CEVAM

What CEVAM does

CEVAM is a French-headquartered specialist in automotive parts remanufacturing, operating under the "change standard" (change standard) model since its founding in 1986 by Marcel Chauvi re. The company purchases worn or failed components (primarily cores from the aftermarket), fully dismantles, reconditions, and remounts them using OEM parts, and tests each unit to original manufacturer specifications before resale under the CEVAM brand or retained acquired brands. Its product portfolio spans eight categories: alternators, starters, drive shafts, air-conditioning compressors, steering racks, steering pumps, boot sets, and spheres, covering more than 18,000 references and roughly 500,000 stocked units across passenger vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, and agricultural equipment aged 4 to 30 years. Production is carried out in ISO 9001-2015 certified facilities in France (Auzon headquarters) and Poland (ELSAM subsidiary, Rawa Mazowiecka), with additional remanufacturing capacity in Tunisia (RPA) and engineering/R&D in Germany (FRIESEN Gmbh, acquired 2022).

CEVAM generates revenue through direct B2B sales of remanufactured and selected new parts to automotive aftermarket distributors, independent repair shops, garages, and parts retailers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; transactions are supported by a 24/7 multilingual webshop (France, Spain, Poland) and listing in the major European parts catalogs (TecDoc, Autossimo, Cicerone, ETAI). The go-to-market is sales-led and organized by geography: eight commercial zones in France, twelve zones covering Spain and Portugal via CEVAM IBERICA, and dedicated Eastern European coverage through ELSAM. CEVAM offers a 24-month warranty (equivalent to new parts), 98%+ demand fulfillment, and H+4 delivery from regional warehouses with J+1 from a central depot in Vierzon. Distribution is hybrid: a direct field sales force combined with ten regional warehouses in France plus the central depot, supplemented by digital and catalog channels.

The company is privately held and family-controlled, with no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity. Marcel Chauvi re founded CEVAM after earlier experience running the first renovation factory for GKN Glaenzer Spicer (SPIDAN) and producing the standard exchange range for Val o rotating machines from 1972 to 1986. The current Director is Nicolas Chauvi re. CEVAM has executed five wholly-owned acquisitions (GREA in 1999, A9 SRPA in 2017, TEAMEC BVBA and R.P.A in 2018, and FRIESEN Gmbh in 2022), progressively broadening both product categories and geographic footprint. It is a member of APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association) and CDA/FEDA (French automotive distribution association).

Name

CEVAM

Legal name

S.A. CEVAM

Website

https://cevam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CEVAM is a French-headquartered automotive parts remanufacturer founded in 1986, producing exchange-standard alternators, starters, drive shafts, AC compressors, and steering components across five countries (France, Spain, Poland, Germany, Tunisia) for European aftermarket distributors, repair shops, and parts retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Starter, Alternator & Motor/Generator Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Differentials, Axles & Final Drive Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAC), Powertrain Electronics & Controls Remanufacturing (ECUs/TCUs, Mechatronics) (TLAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Remanufactured automotive parts
• Alternator and starter
• Drive shaft remanufacturing
• Automotive aftermarket
• Exchange standard parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Auzon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Remanufactured Automotive Parts Sales: Sale of remanufactured (exchange standard) automotive components and some new products. Products are sold to distributors, repair shops, and end customers through direct sales, regional warehouses, and online webshop. Revenue model based on product sales with 24-month warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CEVAM remanufactures (échange standard) automotive components including alternators, starters, drive shafts, air-conditioning compressors, steering racks, steering pumps, boot sets, and spheres for the European vehicle fleet. The parts are completely dismantled, reconditioned, remounted, and tested to original manufacturer specifications using OEM parts, covering over 18,000 references and 500,000 stocked products. Production takes place in ISO 9001-2015 certified workshops in France and Poland, and products are sold under a 24-month warranty.

