KYB, the world largest suppliers of OE (Original Equipment) and aftermarket shock absorbers and struts has appointed APT (Auto Parts Technology) as official distributors in Nigeria.

L-R: Obinna Nkwonta, Sales Executive, Gomase Tushar, National Parts Manager, Claudia Ojinmah, Head of Sales and Rolland Edwin, Spare Parts Supervisor all of APT, a subsidiary of AutoNation Africa at the inauguration of APT headquarters in ASPAMDA, Trade Fair Complex Lagos

KYB is introducing OE to Nigeria’s evolving market to help restore confidence in the aftermarket segment of the country’s automobile market and essentially, reinstate vehicles’ original handling and control.

A part of KUNECH Group, owners of AutoNation Africa, a leading automotive service company, APT seeks to synergies with Tokyo-Japan based KYB to restructure Nigeria’s aftermarket with OE supplies and increase vehicle and plant performance beyond original handling and control.

KYB is a $4.2billion worth global manufacturers of a variety of world class ride control products used as original equipment and replacement parts in automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, specialty vehicles, buses, aircraft, railroad cars and agricultural applications. The varied uses and application of KYB products and equipment demonstrate her commitment to helping create a safer, more efficient and more comfortable society says APT National Parts Manager Tushar Gomase.

Addressing parts marketers at the inauguration of APT headquarters in ASPAMDA Plaza, Trade Fair Complex Lagos, Tushar urged them to discard old habits and embrace world class standard, adding that: “We are proud to be associated with KYB and together we will transform Nigeria parts’ market and restore confidence of plant and vehicle owners as well as independent garages in parts sourced locally.”

APT already has a large stock of OE including batteries, filters, cooling systems, brake pads with linings; suspensions, engine parts, belts, lubricants and tyres sourced from KYB and other well-known manufacturers based in Korea, Japan, and Indonesia.The OE produced by KYB covers major brands from America, Europe, Japan, Korea and China.

The company similarly has several accredited parts’ dealers at the popular Ladipo, Idumota and Obalende markets in Lagos and Ibadan, Oyo state with plans to appoint dealers in Kano, Abuja, Benin City, Onitsha and Port Hartcourt by September 2015.