GSF Car Parts’ team in demand at Automechanika

GSF team L to R Dev Satpathy, Gurjit Thind, Mark Hyde, Richard Williams, Robbie Stevens, Sukhpal Singh, Hardik Solanki, Steve Horne, Viral Modha

Leading UK motor factor GSF Car Parts has found its top team in high demand at the ongoing Automechanika international automotive trade fair, taking place in Frankfurt from 10th to 14th September.

A strong GSF visiting delegation, led by Executive Chairman Sukhpal Ahluwalia and CEO Steve Horne, is being ably supported by new Chief Commercial Officer Dev Satpathy, the purchasing team and Heads of Category, as well as Digital Sales Director Robbie Stevens.

“It’s crystal clear that suppliers are excited by the growth potential they see with us,” said Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts. “We’ve had some exceptional offers of support from a full range of manufacturers and brands eager to maximise their UK sales.

“Our promise to aggressively grow business within the UK aftermarket – which we’re already delivering on – has made everyone sit up and take notice, we’re being welcomed by suppliers with open arms.”

The biannual Frankfurt event has long been established as a focal point where the world’s automotive aftermarket collaborates. The GSF team report full diaries of meetings throughout the entire four-day duration.

GSF is particularly eager to explore a wider range of global sourcing opportunities this year. Huge investment is continuing across a raft of projects, most notably into a new 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Wolverhampton.

Sukhpal Ahluwalia, Executive Chairman, brings unparalleled expertise and a proven track record to GSF Car Parts. He said: “This is a momentous and thrilling time for GSF, to be here again at Automechanika is so very special, many of my relationships go back over 40 years!

“The timing couldn’t be better, with the opening of our new NDC. This is going to be a complete ‘game changer’ bringing better capacity, capabilities and efficiencies as a critical piece of infrastructure to support our rapid sales growth.”

GSF continues to set the pace within the UK. Having opened 15 branches this year, the network and will soon move beyond 200 branches as an ambitious ‘greenfield’ opening programme rolls on in 2025.

Suppliers interested in exploring opportunities to collaborate with GSF Car Parts are invited to call 0121 565 6100 or email newsupplierenquiries@gsfgroup.com