Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland (AAG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Irish eCommerce platform MicksGarage.com, one of Europe’s largest online retailers of car parts and accessories. The acquisition reinforces AAG’s e-commerce capabilities while expanding its presence in the Irish automotive aftermarket. MicksGarage.com is a €15 million turnover e-commerce business employing 52 colleagues, ...

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ELTA Automotive Limited has announced the takeover of Cooling Components Limited, marking a milestone in the company’s “continued growth strategy” and showing its commitment to investing in “strong, specialist businesses” serving the trade. Based in Tamworth, neighbouring ELTA’s Coleshill headquarters, Cooling Components is a specialist in automotive cooling systems – probably best recognised for its Serck Automotive brand – ...

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Clarios expands footprint in Europe with acquisition of recycling facilities Clarios, the manufacturer who produces VARTA automotive batteries, has completed the acquisition of three battery recycling centres in Germany and Austria, significantly expanding its recycling footprint in Europe and strengthening its closed‑loop battery supply chain. With all regulatory approvals now finalised, Clarios is integrating recycling operations in Freiberg ...

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Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites.  More than 130 jobs have been saved after Formula One Autocentres completed the acquisition of 35 sites from ATS Euromaster. The family-run business has expanded its network of centres to 170 as part of the deal, rapidly increasing its national ...

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Jayar Car Parts is delighted to announce the total acquisition of Independent Motor Factors (IMF) – increasing its branch network to 70 and becoming one of the largest independent motor factors in England. Having already held a share in IMF – a fellow IFA member – both parties have agreed to a complete takeover. Initially, ...

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MJ Allen Automotive has acquired the Shaftec brand, its intellectual property and stock inventory. This comes after the majority of the remanufacturer’s workforce were made redundant and the company put into administration in March. A statement released by MJ Allen Automotive on Monday 13 April said: “The acquisition strengthens our steering, braking and drivetrain offering ...

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Alliance Automotive Group announces acquisition of GC Auto Parts Alliance Automotive Group UK&IE (AAG) are pleased to announce the acquisition of GC Auto Parts, a two-branch LV business with annual sales of approximately €3.4m and 14 employees. Operating out of Mitchelstown and Fermoy in the south of the Republic of Ireland and with over 40 ...

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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 ...

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In part two of the conversation regarding its acquisition of Rejel Automotive, Victoria Evans, director at Esprit Windscreen Repair Equipment, shares the company’s future plans. The start of an empire? “Never say never!” was Victoria’s response when she was quizzed on whether Esprit’s buyout of Rejel was the start of a larger expansion plan for ...

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Esprit Windscreen Repair Equipment has been a manufacturer of windscreen repair equipment for over 40 years. With its recent acquisition of Rejel Automotive, its director is confident the company can “continue to consolidate its position as the go-to supplier”. Here is part one of its discussion with PMF. Esprit Director, Victoria Evans, explained how the ...

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