Sampa
Sampa is a Turkish manufacturer and global aftermarket supplier of spare parts for commercial vehicles, producing 150,000+ SKUs across 24 categories from a vertically integrated 13-factory campus. It serves distributors, fleet operators, and OEMs across 17+ countries via 26 warehouses and the Sampa Connect B2B platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersTekkeköy
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sampa does
Sampa Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. is a Turkish manufacturer and global aftermarket supplier of spare parts for commercial vehicles, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Tekkeköy, Samsun, Turkey. The company produces 150,000+ distinct part numbers spanning 24 product categories (engine, clutch, gear box, steering, brake, suspension/air springs, wheel hub, fifth wheel, compressed air systems, electric systems, cab, power unit, universal parts, and others) covering 18+ heavy-duty OEM brands, with primary exposure to European trucks (Mercedes, MAN, Volvo, Scania, DAF, Iveco, Renault Trucks), American trucks, buses (Setra, Neoplan), trailers, and construction equipment. Manufacturing is performed on a vertically integrated 150,000 m2 campus housing 13 factories and 87,500 m2 of production area, encompassing molding, metal sheet production, machining, rubber vulcanization, air spring production (23,000 m2), surface treatment, tie rod/V-rod production, plastic injection, and hot forging, with a newly launched Axle Factory adding 100,000 units of annual capacity in 2025.
Sampa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sampa
- Legal name
- Sampa Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Website
- https://sampa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Sampa is a Turkish manufacturer and global aftermarket supplier of spare parts for commercial vehicles, producing 150,000+ SKUs across 24 categories from a vertically integrated 13-factory campus. It serves distributors, fleet operators, and OEMs across 17+ countries via 26 warehouses and the Sampa Connect B2B platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Sampa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tekkeköy
Offices21 records
Markets served
Sampa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aftermarket Parts Sales: Sampa generates revenue through the sale of 150,000+ different types of spare parts for commercial vehicles including European trucks (Mercedes, MAN, Volvo, Scania, DAF, Iveco, Renault Trucks), American trucks, buses, trailers, and construction equipment. The company operates B2B with distributors, franchisees, and direct customers globally.
- Solar Energy Generation: Development and operation of 21 MW captive solar power plant for renewable energy generation to support manufacturing operations and sustainability goals.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B Platform Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Sampa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sampa designs, manufactures, and sells more than 150,000 aftermarket spare parts organized under 24 product categories for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (European and American trucks, buses, trailers, light commercial vehicles, and construction equipment). Production is performed at a vertically integrated 13-factory campus in Samsun, Turkey, covering casting, forging, machining, rubber vulcanization, surface treatment, and plastic injection. The company sells primarily to aftermarket distributors, fleet operators, and service shops through direct offices, franchisees, and the Sampa Connect B2B digital platform.
Product overview
Sampa is a leading global manufacturer of commercial vehicle spare parts offering 150,000+ different types of products under 24 categories across 18+ OEM heavy-duty brands for European and US commercial vehicles, buses, trailers, and construction equipment. The company operates 13 factories within a 150,000 m2 integrated campus with 87,500 m2 production area. The core product portfolio includes engine, clutch, gearbox, steering, brake, suspension (air springs), wheel hubs, fifth wheels, compressed air systems, and electrical components. Sampa Connect serves as the company's B2B e-commerce platform providing access to 52,000+ products for order management and purchasing. Products are organized by OEM brand compatibility (Mercedes, MAN, Volvo, Renault Truck, Scania, DAF, Iveco) and product groups (cylinder heads, fuel tanks, radiators, filters, brake components, air springs, etc.).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sampa Connect: The most sophisticated B2B platform in the industry for managing purchasing and after-sales processes, offering access to 52,000+ products.
- Sampa Anadolu
- Sampa Valley
- Sampa Star Club
Products and services
- Engine Products Complete engine components and assemblies for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (European and American trucks), including cylinder heads, fuel injection parts, and related engine assemblies. Sold to aftermarket distributors, fleet operators, and repair shops through direct offices and Sampa Connect.
- Clutch Products Clutch system components for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including clutch kits, clutch forks, and high-precision clutch slave cylinders (CSC) used as OEM-grade Tier-1 supply. For aftermarket distributors and OEM buyers.
- Gear Box Products Transmission and gearbox components (2,372 product references) for heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles. Sold to aftermarket distributors and fleet customers.
