LKQ Europe acquires ACtronics

LKQ Europe has announced the acquisition of ACtronics, a specialist in the repair and remanufacturing of automotive electronic components.

LKQ Europe said the acquisition strengthens its remanufacturing capabilities by adding specialist electronic expertise to its existing portfolio.

This, it says, enhances its ability to provide cost-effective and sustainable alternatives to new replacement parts – particularly in the growing area of electronic components.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Almelo, the Netherlands, ACtronics specialises in the repair of complex vehicle electronics, including ABS/ESP units, instrument clusters and displays, transmission control units (TCUs), engine control units (ECUs) and body control units (BCUs[Dv1.1]), as well as specialist components for electric vehicles.

The company operates exclusively in the B2B aftermarket, serving workshops, dealers and distributors across Europe.

Iwan Schmitz, managing director – remanufacturing at LKQ Europe, said: “ACtronics brings deep capability in a highly specialised and fast-growing area of the aftermarket, strengthening our ability to support customers with more sustainable and cost-effective repair solutions.

“As vehicles become more technologically complex and the cost of replacement components continues to rise, the ability to repair and remanufacture these systems is increasingly important for workshops and their customers.

“Just as importantly, ACtronics shares our focus on quality, innovation and sustainability. Bringing our capabilities together enhances our remanufacturing proposition and positions us strongly for the future.”