Tenneco to Supply Exhausts to Unipart
Tenneco Inc. is to supply aftermarket exhaust systems to Unipart, the UK's largest independent automotive parts supplier. "We are pleased to partner with Unipart, to expand our reach in the UK with the largest distributor of exhaust products in this important market," said Hari Nair, president, international, Tenneco. "This relationship positions both companies for significant aftermarket emission control growth by combining the strength of Unipart's customer service focus and high consumer recognition with Tenneco's powerful aftermarket brands and reputation as a leading original equipment supplier."
John Neill, Unipart Group CEO, added: "Working in partnership with one of the world's largest and most successful original equipment manufacturers further strengthens Unipart Automotive's position as the number one exhaust choice in the UK aftermarket. We are the best known brand for automotive components and our partnership with Tenneco demonstrates our commitment to providing the best trade partnership to our customers across our extensive branch network."
Unipart’s 200 branches across the UK supply both major repair chains such as KwikFit, ATS Euromaster and Nationwide Auto Centres, as well as more than 10,000 independent garages. According to the company, the relationship with Tenneco allows Unipart to further expand its exhaust product range to cover more than 95 per cent of the UK car parc. As part of the agreement, Tenneco will work with Unipart to further optimize its distribution system and help reduce time and cost to market. In addition, Tenneco will provide training for Unipart’s customers, helping the independent aftermarket further increase its competitiveness.
Tenneco will supply Unipart from its European manufacturing facilities including Valencia, Spain, for catalytic converters and Laval, France, for mufflers and pipes. Tenneco reports that it will ship scheduled orders directly from Continental Europe to Unipart’s central warehouse while also providing express order fulfilment and customer service from its regional distribution centre in Birmingham.
Tenneco, which reports an annual turnover of $4.6 billion is based in Lake Forest, Illinois and has approximately 21,000 employees worldwide. It is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of emission control and ride control products and systems for the automotive original equipment market and the aftermarket. Tenneco markets its products principally under the Monroe, Walker, Gillet and Clevite Elastomer brand names.
The Unipart Group employs more than 9,000 personnel worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion. Parts division Unipart Automotive has more than 200 branches across the UK trading under the Unipart Automotive, Partco Autoparts, and Express Factors brands.
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