Unipart Group

What Unipart Group does

Unipart Group is a privately held British supply chain performance improvement partner headquartered in Oxford, UK, founded in 1974. The company delivers an integrated suite of services spanning supply chain consulting and planning, design and manufacture, transportation and logistics, wholesale and distribution, circular economy services, advanced technology solutions, and SAP consulting across nine sectors: automotive, rail and public transport, healthcare, aerospace, defence, technology, consumer and retail, industrials, and construction. Operations span 22 countries with more than 8,500 colleagues, anchored by long-term enterprise contracts such as a seven-year BMW Group production logistics engagement at MINI Plant Cowley.

The company's core technology stack centres on The Unipart Way, a proprietary continuous improvement methodology developed since 1988 and refined over 50 years, combined with proprietary technology products including the EI. Energy Control System (IoT sensors with AI-driven machine learning for real-time energy monitoring and optimization) and the Unipart Store e-commerce platform for the global rail industry. Unipart also owns advanced manufacturing capabilities through wholly-owned subsidiaries Hyperbat (high-performance EV battery systems, Coventry) and Unipart Polymer and Composite Solutions (formerly Formaplex Technologies, lightweight composites). A new Global IT Centre of Excellence in Pune, India supports digital infrastructure, and a Sophus AI partnership integrates cloud-based supply chain network design and optimization software into consulting services.

Unipart generates revenue through professional services (consulting), managed services (long-term logistics contracts such as the BMW engagement), hardware sales (manufactured components and battery systems), transaction fees (Unipart Store), and subscription/recurring revenue (EI. Energy Control System). FY2025 turnover reached £991.6 million with underlying PBIT of £27.9 million and £9.4 million net cash surplus. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales targeting large OEMs and government organisations, complemented by direct-to-consumer rail procurement via Unipart Store. Pricing is bespoke and contract-negotiated across all revenue streams, with no public pricing disclosed.

Name

Unipart Group

Legal name

Unipart Group Limited

Website

https://unipart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Unipart Group is a privately held British supply chain performance improvement partner headquartered in Oxford, UK, delivering consulting, logistics, manufacturing, and proprietary technology solutions (EI. energy control, Unipart Store) across automotive, rail, healthcare, and other sectors in 22 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Supply chain consulting
• Logistics services
• Battery manufacturing
• Circular economy services
• Advanced technology solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Consulting: Advisory and consultancy services helping customers optimise supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency through The Unipart Way methodology and Sophus AI-powered analytics.
2. Production Logistics Services: Long-term managed logistics contracts providing inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and just-in-sequence delivery. Seven-year BMW Group contract at MINI Plant Cowley exemplifies the enterprise field sales model.
3. Design and Manufacture: Manufacturing capabilities including lightweight polymer and composite components (via Unipart Polymer and Composite Solutions), battery systems (via Hyperbat), heat exchangers (via Serck), and wiring harnesses for rail and automotive applications.
4. Rail E-Commerce (Unipart Store): Online B2B marketplace for global rail industry offering thousands of safety-assured, quality-proven products from trusted brands with 24/7 ordering capability and fast delivery.
5. Advanced Technology Solutions (EI.): Energy monitoring and control product using IoT sensors, AI analytics, and Energy Guru support. Delivered as a product-plus-service subscription model.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Unipart Group is a supply chain performance improvement partner delivering services including supply chain consulting, supply chain planning, transportation and logistics, design and manufacture, circular economy services, and advanced technology solutions across automotive, rail, healthcare, aerospace, defence, technology, consumer and retail, industrials, and construction sectors. The company also sells proprietary technology products including the EI. AI-driven Energy Control System and operates the Unipart Store online rail procurement platform, alongside wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiaries Hyperbat (high-performance battery systems) and Unipart Polymer and Composite Solutions (lightweight components).

