Klarius, automotive aftermarket manufacturing and distribution business, has completed the purchase of the Quinton Hazell (QH) from US-based Affinia.

“This acquisition is ideal for both companies as Quinton Hazell products are largely complementary to the existing Klarius range – with very little crossover,” said Klarius Chairman, Tony Wilson. “We have the opportunity to grow the business in two ways: by developing new channels for our wider product range globally; and by exploiting our existing channels to the full, by providing customers with a wider range of quality products from a single source.”

Klarius said it believes it is better placed to be flexible in terms of product and business development; focussing on strategic investment in increasing efficiency and optimising production rather than being driven by short-term shareholder returns. It added that the new business has the potential for significant growth and a management team with a strong track record on delivering both profitability and sales growth.

By adding the extensive Quinton Hazell product range to its portfolio, Klarius now offers over 100,000 parts, covering the majority of the European Car Parc, supplying over 40,000 parts every day, to over 5