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Andrew Clarke Appointed to LKQ Board of Directors

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LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke to the Company’s Board of Directors as a new independent director, effective July 22. With the addition of Mr. Clarke, the LKQ Board will consist of ten members, eight of whom are independent. Clarke brings significant logistics, transportation, operations, and financial expertise, having most recently […]

LKQ Reaches New Two-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement in Germany

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LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) announced that a new collective bargaining agreement has been agreed with the trade union Verdi. The agreement covers approximately 5,000 employees of LKQ Europe in Germany, including 730 colleagues at LKQ’s Sulzbach-Rosenberg distribution center. The collective bargaining agreement has a two-year duration, which expires on April 30, 2026. The tariff agreement […]

LKQ Corporation Announces LKQ Refinish Division

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LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the merging of the LKQ PBE and FinishMaster businesses under one umbrella now called LKQ Refinish. The LKQ Refinish division is a distribution leader in the US automotive and commercial industries, servicing over 40,000 customers within North America. Over the years, the LKQ Refinish division has expanded through acquisitions of […]

LKQ Expands SMART Brand Assortment of Body Fillers, Putties & Glazes

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LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the expanded footprint of Smart Advanced fillers, putties, and glazes now available at participating LKQ locations. Every technician prefers different attributes from their body filler of choice including performance, finish, and properties. This is why there are 4 different levels of quality, performance, and build capabilities. No matter the technician’s […]

LKQ Releases Global Sustainability Report

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LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced the release of its 2023 Global Sustainability Report. The Report describes LKQ’s role in driving sustainable success for its customers, employees, the communities in which they operate and the global circular economy. Additionally, the report includes an enhanced and robust sustainability strategy, demonstrating LKQ’s approach to managing sustainability risks […]

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of LKQ in Design Patent Case Against GM

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In a precedential decision, the full court overturned a common test for determining obviousness of a design patent. Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in favor of an appeal by LKQ Corporation in a case over a design patent held by General Motors (GM) on a 2018-1022 Chevrolet Equinox […]

LKQ Corporation to Sell Elit Polska in Poland to MEKO AB

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LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Elit Polska, a Poland-based distributor of automotive parts, consumables and workshop equipment to MEKO AB. The transaction is expected to be completed during the second half of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals. Elit […]

LKQ Corporation Announces Two Leadership Appointments

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Following last week’s announcement by LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) that Justin Jude, the Company’s current Senior Vice President and President of its Wholesale – North America segment, has been appointed to serve as LKQ’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from January 1 until he officially succeeds Dominick Zarcone as President and Chief Executive […]

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