Product overview

Unipart Group is a supply chain performance improvement partner offering an integrated suite of services and proprietary technology products. The portfolio spans supply chain consulting, planning, design and manufacturing, transportation and logistics, circular economy services, advanced technology solutions, and SAP consulting across nine sectors (Automotive, Rail & Public Transport, Healthcare, Aerospace, Defence, Technology, Consumer & Retail, Industrials, Construction). Core proprietary products include EI. Energy Control System (AI-driven energy monitoring and control) and the Unipart Store (online rail industry procurement marketplace). Manufacturing sub-brands include Hyperbat (high-performance battery systems, now fully owned) and Unipart Polymer and Composite Solutions (formerly Formaplex, lightweight polymer and composite components). A global IT Centre of Excellence in Pune, India supports the group's digital infrastructure across five technical pillars. All services are delivered through a unified operational model underpinned by 'The Unipart Way' continuous improvement methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• £991.6 million revenue in 2025; £27.9 million underlying profit; £9.4 million net cash surplus
• +19 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Felix FundminorOthers · 18 June 2026Formal charity partnership supporting the health, wellbeing, and financial needs of the UK's explosive ordnance disposal and search community. Unipart supports Felix Fund's annual fundraising activities and provides direct funding for serving personnel, veterans, and their dependents. Fourth formal charity partner.
• BMW GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Seven-year production logistics contract at MINI Plant Cowley, Oxfordshire. Unipart manages inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and just-in-sequence delivery to support high-volume production. Builds on long-standing relationship between two of Oxfordshire's largest employers.
• Sophus AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026Integration of SophusX cloud-based AI-driven supply chain network design and optimisation software into Unipart's consulting and operational services. Combines Unipart's 50 years of operational experience with Sophus AI's advanced mathematical algorithms to address complex end-to-end supply chain challenges across automotive, rail, healthcare, and aerospace sectors.
• Sophus AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 May 2026Unipart integrates SophusX SaaS platform into its full suite of end-to-end capabilities, translating complex data into clear value for supply chain network designs. Partnership combines 50 years of global operational experience with advanced AI-driven data automation to solve customers' complex supply chain challenges.
• MindminorOthers · 11 May 2026Selected as Unipart's charity of choice for 2026. Partnership supports mental health agenda and provides opportunities for colleagues to volunteer in their communities. Builds on previously awarded third consecutive British Safety Council treble for safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• University of DerbycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2026Three-year Strategic Partnership to create student opportunities, drive regional sustainable growth, and develop skills for sustainable supply chains. Includes fully-funded PhD studentship, graduate schemes, student placements, and collaborative research aligned with University's Institute of Carbonomics.
• BabelQuestcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 February 2026BabelQuest, Elite HubSpot Solutions Partner, delivered Unipart's unified Sales Hub Enterprise transformation, solving 50 years of data fragmentation for global operations spanning 22 countries. Project delivered six months ahead of schedule with 100% user adoption across 80+ enterprise users and identified 50% pipeline upside. Won HubSpot 2025 Impact Award for Product Excellence.
• TrussellminorOthers · 16 February 2026Formal national partnership dedicated to ending the need for food banks in the UK. Unipart applies its world-class supply chain improvement capabilities to the Trussell network. Support includes food donations, fundraising, volunteering, and sharing expertise to drive productivity and efficiency within the charity's operations.
• Rolls-Royce (via Amentum Programme Delivery Partner)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2026Unipart selected as supply chain partner for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme, operating as part of Amentum's team alongside Mace, Turner & Townsend, and HOCHTIEF. Multi-year programme to deploy Rolls-Royce SMRs across Europe and globally as part of energy transition toward clean nuclear power. Unipart applies its continuous improvement methodology to manage manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics operations.
• HyperbatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Acquisition of remaining 50% stake bringing Hyperbat into full Unipart ownership. Hyperbat is a Coventry-based battery system manufacturer providing battery systems, power electronics, power modules, and electrical integration, with full lifecycle services covering manufacture, remanufacture, and reuse.
• Railway ChildrenminorOthers · 1 December 2025Charity partnership dedicated to protecting children alone and at risk on streets and transport networks in UK, India, and Tanzania. Railway Children established presence at Unipart's Crewe site. Partnership focuses on raising awareness and supporting life-saving work across the rail community.
• Formaplex Technologies (now Unipart Polymer and Composite Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2024Acquisition of Formaplex Technologies, a UK lightweight components manufacturer specialising in polymer and composite components for automotive, aerospace, motorsport, and healthcare sectors. Rebranded as Unipart Polymer and Composite Solutions, expanding Unipart's manufacturing capabilities.
• CumminsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for reusable packaging transformation initiative to be presented jointly at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain UK 2026 conference. Represents Unipart's entry into closed-loop packaging operations.
• Institute for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for advanced manufacturing and engineering education and research. AME originated Hyperbat as an early R&D programme where long-term potential of electrification was identified as core to Unipart's manufacturing future.
• Lucchini Unipart Rail LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic rail partnership combining Unipart's supply chain expertise with Lucchini's rail industry specialisation.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for SAP consulting services, integrating SAP solutions into Unipart's supply chain and operational services.
• UKRRIN (UK Rail Research and Innovation Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership within UK Rail Research and Innovation Network for rail sector research and innovation.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider owned by CMA CGM offering contract logistics, freight management, and finished vehicle logistics. Directly comparable to Unipart's automotive production logistics, rail, and multi-sector supply chain contract services.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American and European provider of asset-based and tech-enabled trucking and contract logistics. Closely comparable to Unipart's transportation, warehousing, and end-to-end managed supply chain offerings for enterprise customers across automotive and industrial verticals.
• Wincanton: UK-focused contract logistics specialist serving retail, consumer, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Unipart's UK-led warehousing, D2C fulfilment, and supply chain services including rail and automotive segments.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider offering land, air, ocean, and contract logistics, with a sizeable automotive vertical and growing digital supply chain capabilities. Comparable to Unipart on automotive production logistics, multi-sector supply chain operations, and rail freight services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers, with strong automotive, industrial, and consumer verticals. Comparable to Unipart on integrated logistics, supply chain consulting, and digital optimisation services for global enterprise customers.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics and supply chain management division of Deutsche Post DHL. Directly comparable to Unipart Logistics on inbound logistics, warehousing, just-in-sequence delivery, and managed supply chain services for automotive, healthcare, consumer, and industrial OEMs across multi-year enterprise contracts.
• Ryder System: North American leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management with growing EV and circular economy initiatives. Comparable to Unipart on managed logistics, supply chain optimisation, and technology-enabled operational services for enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Engineering: Global consulting and engineering services provider with strong manufacturing, automotive, and supply chain transformation capabilities. Comparable to Unipart's continuous improvement (The Unipart Way), SAP consulting, and design-and-manufacture services for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American third-party logistics and freight broker with a Navisphere digital platform for supply chain visibility and optimisation. Comparable to Unipart on technology-enabled supply chain planning, transportation management, and multi-mode logistics for enterprise customers.
• Accenture (Industry X / Supply Chain & Operations): Global professional services firm with a large Industry X practice delivering supply chain transformation, digital operations, and SAP consulting to enterprise clients. Comparable to Unipart Consultancy and SophusX integration offerings on large-scale operational excellence programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unipartgroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UnipartGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unipart-logistics/?originalSubdomain=uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/teamunipart
• TikToktiktok.com/@unipart_logistics

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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