New Supply Chain Organization, Expanded Stocking Capacity, and More Original Parts in REPA's First Half of 2026
From key organizational changes to the opening of the new branch in Dubai and the building of an enlarged Fulfillment Center in Germany, and more.
Cesena June 26, 2026
The first six months of 2026 were defined by a single priority for REPA, Europe’s leading distributor of spare parts for professional foodservice, refrigeration and coffee and vending equipment: giving service centers and OEM partners more of what they depend on: capacity, range and expertise. This half-year review brings together the most significant developments of the period, from the new Supply Chain function and the opening of the Dubai branch to the building of a new Fulfillment Center near Munich and lots more.
Introducing the Group Supply Chain Organization
In May, REPA took a major organizational step by creating a new Group function, Supply Chain, led by Wolfgang Bremer, who brings more than 25 years of international experience in supply chain, procurement and operations management. The function strengthens coordination between Purchasing and Logistics across Europe and beyond, creating a more agile flow of parts from suppliers to customers, through REPA. By aligning inventory planning, procurement and distribution, the new function aims to improve product availability and service levels while streamlining operations.
REPA Middle East: a new Branch to Increase Original Parts Availability in the UAE
To extend the availability of original parts and provide a closer support to customers and manufacturers operating in the Middle East, in February REPA opened a new branch in the Dubai free zone. Thanks to the local fulfillment center, the widest range of original spare parts of the region, is ready to be shipped within 24 to 48 hours across UAE. A local team of spare parts experts assists customers with orders and customs procedure in their time zone.
Enlarged Space for Parts, with the Building of a New Fulfillment Center near Munich
REPA’s product range keeps expanding, with new brands and machine models added to meet rising demand from service centers and distributors, alongside growing requests from OEMs to stock and distribute their original parts. To keep pace, REPA is building a new Fulfillment Center and Group Headquarters in a strategic location near Munich Airport.
The groundbreaking ceremony in late March marked the start of construction on the new spare parts hub, set to be operational at the end of 2027.
At 25,200 square meters, it will add substantial storage capacity and introduce advanced automation and robotics for faster order handling for customers and OEM partners.
"These first six months show how REPA continues to invest where it matters most: our customers, our OEM partners and our people. By strengthening our supply chain, expanding our fulfillment capabilities, increasing access to original parts and enhancing our services, we are creating the conditions to support our partners' success today and in the years ahead. This momentum gives us a strong foundation for the second half of 2026 and beyond." comments REPA CEO, Alexander Wiegand
Broadening Access to Original Parts
Access to original spare parts continues to grow through new partnerships with OEM manufacturers. Service technicians and maintenance professionals can now source a wider range of original parts for brands including Angelo Po, Dito Sama, ECM Profitec, Hounö, John Guest, Macap, Moretti Forni, Stalgast and Stone Espresso, available in several countries under agreement with the manufacturers. This extension increases the possibility to source original parts from a single supplier, thus reducing procurement complexity and speed up repairs.
“REPA Premium”: A Complete Service Solution for OEMs and Service Companies in DACH
In May, the DACH Business Unit launched “REPA Premium” a service program that simplifies spare parts management for OEMs and service companies. For OEM partners, it covers sourcing, warehousing, marketing, sales and service-network coordination, reducing operational complexity while keeping original parts moving efficiently. For service companies, it adds a fast-lane hotline, technical support for their end customers and priority logistics with less in-house effort on stocking and service, and faster delivery of the parts that matter.
Technical OEM trainings in Italy and Spain
In February, REPA launched a new series of OEM-focused technical training programs at its Italian headquarters in Cesena. The first sessions, held in February and May, centered on Welbilt equipment used by major Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chains, with further courses planned for the second half of the year. Similar training continued in Spain across several brands. Direct access to manufacturer expertise helps technicians raise repair quality and reduce equipment downtime.
Strengthening Customer Relationships and Workplace Safety in France
In France, where REPA operates from its headquarters in Neuville-en-Ferrain, the first half brought two notable developments. In May, the company welcomed Melisandre Barillé as Key Account Manager, working closely with customers from the outset to support their day-to-day needs and build strong, long-term relationships. Safety also stayed in front of mind: together with local emergency services, REPA ran a work-at-height evacuation drill to test the speed and effectiveness of its emergency response under realistic conditions, putting the company’s Safety value into practice.
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Paola Bertini