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Africa Automotive Aftermarket Solutions becomes MAP

Apr 25, 2019 Motus Aftermarket Parts, Africa Automotive Aftermarket Solutions, Motus, aftermarket, parts, Workshop


Following the JSE listing of the Motus Group Limited (Motus) during November 2018, the division responsible for its aftermarket operations and brands has a new name. Motus Aftermarket Parts (MAP) was formerly Africa Automotive Aftermarket Solutions, and will continue to be responsible for the positioning and implementation of the Motus aftermarket parts strategy.

Motus has been around since 1948 when its founding company, Imperial Holdings, started as a motor dealership in downtown Johannesburg. Imperial listed on the JSE in 1987 and grew into one of South Africa’s largest diversified conglomerates. In 2017, after a strategic portfolio optimisation and realignment of Imperial’s businesses, Motus was created as a separate holding company for all the automotive businesses within Imperial

Malcolm Perrie, Motus Aftermarket Parts (MAP) Chief Executive Officer commented: “Our team has deep industry knowledge and a proven track record in being market leaders within the automotive value chain, while our company’s name has changed, the services and expertise across all our trading entities remains the same.”

MAP brands include market leaders such as Midas and Alert Engine parts and will continue to build on their strong positions within the automotive sector of Southern Africa. The name change allows for continued focus and alignment of aftermarket operations and people within Motus and no material business operational changes are foreseen

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