Efi Automotive Service

What Efi Automotive Service does

EFI Automotive Service (legal entity ELECTRICFIL SERVICE) is the aftermarket and spare-parts division of the EFI Automotive Group, a privately held French Société par actions simplifiée headquartered in Joinville, France. The company commercializes more than 6,500 product references across three sub-brands: Bougicord (ignition products, established since 1959), EFI Sensor (engine, transmission, emissions, comfort, safety, and e-mobility sensors), and FAE (contactors). Coverage spans five product categories — engine and transmission, emissions, comfort and safety, e-mobility, and ignition — with the portfolio progressively shifting toward electrified-vehicle applications such as brake pedal sensors and the EMPOS electric motor position sensor.

The business leverages the parent group's First Mount (OE) production capabilities to deliver OEM-quality replacement parts to the independent automotive aftermarket, positioning itself as both manufacturer and distributor. Core technologies consist of electromechanical sensor and ignition components rather than software or AI systems; product differentiation rests on OE-grade engineering, brand equity (Bougicord since 1959), and reference depth. Recent 2024 product activity includes the exclusive launch of parking assistance sensor kits and pre-positioning for Euro 7 emissions-compliance demand.

EFI Automotive Service monetizes through direct B2B distribution to aftermarket parts distributors and professional repair networks across Europe. Pricing is governed by unit price schedules (barème de prix unitaire) communicated by the supplier, denominated in Euros with FCA Incoterms 2020 (Incoterms ICC 2020), and subject to frequent revision; offers are typically valid for 60 calendar days, with volume-based renegotiation when forecasted volume is exceeded. Invoicing follows a 30-day end-of-month payment cadence. Marketing reach is via a multilingual corporate website (French, English, Spanish), LinkedIn, and participation in major industry events (Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, Nexus Connected Days in Tallinn). Governance rests with parent-group leadership; Béatrice Schmidt serves as Présidente of both Electricfil S.A. and Electricfil Service.

Name

Efi Automotive Service

Legal name

ELECTRICFIL SERVICE

Website

https://efi-service.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EFI Automotive Service is the aftermarket/spare-parts division of the French EFI Automotive Group, distributing 6,500+ OE-quality automotive references under the Bougicord, EFI Sensor, and FAE brands to European parts distributors and professional repair networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Spare Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical & electronics aftermarket distribution (batteries, alternators/starters, sensors, lighting, infotainment) (CRAOANAC)

Keywords

• Automotive spare parts
• Automotive ignition systems
• Automotive aftermarket sensors
• Parking assistance sensors
• E-mobility EMPOS sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Joinville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Automotive Parts Distribution: B2B distribution of automotive replacement parts to the aftermarket. Products are commercialized under three brands (Bougicord, EFI Sensor, FAE) covering ignition, sensors, and contactors. Pricing is established through unit price schedules communicated to buyers. The company operates as both manufacturer and distributor, delivering products that meet OEM quality standards for the independent aftermarket.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EFI Automotive Service manufactures and distributes OE-quality aftermarket automotive spare parts through three brands—Bougicord (ignition systems), EFI Sensor (automotive sensors), and FAE (contactors)—covering more than 6,500 references across engine and transmission, emissions, comfort and safety, e-mobility, and ignition product categories. The company sells directly to aftermarket distributors and professional repair networks using unit price schedules.

Product overview

EFI Automotive Service operates as the aftermarket division of the EFI Automotive Group, offering a portfolio of automotive spare parts commercialized under three distinct brands: Bougicord (ignition products since 1959), EFI Sensor (sensors), and FAE (contactors). The portfolio comprises over 6,500 product references organized across five product categories: Moteur et transmission (engine and transmission sensors), Émissions (emissions sensors), Confort et sécurité (comfort and safety sensors), E-mobilité (e-mobility sensors), and Allumage (ignition systems). These brands share distribution channels but serve distinct product types within the automotive aftermarket.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bougicord: Ignition brand commercialized by EFI Automotive Service, with expertise dating back to 1959. Offers ignition wiring harnesses, ignition parts, pencil coils, and latest-generation ramps.
• EFI Sensor
• FAE

Products and services

• Bougicord Ignition Product Line Ignition spare parts under the Bougicord brand, offered to aftermarket distributors and repair professionals; includes ignition wire harnesses, ignition parts, pencil coils, and latest-generation ramps, covering thermal-engine and hybrid ignition requirements.
• EFI Sensor Product Line (Engine and Transmission) Camshaft and crankshaft sensors, MAP and fuel pressure sensors, mass airflow meters, and temperature sensors for engine and transmission applications; sold to aftermarket distributors and built on parent group's First Mount production.
• EFI Sensor Product Line (Emissions) Lambda probes, differential pressure sensors, and exhaust temperature sensors supporting environmental compliance for internal combustion engines (Euro norms). Sold to aftermarket distributors and professional repair networks.
• EFI Sensor Product Line (Comfort and Safety) Air conditioning pressure switches (pressostats de climatisation), ABS wheel speed sensors, and parking assistance sensors (capteurs d'aide au stationnement) for vehicle comfort and safety applications; sold through aftermarket distributors.
• EFI Sensor Product Line (E-mobility) E-mobility sensor products for electrified and hybrid vehicles, including brake pedal sensors and the EMPOS Electric Motor Position Sensor, developed from parent-group OEM solutions; offered to aftermarket distributors preparing for vehicle electrification.
• FAE Contactor Product Line Automotive contactors (electrical switches) under the FAE brand, offered alongside ignition (Bougicord) and sensor (EFI Sensor) lines; sold to aftermarket distributors as part of the company's 6,500+ reference portfolio.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Les ComptoirsminorOthersCollaboration with Les Comptoirs, a local enterprise from the Zero Long-Term Unemployment Territory initiative in Longue Durée. This partnership supports local employment while creating a collaborative relationship with a community-based enterprise.
• Nexus ConnectedminorOthersParticipation in Nexus Connected Days organized in Tallinn, Estonia, indicating an association with this connected vehicle/automotive technology event series.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/efi-service
• Facebookfacebook.com/EFIAutomotiveService

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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