CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/auto?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#autolt;/agt;–LKQ Corporation has reached an agreement with GUNIWHEEL LLC for the
exclusive distribution of the GUNIWHEEL System for North America and
Europe.
GUNIWHEEL, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, manufactures a revolutionary
new product for collision repair shops, mechanical repair shops, towing
companies, and automotive enthusiasts. The GUNIWHEEL45 is a universal
four and five lug bolt pattern transport wheel, with accompanying
accessories, that can be used as an alternative method to other
cumbersome temporary jack stands or lifts. When a vehicle has damaged or
missing wheels, the use of GUNIWHEELS provides a temporary wheel for the
vehicle to function, while enabling it to move safely and freely through
the repair process. GUNIWHEEL provides a cost-effective solution to a
common problem faced by numerous automotive businesses and car
enthusiast. By incorporating GUNIWHEEL, automotive businesses can
increase production and improve vehicle on time delivery by keeping the
vehicle mobile throughout the repair process. “Our team discovered this
product at the 2018 SEMA show and we knew this was a perfect fit for the
LKQ distribution network, for both our North American and European
businesses,” said Terry Fortner, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
at LKQ Corporation.
Sergio Rovito, President of GUNIWHEEL stated, “As a small manufacturer
of a solution-based product, what better distribution partner could we
have found than LKQ with their extensive sales and distribution
capabilities? We knew after our first meeting that this was going to be
something special for both companies. It is great to see that a company
the size of LKQ willing to partner with entrepreneurial startups, this
told me a lot about the organization.”
GUNIWHEEL product video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=sssDv1SLG2w.
Product Availability
GUNIWHEEL product is currently available in the United States in limited
markets with inventory expansion planned throughout North America by
August 2019. GUNIWHEEL will be sold through LKQ’s Keystone Automotive
subsidiary with more than 170 North American distribution locations.
European distribution is slated to begin in 2020.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com)
is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and
accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North
America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of
replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and
accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance
vehicles.
Contacts
Tim Apodaca
[email protected]
