Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has reinforced its commitment to the independent aftermarket by becoming a shareholder of TecAlliance, the leading global provider of data, integrated process solutions and consulting services in the automotive aftermarket.

As an enabler and driver of digitalisation, TecAlliance’s portfolio includes up-to-date international vehicle and product data, repair and maintenance information, the TecDoc catalogue and solutions for order-to-invoice management, fleet management, effective data management and analytics as well as consultancy services and implementation.

The move positions NGK as a key supporter of the advanced data and information services that TecAlliance supplies to parts traders and workshops worldwide.

Damien Germès, Senior Vice President EMEA at NGK SPARK PLUG Europe GmbH confirmed, “To become a shareholder of TecAlliance is a strategic decision and investment for NGK. We fully understand how essential it is for aftermarket distributors and workshops to have high-quality, instant data in a fast-changing market where digital solutions are becoming of vital importance. This investment is another demonstration of our commitment to continuously serving and supporting the independent aftermarket. As a shareholder we are now ideally placed to support TecAlliance in delivering future digital excellence to the aftermarket.”