A&K Auto Parts

What A&K Auto Parts does

A&K Autoteile GmbH, doing business as A&K Auto Parts, is a German private limited company founded in January 2008 and headquartered in Weilburg-Waldhausen, Germany. The company distributes automotive aftermarket spare parts across multiple categories — brakes and clutch, suspension, cooling and heating, filters and fuel supply, engine and electrical components, axle and belt drive, and tyres — under two proprietary brands (Rheinmann Germany, registered 2013, and Deutschöl, registered 2015) alongside a portfolio of more than 65 third-party brands that includes Bilstein, Stabilus, and Hengst SE. A&K's go-to-market is B2B distribution targeting West Africa and the Middle East, executed through a centralized logistics hub in Weilburg that offers consolidated shipments, full-container and air-freight capabilities, and trade documentation such as EUR.1 certificates, supported by exhibitions at Automechanika Frankfurt (2018, 2022) and Automechanika Dubai (2024) and a multilingual website.

The business model is wholesale parts distribution with quote-based, non-publicly disclosed pricing; the company generates revenue through one-time sales of branded aftermarket components rather than through licensing, subscriptions, or service contracts. The company operates within the TEMOT International trading group — of which A&K became one of 80 shareholders in December 2018 alongside a network spanning 5 continents with combined revenues above $10 billion and 35,000 employees — providing collective purchasing power and access to a broad supplier base. Distribution relies on direct warehouse fulfilment from Weilburg and international freight (sea container and air), with regional on-ground representation in the UAE via Lebanese Europe.

A&K is a privately held family business (the Korri family, with Hussein Korri and Ali Korri on the management board) that has obtained ISO 9001:2008 (December 2016) and ISO 27001:2013 (November 2018) certifications and relocated to its current Weilburg premises in July 2017. The company continues to operate actively as of late 2024, demonstrated by its participation in Automechanika Dubai 2024 and the launch of its Deutschöl lubricant line on that platform.

Name

A&K Auto Parts

Legal name

A&K Autoteile GmbH

Website

https://a-k-autoteile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A&K Autoteile GmbH is a German family-owned B2B distributor of automotive aftermarket spare parts, operating from a Weilburg logistics hub to ship consolidated container and air-freight orders of 65+ brands to West Africa and the Middle East, as a shareholder of TEMOT International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket parts
• Spare parts distribution
• Vehicle components wholesale
• Aftermarket car parts
• Automotive product supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Weilburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Parts Distribution: Wholesale distribution of automotive aftermarket products including brakes, suspension, cooling, filters, lubricants, engine parts, axles, belts, and tyres to markets in West Africa and Middle East. Revenue generated through product sales with competitive pricing strategy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A&K Autoteile GmbH is a German B2B distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, supplying 65+ trusted brands across seven product categories (brakes/clutch, suspension, cooling/heating, filters/lubricants, engine/electricity/cables, axle/belt drive, tyres). The company operates a central logistics hub in Weilburg, Germany that consolidates goods from multiple suppliers, organizes full container and air freight shipments, and provides trade documentation for customers primarily in West Africa and the Middle East.

Product overview

A&K Autoteile GmbH is a German automotive aftermarket parts distributor and official distributor offering a wide range of over 65 branded automotive products. The company's core offering consists of multiple product categories: Brakes/Clutch, Suspension Parts, Cooling/Heating, Filters/Fuel Supply/Lubricants, Engine/Electricity/Control Cables, Axle & Belt Drive, and Tyres. The company also owns two proprietary brands: Deutschöl (lubricants, registered 2015) and Rheinmann Germany (registered 2013). Their distribution portfolio includes premium brands like Bilstein for suspension, Stabilus for gas springs/dampers, and Hengst SE for filtration products. The company operates with a focus on West Africa and Middle East markets, providing logistics hub services from their Weilburg, Germany warehouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deutschöl: Brand registered in September 2015, focused on automotive lubricants
• Rheinmann Germany

