Neuenstadt-based FÖRCH Group, supplier of products for workshop supplies, assembly and fasteners for trade and industry, has acquired 100% share capital of its export partner Ziebe Ltd.
Ziebe has been active in the UK market since 2002, specialising in providing the automotive aftermarket with C-parts. The company has 15 employees and generates annual sales of circa GB£1.5 million (€1.7 million). Through this acquisition, FÖRCH will be represented by 23 companies across Europe in 2025.
“Our business continues to operate as usual and will continue to offer excellent service to the trade. We look forward to enhancing our product range and services to optimise the customer experience,” highlights Terry Slade, who will continue to operate as managing director at Ziebe – in partnership with Andreas Pescht, managing director at FÖRCH Group.
Andreas adds: “This acquisition further enhances the FÖRCH parts distribution business and provides a solid platform for continued growth across Europe and in particular provides direct access for an increase in market share of the high potential UK market place.”
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