The original owner of CMSNL sold the company in 2019 (translated from Dutch), since that time things are better (service) and some got worse (shipping prices):
The acquisitions by the Powersports Distribution Group are following each other in rapid succession as Consolidated Motor Spares, better known as CMS, is being acquired. Owner Mike Buttinger transfers all shares, but becomes PDG shareholder and senior advisor, the same construction as David O'Neill of Hoco Parts. PDG will support CMS management team, led by Roald Van Zandwijk, "in realizing their growth plans to further develop CMS as a leading global distributor of vintage motorcycle parts and as a preferred and trusted partner to its customers, suppliers. and employees ".
Previously, Hoco-Parts, Motoria, DC-Afam and recently Rino Parts were already merged into PDG. A small technical difference with the previous acquisitions is that it is now reported that CMS was taken over by PDG and not by Hoco-Parts, which indicates that CMS will be placed directly under PDG, where all previously acquired companies have been placed under Hoco Parts as a distributor or wholesaler, or DC Afam as technical supplier. The idea is to continue to supply the international market with CMS, creating the possibility to connect other companies for the international market below. Sources within PDG report to Nieuwsmotor that more acquisitions will be announced in the coming weeks.
CMS is known worldwide as a buyer and supplier of so-called "new old stock", which means that surplus stocks of original (OEM) parts are taken over from manufacturers or distributors, where they are inventoried and sold individually to collectors and restorers. After a while, the manufacturers of the OEM parts always stop supplying parts for a certain model of motorcycle, but still have stock left, which still remains valuable in this way. In recent years, CMSnl has become a household name for motorsport enthusiasts through sponsorship of various racing teams and drivers, such as Cal Crutchlow (LCR) and Jonahan Rea (KRT).
Mike Buttinger, (former) owner and founder of CMS: “I am pleased that PDG is on board to fuel CMS's growth ambitions for the coming years. During the acquisition process, the PDG and Torqx teams have clearly demonstrated that they have the relevant expertise and network in this industry. I believe there are many opportunities and I am convinced that joining forces with PDG will accelerate the development of CMS. " Tom Beyers, CEO of PDG about the acquisition: “PDG is impressed with the breadth and depth of CMS's product offering, their digital expertise and the impressive growth achieved over the past 20 years with Mike and Roald at the helm. I look forward to actively supporting CMS in the next growth phase. ”