K&M Global

What K&M Global does

K&M Global Ltd is a UK-based automotive parts wholesaler and commercial vehicle recycler headquartered on a large secure site at Dobcross, Oldham, near Manchester. Founded in 2017 via a Management Buyout of Dronsfields Ltd by Steven Dronsfield — who brings over 30 years of international automotive trading experience — the company began trading in 2019 and has built a vertically integrated operation spanning vehicle dismantling, parts sales, fleet disposal, and international export. Its product portfolio is anchored in Mercedes commercial vehicles, with dedicated offerings for Sprinter, Vito, and ambulance parts, supported by the K&M Truck & Van Parts retail counter (launched September 2020) and a Fleet Manager Services module for enterprise fleet customers such as Tesco.

The company's core technology is a cloud-based, ISO 27001-compliant inventory management system with a bespoke customer portal that supports real-time stock visibility, overnight delivery of parts, imprest stock storage, and a condition/mileage-based pricing matrix for fleet financial planning. Operational throughput includes processing approximately 250 ambulances per year and shipping 5-6 international containers per week to buyers in Ukraine, Kosovo, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, with in-house Arabic interpretation and complimentary accommodation for travelling international clients.

K&M Global generates revenue through four primary streams: commercial vehicle parts sales (Mercedes vans, trucks, ambulances) via trade counter and online ordering; fleet vehicle disposal services with nationwide collection and storage; international import/export including container loading and worldwide shipping paperwork; and recycled materials recovery (iron, aluminium, brass, copper, plastic) with a 10% scrap-value return incentive for ex-fleet disposal partners. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; trade account customers receive bespoke terms, competitive pricing, and trade discounts. The company is privately held by the Dronsfield family with no external PE/VC backing identified.

Name

K&M Global

Legal name

K&M Global Ltd

Website

https://kmgloballtd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K&M Global Ltd is a UK-based automotive wholesaler and commercial vehicle recycler specialising in Mercedes Sprinter, Vito, and ambulance parts, with integrated fleet disposal and international container export services to Ukraine, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle parts
• Vehicle dismantling services
• Automotive import export
• Fleet vehicle disposal
• Mercedes van parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Vehicle Parts Sales: Sale of salvaged and aftermarket commercial vehicle parts (Mercedes vans, trucks, ambulances) through trade counter and online ordering. Parts sourced from own dismantling operations.
2. Fleet Vehicle Disposal Services: Fleet disposal services for vans, commercial vehicles and private cars. Includes nationwide collection, storage, and secure disposal. Competitive pricing offered with settlements arranged through finance companies.
3. International Import/Export: Vehicle and parts export services with container loading, worldwide shipping, and complete shipping paperwork. Complimentary accommodation and in-house Arabic interpretation services for international clients.
4. Recycled Materials Recovery: Recovery and sale of recycled metals (iron, aluminium, brass, copper, plastic) from vehicle dismantling. 10% return on scrap value offered to ex-fleet disposal companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

K&M Global is a wholesaler and dismantler of commercial vehicle parts, specialising in Mercedes vans, trucks, and ambulances. The company operates three core lines: (1) Vehicle Import & Export services with container loading and worldwide shipping, (2) Fleet Vehicle Disposal for commercial fleet operators, and (3) Trade Counter and online supply of OEM and aftermarket Truck & Van Parts through the K&M Truck & Van Parts division. All parts are sourced from the company's own dismantling operations at its secure Dobcross, Oldham facility near Manchester.

