What Auveco does

Auveco (Auto-Vehicle Parts LLC) is a privately held Kentucky-based manufacturer and distributor of specialty automotive clips, fasteners, and body hardware, operating for over 100 years from Cold Spring, KY. The company serves collision repair and paint/body shops as its primary vertical, with secondary exposure to industrial and fleet operators and the broader automotive aftermarket across 22 vehicle makes including domestic, import, and Tesla brands. Auveco distributes approximately 3,968 body hardware SKUs plus 730 assortment products through a B2B e-commerce storefront with login-gated unit pricing and pay-as-you-go billing, supplemented by an active "Become a Distributor" channel, a store locator, and the FasTrack rapid-order system.

The core product portfolio spans body hardware, fasteners, assortments (push-type retainers, U-nuts, rivets, trim panel fasteners), chemicals & adhesives, electrical, fluid power, glass & window repair accessories, mechanical & engine parts, repair harness connectors, shop supplies and cutting tools/abrasives, storage equipment (FIX-KITS drawer systems), and universal parts. Supporting assets include the Auveco Digital Catalog — positioned internally as "The Encyclopedia of the Automotive Body Hardware Industry" with full specifications, dimensions, and actual-sized product images — and the AuvecoPak sub-brand for packaged assortments and merchandising displays. Marketing relies on a monthly Constant Contact email newsletter, organic social presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), and content marketing around the digital catalog.

The business model is direct B2B distribution with PE backing from Tenex Capital Management since January 2018. Geographic scope is North America with no claimed global footprint. In November 2023, Auveco acquired ClipLizard Systems — a source and distributor of automotive clips and fasteners — to strengthen its presence in collision, paint, body, and equipment markets; ClipLizard operates as a wholly owned retained brand. There is no evidence of AI/ML capability, and pricing is not publicly disclosed, requiring customer login.

Name

Auveco

Legal name

Auto-Vehicle Parts LLC

Website

https://auveco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Auveco (Auto-Vehicle Parts LLC) is a privately held Kentucky-based manufacturer and distributor of specialty automotive clips, fasteners, and body hardware, serving collision repair shops, industrial/fleet operators, and the automotive aftermarket across North America through B2B e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Fasteners & Body Hardware

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts & Accessories Online Retailers (CRAFADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Interior Comfort & Convenience Components Manufacturing (Armrests/Cupholders/Storage/Interior Hardware) (IMACAKAJ), Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Automotive fasteners
• Body hardware
• Collision repair supplies
• Aftermarket parts distribution
• Specialty clips

Headquarters

HQ city

Cold Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Auveco (Auto-Vehicle Parts LLC) manufactures and distributes specialty automotive and industrial fasteners and clips for collision repair, paint/body, and fleet/industrial applications. The company offers more than 3,968 body hardware SKUs plus 730 assortment products across categories including body hardware, fasteners, repair harness connectors, shop supplies, chemicals and adhesives, and storage equipment, with coverage across 22+ vehicle makes from Acura to Volkswagen. Customers order through a B2B e-commerce storefront backed by the FasTrack ordering system and the Auveco Digital Catalog.

