The MAHLE Group has invested in the creation of a strategic minority participation with automotive diagnostic specialist Brain Bee. MAHLE acquired a 20% stake in Brain Bee, something which will expand its expertise in vehicle diagnostics, emission management, air conditioning service, and fluid management. The move allows MAHLE Aftermarket to drive forward its development as a solutions provider and strengthening its presence in the field of workshop equipment and services.

Brain Bee AG, was founded in Italy in 2001 and specialises in the development and production of diagnostic equipment and software, air conditioning service equipment, and vehicle exhaust analysis.

“Brain Bee is the ideal partner to further develop our services for automotive workshops,” says Olaf Henning, Managing Director of MAHLE Aftermarket GmbH. “The company has extensive expertise in electronics and software. With our collaboration in development and production, we are strengthening our position as a solutions provider for workshop equipment, a business segment with great potential.”

Carlo Rocchi, CEO of Brain Bee said, “Our partnership with MAHLE allows us to respond effectively to the challenges of a global market and to reap the full benefit of our research and development work in recent years. As a result, we continue asserting ourselves as a leader in technological innovations. We intend to carry on in this direction, in order to deliver innovative solutions to the workshop supply chain together. After several years of successful business collaboration, we have decided to take our partnership to the next level with MAHLE becoming a shareholder.”