Product overview

K&M Global operates as a diversified automotive parts and services company offering a unified portfolio of import/export services, fleet vehicle disposal, and commercial vehicle parts. The core offering centers on their Mercedes-focused parts business (Vito, Sprinter, and Ambulance parts), complemented by vehicle import/export services and fleet disposal solutions. The K&M Truck & Van Parts division (launched September 2020) serves as the primary retail channel for parts sales, while the Fleet Manager Services module provides enterprise-level inventory management for fleet operators. All services are delivered from their Manchester location with international shipping capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vehicle Import & Export Services Professional import and export services for commercial vehicles and parts, including container and trailer loading, worldwide shipping with all paperwork completed, in-house Arabic interpreters, and complimentary accommodation for travelling customers. Targets international automotive traders in the UK, Ukraine, Kosovo, Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
• Fleet Vehicle Disposal Secure fleet vehicle disposal services for vans, commercial vehicles, and private cars from the company's Manchester location. Includes mixed fleet disposal, nationwide movements, storage capabilities, and finance-company settlements at competitive prices.
• K&M Truck & Van Parts Commercial vehicle parts supply service launched in September 2020, offering OEM and aftermarket spare truck and van parts at competitive prices. Includes counter collection service and nationwide delivery from the Oldham/Manchester location for trade and fleet customers.
• Commercial Van Breakers Auto dismantlers service for the commercial sector, providing quality used parts recovered from dismantled commercial vehicles. The team has over 20 years of experience in commercial van breaking.
• Mercedes Sprinter Parts Affordable salvage parts for Mercedes Sprinter vehicles, including engine parts and other components. Dismantling services provided from Oldham, Manchester since 2017.
• Mercedes Vito Parts Salvage parts for Mercedes Vito vans, including engine parts and other components viable for commercial use worldwide. Based in Oldham, Manchester.
• Mercedes Ambulance Parts One of the UK's largest independent suppliers of Mercedes Ambulance Parts. Includes dismantling vehicles into reusable and resellable ambulance parts with worldwide distribution; workshop processes approximately 250 ambulances per year.
• Fleet Manager Services Fleet management support offering rapid collection of existing vehicles, a pricing matrix for vehicle condition and mileage assessment, and overnight delivery of parts from stored imprest stock. Includes a bespoke secure-login customer inventory portal and a cloud-based inventory system with ISO 27001 compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processes approximately 250 ambulances per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ambulances for UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Humanitarian partnership supporting medical evacuation efforts from UK to Ukraine. K&M Global donated one ambulance and provided logistics expertise including exporting, insurance, and transportation. Facilitated transport of 18 ambulances, 8 neonatal incubators, 14 defibrillators, and over 4 tonnes of medical supplies (valued at £290,000).
• Global Outreach DoctorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical humanitarian organization working in conflict zones. Partnered with K&M for ambulance transport logistics to Ukraine.
• St John AmbulancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK humanitarian organization involved in medical support efforts to Ukraine, collaborating with K&M Global on ambulance convoy logistics.
• Global Empowerment MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization supporting Ukraine relief efforts, partnered with K&M for logistics and transport.
• Saddleworth RangersminorOthersLocal rugby league team sponsored by K&M Global. Company is proud to be part of local community sponsorship.
• Jamie IngramminorOthersCommonwealth medalist swimmer sponsored by K&M Global. Represents the company while training for Paris 2024 Olympics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SYNETIQ: One of the UK's largest vehicle recyclers with national salvage, dismantling, and parts resale operations. Comparable in core dismantling-and-resell model and fleet disposal services, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Andrew Page Ltd: UK commercial vehicle parts distributor with national branch network and trade counter model. Direct overlap with K&M Global's Truck & Van Parts business in serving fleet operators and trade customers with multi-brand commercial vehicle components.
• Motorhog: UK-based vehicle breaker operating an online marketplace for used/salvaged car and van parts. Comparable in sourcing parts from dismantling operations and serving trade buyers, with overlap on Mercedes van parts.
• Dingbro Ltd: Scottish-headquartered UK motor factor with trade counter and nationwide delivery of motor vehicle parts. Comparable channel structure (trade counter + delivery) and customer base of independent trade buyers.
• Charles Trent: UK vehicle recycler and salvage operator with comparable dismantling-to-parts business model. Similar scale and focus on extracting reusable components from end-of-life vehicles for resale into the aftermarket.
• Allparts Automotive: UK motor factor supplying trade customers with vehicle parts through trade counter and delivery channels. Comparable scale and B2B trade motion to K&M's Truck & Van Parts division.

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation: Global aftermarket parts distributor and parent of Euro Car Parts, with extensive vehicle recycling and salvage operations across North America and Europe. Provides the broad incumbent benchmark for parts distribution and dismantling economics.
• Copart UK: UK arm of global vehicle auction and salvage specialist with strong fleet and insurer seller relationships. Adjacent rather than directly competing — connects to K&M's supply side (salvage vehicles for dismantling) rather than parts distribution, but a likely ecosystem partner or competitor for fleet disposal volumes.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): Global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts through the NAPA brand. Comparable as a wide-line aftermarket distributor with international sourcing capabilities, though operating at vastly greater scale and breadth than K&M.
• Euro Car Parts (LKQ Europe): UK's largest motor factor and part of LKQ Corporation, with national branch network, trade counter model, and comprehensive online catalogue. Broader portfolio than K&M Global but overlapping significantly on commercial vehicle parts distribution.

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

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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