KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda.

What KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda. does

KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda. operates the MS Motorservice Brazil division, serving as the Brazilian aftermarket arm of Germany's KSPG (Kolbenschmidt Pierburg Group) and its MS Motorservice International GmbH parent. The company distributes OE-quality engine components under three established German brand portfolios — Kolbenschmidt (KS), Pierburg, and BF Engine Parts — across product categories including sensors, water pumps, turbochargers, plain bearings branded Permaglide®, electric vacuum pumps, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems. These products target the independent automotive aftermarket for passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.

The company employs approximately 161 people at its Nova Odessa, São Paulo facility, with revenue figures not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is sales-led and primarily domestic Brazilian, combining direct phone sales (via an 0800 toll-free line and local numbers), an e-commerce storefront (shop.ms-motorservice.com.br), and a regional distributor/wholesale network. Customer segments are horizontal: independent automotive repair workshops seeking OEM-quality replacement parts are the primary segment, with parts distributors and wholesalers forming a secondary channel. Monetization is through one-time hardware sales of replacement engine components, supplemented by value-added technical content — installation videos, a Tecnipedia knowledge base, technical documentation downloads, and a field mobile app — designed to support technicians at the point of service.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of MS Motorservice International GmbH, KSPG Automotive Brazil operates within a global aftermarket network spanning Germany, France, Spain, Turkey, China, Singapore, and Brazil, inheriting brand standards, technical documentation, and product portfolios from the parent organization. The Brazilian entity functions as a regional sales, distribution, and technical-support operation rather than a manufacturing site, with no evidence of local production, R&D, or product development activity.

Name

KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda.

Legal name

KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda.

Website

https://ms-motorservice.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda. (MS Motorservice Brazil) is the Brazilian aftermarket division of Germany's KSPG Group, distributing OE-quality engine components — bearings, water pumps, turbochargers, sensors, and EGR systems — under Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, and BF brands to independent repair workshops and parts distributors across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Engine Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution (Light-Duty) (TLAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mechanical replacement parts distribution (engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes) (CRAOANAA)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket parts
• Engine components distribution
• Plain bearings technology
• Turbochargers and EGR systems
• Water pumps and sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Nova Odessa

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Engine Component Sales: Sale of replacement engine components (bearings, sensors, water pumps, turbochargers, vacuum pumps, EGR valves) to the automotive aftermarket through direct sales and e-commerce channels.
2. Brand Licensing (Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, BF): Distribution of proprietary engine component brands in the Brazilian aftermarket, leveraging the Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, and BF brand portfolio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda., trading as MS Motorservice Brazil, distributes aftermarket engine components for passenger and light commercial vehicles in Brazil. The portfolio covers Pierburg sensors, water pumps, turbochargers, vacuum pumps, and EGR systems, Kolbenschmidt pistons, cylinder liners, and bearing shells, and Permaglide® plain bearings under the BF Engine Parts brand, sold to independent repair workshops and parts distributors via an e-commerce platform, phone sales, and regional wholesaler networks.

Product overview

MS Motorservice Brazil is the aftermarket division of KSPG Automotive Brazil Ltda., specializing in engine components and powertrain parts. The portfolio is organized around three main sub-brands: Kolbenschmidt (KS) for pistons and cylinder liners, Pierburg for pumps, valves, and emissions control components, and BF Engine Parts for additional engine components. The core product categories include sensors (Pierburg), water pumps, turbochargers (Pierburg), plain bearings (Permaglide®), vacuum pumps, and EGR systems. Supporting services include technical documentation, video tutorials, Tecnipedia knowledge base, a mobile app, and an online shop. The company operates as a multi-brand aftermarket supplier focused on replacement parts for internal combustion engines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kolbenschmidt (KS): Engine components brand for engine applications
• Pierburg
• BF Engine Parts

