NexaMotion Group

What NexaMotion Group does

NexaMotion Group is a privately held, Blue Point Capital Partners–backed automotive aftermarket parts distribution platform headquartered in Walton Hills, Ohio. Formed in December 2023 as a rebrand of Transtar Holding Company, the group operates 125+ locations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico with 1,500+ team members, distributing OE, aftermarket, and remanufactured parts to professional automotive repair shops, transmission specialists, dealerships, government entities, and fleet operators. The portfolio includes Transtar Aftermarket Solutions (70+ transmission/driveline locations), Transend Auto Tech (digital commerce platform with 680K+ SKUs and patented navigation), Arch Auto Parts, C&M Auto Parts, PPi Automotive, 4M Parts Warehouse, and City Auto Supply, supported by remanufacturing and parts-program brands Pro-King Industries, Recon Certified, and Transmaxx.

The technology stack centers on the Transend e-commerce platform, which integrates with leading shop management systems and is augmented by an AI-powered, text-generated parts lookup assistant in beta since November 2024 and predictive expertise tools. Distribution is reinforced by a 40,000 sq-ft fully integrated Tampa facility (combining transmission and general repair in Florida) and a national network of regional warehouses. Five acquisitions in the general-repair space over an 18-month window (C&M Auto Parts March 2023, Arch Auto Parts December 2023, PPi Automotive June 2024, 4M Parts Warehouse October 2024, City Auto Supply October 2024) extend the platform from its transmission heritage into broader light- and medium-duty repair categories, including a March 2025 expansion adding Denso, ProMax, Sunsong, GSP, and DFC general-repair lines at Transtar locations.

Revenue is generated through wholesale and retail parts distribution, hardware sales of remanufactured transmissions, torque converters, and TEHCMs, and digital commerce transaction fees on the Transend platform. GTM is hybrid: enterprise field sales and inside sales teams support mid-market accounts and transmission specialists, while product-led digital incentives (e.g., March 2026 5%-off plus free local delivery) drive SMB repair-shop adoption of self-serve ordering. Pricing is primarily quote-based for B2B customers, with The Pronto Network channel partnership extending reach into North America's largest auto-parts distribution cooperative.

Name

NexaMotion Group

Legal name

NexaMotion Group, LLC

Website

https://nexamotiongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NexaMotion Group is a privately held automotive aftermarket parts distribution platform serving professional repair shops, transmission specialists, dealerships, and fleets through 125+ physical locations and the Transend e-commerce platform across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechanical replacement parts distribution (engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes) (CRAOANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maintenance, service & repair (MSR) parts distribution (filters, belts, hoses, wipers, fluids) (CRAOANAB), Transmissions & Transaxles Rebuild/Remanufacturing (Automatic/Manual/DCT/CVT) (TLAKALAB)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket distribution
• Transmission parts wholesale
• OE and aftermarket parts
• Automotive e-commerce platform
• Remanufactured drivetrain components

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Parts Distribution: NexaMotion Group generates revenue primarily through wholesale and retail distribution of automotive aftermarket parts including OE, aftermarket, and remanufactured products. Revenue comes from parts sales through 125+ physical locations and the Transend e-commerce platform, serving professional automotive repair shops with transmission, driveline, and general repair parts.
2. E-commerce Platform Services: Digital commerce revenue through the Transend platform which enables seamless navigation and purchase of over 680K SKUs. The platform serves as the online marketplace for aftermarket repair shops.
3. Remanufactured Products: Revenue from remanufactured products including Transmaxx transmission units and TEHCMs, and RECON torque converters. These products meet or exceed OE standards with comprehensive warranties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NexaMotion Group distributes OE, aftermarket, and remanufactured automotive parts—primarily transmission, driveline, and general repair components—through 125+ physical branches and the proprietary Transend Auto Tech e-commerce platform serving professional repair shops, transmission specialists, dealerships, government entities, and fleets. The group also manufactures and remanufactures transmission filter kits (Pro-King), torque converters (Recon Certified), and transmissions/TEHCMs (Transmaxx) for sale across its distribution network.

Product overview

NexaMotion Group is a portfolio of automotive aftermarket businesses offering a unified platform approach to simplifying complex vehicle repair. The core ecosystem consists of Transtar Aftermarket Solutions (transmission and driveline solutions with 70+ locations and 620K+ products), Transend Auto Tech (digital commerce platform with 680K+ SKUs), and multiple acquired regional distributors including Arch Auto Parts (NY metro), C&M Auto Parts (New Jersey), PPi Automotive (Pittsburgh), 4M Parts Warehouse (North Texas), and City Auto Supply (San Francisco Bay Area). Supporting sub-brands include Pro-King Industries (transmission filter kits, largest supplier in aftermarket), Recon Certified (torque converters), and Transmaxx (remanufactured transmissions and TEHCMs). Together these brands provide automotive professionals with comprehensive access to OE, aftermarket, and remanufactured parts through both physical locations and e-commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Transtar Aftermarket Solutions: Global leader in transmission and driveline-related solutions with 70+ locations in US, Puerto Rico, and Canada
• Transend Auto Tech
• Arch Auto Parts
• C&M Auto Parts
• PPi Automotive
• Pro-King Industries Limited
• Recon Certified
• Transmaxx
• 4M Parts Warehouse
• City Auto Supply

