Van Wezel

What Van Wezel does

Van Wezel GmbH is a privately held German automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Kamen, Germany, founded in 1946. The company supplies commercial customers with replacement and repair components across body parts (Equipart brand), mirrors including caravan-specific Huckepack and Sekundo lines (Hagus brand), radiators and air conditioning systems including a 'Plus' kit program (International Radiators brand), window regulators, repair panels, lighting, cooling fans, oil pans, and compressors. The product portfolio spans more than 29,000 articles catalogued through TecDoc/TecAlliance.

Technical operations are anchored by an in-house Technical Center accredited under ISO 17020 for testing procedures on specific body parts. The center performs long-term durability cycling on window regulators, CT scanning of pulleys to detect air inclusions, spectrometry analysis of plastic composition, tensile strength testing on cable pulls, and cross-section microscopic examination. Over 70% of sold window regulators ship with illustrated assembly instructions accessible via QR codes, providing installation support for professional mechanics.

The business model is B2B-only, distributing exclusively to commercial customers via a password-protected web catalog (login requested by email) and through TecDoc. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is independently owned with no disclosed investors or parent, operated under Managing Director Andreas Buhren, and serves the European aftermarket through industry associations including GVA, TEILEn e.V., IHK Dortmund, and Partslife. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or subsidiaries.

Name

Van Wezel

Legal name

Van Wezel GmbH

Website

https://vanwezel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van Wezel GmbH is a German automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer and B2B distributor, supplying body parts, mirrors, cooling, lighting, and window regulators to commercial repair shops and parts distributors across Europe under the Equipart, Hagus, and International Radiators brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAKAJ

Automotive Interior Comfort & Convenience Components Manufacturing (Armrests/Cupholders/Storage/Interior Hardware)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Interior & Exterior Components Manufacturing (Seats/Trim/Glazing)

SECONDARYIMACALAG

Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Thermal & HVAC Systems Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACALAA

Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Thermal & HVAC Systems Manufacturing

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket parts
• Vehicle body parts
• Cooling and climate systems
• Replacement mirrors
• Window regulators

Headquarters

HQ city

Kamen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Aftermarket Parts: Van Wezel manufactures and distributes automotive body parts, mirrors, radiators, A/C components, lighting, fans, window regulators, and oil pans/tanks under the Equipart, Hagus, and International Radiators brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Van Wezel manufactures and distributes automotive aftermarket replacement parts including body panels, repair panels, mirrors, lighting, window regulators, cooling fans, radiators, air conditioning components, and oil pans/tanks. The company operates under three sub-brands (Equipart, Hagus, International Radiators), maintains an ISO 17020 accredited Technical Center for in-house quality testing, and serves commercial/professional customers exclusively through a password-protected web catalog and TecDoc data integration.

Product overview

Van Wezel is an automotive aftermarket parts supplier offering a multi-brand portfolio of vehicle replacement parts. The product range is organized around four main brands: Equipart (body parts with ISO 17020 accredited testing), Hagus (mirrors including caravan-specific Huckepack and Sekundo lines), and International Radiators (cooling and air conditioning components with the 'Plus' program offering complete kits). Additional product categories include window regulators (Fensterheber) with pre-assembled base carrier options for VAG vehicles, repair panels, lighting, fans and fan clutches, oil pans/tanks, and compressors. The company maintains a Technical Center for quality testing and offers a password-protected web catalog alongside TecDoc data integration. Products are distributed exclusively to commercial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Equipart: Body parts (Karosserieteile) brand, ISO 17020 accredited testing procedures for certain body parts
• Hagus
• International Radiators

Products and services

• Equipart Body Parts (Karosserieteile)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel e.V. (GVA)minorOthersGerman automotive parts trade association providing industry networking and standards alignment.
• TEILEn e.V.minorOthersGerman association related to vehicle parts and recycling/sustainability in the automotive aftermarket.
• IHK DortmundminorOthersChamber of Industry and Commerce in Dortmund region providing business support and certification services.
• PartslifeminorOthersEnvironmental management organization for the automotive parts industry focusing on sustainability and proper disposal/recycling.
• TecAlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationVan Wezel is a Certified Data Supplier for TecDoc. They maintain data on more than 29,000 articles with high detail fidelity and standardization. Equipart items are marked in the catalog, new parts are linked and illustrated for early availability.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Prasco: Italian aftermarket body parts specialist supplying replacement body panels, lighting, and mirrors across Europe. Direct competitor in the same body-parts repair segment as Van Wezel's Equipart line, with overlapping TecDoc presence and similar B2B workshop focus.
• AVA Cooling: Netherlands-based aftermarket cooling and air conditioning specialist supplying radiators, condensers, and A/C parts through European distribution. Closely comparable to Van Wezel's International Radiators brand portfolio.
• Polcar: Polish-based aftermarket parts distributor offering body parts, lighting, mirrors, and cooling components across Europe. Comparable to Van Wezel in catalog breadth, B2B distribution model, and dependence on TecDoc for fitment data.
• Mekra Lang: Germany-based manufacturer of commercial vehicle mirror systems with growing passenger-car aftermarket presence. Direct overlap with Van Wezel's Hagus mirror brand, including caravan-specific mirror systems.
• TYC Brother Industrial: Taiwan-based aftermarket manufacturer of automotive lighting, mirrors, and cooling components. Closely comparable to Van Wezel across the same product categories (mirrors, lighting, radiators) and serves the European aftermarket via similar distribution models.
• Nissens: Danish manufacturer specializing in thermal management products (radiators, A/C condensers, intercoolers) for the European aftermarket and OEM. Direct overlap with Van Wezel's International Radiators brand in cooling and A/C components.
• NRF: Dutch manufacturer and distributor of thermal management and A/C components for the European automotive aftermarket. Comparable product mix (radiators, condensers, A/C parts) and similar B2B workshop distribution as Van Wezel's cooling line.
• Klokkerholm Karosseri: Danish manufacturer of aftermarket body panels and repair sections for European vehicles. Direct competitor to Van Wezel's Equipart body parts line, with similar TecDoc-based distribution and B2B focus on collision repair and panel replacement.

Broad incumbents

• Valeo: French global automotive supplier with thermal (HVAC/radiator) and lighting product lines serving both OE and aftermarket. Comparable to Van Wezel in thermal management and lighting categories but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio scope.
• Hella: Large German automotive lighting and electronics supplier with a substantial aftermarket business. Overlaps with Van Wezel in lighting, mirrors, and thermal management, but operates as a broad incumbent across many categories and geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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