Automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer with 180 years of OE-quality supply
Bilstein Group manufactures and distributes replacement parts across three established brands (febi, SWAG, Blue Print) and serves the independent automotive aftermarket through German production and 23 international subsidiaries. The company is mid-stage in a major SAP transformation—actively implementing SAP EWM (warehouse management) and tackling fragmented legacy systems (multiple SAP instances, reporting automation gaps)—while balancing logistics optimization with product range expansion across ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicle segments.
A family-owned manufacturer based in Ennepetal, Germany, Bilstein Group has operated since 1844 and maintains in-house production alongside three primary logistics hubs plus 23 subsidiary markets. The product portfolio spans over 75,000 spare parts in OE-matching quality, with active development in rubber-metal components and supplier portfolio optimization. The company sells to independent automotive repair shops and fleet operators across Europe and beyond. Current organizational focus includes logistics process optimization, customs compliance, and HR modernization via analytics dashboards.
Bilstein Group runs SAP as its primary ERP platform, including SAP R/3, SAP ERP, and SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), with active implementation of SAP EWM for warehouse management and ongoing integration work across multiple SAP instances.
Headquarters and primary production are in Ennepetal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The company maintains three main logistics sites in Germany plus 23 subsidiaries across international markets including Serbia and Greece.
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