In 2015, Inchcape acquired Praco Didacol, a leading automotive company in the country, marking the beginning of our operations in Colombia. The operation is comprised of more than 2,300 employees across three operations: Inchcape Colombia, which provides comprehensive services including sales, financing, and after-sales services, supporting our customers throughout the vehicle lifecycle; Inchcape Digital, a digital company that provides technological services to all of the group's global operations; and Inchcape Business Services, which provides financial services to the entire Americas region. In Colombia, we represent major brands in the sector such as Suzuki, Citroën, GMW, Subaru, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Seres. In the commercial vehicles and machinery business unit, we operate with DFSK, JAC, HINO, Mack, Still, Komatsu, Hangcha, Linde, Develon, DIECI, and XCMG. In line with our Accelerate+ strategy, we have focused our product portfolio in recent years by increasingly incorporating hybrid and electric vehicles. This approach reflects our commitment to sustainability and the adoption of more environmentally friendly technologies. In addition, Inchcape Colombia obtained Great Place to Work 2022-2023 certification, in recognition of our high standards of management and human development. This achievement demonstrates our dedication to creating an exceptional work environment for our team.
MACAM Colombia (Mercedes-Benz)
In 2020, Inchcape acquired the distribution of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars from Daimler Colombia. This decision has consolidated our presence in the Colombian market.
We have a network of six authorised dealerships nationwide and 14 showrooms, backed by a solid after-sales service in more than 17 workshops throughout the country, positioning Mercedes-Benz, together with Inchcape, as a brand that offers great experiences to our customers.
We currently represent and distribute Mercedes-Benz's most prestigious sub-brands, including AMG, EQ, G-Class and Maybach. These sub-brands represent the cutting edge of innovation, performance, luxury and sustainability in the automotive industry.
In 2022, Inchcape continued to execute its expansion plans in Colombia by reacquiring the Mercedes-Benz Vans operation from Daimler Colombia. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to diversifying our portfolio of products and services, ensuring that our customers have access to the widest range of high-quality vehicle options.