Organization

1992 As a response to market globalization, TECAR was founded by the leading national purchasing centers for automotive accessories in Europe.

Today with over 12,000 members in Europe and North America, TECAR represents the largest international organization of procurement centers for automotive accessories, shop equipment, chemicals/oil, tires/wheels and spare parts.

Present in 11 countries
More than 12.000 associated European and North American car dealers
More than 500 employess within the TECAR network
Total revenue of over € 600.000.000,-

PROFILE

Advisory Board

defines strategic goals
approves operative strategies
decides on TECAR expansions

Mr J. TIMMER
Mr P. Kjærsgaard
Mr L.G. PERSSON
Mr. F. J. ESEVERRI
Mr F. HABERL
Mr H. GÜNTHER
Dr M. PLÜSS
Mr. F. PECHET
Mr. M MATTHEW
Mr. B. WIRTZ

Board of Directors

realization and control of decided TECAR strategies
preparing of budgets
controlling of turnover and responsibilities.
contracts, negotiations and selection of suppliers

Mr. Alexander Götzenberger/TECHNO-Einkauf GmbH
Mr. Rolf Sallander/TECHNO Sverige
Mr. Raúl Barbero/Tecar Iberia
Mr. Rudi Keppels /Techno Benelux B.V.
Mr. Ernst Rohrer Techno GmbH
Mrs. Susanne Schimmel/Techno Danmark
Mr. Charles Blättler/ESA
Mr. Robert B. Issenman/LAR Canada
Mr. Paul Knight /RAA Great Britain

COMMITTEE

define, develop and control the TECAR strategy and amendments
permanent analysis of market change & opportunities
control of turnover
management of task forces
preparation of Managing Directors Conference and Advisory Board meetings.

Mr Alexander Götzenberger/TECHNO-Einkauf GmbH
Mr Charles Blättler/ESA+
Mr Rudi Keppels /Techno Benelux B.V.
Mr. Robert B. Issenman/LAR Canada

Task forces

work on projects
study, analyze and suggest new development solutions to the committee.
coordination and control of business in the countries

Ex:

TF communication: improve the TECAR image & communication
TF private brand: develop TECAR’s own brand in new segments