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Coventry company completes acquisition of Durham car parts manufacturer

Newton Aycliffe-based DPE Automotive, a car parts manufacturer, has been acquired by Arlington Industries, a Coventry-headquartered supplier of components to the automotive and aerospace industries, for an undisclosed sum.

Arlington already owns Rempower, one of the largest automotive component assembly companies in the UK. Now, following the acquisition of DPE Automotive in County Durham, Arlington has increased its offering of integrated manufacturing and assembly to automotive OEM’s.

The combined offering will streamline the customer supply chain, leading to lower costs, reduced carbon footprint, increased speed to market, reduced administration and improved technical partnerships.

Mark Frankel, CEO of Arlington, said: “Arlington Industries’ commitment to supply chain integration and workplace equality is something we’re rightly proud of.

“We have responded to the strategies of our customers in automotive and aerospace and will continue to look at ways we can drive greater efficiency.

“The acquisition of DPE Automotive will not only enhance growth, but also assist in the diversification of our customer base.”