What TEMOT International does

TEMOT International is a privately-held, member-owned cooperative network of warehouse distributors operating in the global automotive aftermarket. Founded in 1994 by five European companies and headquartered near Düsseldorf, Germany (legal entity: TEMOT International Autoparts GmbH), the network comprises 119 shareholder distributors spanning 106 countries across six continents, with 35,000 employees directly employed by those shareholders and affiliations with 12,500+ garages across 29+ countries. The organization is structured around two pillars — a Passenger Cars Network (89 shareholders) and a Commercial Vehicles Network (72 shareholders) — that interact commercially while retaining independent administration, suppliers, and capital structures.

The company delivers shareholders and members a four-pillar service portfolio: (1) international procurement and joint purchasing, including tendering and complex supplier relationship structuring to leverage network volumes; (2) data solutions and IT services, including vehicle-related product data modules, technical platforms with diagnostics interfaces, a vehicle maintenance and repair information database, content management systems, eLearning/webinars, and the TEMOT International Supplier System (TISS), a category management platform classifying suppliers into Preferred, Associated, and Listed tiers; (3) supply chain optimization through KPI-based performance measurement, best-practice implementation, and SLA management; and (4) garage systems and concepts, supporting 55 standardized franchise-style garage concepts across 29+ countries.

Revenue mechanics blend subscription-style network membership and support services, transaction-fee-based joint purchasing and tendering, and managed supply chain services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The supplier ecosystem is anchored by 30+ Preferred Suppliers (Bosch, Continental, MAHLE, ZF, Schaeffler, Brembo, Valeo, BorgWarner, Knorr-Bremse, Bilstein Group, Clarios, Delphi, Dinex, Gates, GKN Automotive, HAZET, Hengst, KS Tools, Niterra, Nissens, NTN-SNR, Osram, Philips, Purflux, Victor Reinz, SKF, TMD Friction) and 35+ Associated Suppliers (AISIN, Astemo, Denso, Hella, KYB, Liqui Moly, TotalEnergies, Wolf Oil, among others), supported by technology service providers including TecAlliance, Haynes Pro, TOPMOTIVE, ANDAP, AutoDAP, DSB, and YQ Service. End markets served through shareholders include garages, retailers, regional/local distributors, platforms, and professional and private consumers across the full vehicle lifecycle.

Name

TEMOT International

Legal name

TEMOT International Autoparts GmbH

Website

https://temot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TEMOT International is a member-owned cooperative network of 119 automotive aftermarket warehouse distributors across 106 countries. Headquartered near Düsseldorf, Germany, it provides shared procurement, data, supply chain, and garage concept services to shareholders serving 12,500+ affiliated garages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120), Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (423)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rework, Repair & Refurbishment (Depot/Light Manufacturing) (TLAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket distribution
• Warehouse distributor network
• Auto parts procurement
• Supply chain optimization
• Vehicle parts supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Ratingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network Membership and Support Services: TEMOT supports its Shareholders and Members in determination, procurement and administration of auto parts, car accessories and tools internationally through organizing local or international procurement, cooperating in data management, optimizing supply chain and developing marketing programs
2. Joint Purchasing and Tendering: International procurement activities at local and regional levels enabling cost reduction through leveraging volumes, structuring complex supplier relationships and utilizing system improvements
3. Supply Chain Optimization Services: Supply chain optimization through recommending and qualifying processes and tools, evaluation and performance measurement based on agreed KPIs, best practices and implementation of continuous improvement methods. Joint Purchasing enables tremendous savings and efficient distribution chain.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TEMOT International operates a global B2B network of 119 warehouse distributor shareholders serving the automotive aftermarket, supporting them with international procurement services, supply chain optimization, data management and IT solutions, and shared marketing/garage concepts. The organization supplies garages, retailers, platforms, and regional/local distributors with high-quality auto parts, accessories, and tools for all vehicle brands and types across more than 106 countries.

Product overview

TEMOT International is a global B2B network of warehouse distributors operating in the automotive aftermarket, founded in 1994 and headquartered near Düsseldorf, Germany. The organization consists of two main pillars: the Passenger Cars Network (89 shareholders) and the Commercial Vehicles Network (72 shareholders), collectively spanning 106 countries across 6 continents with over 35,000 employees. The offering is structured as an integrated platform of services rather than a single product, comprising: (1) the core TEMOT International Network connecting 119 shareholder distributors with over 12,500 affiliated garages; (2) Procurement Services for international purchasing and vendor management; (3) Data Solutions & Services providing vehicle-related IT solutions, diagnostics interfaces, and maintenance databases; (4) Supply Chain Solutions for distribution optimization; (5) Garage Systems & Concepts supporting 55 garage concepts across 29+ countries; and (6) the TEMOT International Supplier System (TISS) for supplier classification and category management. The network primarily supplies garages, retailers, platforms, and regional distributors serving the aftermarket for all vehicle brands and types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TEMOT International Network A global B2B network of 119 warehouse distributors in the automotive aftermarket, organized into two pillars — Passenger Cars (89 shareholders) and Commercial Vehicles (72 shareholders) — spanning 106 countries across 6 continents.
• Procurement Services International procurement activities at local and regional levels including joint purchasing, vendor management, product category management, joint tendering, and structuring complex supplier relationships to reduce costs by leveraging volumes.
• Data Solutions and Services Market-leading vehicle-related information and technology solutions including product data modules, technical platforms with diagnostics interfaces, a Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Information database, content management, web-based tools, eLearning solutions, and webinars.
• Supply Chain Solutions Supply chain optimization through recommending and qualifying processes and tools, evaluation and performance measurement at shareholder and supplier level, service level agreements, and joint purchasing for efficient distribution chains.
• Garage Systems and Concepts Marketing systems and garage concepts supporting 55 different garage concepts in more than 29 countries, with affiliation to over 12,500 garages, helping shareholders maintain and develop their own garage systems.
• TEMOT International Supplier System (TISS) Category management and supplier classification system with three categories — Preferred, Associated, and Listed suppliers — creating a competitive circle of suppliers per product category under the TISS framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tremendous savings through Joint Purchasing and efficient supply chain

