Hedin Automotive strengthens its Position as One of the Largest BMW- and MINI-Dealers in Switzerland with the Acquisition of H.P. Schmid AG

Hedin Automotive AG in Switzerland has entered into an agreement to acquire the BMW dealer H.P. Schmid AG’s operations located in the northern Zürich area, further strengthening the company's position as the second largest BMW and MINI dealer in Switzerland.

Hedin Automotive made a significant move in 2022 by acquiring Alpina Group with its dealerships in St. Gallen, Widnau and Chur. The acquisition positioned the group as the second largest BMW and MINI dealer in the country. As part of their continued efforts to expand, Hedin Automotive has now entered into an agreement acquire H.P. Schmid, located just north of Zurich.

H.P. Schmid is a family-owned and operated dealership with a rich legacy that was founded by Hans Peter and Pius Schmid. With a team of 41 dedicated and skilled employees, the company has built an impressive reputation for delivering exceptional service to customers in the region. The dealership offers a wide selection of new and pre-owned BMW, as well as service, parts and accessories for BMW and MINI cars. Additionally, H.P. Schmid has a full body- and paint workshop.

Following the acquisition of H.P. Schmid’s operations, Hedin Automotive will be representing BMW and MINI from seven locations in Switzerland.

- We are pleased to expand our dealership footprint to the exciting and expanding Bülach area. In H.P. Schmid we gain a team with a passion for delivering outstanding service to their BMW and MINI customers, and we are confident that this passion will continue under our ownership. The same dedicated, professional team will continue to continue to deliver world class service in Bachenbülach with a clear customer focus, says Marcus Larsson, CEO of Hedin Mobility Group’s BMW and MINI operations.

For more than four decades H.P. Schmid has delivered outstanding service to BMW and MINI customers. The acquisition positions the dealership for future growth with the brand, and unlocks exciting opportunities for the HP Schmid team.

- H.P. Schmid is a sound company with rich legacy and great people. As I look back on our four decades of representing BMW, I am proud of my team and our accomplishments. The HP Schmid employees will continue to serve BMW and MINI customer in the Bülach area backed by the strength and support of one of Europe's fastest growing automotive groups. The industry is developing at breakneck speed, and I am convinced that the acquisition creates added value for our employees and customers alike, says Pius Schmid, Managing Director and co-owner of H.P. Schmid.

A significant partner for BMW in Europe

Hedin Mobility Group's BMW division, operating under the trademarks Hedin Automotive and Bavaria, has grown rapidly in recent years. Today the Group is one of Europe's largest dealers of BMW and MINI. Earlier this month, the company completed the acquisition of three dealerships in Sweden, and following the acquisitions of H.P. Schmid, Hedin Mobility Group will represent BMW and MINI at over 40 dealerships in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Switzerland.

- I am pleased to expand our BMW footprint further and to increase our long-standing, strong partnership with BMW. As we scale up our operation in Switzerland further, we position ourselves for operational excellence and growth, concludes Anders Hedin, owner and CEO of Hedin Mobility Group.

The acquisition of H.P. Schmid AG´s operations is expected to be completed in May 2023.