Hennig Fahrzeugteile

What Hennig Fahrzeugteile does

Hennig Fahrzeugteile is a German automotive aftermarket parts distributor founded in 1930 and headquartered in Essen, operating more than 30 branch locations across Germany as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alliance Automotive Group Germany, which is itself part of US-listed Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC). The company distributes original replacement parts and Independent Aftermarket (IAM) articles for both passenger cars (PKW) and commercial vehicles (NKW), holding more than 100,000 SKUs in stock with a stated 99% parts availability rate, and providing access to over 550,000 articles through its HENNIG Online B2B portal. Its core customers are independent workshops (freie Werkstätten) and automotive parts dealers, served through a multi-channel model combining branch sales with field account management, an own-fleet and courier/express logistics network, and digital tools including the HENNIG Online ordering system, AAG.online electronic parts catalog, and HENNIG Datenservice subscription data feeds.

Beyond distribution, Hennig operates an in-house, ISO 9001:2008-certified clutch manufacturing and refurbishment workshop capable of reconditioning nearly all dry clutches for cars, commercial vehicles, and tractors, and runs an authorized ZF Group customer service center in Oberhausen dating to 1939 for ZF gearboxes, axles, steering, and drives used in agricultural and construction machinery. The company also distributes workshop equipment from major brands (Ravaglioli, Hofmann, Kärcher, Bosch, etc.) with planning, installation, and financing, and offers specialist services including classic car (Oldtimer) restoration, performance and motorsport clutches (Sachs RCS), training programs via the AAG Training portal, a technical hotline, and environmental compliance services through PARTSLIFE. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based parts sales, supplemented by recurring subscription revenue from data services, professional services fees for repair/refurbishment, and partnership-franchise fees from workshop and dealer concept programs (OK Car Service, 1a autoservice, Bosch Car Service, Auto Crew, AAG Fachhändler) covering over 2,200 trading and workshop partners.

Name

Hennig Fahrzeugteile

Legal name

AAG Distribution GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hennig-fahrzeugteile.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hennig Fahrzeugteile is a German automotive aftermarket parts distributor (founded 1930, subsidiary of Alliance Automotive Group Germany / GPC) that supplies original and IAM parts to 2,200+ independent workshops and dealers across 30+ German branches, with in-house clutch manufacturing, ZF-authorized transmission service, and integrated digital ordering platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices30 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Original Replacement Parts Distribution: Sale of original replacement parts for passenger cars (Pkw) and commercial vehicles (Nkw). Distributes original equipment manufacturer parts and IAM (Independent Aftermarket) articles. Revenue generated through direct sales across 30+ branch locations in Germany with own fleet and express delivery.
2. Workshop Equipment & Supplies: Sale of workshop equipment, tools, and workshop furnishings to independent workshops. Includes planning, consultation, sale, installation, service, and financing/leasing of workshop equipment.
3. Specialist Repair & Refurbishment Services: Clutch manufacturing (Kupplungsfertigung), repair and refurbishment of clutches, drive shafts, flywheels, and steering components for PKW and NKW. ZF gearbox and axle service. Parts life cycle management and environmental compliance services through PARTSLIFE. Professional training services.
4. IT Solutions & Data Services: Branches-specific IT solutions including electronic parts catalogs, online ordering systems, and data subscription services for B2B workshop and dealer customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hennig Fahrzeugteile is a German automotive aftermarket parts wholesaler distributing original replacement parts, tools, workshop equipment, and auto chemicals to independent workshops, dealers, and commercial vehicle operators through a 30+ branch network. The company operates an authorized ZF customer service center for gearboxes, axles, and steering, and runs an in-house DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certified clutch manufacturing and refurbishment operation, complemented by IT solutions (HENNIG Online, AAG.online) for B2B ordering and parts identification.

