The Bilstein Group is the umbrella company of brands like febi, SWAG and Blue Print, and is a major international automotive equipment manufacturer headquartered in Germany.
Bilstein has just established its official subsidiary in India, making it the group’s 23rd international subsidiary. The manufacturer is well-known for making suspension systems for various cars and brands, in addition to other aftermarket automotive components.
Ferdinand Bilstein has appointed Ramachandra Puttanna as the Managing Director of the Indian arm, who has over 35 years of experience in the automotive industry.
“I am very much looking forward to supporting the international growth of the bilstein group and contributing my experience to enthuse the Indian market about the group’s products and services. However, the aim is not only to work more closely with existing customers, but also to persuade others that the bilstein group is a reliable and, above all, long-term partner,” says Ramachandra, summarising his role.
“The expansion into India is of great importance to us. We see the Indian market as a subcontinent with a diverse vehicle fleet and rapid development in the automotive aftermarket business. We want to actively accompany and support this dynamic growth. In addition, the expansion of our presence in India underlines the increasing importance of the Bilstein group as a global player,” says Karsten Schüssler-Bilstein, Group Managing Director.