- Steering Products Steering system components including drag links, tie rods, and steering linkage parts for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. For aftermarket distributors and repair shops.
- Brake Products Complete brake systems including brake chambers, calipers, slack adjusters, disc pads, and drum brake linings for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Sold to distributors and fleet operators globally.
- Suspension Products Air springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, and suspension components for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and buses. Manufactured in Sampa's dedicated 23,000 m2 Air Spring Factory in Samsun.
- Power Unit Products Power unit components for commercial vehicles including cylinder heads, fuel tanks, oil sumps, radiators, and expansion tanks. Sold through Sampa's aftermarket distribution channels.
- Fifth Wheel Coupling Fifth wheel coupling devices for heavy-duty trucks with extra-strong casting bodies tested for extreme conditions, with lubricating nipples for lock jaws. Includes the Fifth Wheel with Automatic Lock Adjuster (innovation award finalist at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022; winner in Commercial Vehicles and Green Award categories in 2024). Sold to aftermarket distributors and OEMs.
- Wheel Hub Products Wheel hubs and hub kits with proprietary rubber compounds and stress-relaxation properties to prevent oil leakage. Sold to aftermarket distributors and OEMs.
- Compressed Air System Products Air tanks, compressors, dryers, and compressed air system components for commercial vehicle braking and pneumatic systems. Sold through Sampa's B2B distribution network.
- Electric System Products Electrical system components for heavy-duty commercial vehicles including lighting, mirrors, and wiring harnesses. For distributors and repair shops.
- Cab Products Cabin and cab components for commercial vehicles including interior and exterior body parts. Sold to aftermarket distributors and repair shops.
- Bus Aftermarket Products (Setra, Neoplan) Aftermarket spare parts for European commercial bus brands including Setra and Neoplan. Sold to bus fleet operators and distributors through Sampa's regional offices.
- Trailer Complete Products Complete trailer systems and components including electric cables, air coils, and trailer electrical equipment for semi-trailers and trailers. For trailer OEMs and aftermarket distributors.
- Construction Machinery Products Aftermarket spare parts for construction equipment and machinery, supporting heavy-duty equipment maintenance in demanding environments. Sold to construction equipment distributors and fleet operators.
- Sampa Connect B2B Platform Sampa's B2B e-commerce platform providing 24/7 access to over 52,000 products, order management, real-time pricing, shipment tracking, exclusive campaign pricing, and loyalty points for registered commercial vehicle parts business partners worldwide. Available via web and iOS/Android mobile apps, with localized versions in English, German, French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish.
- Sampa Axle Factory New axle production operation launched in early 2025 within Sampa's Samsun production campus, with annual capacity of 100,000 axle units. Supplies Sampa's aftermarket and OEM axle demand as a manufacturing capability rather than a separately sold product line.
Quantifiable outcome
- Sampa ranked 205th among Türkiye's largest industrial companies (ISO 500, 2026)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Sampa
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Sampa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Sampa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.
- HD PartsCentercoreSampa acquired HD PartsCenter, a reliable supplier in the heavy-duty vehicle parts industry in the Benelux region. The acquisition strengthens Sampa's presence in the Benelux market and expands its European distribution network.
- Ford OtosancoreSampa received Ford Q1 certification from Ford Otosan, demonstrating exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. Sampa is one of the global players that completed the Q1 process in just 7 months.
- OMEGA (Russia)regionalOMEGA is Sampa's distributor in Russia. OMEGA representatives visited Sampa's Samsun headquarters for a 2-day factory tour to strengthen the business relationship.
- ALVAREZ AUTOMOTRIZ S.A DE C.V. & DISTRIMUELLES SAS (Mexico/Colombia)regionalSampa's distributor from Mexico and Colombia visited Samsun headquarters for a 2-day factory tour to experience Sampa's extensive Campus Factory.
- Transager (Moldova)regionalSampa's distributor from Moldova visited Samsun headquarters for a 1-day factory tour experience.
- Degert Auto (Albania)regionalDegert Auto's owner and sales team visited Sampa for a 2-day program dedicated to presenting new developments in Sampa's product range.
- Lion Truck Racing (France)minorSampa France sponsored Lion Truck Racing team during the Castellet race event. Driver Jonathan André achieved victory at Grand-Prix Camions du Castellet representing Sampa.
- Majo Rodríguez (Mexico)minorSampa sponsored pilot Majo Rodríguez who achieved victory in the truck category at the 5th round of the Súper Copa in Mexico.
