The recent acquisition of German parts company Ratioparts by U.S based  Arrowhead Engineered Products (AEP), means that Stens will be able to offer UK dealers an increased range of OEM parts.

Hi Level in the UK, who have distributed Stens parts since 2017, were bought by AEP back in 2015. AEP is a supplier of aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of motorised vehicles. AEP has several distribution centres across the globe including Hi level in the UK. Within the AEP portfolio sits Stens, providing parts to the outdoor power equipment, industrial/rental, hardware, turf management and agricultural sectors.

This new acquisition of Ratioparts, the German brand who sell directly to independent power equipment dealers, means that Stenswill now have a wider range of products to offer UK dealers.

Hermann Gerardts, CEO of Ratioparts said, "This is a strategic decision that allows the company to join forces with AEP to better meet our customers’ needs across Europe and solidify our position as a global leader in aftermarket hard parts. In addition, this will allow the expansion of product range in agricultural, outdoor power equipment and powersports categories.” 

Arrowhead CEO Jim Wisnoski commented, “The combination of Arrowhead with the Ratioparts organisation and its subsidiaries creates a unique and powerful platform in support of our mission to always be our customers’ first choice for critical replacement parts. We are excited for the combination of our two organisations, and the shared focus of our combined employees to continue providing exceptional service to our worldwide customers.”