- CEO
- Brian McManus
- Full Time Employees
- 5,200
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Parts
- Address
- 170 Industriel Boulevard Boucherville QC Canada J4B 2X3
- IPO Date
- Jul 27, 2016
- Business
- Uni-Select Inc. is a leading North American distributor specializing in automotive refinish and industrial coatings, automotive aftermarket parts, and related products. The company operates through three main segments: FinishMaster U.S., Canadian Automotive Group, and GSF Car Parts U.K. Its product portfolio includes automotive paint, body and equipment products, mechanical parts, braking solutions, tools, and accessories. Uni-Select serves a broad customer base, including independent automotive parts wholesalers, retail stores, automotive service providers, car dealerships, body shops, and industrial clients across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1968, Uni-Select is headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec, Canada.
Recent major changes include Uni-Select's acquisition by LKQ Corporation in August 2023, a deal valued at approximately C$2.8 billion (US$2.1 billion), which expanded LKQ's footprint in North American automotive parts distribution and enhanced product offerings, particularly in automotive refinish paint and mechanical parts. In 2025, Uni-Select launched the Synergy® 100% New Caliper under its WorldParts® brand, completing its braking solutions portfolio with broad coverage of domestic and import vehicles in Canada. Additionally, Uni-Select formed a strategic agreement with Colonial Group to strengthen its supply chain and market reach. The company has also expanded its product catalog with thousands of new SKUs introduced in 2024 to better meet evolving customer needs.
Uni-Select’s operations encompass a network of over 1,000 independent automotive parts stores, more than 120 company-owned stores, and nine strategic distribution centers. The company maintains a strong focus on customer-centric solutions through dual-sourcing models, multiple ordering options for repair centers, loyalty and inventory management programs, technical and business training, warranty coverage, and reputed banner programs. These initiatives underpin Uni-Select’s competitive position in the automotive aftermarket and industrial coatings industries across North America and the U.K.