Products and services

• Transtar Aftermarket Solutions Global transmission and driveline parts distribution business with 70+ locations across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada, offering OE, aftermarket, and premium remanufactured products with 620K+ SKUs for professional transmission repair shops.
• Transend Auto Tech E-commerce Platform Digital commerce platform offering 680K+ SKUs of aftermarket automotive parts with patented navigation, AI-powered catalog assistant, and integration with leading shop management systems for professional automotive repair shops.
• Arch Auto Parts Full-line distributor and retailer of automotive repair parts headquartered in Hollis, NY with 15+ locations, 170+ employees, and 60K+ SKUs serving independent repair shops across the New York City metro area.
• C&M Auto Parts Wholesale supplier of truck and auto parts servicing independent, regional, and national repair shops, dealerships, government, and fleets throughout New Jersey with 5+ locations, 85+ employees, and 40K+ SKUs.
• PPi Automotive Automotive parts wholesale distributor in Pittsburgh, PA operating 4 locations with 30 employees, sourcing parts from manufacturers meeting or exceeding OE requirements for professional repair shops.
• Pro-King Industries Limited Transmission and drivetrain part program developer based in Florence, Alabama, offering 2,500+ products and recognized as the largest supplier of transmission filter kits in the automotive aftermarket.
• Recon Certified Remanufactured torque converter brand produced in Cookeville, Tennessee with 60+ products and 850+ SKUs for light to medium-duty and high-performance applications.
• Transmaxx Remanufactured transmission and TEHCM solutions brand offering 180+ parts in stock including reman units meeting OE standards and TEHCMs remanufactured with new components and hydraulic testing.
• 4M Parts Warehouse Auto parts distributor serving Texas since 1978 with 17 locations in North Texas, 120+ employees, and 750K+ SKUs providing premium quality parts for foreign and domestic vehicles.
• City Auto Supply Veteran-owned automotive parts distributor serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1986 with 2-3 locations, 100+ employees, and 100K+ car and truck parts, integrated with Nexpart and PartsTech ordering platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 680,000 SKUs available for ordering through Transend platform
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DensominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2025Denso provides ignition coils, oxygen sensors, and spark plugs as part of Transtar's general repair parts expansion across over 50 locations in North America.
• ProMaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2025ProMax provides brake pads, rotors, chassis, and control arms as part of Transtar's general repair parts expansion across over 50 locations in North America.
• SunsongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2025Sunsong provides brake hoses as part of Transtar's general repair parts expansion across over 50 locations in North America.
• GSPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2025GSP provides CV axles and hub assemblies as part of Transtar's general repair parts expansion across over 50 locations in North America.
• DFCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2025DFC provides brake pads, rotors, and calipers as part of Transtar's general repair parts expansion across over 50 locations in North America.
• Schwartz AdvisorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 31 October 2024Schwartz Advisors represented City Auto Supply in its acquisition by NexaMotion Group. Terms were not disclosed.
• Schwartz AdvisorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 December 2023Schwartz Advisors represented Arch Auto Parts in its acquisition by Transtar Holding Company. Terms were not disclosed.
• The Pronto NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 April 2023Transtar Industries joined The Pronto Network as a warehouse distributor member and supplier partner. The Pronto Network is the industry's largest and most diverse cooperative of automotive parts brands, suppliers, and distributors in North America. Transtar's broad network across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, extensive product expertise, and patent-winning ecommerce platform, Transend, significantly benefit The Pronto Network's membership.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): Largest US distributor of automotive replacement parts through the NAPA brand with 6,000+ NAPA AutoParts stores and 17,000+ NAPA AutoCare repair centers. Direct competitor to NexaMotion's professional-shop distribution model, but at vastly greater scale and with a national retail footprint.
• LKQ Corporation: Largest North American distributor of aftermarket and recycled collision and mechanical parts. Direct competitor in wholesale parts distribution to repair shops, with a comparable rollup M&A history and broader product breadth including recycled parts.
• O'Reilly Automotive: Largest US auto parts retailer serving the professional installer market, with 6,000+ stores. Most directly comparable public peer to NexaMotion given its dual retail/DIFM model and strong commercial program. Useful read-across on professional-channel economics and gross margin trends.
• Advance Auto Parts: Major US auto parts retailer/distributor with 4,700+ stores and a strong professional commercial program. Overlaps with NexaMotion in the DIFM channel and competes directly in many of the same US metros, including in the Mid-Atlantic and Texas.
• Dorman Products: Leading US supplier of OE replacement parts, fasteners, and repair solutions for the automotive aftermarket. Comparable to NMG's Pro-King, Recon, and Transmaxx sub-brands in the role of a proprietary-brand aftermarket parts supplier/distributor.
• Standard Motor Products: Manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for engine management, ignition, and temperature control in the automotive aftermarket. Comparable vertical-integration playbook to NMG's remanufactured product brands, with similar professional-channel go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• AutoZone: Largest US auto parts retailer with 7,000+ stores. Overlaps with NexaMotion in the aftermarket parts distribution category but skews toward retail/DIY, whereas NMG is predominantly DIFM/professional. Strong national brand and scale make AutoZone a strategic constraint on NMG's pricing power.

Emerging players

• PartsTech: Digital parts search and procurement platform for professional repair shops. Direct competitor to NMG's Transend e-commerce platform; notably, PartsTech's co-founder (Erik St. Pierre) is now President of Transend, creating a complex competitor-employee relationship.

Others

• The Pronto Network: Largest North American automotive parts distribution cooperative. Channel partner of NexaMotion (Transtar joined as warehouse distributor member in 2023) but also a potential competitor on the cooperative-distribution side, serving many of the same independent repair shops.

Regional players

• Bapcor Limited: Largest Australian aftermarket automotive parts distributor and retailer (Trade, Burson, Autobarn). Comparable in business model (rollup of regional distributors + remanufacturing) but operates in a different geography; useful read-across on aftermarket consolidation strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A2 records

Investments

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

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