BILSTEIN Academy
Overview of trainings & courses
The BILSTEIN Academy trainers
Get to know the trainers, partners and employees of the BILSTEIN Academy.
Rainer Popiol
“We leave no one behind.”
Facts
- Master car mechanic and state-certified mechanical engineering technician
- Suspension technology, whether OE products, tuning, motor sports or shock absorber construction
- Development, creation and teaching of training and instruction methods
Head of BILSTEIN Academy
Ennepetal, Germany
English, German
Mustafa Yavuz
“We are not only responsible for what we do, but also for what we do not do.”
Facts
- Car master technician
- Suspension technology
- Fault diagnosis on active and passive systems
- Assistance systems / suspension
- Technical communication
Leader Technical Support
Ennepetal, Germany
English, German, Turkish
Dimitris Kouvaras
“Only those who know the target can hit it.”
Facts
- Car mechanic and car technician (Toyota Deutschland GmbH in Cologne)
- Technical Support & Training Manager (Electra Hella’s S.A. in Athens, Greece)
- Suspension specialist
Global Training Manager
Ennepetal, Germany
English, German, Greek
Alexander Kranz
“The difference between a mountain and a hill lies in the perspective.”
Facts
- Commercial/technical advice and customer support
- Technical documentation in commerce
- Support around installation and adjustment
Technical Support
Ennepetal, Germany
English, German
László Schweininger
“Always the fastest but perfect way!”
Facts
- Car mechanic and electric systems
- Alignment and installation
- Suspensions for race tracks
Technical Consultant at IHR Services Kereskedelmi Képviselet
Solymár, Hungary
English, Hungarian
José Roberto Boromelo
“Every day is a learning opportunity.”
Facts
- Business administration marketing / Machine designer
- Development of new products
- Training for mechanics and maintenance engineers
- Market research
- Creating Catalogs
Product Specialist
São Paulo, Brazil
Portuguese
James Tan
“We cannot change life. But we can change how we live life.”
Facts
- Sales for spare parts and accessories for Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Proton and Kia
- Growing sales and turnover of Bilstein products in respective markets
- Building brands with localised marketing strategies and plans
- Specialised in precision execution of marketing and advertising action plans throughout Asia
- Navigating complex customs and government regulations in all Asian countries
Bilstein Sales Representative at Georg Grotjahn Pte Ltd
Chinese, English, Malay
Dates for virtual training courses
Passive suspension systems: Shock absorber design and function, installation | 10. January 2024, 12 pm – 1pm
Active damping systems: Design, function and installtion instructions | 31. January 2024, 12 pm – 1pm
Air spring systems in passenger cars, design and function, installation | 28. February 2024, 12pm – 1 pm
The suspension diagnosis, installation information, avoidance of installation errors | 12. March 2024, 12pm – 1pm
The suspension specialist for suspension tuning | 21. March 2024, 12pm – 1pm
Product training: Additional business with the full BILSTEIN product range | 16. April 2024, 12pm – 1pm
Course content (OE replacement & tuning):
- BILSTEIN in a strong network, activities, structures, best brand, brand presence, merchandise
- Product range and product-specific knowledge (BILSTEIN B1-B16), motor sports, special applications, catalog information
Further information:
- Target group: Workshop owners, master craftsmen, mechanics, employees of the automotive parts trade
- Duration: 2 hours
- With theoretical training and certificate
Course content (OE replacement & tuning):
- Product range and product-specific knowledge (BILSTEIN B1-B16), motor sports, special applications, catalog information
- Chassis technology basics, structure and function of the individual damper systems/vehicle springs, interaction of shock absorbers/vehicle springs with other chassis parts, effect of defective shock absorbers/vehicle springs
- Suspension test, test options and damage diagnosis, installation instructions, suspension lowering, special tools
- Disposal of shock absorbers (optional)
- Tips from practice
Further information:
- Target group: Workshop owners, master craftsmen, mechanics, employees of the automotive parts trade
- Duration: 2 hours
- With theoretical training and certificate
Course content (OE replacement & tuning):
- Product range and product-specific knowledge (BILSTEIN B1-B16), motor sports, special applications, catalog information
- Customer expectation, market potential/market analysis, sales argumentation, exploiting opportunities (profit calculation), definition of the argumentation chain for all target groups, additional business and differentiation, more expertise through technical consulting.
Further information:
- Target group: Workshop owners, master craftsmen, mechanics, employees of the automotive parts trade
- Duration: 2 hours
- With theoretical training and certificate
Course content (OE replacement & tuning):
- Delivery program and product-specific knowledge (BILSTEIN B1-B16), motor sports, special applications, catalog information
- Suspension technology basics, structure and function of the individual shock absorber systems/vehicle springs, interaction of shock absorbers/vehicle springs with other suspension components
- Customer expectation, market potential/market analysis, sales argumentation, exploiting opportunities (profit calculation), definition of the argumentation chain for all target groups, additional business and differentiation, more expertise through technical consulting.
Further information:
- Target group: Workshop owners, master craftsmen, mechanics
- Duration: 2 hours
- With theoretical training and certificate
Course content (tuning):
- Product range and product-specific knowledge (BILSTEIN B1-B16), motor sports, special applications, catalog information
- Suspension technology basics, structure and function of the individual damper systems/vehicle springs, interaction of shock absorbers/vehicle springs with other chassis parts, effect of defective shock absorbers/vehicle springs
- Suspension test, test options and damage diagnosis, installation instructions, suspension lowering, special tools, disposal of shock absorbers (optional)
- Practical installation of a sports suspension, test and comparison drive (optional)
- Tips from practice
Further information:
- Target group: Workshop owners, master craftsmen, mechanics
- Duration: 2 hours
- With practical training and certificate
Course content (OE replacement):
- Delivery program and product-specific knowledge, catalog information
- Chassis technology basics, structure and function of the individual damper systems/vehicle springs, interaction of shock absorbers/vehicle springs with other suspension parts, effect of defective shock absorbers/vehicle springs
- Design, function and testing of the various passive and active shock absorber/air suspension systems: ACD (e.g. Jaguar), ADS, Airmatic (e.g. Mercedes), Damptronic, PASM (e.g. Porsche), Dampmatic, Agility Control (e.g. Mercedes), BILSTEIN ridecontrol, BILSTEIN IRC, etc.
- Assembly instructions: Removal and installation air spring Mercedes E-Class
- BR 211
Further information:
- Target group: Workshop owners, master craftsmen, mechanics
- Duration: 2 hours
- With theoretical training and certificate
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