Product overview

Auveco (Auto-Vehicle Parts LLC) is a specialty automotive and industrial fastener distributor with over 100 years of history. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform offering over 3,968 body hardware products and 730 assortment products. The product portfolio centers on specialty clips and fasteners for automotive applications, organized into main categories including Body Hardware, Fasteners, Assortments, Chemicals & Adhesives, Electrical, Fluid Power, Glass & Window Repair, Industrial & Fleet, Keys & Locks, Mechanical & Engine Parts, Repair Harness Connectors, Shop Supplies, Storage Equipment (FIX-KITS systems), and Universal products. Supporting tools include the FasTrack order tracking system and the Auveco Digital Catalog (The Encyclopedia of the Automotive Body Hardware Industry). AuvecoPak represents their packaged merchandise sub-brand. The November 2023 acquisition of ClipLizard Systems expanded their footprint in the Collision and Paint, Body, and Equipment markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Body Hardware Extensive range of automotive body hardware components including retainers, clips, fasteners, and specialized hardware, with over 3,968 SKUs spanning 22+ vehicle makes. Sold to collision repair, paint/body, and industrial buyers.
• AuvecoPak Merchandiser & Assortments Packaged assortments of fasteners and clips offered in cabinet bins, display boards, preloaded kits, and Quik-Select kits, designed for shop merchandising and rapid parts selection at the point of use.
• Fasteners Specialty automotive and industrial fasteners including bolts, screws, nuts, and specialized fastening solutions used across body repair and industrial maintenance applications.
• Repair Harness Connectors Electrical harness connectors and repair components for automotive wiring, used by collision and electrical repair shops.
• Chemicals & Adhesives Automotive chemicals and adhesive products for body repair and maintenance applications, complementing Auveco's fastener lines for collision and paint/body shops.
• Shop Supplies & Tools Supplies and tools for automotive repair shops including cutting tools, abrasives, and storage equipment such as FIX-KITS drawer systems.
• Industrial & Fleet Fasteners and hardware solutions for industrial and fleet vehicle applications, addressing equipment maintenance and vehicle repair use cases beyond passenger collision work.
• Glass & Window Repair Accessories Specialized clips and hardware for glass and window repair applications in automotive settings.
• FasTrack Order tracking and management system that lets B2B customers track orders and manage account information through a dedicated login portal.
• Auveco Digital Catalog Online reference catalog branded 'The Encyclopedia of the Automotive Body Hardware Industry,' providing complete specifications, dimensions, and actual-sized product images for the Auveco product line.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ClipLizard SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Auveco acquired ClipLizard Systems, a source and distributor of automotive clips and fasteners, to strengthen its presence in the Collision and Paint, Body, and Equipment markets. The acquisition aims to expand product offerings and market channels for both companies. Transaction finalized November 1, 2023.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoZone: AutoZone is the largest U.S. specialty retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, including fasteners and body hardware. It overlaps with Auveco on product category but serves a more DIY-heavy customer base and is far larger and publicly listed.
• Advance Auto Parts: Advance Auto Parts is a large North American aftermarket parts retailer and distributor that, like Auveco, supplies body shops, collision repairers, and fleet customers with fasteners, body hardware, and shop supplies, though across a much wider catalog.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: O'Reilly is a major U.S. automotive aftermarket parts retailer and distributor serving professional installers and DIY customers, with overlap in specialty fasteners, body hardware, and collision-repair supplies sold to the same body-shop channel.
• NAPA Auto Parts: NAPA is the largest U.S. distributor of aftermarket automotive parts, tools, and supplies, including specialty fasteners and body hardware. It is a much broader incumbent than Auveco but overlaps on the same collision/body-shop customer base.

Direct peers

• Lawson Products: Lawson Products is a U.S. distributor of specialty maintenance and repair products, including industrial and automotive fasteners, sold to professional customers. It overlaps with Auveco's industrial/fleet product category and direct B2B distribution model.
• TIFCO Industries: TIFCO Industries is a U.S. distributor of collision-repair and refinish products, including a broad line of body hardware, clips, and fasteners to body shops — directly overlapping with Auveco's core product line and channel.
• Dorman Products: Dorman is a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive replacement parts, including a wide range of specialty hardware, fasteners, and body components. It competes head-to-head with Auveco in collision-repair and body-hardware SKUs sold through professional channels.
• Allstar Performance: Allstar Performance manufactures and distributes specialty automotive fasteners, hardware, and components targeted at body shops and racing/performance markets. It mirrors Auveco's specialty clip-and-fastener focus in a more performance-oriented customer segment.

Regional players

• ATD (American Tire Distributors): ATD is a major North American tire and wheel distributor that has expanded into broader service categories including shop supplies and fasteners. It serves similar collision/tire-shop customers but is much larger and focused on tires.

Emerging players

• Eastwood Company: Eastwood sells specialty auto-body tools, supplies, and hardware directly to enthusiasts and pros through e-commerce, with overlap on body-shop fasteners and clip assortments, but skewed to the DIY/restoration customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AuvecoLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auveco-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/auveco_/?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY%3D

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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