Motorservice Group

What Motorservice Group does

Motorservice Group operates as the aftermarket engine components division of Rheinmetall AG, supplying premium replacement parts for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial engines under the brands Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, BF, TRW Engine Components, and turbo by Intec. The portfolio is organized into products inside the engine (pistons, piston rings, plain bearings, camshafts, crankshafts, cylinder heads, cylinder liners, valves, filters, and timing chains) and products around the engine (oil and water pumps, turbochargers, EGR systems, NOx sensors, lambda probes, fuel supply modules, throttle valves, and electric vacuum pumps). Technology focus areas include variable oil pumps, cooled exhaust gas recirculation, electric AKF pumps, and emission sensor coverage for a vehicle fleet exceeding 140 million units globally.

The business generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of replacement engine components via a global network of wholesalers and distributors, augmented by remanufactured turbochargers sold under the turbo by Intec brand. Go-to-market combines indirect channel sales (wholesale and dealer network with worldwide dealer search) with direct digital access through an open-access online catalog and the registered myMotorservice customer portal. Customer segments comprise independent workshops and repair shops (SMB), commercial vehicle service providers, emission system specialists, and turbocharger repair specialists, served across owned subsidiaries in Germany, France, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, China, and Singapore.

The company leverages over a century of automotive engineering heritage through its branded portfolio, with Pierburg founded in 1909 and acquired by Rheinmetall in 1986, Kolbenschmidt dating to 1903, BF acquired in 2011, and TRW Engine Components' aftermarket valve business assumed in 2005. Technical support is delivered through the Technipedia knowledge platform, multilingual 3D animations spanning over 15 languages, global training programs, dedicated service tools, and a mobile application, reinforcing positioning as an OE-quality aftermarket specialist with deep technical content surrounding the physical product.

Name

Motorservice Group

Legal name

MS Motorservice International GmbH

Website

https://ms-motorservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Motorservice Group is Rheinmetall's aftermarket division, supplying premium OE-quality engine components (pistons, pumps, turbochargers, emission sensors) under Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, BF, TRW Engine Components, and turbo by Intec brands to independent workshops, commercial vehicle service providers, and distribution partners across Europe, Turkey, Brazil, China, and Singapore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Engine Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Engine Components & Subsystems Manufacturing (Blocks/Heads/Valvetrain/Pistons) (IMACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exhaust & Emissions Aftertreatment Systems Manufacturing (EGR/DPF/SCR/Catalysts) (IMACAHAD), Aftermarket Exhaust & Emissions Components Manufacturing (Mufflers/Catalysts/DPF/EGR) (IMACANAE)

Keywords

• Engine components aftermarket
• Automotive replacement parts
• Commercial vehicle parts
• Emission control components
• Engine repair parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuenstadt Am Kocher

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Engine Components: Sale of replacement engine components through distribution network. Products include pistons, piston rings, plain bearings, camshafts, crankshafts, oil pumps, water pumps, valves, cylinder heads, and emission control components under Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, BF, and TRW Engine Components brands.
2. Turbocharger Remanufacturing: turbo by Intec brand offers professionally refurbished turbochargers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and stationary applications, contributing to sustainability and resource conservation while maintaining OE quality standards.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Motorservice Group is the aftermarket division of Rheinmetall AG, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of premium OE-quality engine replacement components for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial engines. The portfolio is organized under the brands Kolbenschmidt (engine internals — pistons, bearings, cylinder liners, crankshafts, camshafts, cylinder heads), Pierburg (engine peripherals — oil/water/vacuum pumps, emission control, air/fuel supply, turbochargers), BF (commercial vehicle diesel components), TRW Engine Components (valves and valve train), and turbo by Intec (remanufactured turbochargers).

