy and modern approach to business, built on a solid foundation of experience, give us confidence that my father’s values will live on for decades to come.
Our joint work and constant pursuit of excellence are regularly recognised. The Forbes Diamond titles, the Economic Award of the Małopolska Region and the latest distinctions from the Forbes editorial team are more to us than trophies. They confirm that the path we have chosen – the path of uncompromising quality – is the right one.
The Premium brand promise
When you choose Steinhof, you are not just buying a car component. You are choosing more than 65 years of passion, engineering precision and family responsibility. We combine our craft roots with the technology of tomorrow so that every one of our customers – whether travelling the roads of Poland, Europe or other distant corners of the world – can always reach their destination safely.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Kind regards,
Marek Steinhof
President of the Management Board, Steinhof Group
Milestones - timeline
The history of Steinhof is a success story that shows the road a small, family company with a rich tradition has travelled from the day it was founded to the present day. Many years of experience passed on from generation to generation, innovative activities, bold decisions as well as the high quality and durability of its products are the hallmark of the Steinhof brand.
And here is how we began…