Summary
Bapcor Limited sells and distributes vehicle parts, accessories, automotive equipment, and services and solutions in Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand. The company operates through four segments: Bapcor Trade, Bapcor Specialist Wholesale, Bapcor Retail, and Bapcor NZ. The Bapcor Trade segment offers automotive aftermarket parts and consumables to trade workshops for the service and repair of passenger and commercial vehicles; automotive workshop equipment, such as vehicle hoists and scanning equipment, including the servicing of the equipment; and automotive accessories and maintenance products to do-it-yourself vehicle owners. As of June 30, 2022, it operated 210 stores. The Bapcor Specialist Wholesale segment engages in the automotive aftermarket wholesale of brake, bearing, electrical, suspension, 4WD, cooling, diesel, and engine control systems and parts for light and heavy commercial vehicles. The Bapcor Retail segment operates 404 company owned and franchise stores comprising 136 Autobarn stores, 94 Autopro stores, 108 Midas and ABS stores, and 66 Opposite Lock stores. Bapcor NZ segment is involved in the wholesale of batteries, steering and suspension products, auto electrical and precision equipment, and vehicle workshop equipment; and diesel distribution activities. This segment also supplies automotive parts and accessories to workshops, trucks, and trailer parts through the Truck and Trailer Parts brand. It operates through a network of 76 stores in 88 locations, as well as 130 Battery Town and shock Shop locations. The company was formerly known as Burson Group Limited and changed its name to Bapcor Limited in July 2016. Bapcor Limited was founded in 1971 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
History
Bapcor was established in Melbourne, Australia in 1973 as B.A.P. Equipex. It has since grown to become the leading provider of parts for aftermarket vehicles in Australia and New Zealand, with over 200 outlets across the two countries.
Mission
Our mission is to be the most valued automotive aftermarket parts, accessories and service provider in Australia and New Zealand by delivering quality products and services through partnership, innovation and customer focus.
Vision
Our vision is to provide superior value to our customers, employees and shareholders through the continuous development and improvement of our product and services offering.
Key Team
Mr. Morris Lieberman (Chief Technology Officer)
Mr. George Sakoufakis (Company Sec. & Gen. Counsel)
Ms. Merryl Dooley (Chief People & Culture Officer)
Mr. Martin Storey (Exec. Gen. Mang. - Bapcor New Zealand)
Mr. Matthew Cooper (Exec. Gen. Mang. of Specialist Wholesale Group ? Mechanical)
Mr. Steve Drummy (Exec. Gen. Mang. of Specialist Wholesale Group - Engine Management)
Mr. Tim Cockayne (Exec. Gen. Mang. of Bapcor Retail)
Recognition and Awards
Bapcor has been the recipient of the Service Excellence Award at the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Awards in 2018, and the Gold Award for Customer Service at the Australian Customer Service Awards in 2017.
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