What KGK does

KGK (KGK Norge AS) is a Norwegian automotive parts distributor founded in 1946 and operating as part of the Swedish family-owned KG Knutsson AB group. The company distributes more than 500 brands of automotive accessories, spare parts, and workshop equipment sourced from approximately 480 suppliers across Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Distribution is anchored by a 33,000 sqm automated logistics center in Enköping, Sweden, which processes roughly 2 million order lines and 300,000 deliveries per year and reports a 99.95% on-time delivery rate. KGK also handles approximately 50,000 customer-support cases annually.

The product portfolio spans passenger car, heavy transport, motorhome, and marine aftermarket segments. The proprietary Kamasa Tools brand anchors the workshop-equipment offering, while partner brands include ZF (acquired for Norway in 2001), Dräger (alcohol interlocks, partnership 2004), Liqui Moly, and Calix (EV-related heating and electrical products, partnership 2013). In 1997 KGK launched the Autoexperten chain concept, which by 2016 had grown to roughly 60 stores and 410 affiliated workshops, creating a downstream workshop-retailer ecosystem alongside the B2B distribution business. KGK holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AEO certifications and was ranked 345th in Veckans Affärer's 2017 list of Sweden's 500 largest companies.

KGK's commercial model is wholesale distribution combined with direct e-commerce through its Autokatalogen platform, which reportedly handles approximately 70% of revenue. The company generates roughly 50,000 support cases per year, indicating a service-intensive approach rather than pure SKU-pushing. In 2023 KGK invested in EV-Hub, signaling an entry into electric-vehicle high-voltage repair tooling and services as the Nordic aftermarket transitions away from internal-combustion dominance. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but operational scale places the company firmly in the mid-market Nordic wholesale tier.

Name

KGK

Legal name

KGK Norge AS

Website

https://kgk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KGK is a Nordic and Baltic automotive parts distributor, founded in 1946 and part of Sweden's family-owned KG Knutsson AB group, distributing 500+ brands across Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Baltics from a 33,000 sqm automated logistics center to workshops, dealers, and fleet operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120), Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4231)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH), Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive parts distribution
• Vehicle accessories supply
• Workshop equipment supply
• Aftermarket distribution services
• Fleet solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution Sales: KGK generates revenue through the sale of automotive accessories, spare parts, workshop equipment, and related products to dealers, workshops, and fleet operators. The company distributes products from over 500 brands including ZF, Dräger, Liqui Moly, and Calix.
2. E-commerce Platform Services: Near 70% of revenue flows through the Autokatalogen e-commerce platform, which provides product catalog access, ordering, and inventory management services to customers.
3. Training Services (KGK Academy): The company offers professional training courses for automotive workshops covering high-voltage technology, vehicle technology (ADAS), workshop operations, and customer reception.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KGK is a Norwegian B2B distributor of automotive spare parts, accessories, and workshop equipment for the Nordic vehicle aftermarket. The company sources products from approximately 480 suppliers representing more than 500 brands and supplies them to dealers, workshops, fleet operators, marine industry customers, and vehicle importers through its Autokatalogen e-commerce platform, branded product programs (e.g., Kamasa Tools, Calix, Liqui Moly, Dräger, ZF), and associated support services including logistics, training, and marketing.

Product overview

KGK operates as a vehicle industry distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of accessories, spare parts, workshop equipment, and services. The core offering centers on the Autokatalogen e-commerce platform, which provides thousands of articles with vehicle-linked search functionality. This platform is complemented by supporting services including KGK Academy (training programs on vehicle technology, ADAS, high-voltage systems, and workshop operations), KGK Solutions (fleet management services), KGK Logistics (automated warehouse and distribution with same-day delivery), and KGK Support (handling approximately 50,000 cases annually). The brand portfolio includes distributed brands such as Dräger (alcohol locks and breathalyzers), Calix (electric car heaters), Liqui Moly (oils and additives), ZF (transmissions and spare parts), Transfluid and Whisper Power (marine products), plus their own Kamasa Tools brand. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and emphasizes long-term partnerships over transactional relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Autokatalogen: E-commerce platform offering thousands of articles, inventory visibility, pricing, and ordering capabilities for KGK customers.
• Kamasa Tools
• Autoexperten