Product overview

CEVAM is a specialist in standard part replacement (échange standard), offering a comprehensive portfolio of remanufactured automotive components. The product line includes Alternators, Starters, Drive Shafts (Transmissions), Air-Conditioning Compressors, Steering Racks (Crémaillères de direction), Steering Pumps (Pompes de direction), Boot Sets (Kits Soufflets), and Spheres. All products are rigorously reconditioned to original specifications using OEM parts, covering over 18,000 total references and 500,000 products in stock across European vehicle applications. The company operates factories in France and Poland, with facilities across Spain, France, Poland, Germany, and Tunisia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Remanufactured Alternators (Alternateurs) Reconditioned alternators with over 2,800 references and more than 90,000 applications for passenger vehicles, heavy goods, and agricultural vehicles covering the European fleet. Single reconditioned range using OEM parts, produced in ISO 9001-2015 certified workshops and backed by a 24-month warranty.
• Remanufactured Starters (Démarreurs) Reconditioned starters with over 2,000 references and more than 73,000 applications for passenger vehicles, heavy goods, and agricultural vehicles aged 4 to 30 years. Single reconditioned range using OEM parts, produced in ISO 9001-2015 certified workshops and backed by a 24-month warranty.
• Remanufactured Drive Shafts (Transmissions) Reconditioned drive shafts with over 3,800 references and more than 47,000 applications for passenger vehicles, heavy goods, and agricultural vehicles aged 4 to 30 years. Single reconditioned range using OEM parts, produced in ISO 9001-2015 certified workshops and backed by a 24-month warranty.
• Remanufactured Air-Conditioning Compressors (Compresseurs de climatisation) Reconditioned air-conditioning compressors with over 1,300 references and more than 39,000 applications for passenger vehicles, heavy goods, and agricultural vehicles. Single reconditioned range using OEM parts, produced in ISO 9001-2015 certified workshops and backed by a 24-month warranty.
• Remanufactured Power Steering Racks (Crémaillères de direction) Reconditioned power-assisted steering racks with over 1,100 references and more than 28,000 applications for passenger vehicles. Single reconditioned range using OEM parts, produced in ISO 9001-2015 certified workshops and backed by a 24-month warranty.
• Remanufactured Power Steering Pumps (Pompes de direction) Reconditioned power-assisted steering pumps with over 1,100 references and more than 15,000 applications for passenger vehicles. Single reconditioned range using OEM parts, produced in ISO 9001-2015 certified workshops and backed by a 24-month warranty.
• Boot Sets (Kits Soufflets)

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ customer demand fulfillment rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association)coreOthersCEVAM is a member of APRA, the leading international association for automotive parts remanufacturers. Membership demonstrates commitment to industry standards and best practices in the remanufacturing sector.
• CDA/FEDA (Club de la Distribution Automobile)coreOthersCEVAM is a member of the Club de la Distribution Automobile, affiliated to FEDA (Fédération des Syndoyers du Commerce et de la Distribution de l'Automobile). This membership connects CEVAM with the French automotive distribution network.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Valeo: French global Tier-1 OEM and major producer of alternators, starters, and AC compressors. Valeo operates its own exchange-standard remanufacturing program across Europe, directly overlapping CEVAM's core product categories while serving both OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Bosch is the largest European automotive parts manufacturer and operates an extensive remanufacturing (exchange) program covering starters, alternators, and other powertrain components, competing directly with CEVAM in the independent aftermarket.
• Mahle Aftermarket: German Tier-1 supplier with a significant aftermarket remanufacturing division covering AC compressors, engine components, and filtration. Competes with CEVAM in the European remanufactured AC compressor and powertrain component space.
• FEBI / Blue Print (Bilstein Group): German aftermarket parts specialist with broad remanufactured and new replacement parts coverage including steering, electrical, and driveline categories. Competes with CEVAM across multiple product lines through European distributor networks.
• Hella (HELLA GmbH): German automotive supplier with significant remanufacturing operations in electrical and electronic components, including starters, alternators, and AC compressors. Competes with CEVAM in selected product categories via European aftermarket distribution.

Direct peers

• BBB Industries: US-headquartered remanufacturer of alternators, starters, and steering/powertrain components sold primarily through the North American aftermarket. Highly comparable business model (exchange-standard remanufacturing with broad SKU coverage) targeting the same product categories as CEVAM.
• WAI Global: Global remanufacturer specializing in alternators, starters, and other rotating electrics for the automotive aftermarket. Direct competitor in the same core product categories with a similar exchange-standard model and broad catalog approach.
• Motorcar Parts of America: US-based remanufacturer and distributor of alternators, starters, and other automotive electrical parts under brands like Denso, Wilson, and Pure Energy. Directly comparable exchange-standard business serving the aftermarket distribution channel.
• DRI (DRI Remanufacturing): European remanufacturer of steering racks, power steering pumps, and other driveline components for the independent aftermarket. Directly overlaps CEVAM's steering rack and pump remanufacturing product lines.
• ERA Benelux: Italian-headquartered remanufacturer of starters, alternators, and engine management components sold across European aftermarket distributors. Directly comparable product range and remanufacturing model serving the same customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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