Sampa
Sampa is a Turkish vertically integrated manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial vehicle aftermarket parts, producing 150,000+ SKUs across 24 categories on a 150,000 m² campus with 13 factories and distributing globally through 26 warehouses in 17+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersRedmond, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sampa does
Sampa Otomotiv San. ve Tic. A.Ş., founded in 1994 in Samsun, Turkey, is a vertically integrated manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial vehicle aftermarket spare parts. The company operates a 150,000 m² factory campus comprising 13 specialized production facilities covering an 87,500 m² production area, with in-house capabilities spanning molding, metal sheet processing, machining, rubber vulcanization, air spring production, plastic injection, surface treatment, and hot forging. Its catalog exceeds 150,000 SKUs across 24 product categories, designed to serve 18+ heavy-duty OEM brands including Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Volvo, Scania, DAF, Iveco, and Renault Trucks.
The business model centers on B2B distribution to independent aftermarket distributors rather than direct-to-fleet sales. Sampa sells through 26 owned warehouses located in 17+ countries and exports to 160+ countries, supported by the Sampa Connect B2B platform which lists 52,000 SKUs and serves 38,500+ registered distributor users with cross-referenced OEM and competitor part lookups. Reported named distributors include KalPartz, TEC Equipment (US West Coast), Ridewell (US), OMEGA (Russia), ALVAREZ (Mexico), DISTRIMUELLES (Colombia), and Transager (Moldova). Sampa is ranked 142nd in Türkiye's ISO 500 Top 1000 Industrial Enterprises and 29th in the automotive sector, and holds IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 27001, and Ford Q1 certifications.
Customer-facing distribution is being augmented by an active 2024–2025 expansion program: acquisition of HD PartsCenter (Benelux, Jan 2024), groundbreakings at Bursa (Feb 2024) and Sampa Valley in Samsun OSB (Sep 2024), launch of a new Axle Factory (Jan 2025, 100,000 units/year), openings in Bulgaria (Nov 2024) and Oceania (Dec 2024), and a 20 MW captive solar partnership with ICD (Oct 2024). The company employs 5,000+ people globally and operates a B2B digital channel layered on top of its physical warehouse network.
Sampa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sampa
- Legal name
- Sampa Otomotiv San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Website
- https://sampa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Sampa is a Turkish vertically integrated manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial vehicle aftermarket parts, producing 150,000+ SKUs across 24 categories on a 150,000 m² campus with 13 factories and distributing globally through 26 warehouses in 17+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sampa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Parts
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)
- SIC
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution (Heavy-Duty Truck/Bus) (TLAKAOAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ), Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD)
Keywords
Where Sampa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Redmond
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices26 records
Markets served
Sampa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Aftermarket Parts Sales: Sampa manufactures and sells over 150,000 different types of heavy-duty commercial vehicle spare parts under 24 categories across 18+ OEM heavy-duty brands. Products include Engine, Clutch, Gear Box, Propeller Shaft, Power Unit, Steering, Brake, Suspension, Compressed Air System, Cab, Chassis, Electric System, and Universal Parts.
- B2B E-commerce Platform: Sampa Connect platform for 24/7 ordering, shipment tracking, and exclusive pricing access for business partners.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Sampa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sampa manufactures and globally distributes aftermarket spare parts for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, producing 150,000+ items across 24 product categories that cover 18+ OEM brands such as Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Volvo, Scania, DAF, Iveco, Ford, BPW, and SAF. Production runs across 13 factories on a 150,000 m² integrated campus in Samsun, Turkey, supported by 26 warehouses in 17+ countries and the Sampa Connect B2B e-commerce platform.
