Our History
A strong track record of organic and external growth has transformed AAG from a small local business to one of the leading auto parts distributors in Europe, covering four of the continent’s largest markets.
2022
AAG made two large acquisitions in 2022 with Lausan Group in Spain and Knoll in Germany. Through the acquisition of Lausan, we also entered the Portuguese market.
2019
AAG reinforced its market share in the French Heavy Duty market via the acquisition of Todd Group (“Todd”). Todd, based in Normandy, France, is a leading distributor of truck parts and accessories for the heavy-duty aftermarket, that operates through a network of one distribution center and 36 stores.
AAG expanded its footprint into the Netherlands and Belgium via PartsPoint Group (“PartsPoint”), headquartered in Ede, Netherlands. PartsPoint is a leading distributor of automotive and aftermarket parts and accessories in the Benelux. PartsPoint operates through a network of one national distribution center, seven regional warehouses and 195 stores of which 133 are company owned.
Hennig Fahrzeugteile (“Hennig”), headquartered in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of Germany’s leading suppliers of vehicle parts. Hennig operates through 31 branches across Germany and serves more than 9,000 customers, predominantly independent workshops and retailers.
2018
Platinum International comes aboard: Platinum is the UK’s leading battery distributor with annualised sales of £65m from 10 regional distribution centres in the UK and another regional distribution centre in the Netherlands.
Platinum have an established sourcing capability which will help us further develop our battery business across the European group. Automotive battery sales represent 76% of the overall volume with the remainder being industrial and leisure batteries along with a growing volume of lubricant sales, including a 5 year exclusive distribution agreement for LUK Oils.
Groupauto Poland (GA PL) was established in 1999 as a joint purchasing and marketing policy platform for independent car parts distributors oriented to serve local markets, and as such became an official Polish member of Groupauto International.
At the end of 2017, GA PL joined the Alliance Automotive Group. Throughout Poland, AAG serves 210 affiliated outlets under the banner GroupAuto Polska.