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Human capital is more than just a resource, it is your strongest asset - so look after it writes Adam Bernstein
ECP ACQUIRES 27 UA BRANCHES
Parts distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP) has acquired 27 former Unipart Automotive branches.
UA LATEST: BRANCHES TO REMAIN OPEN AND TO CLOSE ANNOUNCED
KPMG has been confirmed as the administrator of Unipart Automotive. As reported, the majority of branches will close with immediate effect, with the loss of around 1,300 jobs. The affected branches are listed below.
UNIPART AUTOMOTIVE FALLS
Car parts giant Unipart Automotive will appoint administrators this morning, with predicted job losses estimated to be between 1,200 and 1,300.
UPDATE: REPORT LINKS LKQ TO UNIPART AUTOMOTIVE ACQUISITION
A report in The Daily Telegraph suggests that struggling component supplier Unipart Automotive may be acquired by LKQ Corp – the US-based firm behind Euro Car Parts.
ARCHIVE: IS UNIPART TILTING THE RIGHT WAY?
It’s only a few months since CAT last went to have a chat with John Neill, boss of Unipart Automotive. At that time he had already been approached by a private equity firm that wanted to buy a stake in the business. Neill didn’t let on. With the sale gone through, we assess whether Unipart is still tilting the right way.