ELTA Automotive Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cooling Components Limited.
The acquisition marks a further milestone in ELTA’s continued growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to investing in strong, specialist businesses serving the independent automotive aftermarket.
Based in Tamworth, neighbouring ELTA’s Coleshill headquarters, Cooling Components Limited is a well-established and highly respected specialist in automotive cooling systems. The business is widely recognised for its Serck Automotive brand, a trusted name in automotive cooling and thermal management.
Cooling Components will continue to operate from its Tamworth warehouse, with all day-to-day operations remaining unchanged.
The business is successful and well run, making the acquisition a rare opportunity to bring a company in excellent shape into the ELTA group.
Cooling and thermal management are increasingly strategic categories for the automotive aftermarket. As vehicles become more complex (particularly with the continued growth of hybrid and electric vehicles) effective temperature control is critical to performance, reliability, and emissions compliance. The acquisition strengthens ELTA’s position in this key growth area and supports its long-term focus on future vehicle technologies.
As part of the acquisition, Paul Baggott will remain as Director of Cooling Components Limited, ensuring continuity, stability, and the ongoing benefit of his extensive industry expertise.
Commenting on the acquisition, Paul Baggott said:
“This acquisition marks a key moment in the next phase of the Serck Automotive brand. Cooling Components has built a strong respected business, but to take Serck Automotive to the next level required significant new investment and additional resources. Joining the ELTA group gives us exactly that. Access to ELTA’s in-house data, marketing, and operational expertise will deliver immediate benefits and support sustainable long-term growth, while allowing us to retain the specialist focus our customers value.”
ELTA Automotive Limited director Ian Hallam, added:
“Cooling Components is a strong, business with an excellent reputation and deep technical expertise. Cooling and thermal management are vital growth areas for the aftermarket as vehicle technology continues to evolve. We are delighted that Paul will continue to lead the business and that operations will remain in Tamworth, preserving the specialist focus customers value.”
The addition of the Serck Automotive brand further strengthens ELTA’s growing brand portfolio, which includes VXPRO, VisionPRO, Lucas, and Pride, creating a formidable and complementary offering for the independent aftermarket.
Both businesses will benefit from shared resources, extended product ranges, and new commercial opportunities, while maintaining their individual identities and strengths. Customers can expect continuity of service alongside enhanced support and long-term investment.
The acquisition underlines ELTA Automotive Limited’s focus on sustainable growth, strategic category development, and its commitment to championing the independent aftermarket
