Belron

BElron is the world's leading glass replacement and repair company.

  • Sector Business Services
  • Ownership Minority
  • Turnover EUR 2200 M (2008)
  • Date of acquisition 08/1999
  • Date of sale 09/2009

Contact information

Belron International Ltd

Address

Milton Park, Stroude Road
TW20 9EL Egham, Surrey
United Kingdom

Carglass and Autoglass are the main brands under which the world's leading glass replacement and repair company operates. It runs a network of subsidiaries and franchises in about 30 countries in Europe, the USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia and New-Zealand. It has 1,800 service centers and 8,000 mobile repair vehicles serving over 9 million motorists worldwide. Thanks to its 24/7 call centers, highly efficient logistics and long-term relationship with insurance companies, Belron provides a top quality service. Organic and external growth have been very strong thanks to continuous investments in marketing, technology, IT systems and supply structures.

Exit in 2009

In September 2009, Cobepa exercised its put options and sold its 16% equity stake in Belron to D'Ieteren for EUR 275 million.

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