Product overview
Sampa is a leading global manufacturer of commercial vehicle spare parts offering 150,000+ different types of products under 24 categories across 18+ OEM heavy-duty brands including Mercedes, MAN, Volvo, Scania, DAF, Iveco, and Renault Trucks. The company operates 13 factories on a 150,000 m2 integrated campus with 87,500 m2 production area. Sampa's core offering centers on its proprietary B2B e-commerce platform, Sampa Connect, which provides access to 52,000+ products. The product portfolio encompasses complete engine, brake, suspension, and steering systems, as well as individual components including fifth wheels, wheel hubs, air springs, clutches, compressors, filters, and electrical systems. Products are organized by vehicle type (European trucks, American trucks, buses, trailers, construction equipment) and brand compatibility, serving both the aftermarket and OEM markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sampa Connect Sampa Connect is Sampa's proprietary B2B e-commerce and ordering platform that enables authorized aftermarket distributors and OEM customers to browse 150,000+ parts, check stock, view exclusive trade pricing, and place orders online. It is for distributors, fleet operators, and OEM buyers of heavy-duty commercial vehicle spare parts.
- Engine Components Aftermarket engine components (pistons, liners, gaskets, bearings, etc.) for heavy-duty trucks covering 18+ OEM brands. Sold to aftermarket distributors and OEM trailer/truck manufacturers.
- Brake Systems Aftermarket brake system components (brake chambers, slack adjusters, brake discs/drums, pads) for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Sold to distributors, fleets, and trailer manufacturers.
- Suspension Systems Aftermarket suspension components (air springs, shock absorbers, U-bolts, leaf springs) for heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Sold to aftermarket distributors, fleets, and trailer OEMs.
- Fifth Wheel Aftermarket fifth wheel couplings and king pins for tractor-trailer applications. Sold to trailer manufacturers and aftermarket distributors worldwide.
- Axles Trailer and commercial vehicle axles, manufactured on Sampa's dedicated axle production line for OEM trailer assembly and aftermarket replacement.
- Air Springs Air springs produced in Sampa's dedicated Air Spring factory, sold to OEM trailer manufacturers and aftermarket distributors as part of the suspension category.
- Cabin Parts Aftermarket cabin and body parts for heavy-duty trucks (mirrors, lights, panels, fittings). Sold to distributors and repair shops.
- Tire Repair Products Tire repair kits, patches, plugs, and vulcanizing products for commercial vehicle tires. Sold to aftermarket distributors and service shops.
- Clutch Systems Clutch kits, pressure plates, and related drivetrain components for heavy-duty trucks. Sold to aftermarket distributors and OEM buyers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Daily production capacity of 20,000 air springs
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Sampa
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Sampa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Sampa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- HD PartsCentercoreSampa announced acquisition of HD PartsCenter, a reliable supplier in the heavy-duty vehicle parts industry in the Benelux region. Stakeholders gathered at special dinner in Leylstad, Netherlands.
- Ford Motor Company / Ford OtosancoreSampa received Ford Q1 certification award from Ford Motor Company, demonstrating exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. Completed the Q1 process in just 7 months, one of fastest globally. Ford Otosan supported Sampa throughout this certification process.
- OMEGA (Russia)regionalRussian distributor hosted at Sampa factory for hometown visit, traveling over 970 miles to experience Sampa's extensive Campus Factory.
- ALVAREZ AUTOMOTRIZ S.A DE C.V.regionalMexico and Colombia distributor hosted at Sampa factory for hometown visit, traveling over 6417 miles to experience Sampa's extensive Campus Factory.
- DISTRIMUELLES SASregionalColombia distributor hosted at Sampa factory for hometown visit.
- TransagerregionalMoldova distributor hosted at Sampa factory for hometown visit, traveling over 474 miles.
- RidewellregionalThe Engineered Suspension Company from United States made a Sampa Hometown visit to audit the Air Spring plant. The tour was considered 100% success from every perspective.
- TAYSADcoreAssociation of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers - one of the leading associations in Turkish automotive sector. Conducted important visit to Sampa facilities.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves18 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sampa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Valeo: Valeo is a global automotive supplier with a strong European presence, supplying thermal, lighting, wiper, and electrical systems to OEMs and the aftermarket. It overlaps with Sampa's electrical, lighting, and cab-component categories, though Valeo is more OEM-centric and less concentrated on heavy-duty truck aftermarket.