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Roadzen (VehicleCare)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Strategic partnership to build an integrated claims-to-repair infrastructure targeting India's motor insurance and auto parts markets. The collaboration connects TEMOT's parts distributor network with VehicleCare's garage connectivity platform, enabling demand aggregation, faster parts availability, improved pricing, and reduced repair cycle times for participating repair facilities and insurers. The partnership strengthens Roadzen's broader strategy of building AI infrastructure across the full insurance and mobility value chain.
• Roadzen (VehicleCare)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Strategic partnership with TEMOT International (Germany-based global network of automotive parts distributors) to build integrated claims-to-repair infrastructure targeting India's motor insurance and auto repair markets. Collaboration connects TEMOT's parts distributor network with VehicleCare's garage connectivity platform enabling demand aggregation, faster parts availability, and improved pricing economics for repair facilities across India.
• TISAG (TISAG-TEMOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia-based auto parts network partnership - TISAG-TEMOT partnership combining TEMOT's global network with TISAG's regional presence in India for integrated claims-to-repair infrastructure development in the Indian market
• FIGIEFAminorOthersEuropean federation representing political interests of independent distributors of automotive spare parts towards EU and UN institutions. TEMOT actively follows and contributes to FIGIEFA's work to help ensure critical legislation protects the future business interests of the Automotive Aftermarket.
• TALENTS4AAminorOthersAssociation created to attract young talent to the Automotive Aftermarket and promote rich and diverse opportunities. TEMOT is a founding member. The main objective is to attract and retain talents of all ages in the Automotive Aftermarket.
• Preferred Suppliers (Continental, Bilstein, BorgWarner, Bosch, Brembo, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor30+ preferred suppliers including Continental, Bilstein Group, BorgWarner, Bosch, Brembo, Clarios, Delphi, Dinex, Gates, GKN Automotive, HAZET, Hengst, Knorr-Bremse, KS Tools, MAHLE, Niterra, Nissens, NTN-SNR, Osram, Philips, Purflux, Victor Reinz, Schaeffler, SKF, TMD Friction, Valeo, ZF. Selected based on qualitative and quantitative criteria under TISS system.
• Associated Suppliers (AISIN, Astemo, Borg Automotive, Bosal, etc.)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor35+ associated suppliers including AISIN, Astemo, Borg Automotive, Bosal, Cojali, Corteco, Dayco, Denso, Diesel Technic, DOLZ, Erich Jaeger, Ernst, Exide, FAE, Frasle Mobility, GS Yuasa, GSP, Haco, Hella, Herth+Buss, KYB, Lesjofors, Liqui Moly, Metelli, NRF, PE, Prestolite Electric, Saleri, Stabilus, TotalEnergies, Van Wezel, WD40, Wolf Oil
• Service Providers (TecAlliance, Haynes Pro, TOPMOTIVE, etc.)moderateTechnology or IntegrationService providers including ANDAP, AutoDAP, DSB, Haynes Pro, TecAlliance, TOPMOTILE, YQ Service. These are widely regarded as premium suppliers of data and IT solutions in the automotive aftermarket business.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• MEYLE: Independent aftermarket parts brand with its own technical hotline and parts logistics, partially overlapping with TEMOT's data and spare-parts offering but focused on its own brand portfolio.

Others

• TecAlliance: Provider of automotive aftermarket data and IT solutions (TecDoc, TecCom); listed by TEMOT as a service provider and adjacent enabler for parts data and supply-chain digitization.

Direct peers

• Parts Holding Europe (PHE): European multi-brand distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, directly comparable to TEMOT's passenger car distribution pillar and shared supply-chain agenda.
• Autodistribution: Major European B2B distributor network for automotive spare parts with shared logistics and supplier programs, serving the same independent garage and reseller customer base as TEMOT shareholders.
• Groupauto / UAP: International network of automotive parts distributors with shared procurement, supply chain and garage concept services, directly comparable to TEMOT's offering to independent aftermarket distributors.
• Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance: US-headquartered global distribution network of auto parts warehouse distributors, directly comparable to TEMOT's two-pillar cooperative model (note: Alliance's John Washbish sits on TEMOT's supervisory board, evidencing direct peer overlap).
• Nexus Automotive International: Switzerland-based international automotive aftermarket distribution network of warehouse distributors and suppliers, operating a similar shareholder/cooperative structure across multiple continents to TEMOT.

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation: US-listed North American and European distributor of aftermarket and recycled automotive parts; competes in many of the same downstream segments as TEMOT shareholders at far greater scale.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): US-listed global distributor of automotive replacement parts through the NAPA network; broader incumbent in the same independent aftermarket space as TEMOT but publicly traded and far larger.
• Robert Bosch (Automotive Aftermarket division): One of TEMOT's preferred suppliers and the world's largest independent automotive aftermarket parts and diagnostics supplier; comparable as a broad incumbent whose products flow through TEMOT's network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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