Joaquim Candeias

Founded in 1956, FIGIEFA is the international federation and political representative of independent automotive aftermarket distributors towards EU and international institutions. Its members, 19 national trade associations from 18 countries, represent retailers and wholesalers of automotive replacement parts and components and their associated repair chains. FIGIEFA represents the interests of its members towards European and international institutions. Its role is to monitor and accompany the design of legislation with the aim to maintain free and effective competition in the market for vehicle replacement parts, servicing and repair, as well as to defend motorist consumers’ right to have their vehicles serviced, maintained and repaired at a workshop of their choice. FIGIEFA is a trade federation and a stakeholders’ representation accredited to the European institutions and holds consultative roster status at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) with membership to the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (UN-ECE-WP29).

For more than 25 years, the bilstein group has been delivering high quality vehicle components to the UK aftermarket. With three prestigious product brands (febi bilstein, SWAG & Blue Print), and a brand new building under way, our dynamic and innovative logistics are constantly developing to find new solutions. We work hard to serve the aftermarket and deliver the best customer service possible. Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd is a subsidiary wholly owned by the family run company Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. KG. As a world leading specialist in the automotive aftermarket, we combine a high standard of quality products, long-term experience as a manufacturer and supplier, and a dedicated customer focus. We are a diverse and fast-moving business, with ambitious plans for the future, and every one of our team will play a part in our success. Our people have a true passion for what they do, a genuine desire to go the extra mile, and the drive to give their career real momentum. Our employees enjoy ongoing access to training and progression programmes, with a generous package of benefits, which makes building a career with the bilstein group in the UK highly rewarding. We are constantly on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic people to join our community and continue the growth of our business.