May 2008 - Autodistribution France launches Parts Distribuzione Italia Autodistribution, the French and Polish leader in the independent distribution of car and HGV parts, is entering the Italian market.
Morangis, the 27th May 2008
Autodistribution, the French and Polish leader in the independent distribution of car and HGV parts, is entering the Italian market. Its subsidiary Parts Distribuzione Italiais bringing together a few dozen Italian regional distributors for an ambitious development project. The new structure immediately unites a potential turnover for the network of 300 million euros. It has total territorial coverage that includes Insular Italy. It operates within the different specialities of the Group, light vehicles and heavy goods vehicles, and covers all product segments, from mechanical parts to bodywork parts. Parts Distribuzione Italia starts out with a logistical network of 5 regional bases.. Autodistribution France's entry into Italy is a direct response to the expectations of the market: from independent distributors and customers in equal measure It was carried out in agreement with, and with the support of, Autodistribution International. Parts Distribuzione Italia will implement the marketing concepts and business tools of the Autodistribution Group that met with such success in France and more recently in Poland. Parts Distribuzione Italia is a company directed by Roberto GATTI. He leads a team of highly qualified professionals, specialists in cars, heavy goods vehicle and bodywork repairs. The company benefits from the local expertise of regional distributors. Autodistribution's entry into the Italian market, less than a year after the acquisition of AD POLSKA, represents a major achievement for our Group in the implementation of its strategy. It is above all with our customers in mind that we have undertaken this project. We intend, by implementing our marketing concepts and our tools, to bring them maximum added value in this market that is still very fragmented. ", notes Alain REDHEUIL, President of the Board of Directors of Autodistribution. "I would like to congratulate our Italian partners who from the outset perceived the innovative nature of this project. For our Italian associates and our Group, a new page is being turned in Italy. It will be in line with our customer-focussed strategy", the President added. "We are committed to an unprecedented project for the Italian market that will allow our partners, customers and suppliers to progress. We will capitalise on the experience of AUTODISTRIBUTION FRANCE to quickly implement marketing concepts with high added value for the garage and body repair networks we will be launching. Our alliance with the best Italian distributors paves the way for spectacular developments", noted Roberto GATTI, President – General Director of Parts Distribuzione Italia. The Autodistribution Group in summary The Autodistribution Group is the French and European leader in the independent distribution of car and heavy goods vehicle parts. Alongside its distribution activities, the Autodistribution Group is also the number one independent car and HGV repairer via its brands Garage AD and Garage AD Expert, AutoPrimo, Staff Auto, Auto Service AD, Carrosserie AD, Centre Technique Automobile and HGV repairer with its AD PL Garages and Outlets. The Autodistribution Group was established in 1962, employs a staff of 5,500 and is projected a turnover of 1.5 billion euros in 2006 (including independent distributors). The company has a presence in Poland via its subsidiary AD Polska, and holds minority interests in the Netherlands Italy and Morocco. Autodistribution press contact: Nathalie Dunoir Tel: 00 33 4 91 19 16 16 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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