APF Autoparts keeps the world moving with more than 15 million auto parts. Thanks to the expertise of the APF team, every customer always receives the right parts at the best price.
Building for the future
APF Autoparts was founded 26 years ago by Jürgen Sonck to distribute parts of Asian car brands. Over the years, the company has grown into an international contact point for quality spare parts with a customer base spanning more than 50 countries. With a wide range of 15 million parts, comprising 62 premium brands and 72 aftermarket brands, APF serves independent garages and bodyshops around the world. Thanks to its growth, APF Autoparts has become a reliable partner and leading global player for the distribution of car parts, now with branches in 6 countries.
Even after being awarded the Trends Supergazelle Prize in 2021, as the fastest growing company over the last 20 years within East Flanders, APF Autoparts has not sat still. The company remains committed to growth. This through innovation in its IT systems, but also with new investments in an extra warehouse and motivated staff.
In 2022, APF Autoparts moved to a high-tech new building location along the N42 in Zottegem, East Flanders. This location ensured future-proof premises that could grow with the company’s ambitions.
Three years later, APF Autoparts is further strengthening its growth ambitions with an expansion of its storage capacity to 15,000m². A growing diversity of the market, with several new car brands entering the European market, made this expansion essential. APF Autoparts realises that part availability becomes a key element to allow our customers to respond to the increasingly demanding market. In October 2024, construction works were started on the adjacent lot. Opening is anticipated by the end of 2025.
IT infrastructure
In terms of IT, APF Autoparts also intends to continue its growth. With the establishment of an in-house IT team, the company has great ambitions to bring innovations to the sector. APF aims to make its customer’s ordering process as easy as possible. Due to the complexity of finding the right part, it is essential to develop and maintain an intelligent search and communication platform.
APF Autoparts’ proprietary search platform has seen significant investments in time and resources over the past year. The upcoming improvements will make the platform even more user-friendly and accessible. Combined with the expertise of the APF search team, the company can guarantee an ‘immediately correct’ rate of almost 100%, which is a great added value for customers.