Who We Are: LKQ DACH at a Glance

Who We Are: LKQ DACH at a Glance
PROFILE & HISTORY
Who We Are: LKQ DACH at a Glance

LKQ DACH is one of the leading providers of automotive aftermarket solutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. As a key regional organization within LKQ Europe, we combine decades of experience with advanced logistics and digital innovation to serve workshops, wholesalers, and retail partners with precision and reliability.
 
Headquartered in Germany, we operate under well-established brands LKQ STAHLGRUBER, LKQ PV Automotive, Neimcke and LKQ RHIAG — supported by a dense network of distribution centers and local branches. Our portfolio includes spare parts, tools, diagnostics, workshop equipment, and digital solutions tailored to the needs of the modern automot

Our Journey: A Timeline of Growth and Innovation

A story shaped by strategic mergers, trust, and continuous transformation. This timeline highlights our ongoing commitment to innovation, regional strength, and putting customers first. Discover how LKQ DACH became a major force in the automotive aftermarket industry: 

1922 -
1923
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Founding Years

The roots of PV Automotive (1922) and STAHLGRUBER (1923) date back to the 1920s

1931
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The name STAHLGRUBER was established
1937
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Development of tube patches leads to commercial breakthrough.
1995
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Opening of the modern logistics center in Sulzbach-Rosenberg.
2013
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Acquisition of PV Automotive GmbH.
2018
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STAHLGRUBER GmbH becomes part of LKQ.
2023
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Integration von LKQ RHIAG Schweiz: Aus der STAHLGRUBER Group wird LKQ DACH.
Part of a Powerful Network: Integration into LKQ Europe

Since 2018, we have been part of the LKQ Group – a Europe-wide network with over 27,000 employees at 1,100 locations across 22 countries. This concentrated strength enables us to offer the best of both worlds: the flexibility and local support of a reliable regional partner combined with the innovation power of a global market leader.
Your benefit: Maximum availability, cutting-edge expertise, and a partner who will keep driving your success tomorrow and beyond.

Key Figures: Strength You Can Count On
5800
employees across Germany, Austria and Switzerland
165
LOCATIONS
1.8Bn
REVENUES IN 2024
Our Legacy, Your Advantage

With deep industry roots and a future-focused mindset, LKQ DACH is more than a supplier—we’re your strategic partner in the mobility shift. Our commitment: dependable service, top-quality products, and innovations that keep the industry moving forward.