PE Automotive

What PE Automotive does

PE Automotive GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, is a full-range (Vollsortiment) specialist supplier of aftermarket spare parts for commercial vehicles — trucks, trailers, and related vehicles — serving the independent aftermarket across more than 100 countries. The company distributes two brands: the PE primary brand covering 12 product categories (engine cooling, wheel bearings, air suspension, disc and drum brakes, drivetrain, axle suspension, compressed air systems, electronics, steering, shock absorbers, and universal parts), and the Monark specialist brand (acquired February 2020) covering motor electrical systems, diesel components, and vehicle lighting. PE Automotive operates a modern 50,000-square-meter logistics center in Wuppertal with approximately 22,000 m³ of storage volume, 27,000 storage locations, and roughly 25,000 SKUs available in its online shop (shop.pe.de).

The business model is B2B spare-parts distribution. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical parts to qualified dealers, workshops, and fleet operators, distributed exclusively through a qualified dealer channel with digital B2B integration via EDI and TecCom. PE Automotive supports dealers with personal field sales teams, digital managers handling EDI/TecCom connections, and a VIN-based intelligent part finder on the online shop. Quality assurance is performed in-house through "Quality Inside" testing — including Zeiss 3D coordinate measuring machines, hardness testing, AdBlue component test stations, and leak testing — documented via a proprietary inspection app. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the positioning is premium quality at fair prices enabling time-value-appropriate repairs.

The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of BPW Gruppe since January 1, 2016, a German corporate group of approximately 7,000 employees in 27 countries that reported €1.731 billion in 2022 consolidated sales. As of the most recent disclosure, PE Automotive employs roughly 169 people and generates approximately €80 million in annual revenue. The company uses truck racing (ETRC partnership with T SPORT Bernau since 2016) as both a brand-visibility channel and a real-world endurance test for its products.

Name

PE Automotive

Legal name

PE Automotive GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://pe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PE Automotive GmbH & Co. KG is a Wuppertal-based specialist supplier of aftermarket spare parts for trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles, distributing the PE and Monark brands through qualified dealers and a B2B online shop in over 100 countries. A wholly-owned subsidiary of BPW Gruppe, the company generates approximately €80 million in annual revenue with around 169 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Spare Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution (Light-Duty) (TLAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle spare parts
• Truck aftermarket parts
• Trailer repair components
• Heavy-duty vehicle parts
• Wheel bearing components

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spare Parts Sales: PE Automotive generates revenue through the sale of commercial vehicle spare parts under the PE and Monark brands. They operate an online shop (shop.pe.de) and distribute exclusively through qualified dealers in the independent aftermarket. Revenue comes from sales to retailers, workshops, and fleet operators globally.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PE Automotive is a full-range (Vollsortiment) supplier of aftermarket spare parts for commercial vehicles (trucks, trailers, buses) operating under the PE and Monark brands. The portfolio spans 12 product categories — engine cooling, wheel bearings, air suspension, disc and drum brakes, drive systems, axle suspension, compressed air systems, electronics, steering, shock absorbers, and universal parts — plus Monark's specialist range for motor electrical systems, diesel components, and vehicle lighting. Products are distributed globally through a qualified dealer network and a B2B online shop (shop.pe.de) serving workshops, fleet operators, and parts traders in over 100 countries.

Product overview

PE Automotive operates as a full-range supplier of commercial vehicle spare parts, organized under two main brands. The PE brand serves as the primary offering—a comprehensive portfolio covering 12 product categories for trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles including engine cooling, wheel bearings, air suspension, disc/drum brakes, drive systems, axle suspension, compressed air systems, electronics, steering, shock absorbers, and universal parts. The Monark sub-brand, acquired in 2020, specializes in motor electrical systems, diesel components, and vehicle lighting. Both brands are sold through a B2B online shop platform (shop.pe.de) that supports VIN-based part identification. Products are positioned as OEM-quality alternatives for value-based commercial vehicle repairs, distributed globally through the independent aftermarket.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Monark: Specialist brand for motor electrical systems, diesel components and vehicle lighting. Founded 1951, acquired by PE Automotive in 2020.