Product overview

Motorservice Group is an expert for engine components and an affiliated company of the high-tech Rheinmetall Group. The company offers a broad portfolio of high-quality replacement parts inside and around the engine, organized across two main categories: products inside the engine (Hardparts) and products around the engine (Mechatronics). The inside-the-engine range includes Filter (Hardparts), plain bearings (Gleitlager), pistons, piston rings, crankcases, crankshafts, camshafts, oil coolers, connecting rods, flywheels, timing chain sets, valves and valve accessories, cylinder heads, and cylinder liners — all primarily under the Kolbenschmidt brand. The around-the-engine range covers electric valves, filters (Mechatronics), fluids and lubricants, fuel supply systems, air supply systems, engine cooling (water pumps), oil supply (oil pumps), emission reduction (EGR, NOx sensors, lambda probes, secondary air), turbochargers, and vacuum pumps — primarily under the Pierburg brand. Motorservice markets five premium brands: Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, BF (specializing in commercial vehicle diesel parts), TRW Engine Components (valves and valve train), and turbo by Intec (remanufactured turbochargers). The company also provides an online catalog, a customer portal (myMotorservice), 3D product animations via Technipedia, worldwide training programs, and a global dealer locator. Headquarters are located in Neuenstadt, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pierburg: Premium brand specializing in emission reduction, air supply and throttle valves. Founded in 1909 in Berlin, Pierburg has been developing emission reduction technology since the 1970s and serves as OE supplier for many modern vehicles.
• Kolbenschmidt
• BF
• TRW Engine Components
• turbo by Intec

