ELTA Automotive acquires Cooling Components

28 January 2026  

ELTA Automotive has announced the acquisition of Tamworth-based Cooling Components and its Serck Automotive brand.

ELTA said on January 28 the acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, marked a further milestone in the firm’s growth and reinforced its commitment to investing in strong, specialist businesses serving the independent automotive aftermarket.

Cooling Components, a neighbouring business to ELTA, will continue to operate from its Tamworth warehouse, with all day-to-day operations unchanged.

Cooling and thermal management are increasingly strategic categories for the automotive aftermarket, ELTA said.

As vehicles become more complex, effective temperature control is critical to performance, reliability, and emissions compliance. 

‘New investment’

As part of the acquisition, Paul Baggot will remain as director of Cooling Components. Baggot said: “This acquisition marks a key moment in the next phase of the Serck Automotive brand. Cooling Components has built a built a strong respected business, but to take Serck Automotive to the next level required significant new investment and additional resources.

“Access to ELTA’s in-house data, marketing, and operational expertise will deliver immediate benefits and support sustainable long-term growth, while allowing us to retain the specialist focus our customers value.”

ELTA managing director Ian Hallam said cooling and thermal management are vital growth areas for the aftermarket as vehicle technology continues to evolve. 

The addition of the Serck Automotive brand strengthens ELTA’s growing brand portfolio, which includes VXPRO, VisionPRO, Lucas, and Pride.