Products and services

• PE Spare Parts Brand (Vollsortiment) Full-range (Vollsortiment) commercial vehicle spare parts brand covering 12 product categories — engine cooling, wheel bearings, air suspension, disc and drum brakes, drive systems, axle suspension, compressed air systems, electronics, steering, shock absorbers, and universal parts. Targeted at independent aftermarket dealers, workshops, and fleet operators for OEM-quality, time-value-appropriate repairs.
• Monark Specialist Brand Specialist sub-brand for motor electrical systems, diesel components, and vehicle lighting for commercial vehicles. Originally founded in 1951, acquired by PE Automotive in February 2020; complements the PE range with robust, high-performance electrical and lighting products.
• PE Online Shop (shop.pe.de) B2B e-commerce platform for ordering commercial vehicle spare parts across the PE and Monark range, with VIN-based intelligent part finder, approximately 25,000 items, and express delivery options. Used by dealers, workshops, and fleet operators globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast delivery times through modern logistics center with 22,000 m³ storage space
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BPW GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016PE Automotive has been part of the BPW Group since January 1, 2016. BPW researches, develops, and produces everything that moves, secures, illuminates, intelligently networks, and digitally connects for transport. The group employs approximately 7,000 people in 27 countries and achieved consolidated sales of 1.731 billion euros in 2022.
• T SPORT BernaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership for technical collaboration in Truck Racing since 2016. PE supports T SPORT Bernau with high-quality products and custom-made solutions that pass all endurance tests on the race track. The partnership serves as a real-world endurance test under extreme conditions. In 2026, they celebrate their 10-year anniversary with top-five placements in the FIA ETRC European Championship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Bosch's aftermarket division supplies a comprehensive range of replacement parts, diagnostics, and workshop services for commercial vehicles. Overlaps significantly with PE Automotive's product categories, but as part of a much larger, technology-led portfolio.
• SAF-HOLLAND: Global manufacturer of trailer axles, suspensions, brake and coupling systems with a growing aftermarket business. Overlaps with PE Automotive in trailer and commercial vehicle replacement parts categories, but operates as a large OEM-led group.
• ZF Aftermarket (incl. WABCO): Global Tier-1 supplier with a dedicated aftermarket division covering driveline, brake, steering and chassis parts for commercial vehicles. Comparable to PE Automotive in CV parts categories but operating at much greater scale and with deeper proprietary technology.
• Knorr-Bremse: World-leading manufacturer of braking and other systems for commercial vehicles and rail, with an aftermarket parts and services business. Comparable to PE Automotive in commercial vehicle brake and air-system categories, but as a dominant global incumbent.
• Continental ContiTech / Automotive Aftermarket: Continental's aftermarket business covers belts, hoses, drive systems, and other commercial vehicle parts. Comparable to PE Automotive in several product categories, but as part of a much broader global Tier-1 group.

Direct peers

• FEBI / Blue Print (Bilstein Group): Aftermarket parts brand group with a significant commercial vehicle offering across engine, brake, suspension, and electrical categories. Comparable to PE Automotive in its broad-line, multi-brand independent aftermarket distribution model.
• Auger Autoteile: German brand specializing in truck and trailer spare parts distributed internationally. Comparable to PE Automotive as a European-headquartered CV aftermarket parts brand with a wide product portfolio for workshops and dealers.
• Diesel Technic: Germany-headquartered, family-owned distributor of commercial vehicle spare parts under the DT Spare Parts brand. Closely comparable to PE Automotive: independent aftermarket, multi-category CV portfolio, and B2B distribution via dealers and workshops globally.
• Trucktec Automotive: German brand specializing in commercial vehicle replacement parts (brakes, steering, suspension, drivetrain). Directly comparable to PE Automotive's product categories and target customer base of independent CV workshops and dealers.
• Sampa Otomotiv: Turkish manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle, trailer, and bus spare parts. Comparable to PE Automotive as a multi-category CV parts supplier serving the independent aftermarket in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubepe-truckracing.de/en
• Instagraminstagram.com/ausbildung_mit_perspektive/?hl=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/pe.automotive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about PE Automotive