Products and services

• Autokatalogen E-commerce ordering platform for automotive aftermarket customers that provides access to more than 500 brands and tens of thousands of items, including product search, ordering, pricing visibility, and EDI integration for B2B buyers.
• KGK Academy Training and knowledge program for dealers, workshops, and staff covering product, technical, and aftermarket topics to support customer capability and certification.
• KGK Solutions Fleet-oriented solutions service tailored to business customers operating vehicle fleets, bundling products, logistics, and advisory support for fleet operations.
• KGK Logistics Distribution and fulfillment service for automotive aftermarket customers, including warehousing, picking, packing, and delivery operated from KGK's Swedish logistics center.
• KGK Support Technical and customer support service providing product, warranty, and claims handling for dealers and workshops across the Nordic aftermarket.
• KGK Marketing Services Marketing and sales-support services for dealers, including campaign materials, branded store concepts, and Autoexperten-format program execution.
• Kamasa Tools KGK's own-brand hand tools and workshop tools range sold to professional workshops and dealers as part of the automotive aftermarket portfolio.
• Calix product program Calix-branded engine and cabin heating, electrical, and related automotive aftermarket products distributed by KGK to dealers and workshops in the Nordics.
• Liqui Moly product program Liqui Moly-branded lubricants, oils, additives, and car-care products distributed by KGK to dealers and workshops across the Nordic aftermarket.
• Dräger product program Dräger-branded workshop and safety-related equipment distributed by KGK to professional automotive aftermarket customers.
• Autoexperten concept Branded workshop/dealer store concept program executed by KGK for affiliated partners, providing concept marketing, product range, and operational support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.95% of orders shipped on correct delivery date
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EV-HubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023KGK has invested in EV-Hub, a startup developing a business model around repair of high-voltage components in electric vehicles. This extends KGK's circular economy initiatives.
• CalixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013KGK has been the exclusive distributor of Calix electric car heating systems in Sweden and Norway since 2013. Calix is one of Europe's largest producers of electric motor heaters. KGK handles logistics, marketing, and sales while Calix provides development and production expertise.
• DrägercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004KGK has managed exclusive sales and marketing of Dräger alcohol locks and breath testers to businesses and consumers in the Nordic region since 2004. Both Swedish and Norwegian police use Dräger breath testers for their tests.
• AutoexpertencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997Autoexperten is a store and workshop concept introduced in 1997 with local wholesalers across Sweden. By 2016, it had grown to 60 partially owned or affiliated stores with 410 additional affiliated workshops.
• ZFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1951KGK and ZF began their partnership in 1951. KGK distributes ZF products including gearboxes, cardan shafts, and complete components in original quality. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. KGK also acquired ZF's subsidiary in Norway in 2001.
• Liqui MolycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiqui Moly is a German company market-leading in additives with production only in Germany. They have over 4,000 products in their catalog covering the entire vehicle fleet. KGK distributes their chemical tools, service products, and full range of lubricants, cleaning, and additive products.
• TransfluidminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfluid is a partner brand represented in KGK's product portfolio.
• Whisper PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhisper Power is a partner brand represented in KGK's product portfolio.
• Kamasa ToolscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKamasa Tools is KGK's own brand, representing the company's proprietary product line.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AD International: AD International is a global alliance of independent automotive parts distributors serving workshops and service centers, with an overlapping value proposition as a multi-brand B2B aftermarket distribution platform serving professional installers.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Bosch Automotive Aftermarket is a global OEM-grade parts and workshop equipment supplier with a broad aftermarket distribution footprint, providing overlapping category products (parts, tools, diagnostics) that KGK also distributes through Autokatalogen and partner brands.
• Genuine Parts Company: Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) is a major global automotive parts distributor serving professional installers and DIY consumers through wholesale and retail channels, with a comparable B2B parts distribution business.
• Würth: Würth is a global distributor of automotive tools, fasteners, and workshop consumables serving professional installers, with an overlapping B2B distribution model in automotive tools and consumables similar to KGK's Kamasa Tools and workshop supply portfolio.
• LKQ Corporation: LKQ Corporation is a leading global distributor of automotive parts, accessories, and specialty vehicles operating in North America, Europe, and the UK, with a directly analogous multi-brand B2B aftermarket distribution model at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Team Automotive Group: Team Automotive Group is a Nordic automotive aftermarket distributor with broad multi-brand parts and accessory offerings and a similar regional B2B distribution footprint in Northern Europe.
• Meko AB: Meko (formerly Mekonomen) is a publicly listed Nordic automotive parts distributor operating spare-parts chains, workshops, and wholesale distribution across the Nordics, with a directly comparable multi-country B2B and B2C distribution model and similar brand-agency relationships.
• Alliance Automotive Group: Alliance Automotive Group is a European distributor of vehicle parts, tools, and workshop consumables serving independent workshops, with a comparable multi-brand B2B distribution business model across multiple European geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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