Products and services

• Kolbenschmidt (Engine Internals Brand) Premium brand for engine components inside the engine, including pistons, piston rings, plain bearings (Permaglide), cylinder liners, cylinder heads, camshafts, crankshafts, connecting rods, oil coolers, flywheels, timing chain sets, valves and valve accessories, and crankcases. Designed for OE-quality aftermarket replacement in passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
• Pierburg (Engine Peripherals Brand) Premium brand specializing in emission reduction, air supply, throttle valves, engine cooling, oil supply, fuel supply, vacuum pumps, electric valves, and turbochargers. Pierburg develops and manufactures pioneering components, modules, and systems for emission control and fluid management, serving as OE supplier for many modern vehicles.
• BF (Commercial Vehicle Diesel Parts Brand) Brand specializing in high-quality diesel engine replacement parts for commercial vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural machines, and stationary engines. Product range includes crankshafts, camshafts, cylinder heads, cylinder liners, and connecting rods.
• TRW Engine Components (Valves and Valve Train Brand) Brand for aftermarket valves and valve train components. TRW Engine Components has produced OE valves and valve train components for global automotive manufacturers for over 90 years, complementing Motorservice's valve portfolio.
• turbo by Intec (Remanufactured Turbochargers) Brand offering professionally refurbished turbochargers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and stationary applications. Remanufactured to maintain OE quality standards while supporting sustainability and resource conservation.
• myMotorservice (Online Shop and Customer Portal) Registered customer portal providing direct access to the complete Motorservice product assortment and individualized information for business customers. Requires account application and login.
• Online Catalog (Catalog without Registration) Public online catalog covering the complete Motorservice product range, accessible without registration. Allows browsing, product search, and sending inquiries to local Motorservice contacts.
• Technipedia (Technical Knowledge Base) Technical knowledge portal providing extensive technical information, diagnostic procedures, installation guides, and 3D animations for professional technicians working with Motorservice engine components and systems.
• 3D Product Animations and Technical Videos Library of 3D animations and technical videos demonstrating the function and installation of Motorservice products, available in multiple languages to support professional installation and product knowledge worldwide.
• Worldwide Training Programs Global training programs delivered directly from the manufacturer to support professional installation, diagnostics, and product knowledge of Motorservice engine components. Conducted internationally for workshop technicians and service professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in NOx emissions through EGR technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KolbenschmidtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKolbenschmidt brand (founded 1903) is part of Motorservice's premium brand portfolio, offering pistons, piston rings, plain bearings (Permaglide), cylinder liners, and engine components. Products are developed with OE expertise and manufactured to highest quality standards for reliable engine performance.
• PierburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPierburg brand (founded 1909, acquired by Rheinmetall in 1986) specializes in emission reduction, air supply, and throttle valves. With decades of experience, Pierburg develops and manufactures pioneering components, modules, and systems for emission control and fluid management.
• BFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBF brand (founded 1976, acquired by Motorservice in 2011) is a European market leader for construction components such as crankshafts, camshafts, cylinder heads, cylinder liners, and connecting rods for commercial vehicles. Specializes in high-quality parts for diesel engines in trucks, construction machinery, agricultural machines, and stationary engines.
• TRW Engine ComponentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorservice assumed aftermarket valve sales for TRW Engine Components group in 2005. TRW Engine Components has produced valves and valve train components as OE supplier for global automotive manufacturers for over 90 years, complementing Motorservice's valve portfolio.
• turbo by InteccoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerturbo by Intec is a brand of MS Motorservice International GmbH offering professionally refurbished turbochargers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and stationary applications. Contributes to sustainability through remanufacturing while maintaining OE quality standards as part of Rheinmetall's aftermarket activities.
• Rheinmetall GroupcoreOthersMotorservice is responsible for the aftermarket activities of Rheinmetall, leveraging the innovation power of the high-tech Rheinmetall Group for optimal solutions. Pierburg was acquired by Rheinmetall in 1986, integrating Pierburg's emission control and pump expertise into the group.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MAHLE GmbH: German-headquartered global supplier of engine components, filtration, and thermal management with a large aftermarket business. Direct competitor in pistons, bearings, pumps, and emission-control components, with similar OE-to-aftermarket positioning and customer base of independent workshops and CV operators.
• Garrett Motion Inc. Dedicated turbocharger specialist spun out of Honeywell. Direct competitor to Motorservice's Pierburg and turbo by Intec turbocharger offerings, particularly in passenger-car and commercial-vehicle OE and aftermarket channels globally.
• Schaeffler AG: German automotive and industrial supplier with strong bearings, valvetrain, and engine-component portfolios (INA, FAG, LuK brands). Comparable as a premium European OE-quality components supplier with significant aftermarket distribution and similar CV/industrial exposure.
• Federal-Mogul / Tenneco (DRiV): Aftermarket and OE supplier of engine and drivetrain components including pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets, and sealing under brands such as MOOG, Champion, Ferodo, and Goetze. Closely comparable to Motorservice's Kolbenschmidt and Pierburg portfolios in the global aftermarket.
• BorgWarner Inc. US-headquartered powertrain specialist with strong turbocharger, emissions, and drivetrain portfolios. Direct overlap with Pierburg's turbocharger and emission-control business, particularly in commercial-vehicle and passenger-car OE and aftermarket channels.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Aftermarket division of the world's largest automotive supplier, distributing parts across all major vehicle systems including engine management, sensors, fuel injection, and emission components. Overlaps with Motorservice's Pierburg emission and pump portfolio through global workshop distribution.
• Denso Corporation: Japanese global automotive component supplier with extensive powertrain, emission, and thermal-management portfolios. Overlaps with Motorservice in emission sensors, EGR, and pumps, but is significantly larger and more diversified across all vehicle systems.
• Continental AG: Massive German automotive supplier with broad portfolio including ContiTech power-transmission components and aftermarket operations. Overlaps with Motorservice in emission, pump, and engine-related components, though Continental spans tires, electronics, ADAS, and more.
• Aisin Corporation: Japanese automotive supplier with strong engine, drivetrain, and pump portfolios including OEM-quality aftermarket presence. Comparable as a premium engine-component manufacturer though more skewed toward transmissions and integrated powertrain modules.

Regional players

• Wacker Neuson SE: European compact and construction-equipment OEM with significant use of diesel engines. Not a components competitor, but a relevant adjacent player given Motorservice's BF brand focus on construction-machinery engine components and the broader European industrial engine ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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