- Wessex Truck & Trailer Supplies (UK)minorSampa UK & Ireland sponsored Wessex team at British Truck Race event.
Scale indicators17 records
Recent moves16 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Sampa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- MEYLE: MEYLE manufactures aftermarket parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with strong presence in Europe and a focus on engineered upgrades. Comparable to Sampa in independent aftermarket positioning, multi-OEM coverage, and engineered replacement parts, though MEYLE has greater passenger-vehicle weight.
- Haldex (SAF-Holland): SAF-Holland is a tier-1 supplier of trailer axles, suspension, and coupling systems serving OEMs and the aftermarket. Direct overlap with Sampa's trailer (4,016 SKUs) and axle/suspension (9,515 SKUs) categories, with comparable commercial vehicle end markets.
- Knorr-Bremse: Knorr-Bremse is a global leader in braking and air system technologies for commercial vehicles, directly overlapping with Sampa's 5,710-SKU brake product line. Comparable in heavy-duty commercial vehicle focus and aftermarket replacement parts strategy, with similar OEM-and-aftermarket dual-channel approach.
- Dorman Products: Dorman is a US-based aftermarket parts specialist with a broad catalog of replacement parts across light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. Direct comparable to Sampa on aftermarket-first distribution, catalog breadth across vehicle systems, and B2B channel sales to distributors and service shops.
- Febi Bilstein: Febi Bilstein is a German aftermarket specialist offering a broad multi-brand truck parts catalog distributed through independent aftermarket channels. Closely comparable business model to Sampa: third-party multi-OEM replacement parts, broad catalog depth, and emphasis on European truck fleets.
- Truck Hero ( Horizon Global ): Truck Hero and Horizon Global supply aftermarket towing, hitching, and commercial vehicle accessories through US distribution channels. Comparable to Sampa in heavy-duty aftermarket go-to-market with similar emphasis on replacement and accessory parts for commercial fleets and trailers.
Broad incumbents
- ZF Aftermarket: ZF's aftermarket unit (including the WABCO brand) covers driveline, chassis, and braking parts for commercial vehicles globally. Direct overlap with Sampa's truck and bus portfolio, particularly in braking, suspension, and drivetrain systems, with ZF serving as a leading tier-1 incumbent.
- Continental Automotive Aftermarket: Continental's aftermarket business supplies replacement parts, including commercial vehicle power transmission and rubber technologies. Overlaps with Sampa in heavy-duty and passenger vehicle aftermarket with global distribution, though Continental operates at significantly larger scale and broader product scope.
- Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Bosch's aftermarket division supplies replacement parts across commercial vehicles, with deep global distribution and a broad multi-category catalog. Highly comparable to Sampa in product breadth and aftermarket channel focus, but Bosch operates at much larger scale and across passenger and commercial segments.
Regional players
- HEMA Endüstri: HEMA Endüstri is a Turkish manufacturer of automotive and commercial vehicle parts including steering, driveline, and chassis components. Comparable to Sampa as a Turkish-headquartered competitor in commercial vehicle parts manufacturing, though HEMA is more focused on OEM supply and passenger vehicle adjacencies.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Sampa social profiles
Digital presenceSampa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Sampa financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Sampa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Sampa subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries12 records
Sampa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Sampa M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sampa
What does Sampa do?
Sampa designs, manufactures, and sells more than 150,000 aftermarket spare parts organized under 24 product categories for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (European and American trucks, buses, trailers, light commercial vehicles, and construction equipment). Production is performed at a vertically integrated 13-factory campus in Samsun, Turkey, covering casting, forging, machining, rubber vulcanization, surface treatment, and plastic injection. The company sells primarily to aftermarket distributors, fleet operators, and service shops through direct offices, franchisees, and the Sampa Connect B2B digital platform.
Is Sampa a public or private company?
Sampa is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sampa founded?
Sampa was founded in 1994. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Sampa based?
Sampa is headquartered in Tekkeköy.
How does Sampa make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Aftermarket Parts Sales are the primary driver. The others are solar Energy Generation.
Who are Sampa's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are MEYLE, Haldex (SAF-Holland), Knorr-Bremse, Dorman Products, Febi Bilstein and Truck Hero ( Horizon Global ). Broad incumbents are ZF Aftermarket, Continental Automotive Aftermarket and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket. HEMA Endüstri is listed as a regional player.
Does Sampa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sampa.