TOKYO The Japan Corporate News Network (JCNN) has reported that Hitachi Automotive Systems Europe, a subsidiary of Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd, has acquired HUECO Automotive GmbH, based in Germany. Hitachi acquired 100 percent of the company from HUECO electronic GmbH, a portfolio company of Sued Beteiligungen GmbH.
Hitachi aims to strengthen its European automotive aftermarket business with this move. The company intends to further expand its automotive aftermarket business in Europe by utilizing the enhanced resources, sales channels and experiences gained through the acquisition of HUECO Automotive, according to JCNN.