Product overview

Hennig Fahrzeugteile is a leading German automotive parts wholesale company belonging to the Alliance Automotive Group. The company operates as a full-range supplier offering original spare parts for passenger cars (PKW) and commercial vehicles (NKW), auto chemicals, tools, and workshop equipment. The core portfolio includes clutch manufacturing and repair services (ISO 9001:2008 certified), transmission and gearbox service as an authorized ZF customer service center, performance and motorsport clutches, and specialized oldtimer restoration. The company provides comprehensive IT solutions including the AAG.online electronic parts catalog, HENNIG Online ordering system, and data services. Additional services encompass training programs, technical hotline support, PARTSLIFE environmental management, and workshop/trade partnership concepts. The product range spans approximately 100,000 article positions with 99% availability across over 30 branches in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original Spare Parts (Originalersatzteile) High-quality original spare parts for passenger cars (PKW) and commercial vehicles (NKW) from leading automotive part manufacturers. The company stocks over 100,000 parts and components with 99% parts availability, distributed through 30+ branches across Germany.
• Auto Chemicals (Autochemie) Automotive chemicals including coolants, antifreeze, windscreen wash, and maintenance products from brands such as CAR1, Glysantin, and LIQUI MOLY, sold to workshops and dealers.
• Tools and Workshop Supplies (Werkzeuge & Werkstattbedarf) Tools and workshop supplies from manufacturers including Bosch, Hazet, KS-Tools, Knipex, and Snap-on/Hofmann for professional workshop use.
• Clutch Manufacturing and Repair (Kupplungsfertigung) Manufacturing, refurbishment and repair of clutches and clutch discs for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and tractors. Production is DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certified to OE quality. The operation can refurbish nearly 100% of dry clutches across vehicle categories.
• Performance Clutches (Performance Kupplungen) High-performance clutches for motorsport and heavily stressed vehicles with extended lifespan and higher thermal resistance compared to series clutches, achieving up to 30% higher torque transmission capacity through enhanced contact pressure and upgraded friction materials.
• Sachs RCS Racing Clutch System Racing clutch systems with 4 different diameters (115mm, 140mm, 184mm, 200mm) and options for Carbon, Sinter, Sinter-Pad, and Organic friction materials. Configurable as 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-disc clutches to provide tailored torque range flexibility for racing applications.
• Repair Services (Reparatur-Service) Contract and workshop services for Sachs/ZF including repair of clutches, drive shafts, water pumps, flywheels, and ZF transmissions for commercial vehicles.
• ZF Transmission and Drivetrain Service (Getriebeservice) ZF Group customer service since 1939 offering comprehensive service for transmissions, steering, axles, drives for working machines, and power trains for agricultural and construction machinery. Includes exchange and new units, axle and steering repairs (including vintage vehicles), test bench runs, on-site diagnostics, and pickup/delivery service.
• Classic Car Restoration Service (Oldtimer Service) Specialized restoration and repair services for classic cars including clutch repair, steering and tie rods, gaskets, and conversion to modern clutch technology for vintage and collector vehicles.
• AAG.online Electronic Parts Catalog Comprehensive parts and workshop information system for quick parts identification, repair and maintenance data, accident damage calculation, graphical parts search, and FIN/VIN-based vehicle identification. Features modular integration of leading technical data service providers and connects to leading billing systems.
• HENNIG Online Ordering System Browser-based online ordering system providing real-time access to prices and inventory across over 550,000 articles. Features search by article number, reference number, or designation with instant availability and pricing information, order management, import functions, and order history. Accessible 24/7.
• HENNIG Datenservice (Article Master Data Service) Article master data with extensive supplementary information delivered in text or Excel formats with full, supplier-separated, or article-group data options, available via subscription download portal for B2B customers.
• Training Services (Schulungen) Professional development and training programs for the automotive trade covering technical and management topics, accessible through the AAG Training portal.
• Technik-Hotline (Technical Hotline) Technical hotline providing expert support for workshop and technical questions from qualified automotive professionals, available Monday-Thursday 8:00-15:45 and Friday 8:00-14:45.
• PARTSLIFE Environmental Management Service Environmental management and waste disposal service for workshops covering legal compliance for battery regulations, used oil regulations, registration requirements, and recycling through certified disposal partners, used by nearly 8,000 workshops in Germany.
• Workshop Equipment (Werkstattausrüstung) Complete workshop equipment including tire changers, wheel balancers, lifts, diagnostic equipment, and specialty tools from brands such as AC Hydraulik, Ravaglioli, Hofmann, and Kärcher, with planning, consultation, installation, service, and financing/leasing offered.
• Workshop Concept Programs Partnership concepts for workshops including OK Car Service (digital full-service concept), 1a autoservice, Bosch Car Service, and Technik Partner, providing marketing support, web presence, operational frameworks, and access to over 50 service modules.