Products and services

• Brakes / Clutch Automotive braking and clutch components including brake pads, brake discs, brake shoes, brake master cylinder, wheel brake cylinder, wear indicator, brake switch, clutch disc, clutch pressure plate, clutch releaser, and clutch cylinder, supplied for resale by automotive parts distributors.
• Suspension Parts Steering and suspension components including wheel hub, wheel bolts, wheel bearings, tie rods, tie rod ends, strut bearings, steering links, stabilizer links, stabilizer strut rods, ball joints, shock absorbers, coil springs, and mounting fasteners for automotive aftermarket resale.
• Cooling / Heating Cooling system components (water pump, thermostat, coolant, radiator, radiator fan) and air-conditioning/heating components (blower) for automotive aftermarket resale.
• Filters / Fuel Supply / Lubricants Engine oils, antifreeze, additives, oil filters, hydraulic filters, fuel filters, and air filters for automotive maintenance and aftermarket resale.
• Engine / Electricity / Control Cables Engine system components (valve cover gasket, timing chain and tensioner/guides, timing belt, valve stem seal, oil seal, oil pan gasket, intake manifold, crankcase gasket, exhaust manifold, engine mounting, cylinder head gasket, camshaft), electronics (wiper motor, battery), and control cables (hand brake cable, speedometer cable) for automotive aftermarket resale.
• Axle & Belt Drive Axle and belt drive components including vibration damper, V-ribbed belt, tensioner pulley, belt tensioner, and joint propshaft for automotive aftermarket resale.
• Tyres Vehicle tyres including car tyres, truck tyres, tractor tyres, and motorcycle tyres for aftermarket resale.
• Deutschöl Own-brand German automotive lubricant line registered in September 2015, offering high-performance lubricants designed for modern vehicles, distributed by A&K Autoteile GmbH.
• Rheinmann Germany Own-brand German automotive aftermarket product line registered in November 2013, distributed by A&K Autoteile GmbH.
• Bilstein Suspension Components Premium suspension components from Bilstein distributed by A&K as part of its portfolio of 65+ trusted brands.
• Stabilus Products Global market-leading gas springs, dampers, and electromechanical drives from Stabilus distributed by A&K in North and West Africa under a formal distribution agreement.
• Hengst SE Filtration Products Oil, air, fuel, and hydraulic filtration solutions from Hengst SE supplied to A&K under a supply agreement and distributed across its target markets.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StabiluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 May 2019Distribution agreement signed in Koblenz on May 26, 2019. A&K gained the right to distribute Stabilus products (gas springs, dampers, and electromechanical drives) in North and West Africa. Stabilus is described as a global market leader.
• Hengst SEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2019Supply agreement with Hengst SE represented by Mr. Marc Gessner. A&K receives full range of technologically advanced filtration solutions with immediate effect from January 24, 2019 in Weilburg.
• TEMOT InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2018A&K Autoteile GmbH joined TEMOT International as one of 80 shareholders across 5 continents. The group represents over $10 billion in revenues and 35,000 employees. Membership provides access to global network and collective purchasing power in the automotive aftermarket.
• Lebanese EuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted partner in UAE listed on contact page. Collaborates with A&K for Middle East market presence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WORLDPAC: Specialist importer and distributor of OE-quality replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket, serving import-specialist and independent repair shops. Comparable as a B2B distributor focused on premium OE-quality parts for import vehicles, with similar customer profile to A&K's workshop base.
• WM SE: German automotive parts and workshop supplies distributor with a warehouse-based, multi-brand model serving European markets. Comparable in distribution approach and product breadth (brakes, suspension, filters, engine parts), and competes for similar workshop and retail customers.
• BERNER Group: Family-owned German B2B distribution business selling automotive parts, workshop consumables, and building trade supplies across Europe. Comparable as a family-run European distributor with multi-brand portfolio and direct sales model, although Berner is much larger and broader in scope.
• Wessels + Müller AG: German tire and automotive parts wholesaler serving independent retailers and workshops. Comparable product mix (tyres, brakes, suspension) and German-headquartered wholesale distribution model, with a similar mid-sized, owner-operated profile.
• ATP Autoteile GmbH: German automotive parts specialist distributing components (engine, brake, suspension, electrics) to workshops and resellers. Comparable as a focused, German-based aftermarket parts distributor with a multi-category product range and B2B customer base.
• Stahlgruber GmbH (Continental Aftermarket): German B2B automotive aftermarket parts distributor (now part of Continental), serving workshops across Europe with multi-brand product range. Highly comparable in business model (wholesale distribution of aftermarket parts to garages and dealers) and core customer base, though materially larger in scale and broader in geography.

Broad incumbents

• Autodoc SE: Largest online auto parts retailer in Europe, headquartered in Berlin. Sells a broad range of aftermarket parts (brakes, suspension, filters, tyres) directly to consumers and small businesses via an e-commerce platform - a broader incumbent whose digital model is a strategic threat to traditional distributors like A&K.
• LKQ Corporation: Global distributor of aftermarket automotive parts, operating across North America, Europe, and the UK. Comparable as a wholesale parts distributor serving workshops and retailers, though LKQ is far larger, publicly listed, and has a more developed specialty/heavy-duty vertical.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): US-headquartered global distributor of automotive replacement parts through the NAPA network, with growing international presence. Comparable in wholesale distribution of new aftermarket parts, though dramatically larger in scale and dominated by North American operations.

Regional players

• CFAO Automotive: Pan-African automotive distributor of vehicles, parts, and after-sales services, with deep presence across West and Central Africa. Comparable in distribution of aftermarket automotive parts to African markets - directly relevant as a competitor in A&K's stated West Africa target geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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