I.A. Årsredovisning 2020 ENG 1
Centralisation has had a great focus during the y
ear, and after careful planning and well-executed implementation, we will continue to find collaboration between the operations in the future. Gule og Skriverhaug Bildeler AS, called GS Bildeler, conducts operations that include the import and sale of BMW original parts, spare parts, accessories and lifestyle products throughout Norway. GS Bildeler also operates the Conlogo brands (wholesaler and importer of car and boat products in the premium segment in Norway), EBC Brakes (supplier of quality products for cars and motorcycles, including EBC brake pads and brake discs) and Danish KOED (BMW and MINI specialist in spare parts). In April, we opened a new logistics center in Oslo with a robot warehouse that centralizes the business and its handling of spare parts and accessories. As a result, we closed three previous warehouses in Sirevåg, Skien and Trondheim. In summary, the market has been stable during the year, and there has been a strong increase in sales to private individuals which generated an increase of just over 15%. The market for companies also increased by just over 7%. All GS Bildeler companies have had positive sales and increased their earnings during the year. Several investments will be made in 2021, including a new online store for EBC Brakes, which premiered in March 2021. I.A. HEDIN BIL AB / ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 33 07. GS BILDELAR