• Trade Concept Programs (Handelskonzepte) Sales partnership concepts for independent automotive parts dealers including AAG Fachhändler, AAG Fachhändler Premium, and AAG Stützpunkthändler, providing branding, marketing, and operational support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% parts availability (Teileverfügbarkeit) ensures near-guaranteed availability of requested parts.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Alliance Automotive Group Germany (AAG)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Hennig Fahrzeugteile is a subsidiary of Alliance Automotive Group Germany (AAG Distribution GmbH & Co. KG). AAG is Germany's only nationwide provider of both manufacturer original parts and IAM articles. The group operates 90+ locations with 2,000+ employees. Hennig benefits from the group's shared IT infrastructure (AAG.online, AAG Training portal), concept programs, and distribution scale.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AGflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1939Hennig Getriebeservice in Oberhausen has been a ZF Group customer service center since 1939, offering comprehensive service for ZF gearboxes, axles, steering, drives for working machines, and power units for agricultural and construction machinery. Provides ZF replacement parts, optimal consultation and support for all ZF commercial vehicle aggregates, exchange units (new and rebuilt), test bench runs, on-site diagnostics and repair, and pickup/delivery service.
• Sachs / ZF Friedrichshafen AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership as a Sachs/ZF contract workshop for clutch manufacturing and repair. Certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 for OE-quality production of clutches and clutch discs. Offers Sachs RCS (Racing Clutch System) for motorsport applications with diameters 115-200mm in 1-4 disc configurations. Also provides Sachs performance clutches.
• SACHS Performance / Sachs Race EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplies Sachs Racing Clutch System (RCS) components for motorsport applications, offering 4 different clutch diameters (115mm, 140mm, 184mm, 200mm) with carbon, sinter, sinter-pad, and organic friction linings. Multiple disc options (1-4 disc clutches) enable tailored torque capacity for racing applications.
• PARTSLIFEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPARTSLIFE is an environmental management service for workshops handling waste disposal compliance, battery regulations, used oil regulations, packaging compliance (Verpackungsverordnung), and recycling. Used by nearly 8,000 workshops in Germany. Hennig offers PARTSLIFE to its workshop customers as part of its service package.
• Workshop Equipment ManufacturersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partners for workshop equipment including AC Hydraulic, AHS Prüftechnik, AVL DITEST, CAIR Company, CarCon, CEBOTECH, Chemo, Ecovent, EXA Absaug Technik, Georg Kirsten, Herkules Hebetechnik, Horn/Tecalemit, HSK Karosseriegeräte, Kärcher, Koch Achsmessanlagen, Nilfisk-Alto, Pressol, Ravaglioli, Rohrlux, SLIFT, Snap-on/Hofmann, Steinel, Stierius, SW-Stahl, TTS Schneider Kompressoren, and ZIPPO Lifts. These are resold through the workshop equipment distribution business.
• GVA Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel e.V.minorOthersIndustry association representing the shared interests of the independent automotive parts trade in Germany. Lobbying at national, EU, and international levels; public relations; market observation; development of industry standards in IT and logistics; and a comprehensive training program for industry employees.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WM SE: German automotive parts wholesaler serving workshops and dealers across a multi-location branch network. Directly comparable in product range, B2B workshop focus, and parts distribution model.
• Autodistribution Deutschland: National German automotive parts distributor with a comparable B2B workshop customer base and a multi-branch distribution model. Direct overlap in the IAM full-line category served by Hennig.
• Stahlgruber: One of Germany's largest independent automotive parts wholesalers serving workshops, dealers, and commercial vehicle operators. Directly comparable multi-brand full-range offering, branch network, and customer base to Hennig.
• Wessels + Müller: Independent German automotive aftermarket parts distributor focused on multi-brand parts supply to workshops. Comparable product breadth and B2B workshop customer overlap with Hennig.
• Meyer Kfz-Teile: Regional-to-national German automotive parts distributor with multi-branch operations serving independent workshops. Comparable multi-brand parts wholesale and B2B workshop model to Hennig.
• PV Automotive: Independent German automotive parts wholesaler operating a multi-branch network for PKW/NKW parts, comparable in product scope and customer base to Hennig.
• Trost Auto Service Technik: Major German automotive parts distributor with a multi-branch network, broad PKW/NKW range, and workshop concept programs. Operates an overlapping customer segment and product portfolio with Hennig.

Broad incumbents

• Alliance Automotive Group (Parent / Pan-European): Hennig's ultimate parent group; pan-European automotive aftermarket distributor (also under GPC) operating in UK, France, and other European markets. Comparable as a broader incumbent providing the same multi-brand IAM distribution model at greater scale.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global automotive parts manufacturer and aftermarket distributor; operates workshop concepts (Bosch Car Service, Auto Crew) that compete directly with Hennig's concept programs and also serve as an upstream brand supplier.
• LKQ Europe (Stahlgruber / Elit): European division of LKQ Corporation, one of the largest global automotive parts distributors, with a strong German presence (including Stahlgruber). Operates as a much larger incumbent in the same multi-brand IAM distribution space as Hennig.

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

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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