Breda , Netherlands based Powersports Distribution Group ( PDG ) has continued its acquisition programme with the purchase of the entire share capital of B & C Express in the UK . " With this acquisition PDG further strengthens its position as a national distributor of premium motorcycle parts and accessories in the United Kingdom . " The purchase of B & C Express follows three previous acquisitions . In 2019 PDG acquired Bradbury Brothers and
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PDG CEO Tom Beyers : " The acquisition of B & C Express is another important step in the further development of our Hoco Parts UK platform , which we are actively and continuously expanding ."
Rob Hunter , followed by the acquisition of Neo Distribution in 2020 . The combined company is now trading as Hoco Parts UK Ltd . from its new and recently established Huddersfield facility , growing the Hoco Parts UK total warehouse capacity to 40,000 square feet ". Mark Fenwick , Director and owner of B & C Express , said : " We are delighted to be joining PDG and look forward to working together with our staff and the Hoco Parts UK team under the umbrella of Powersports Distribution Group . This a great opportunity for us and will strengthen the position of all our brands and help us to offer an even greater service to our existing UK dealer base ."
Tom Beyers , CEO of parent company PDG , said : " We are very pleased to welcome B & C Express to the Group and we look forward to further developing the company together with Mark and his team . Their knowledge and experience of the UK market will further strengthen Hoco Parts UK . The acquisition of B & C Express is another important step in the further development of our Hoco Parts UK platform , which we are actively and continuously expanding ." B & C Express started out in the 1980s , breaking bikes for spares and becoming one of the most recognised parts distributors in the UK , specialising in highquality , high-profile brands and offering highly regarded standards of technical back-up and service to its dealer network . B & C has also helped propel numerous racers and race teams to championship wins around the globe and still remains one of the leading suppliers of parts to race teams in the UK . The company and warehouse are located near Lincoln in the UK . Majority owned by Torqx Capital Partners ( in partnership with management and former owners ), the PDG portfolio additionally includes DC AFAM in Belgium ( transmission and battery brands such as AFAM , Nitro , Shido and the recently launched ' Black Edition ' programme ), major pan- European H-D aftermarket and custom V-twin distributor Motorcycle Storehouse ( Groningen , NL ) and CMS ( a global distributor of vintage Japanese motorcycle parts ). www . powersportsdistribution group . com www . bandcexpress . co . uk
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