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LKQ Europe targets 10,000 workshops with launch of new harmonized approach

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LKQ Europe, which describes itself as “the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, services and solutions in Europe” has launched a central workshop hub to bring its 16 concept brands closer together. The move will enable LKQ Europe’s in-country workshop concept teams – and importantly, the garages they partner with – to share best practices and resources, and benefit from a harmonized approach to proposition development and innovation.

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Digraph now a LKQ company

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LKQ Corporation recently acquired UK-based commercial vehicle parts aftermarket specialist Digraph. It describes the deal as a “milestone for LKQ Europe” as it marks the company’s formal market entry into the truck parts business.

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LKQ Europe acquires Rhenoy Group

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LKQ Europe has announced that it is expanding its European salvage network with the acquisition of Dutch based Rhenoy Group (“Rhenoy”). Founded in 1991, Rhenoy is a leading supplier of remanufactured engines, and recycled OEM car parts. Rhenoy operates a salvage dismantling facility in the Netherlands, and remanufacturing plants in both the Netherlands and Poland.

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Euro Car Parts becomes ‘LKQ Euro Car Parts’

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The Euro Car Parts and Andrew Page businesses are to rebrand as ‘LKQ Euro Car Parts’. LKQ Euro Car Parts says the decision reflects its position as a leading business in the UK and European aftermarket sectors with the largest network of outlets, the best technical expertise, widest product choice and most competitive prices. All branches will move under the new LKQ Euro Car Parts banner as part of a phased roll-out, and all employees will now gain access to the same information and systems.

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Management succession plan at LKQ Europe as Quinn retires

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LKQ Corporation has announced the forthcoming retirement of its European executive vice president and CEO, John S Quinn, and the selection of Arnd Franz, current chief operating officer of LKQ Europe, to succeed him effective 1 October, 2019.

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Sukhpal staying at ECP for further three years

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The Original founder of Euro Car Parts, Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia, has extended his contract with the business, as executive chairman of LKQ’s operations in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Ahluwalia is also a member of LKQ Corporation’s board of directors.

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Euro Car Parts appoints new supply chain/e-commerce head

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Euro Car Parts has appointed Sukhbir Kapoor as vice president (VP) for Supply Chain and E-commerce. According to LKQ Corporation, which owns Euro Car Parts, Kapoor will coordinate the company’s pan-European strategies and activities in supplier relationships, global sourcing, inventory, category management, brands and concepts, cataloguing, e-commerce and pricing. Kapoor joins the board of Euro […]

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Euro Car Parts planning UK’s biggest parts distribution centre

Euro Car Parts has secured one of the largest industrial facilities in the Midlands with a view to turning it into one of the UK’s largest parts distribution centres. According to the company, the project is being funded by investment from parent company LKQ Corporation and will secure over 1,350 jobs for the local area and an additional 2,000 jobs in branches and head office.

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Is Unipart Automotive being lined up for sale to Euro Car Parts?

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Unipart Automotive rescue

With numerous sources reporting that loss-making parts firm Unipart Automotive is just days away from a rescue plan (which you might read as a sales of the company), and with at least three bidders being associated with the deal, fast-growing rival Euro Car Parts could be seen as a front runner. But first a little background. Following the initial news reports Unipart Automotive was close to calling in the administrators on 8 July, a day later minority shareholder Unipart Group clarified its relationship to Unipart Automotive:

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