Mekonomen to open Europe's most complete Mega facility in central Stockholm

Mekonomen to open Europe's most complete Mega facility in central
Stockholm

“Car accessories, spare parts, 24-hour workshop service and boat-related
items in one and the same place”

On Friday morning, 15 April, Mekonomen will open the doors to its
largest facility to date. With more than 5,000 square metres of space,
customers will be offered a unique turnkey concept, with everything from
24-hour workshop service to a store, car inspection, car care and a
café. In addition, the facility will be the start for Mekonomen's entry
in the marine market.

“We are now demonstrating that we are serious when we say that we don't
serve cars, we serve people. This facility is entirely based on the
customer's needs,” says Håkan Lundstedt, President and CEO of Mekonomen
AB.

The facility at Gärdet will be historic for Mekonomen for several
reasons. In addition to being the largest in the Group, it will offer
customers a turnkey concept beyond the ordinary. A store, workshop, car
inspection, car care, car rental and a café are all located in the
5,000-square-metre facility. A major feature is also that the new
facility at Gärdet will be the first in Europe to offer 24-hour workshop
service, which will serve all car models and is aimed at all customers.
 

“It's a concept that does not exist anywhere else in Europe. Customers
will be able to leave their car and then we will handle the rest. If the
customer wants us to collect the car and then drive it home after its
service, we can organise that. The customer may also choose to take a
seat and enjoy a cup of coffee in our café while the car is being
serviced. The basic principle is that everything must be done on the
customer's terms and according to their requirements. With a 24-hour
workshop, we will also offer the people of Stockholm Europe's most
accessible service. We foresee major business opportunities here,
particularly in terms of commercial vehicles,” says Håkan Lundstedt.

In connection with the opening at Gärdet, Mekonomen will also launch
Mekonomen Marint. A large department in the facility will be geared at
boat owners.

“We are entering the marine market with the aim of offering boat owners
the same service and expertise for which we are known among car owners.
This expansion will be exciting for the entire company. There is major
demand among the country's boat owners, primarily in terms of increased
accessibility. Our aim here is for Mekonomen to be the best option for
boat owners,” says Håkan Lundstedt.

At 7:00 a.m. on Friday, 15 April, the Nordic region's largest and most
complete Mekonomen facility will be opened.

Street address: Tegeluddsvägen 82, Gärdet.


For more information, please contact:

Håkan Lundstedt, President and CEO of Mekonomen AB, Tel: +46 (0)8-464 00
00

Gunilla Spongh, CFO Mekonomen AB, Tel: +46 (0)8-464 00 00