Bockenem (German pronunciation: [ˈbɔkənəm] ⓘ; Eastphalian: Bokeln) is a town in the district of Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany that was founded in 1154.

It is located on the German Timber-Frame Road.

Bockenem is twinned with: Meteor Gummiwerke is also located in Bockenem.

Meteor is an automotive sealing company that supplies seals worldwide.

Meteor is the largest factory in Bockenem employing over 1500 people.