A1 ADAS Group acquires Autocalibration

A1 ADAS Group today announced a major move forward in its growth strategy, with the acquisition of West Midlands-based Autocalibration. 

Autocalibration will retain its brand name and become a subsidiary of the Norfolk-headquartered A1 ADAS Group — along with existing subsidiaries A1 ADAS Solutions and A1 Remote Diagnostics.

Autocalibration’s staff, including founder Gavin Jenks, will stay in the business, with Jenks becoming regional director for the West Midlands.

The announcement came just weeks after Aftermarket reported A1 ADAS Group’s plans for national expansion.

The board said the latest deal marked a significant step in strengthening the firm’s position in the sector.

The group said the move will boost its services nationally as it remains the only company in the UK automotive aftermarket to provide ADAS and diagnostic services alongside tool and equipment distribution.

‘High bar’

Director Iain Molloy said: “Autocalibration is a successful mobile ADAS calibration and programming services company with an excellent reputation in and around the West Midlands.

“As well as the business being a natural geographical fit for us, Gavin and his team’s values are completely aligned with ours. This was our No.1 prerequisite.”

Fellow director Helen Molloy said: “Being a business which operates to the British Standard 10125 Kitemark, we work to a very high bar.

“Our ethos of ‘doing it right’ runs through every single aspect of the group’s operations, and it was clear the team at Autocalibration strive for that level of service too.”

Meanwhile, fellow director Adam Molloy said the acquisition was “just the start” — urging companies aligned with the group’s ethos to get in touch.

Jenks said: “My vision for Autocalibration to become a significant player in this fast-evolving area of the sector required significant investment. That’s a tough hill to climb on your own, so it was a no-brainer to join forces with A1 ADAS Group.

“Staff will benefit from working with a family-orientated, forward-thinking, and innovative business, and customers will benefit from a whole new range of products, services, and technical support.”

Pictured, from left, A1 ADAS Group directors Ian, Adam and Helen Molloy