Broad incumbents
- Continental Automotive Aftermarket: Continental operates a broad automotive aftermarket business spanning belts, hoses, filters, brake, and electronic components for passenger and commercial vehicles. As a global incumbent, it competes with Sampa across multiple product categories and benefits from strong OEM brand equity.
- Bosch Mobility (Commercial Vehicles): Bosch supplies a wide range of commercial vehicle components including diesel fuel systems, sensors, starters, alternators, and brake components, both to OEMs and through the aftermarket. As a global incumbent, it overlaps with Sampa's engine, electrical, and brake categories.
- ZF Friedrichshafen: ZF is a global Tier-1 supplier of driveline, chassis, and active safety technology for commercial vehicles, with the addition of WABCO. Its commercial vehicle aftermarket business competes with Sampa in transmissions, axles, and chassis systems, though ZF is far larger and more OEM-anchored.
- WABCO (now part of ZF): WABCO was a global Tier-1 supplier of braking, air system, and electronic control products for commercial vehicles, serving both OEM and aftermarket channels. Now part of ZF, it overlaps directly with Sampa's brake, air-system, and electronics categories but at a much larger scale and with deep OEM ties.
- Knorr-Bremse: Knorr-Bremse is the global leader in braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle safety-critical subsystems. Its commercial vehicle division directly competes with Sampa in brake, air compressor, and chassis electronics categories, with much stronger OEM relationships.
Direct peers
- Standard Motor Products: Standard Motor Products is a North American aftermarket parts manufacturer focused on engine management, brake, and temperature control categories. Sampa is a comparable multi-category aftermarket parts manufacturer serving similar distributor channels.
- Dorman Products: Dorman is a North American leader in automotive aftermarket replacement parts with a broad SKU catalog spanning many vehicle systems. While primarily light-vehicle focused, the business model of catalog breadth, cross-referencing, and distributor-led distribution closely mirrors Sampa's.
- Febi Bilstein: Febi Bilstein is a leading European aftermarket brand for commercial vehicle spare parts with a broad multi-category catalog serving trucks, trailers, and buses. Like Sampa, Febi competes on catalog breadth, OEM-cross-referencing, and pan-European distributor coverage.
- Meritor (now part of Cummins): Meritor was a leading global supplier of drivetrain, axle, brake, and aftermarket products for commercial vehicles and trailers, recently acquired by Cummins. Sampa's entry into in-house axle manufacturing via its new Axle Factory directly targets Meritor's core product space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Sampa social profiles
Digital presenceSampa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Sampa financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Sampa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Sampa subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Sampa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors
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Sampa M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sampa
What does Sampa do?
Sampa manufactures and globally distributes aftermarket spare parts for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, producing 150,000+ items across 24 product categories that cover 18+ OEM brands such as Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Volvo, Scania, DAF, Iveco, Ford, BPW, and SAF. Production runs across 13 factories on a 150,000 m² integrated campus in Samsun, Turkey, supported by 26 warehouses in 17+ countries and the Sampa Connect B2B e-commerce platform.
Is Sampa a public or private company?
Sampa is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Sampa founded?
Sampa was founded in 1994. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Sampa based?
Sampa is headquartered in Redmond, United States, in the North America region.
How does Sampa make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Aftermarket Parts Sales are the primary driver. The others are B2B E-commerce Platform.
Who are Sampa's main competitors?
Valeo is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Continental Automotive Aftermarket, Bosch Mobility (Commercial Vehicles), ZF Friedrichshafen, WABCO (now part of ZF) and Knorr-Bremse. Direct peers are Standard Motor Products, Dorman Products, Febi Bilstein and Meritor (now part of Cummins).
Does Sampa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sampa.
What industry is Sampa in?
Sampa's product category is Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Parts. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAOAB, Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution (Heavy-Duty Truck/Bus), with a secondary code of CRAOANAJ, Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution. Its NAICS code is 3363 and its SIC code is 3714.