Factor & Accessory

Move hailed as "inspiring new chapter" for UK-based parts firm

GSF plans to open 20 new locations in 2024; new Black Country site joins recently opened Wembley and Sunderland branches

Brand pushing to grow presence in the capital following opening of Wembley branch last week

Steve Bemrose, of Nottingham’s ZF Aftermarket, was commended for his quick thinking and decisive action

Brand has a network of more than 180 branches; by 2025 this will grow to more than 200

Pivotal factor of the deal saw all plastic packaging from Lucas and Halfords bulbs range removed

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt must bring back the super-deduction as part of the upcoming Spring Budget

GSF will add 20 new branches to its 180-strong network over the next 12 months; up to 20 further locations will follow from 2025

The online-only brand, which sells 250,000 automotive components and accessories, posts annual sales of £20 million

Brand says move is a “crucial step” in its mission to “stay at the forefront” of the automotive aftermarket