Automotive Distributors Ltd (ADL) has announced a change of company name to Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd.

The name Automotive Distributors Ltd has been associated with the Blue Print brand for many years, however since its acquisition by Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH+Co. KG in January 2011, the owner of the febi and SWAG brands, and the subsequent launch of the bilstein group umbrella brand in September 2012, the management feel it is important to differentiate between the independent company of the past and the much stronger group structure of today. As a result, from January 1st 2015 the company name has changed to Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd. 

The business will continue to distribute the Blue Print brand from their premises in Marden and there will be no change in the existing febi brand distribution, which in the UK and Ireland is available from febi UK.

Apart from minor changes in all company stationery, no other aspects of the company structure, ownership or management will change. All systems of communication such as phone numbers, email addresses and banking details will remain unchanged.  However, the new complete postal address will be; Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd, Unit 9 Wheelbarrow Park, Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent TN12 9QJ. – UK VAT number GB 509 9617 14.