Products and services

• Pierburg Sensors (Sensores) Pierburg-branded automotive sensors for engine monitoring and control systems, covering multiple sensor types used in gasoline and diesel powertrains; targeted at independent automotive aftermarket workshops and distributors in Brazil.
• Water Pumps (Bombas de água) Engine cooling water pumps designed for long engine service life and reliable thermal management, distributed under the Pierburg portfolio; targeted at independent automotive aftermarket workshops and distributors in Brazil.
• Pierburg Turbochargers (Turbocompressor) Pierburg turbochargers featuring innovative technology aimed at maximum efficiency and engine performance; targeted at independent automotive aftermarket workshops and distributors in Brazil.
• Permaglide® Plain Bearings (Bronzinas) Permaglide® plain bearings designed to reduce friction and minimize wear in engine applications; targeted at independent automotive aftermarket workshops and distributors in Brazil.
• Electric Vacuum Pumps (Vacuum Power) Pierburg electric vacuum pumps for vehicle safety and comfort systems; targeted at independent automotive aftermarket workshops and distributors in Brazil.
• Pierburg EGR Systems (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Pierburg EGR technology aimed at reducing pollutants and emissions in internal combustion engines; targeted at independent automotive aftermarket workshops and distributors in Brazil.
• MS Motorservice Brazil Online Shop E-commerce platform for browsing and purchasing the full engine component catalog (sensors, water pumps, turbochargers, bearings, vacuum pumps, EGR components); targeted at independent automotive aftermarket workshops, distributors, and end users in Brazil.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MS Motorservice International GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and headquarters of the MS Motorservice global aftermarket division. MS Motorservice International coordinates the worldwide distribution network including operations in Germany, France, Spain, Turkey, China, Singapore, and Brazil, sharing brand portfolio (Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg, BF) and technical standards.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Fras-le / Randon S.A. ( aftermarket division): Fras-le, part of Randon Corp., is a Brazilian manufacturer of friction, powertrain, and engine-related components with strong local distribution. It is a regional peer that competes with MS Motorservice Brazil for Brazilian workshop customers, particularly on engine and powertrain replacement parts.

Broad incumbents

• Valeo Brasil: Valeo distributes thermal management (including water pumps), emissions, and electrical components to the Brazilian aftermarket and OEMs. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping categories to MS Motorservice Brazil's Pierburg water-pump and EGR offerings.

Direct peers

• Continental Automotive Brazil (Continental Brasil Indústria Automotiva): Continental's Brazilian aftermarket arm distributes engine management, sensors, and powertrain replacement parts through a national workshop and distributor network. It is a direct peer in the engine-component aftermarket category where MS Motorservice Brazil operates, with similar OE-quality positioning.
• Mahle Metal Leve: Mahle Metal Leve is the Brazilian arm of the Mahle Group and one of the largest manufacturers of engine components (pistons, liners, bearings, valves, pumps) for the Brazilian OEM and aftermarket. It is the closest direct competitor to MS Motorservice Brazil, offering overlapping bearing, pump, and engine-part portfolios through an established local manufacturing and distribution footprint.
• NTN-SNR Brasil: NTN-SNR distributes bearings, hubs, and engine-adjacent components to the Brazilian automotive aftermarket. It is comparable to MS Motorservice Brazil in the bearings category where Permaglide® competes.
• Nakata Automotiva: Nakata is a major Brazilian manufacturer and aftermarket distributor of steering, suspension, and powertrain-related components (including water pumps and engine-mount-adjacent parts). It competes with MS Motorservice Brazil for the same independent workshop and distributor customers in Brazil.
• Denso Industrial e Comercial do Brasil: Denso sells engine cooling, sensors, and emissions-related components through Brazilian aftermarket distributors. It is comparable to MS Motorservice Brazil in water pumps, sensors, and EGR-adjacent categories with strong OE heritage and Japanese engineering brand positioning.
• Tenneco / Federal-Mogul Motorparts Brazil: Federal-Mogul (now part of Tenneco/DRiV) distributes engine bearings, pistons, gaskets, and sealing components under brands such as Ferodo, Glyco, and AE to the Brazilian aftermarket. It competes head-to-head with the Kolbenschmidt and BF bearing/piston offerings of MS Motorservice Brazil.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Brazil (Robert Bosch Ltda.): Bosch's Brazilian automotive aftermarket business distributes a broad range of engine, electrical, and sensor components to workshops and parts retailers nationwide. It directly competes with MS Motorservice Brazil in sensors, water pumps, and other engine-related replacement parts, with comparable scale and multi-channel distribution.

Emerging players

• SKF do Brasil: SKF's Brazilian operation supplies bearings, seals, and powertrain-related components to the automotive aftermarket. While broader than MS Motorservice's Permaglide® bearing franchise, it competes for the same workshop and distributor customers on engine-bearing replacement business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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