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1986 The automotive parts distribution business [[Quinton Hazell]]<ref>The Times January 28, 1994</ref> was subject to a management buyout from [[Burmah Oil Co]] and adopted the name '''Partco Group'''; the company had 300 branches nationwide<ref>The Times, August 02, 1989</ref> | 1986 The automotive parts distribution business [[Quinton Hazell]]<ref>The Times January 28, 1994</ref> was subject to a management buyout from [[Burmah Oil Co]] and adopted the name '''Partco Group'''; the company had 300 branches nationwide<ref>The Times, August 02, 1989</ref> | ||
1989 Partco Ltd acquired [[Advance Motor | 1989 Partco Ltd acquired [[Advance Motor Supplies|GKN Autoparts]], except for some businesses that Partco did not want | ||
1994 Flotation of the company<ref>The Times March 09, 1994</ref> | 1994 Flotation of the company<ref>The Times March 09, 1994</ref> |
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Distributor of automotive parts
1986 The automotive parts distribution business Quinton Hazell[1] was subject to a management buyout from Burmah Oil Co and adopted the name Partco Group; the company had 300 branches nationwide[2]
1989 Partco Ltd acquired GKN Autoparts, except for some businesses that Partco did not want
1994 Flotation of the company[3]
1995 Made its second acquisition since flotation: Downey Autoparts[4].
1996 Acquired Serck Marston, distributor of radiators
1997 Acquired Brown Brothers, maker of car components, which meant that Partco had trebled in size since flotation in 1994[5]