Australia’s Burson Auto Parts opening stores in Thailand
Australia’s Burson Auto Parts will open its first store outside the homeland in Bangkok on August 10.
The store in Ekachai Road in Bangbon district covers 1,600 square metres on four levels and features premium-quality original car-manufacturer parts, aftermarket parts brands from around the world and Thai parts brands.
A second Bangkok store of similar size will open on Srinakarin Road in Bang Na next month, while others are planned for Minburi, Bang Yai, Bang Khen and Ram Intra in the capital.
Burson is part of Bapcor Ltd, which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Bapcor’s strategic local partner in Thailand is the Sammitr Group, which specialises in commercial auto parts and manufacturing.
The Bangbon store had a soft opening on July 21.
Each store will cost about Bt20 million in set-up costs, including inventory.
Darryl Gray, General Manager of Burson Auto Parts Thailand, said the company plans to open four or five stores in Thailand this year and to eventually have more than 20 outlets.
“If we are successful in Bangkok, we plan to open other branches outside the capital and in neighbouring countries,” he said.
Burson opened its first store in Australia in 1971 and has steadily grown to become a top supplier of automotive parts, tools, accessories and equipment.
