France's Point S launches franchised network in Taiwan

TAIPEI: Point S, an independent tyre dealer and car maintenance network from France, has strengthened its presence in East Asia by launching a franchised network in Taiwan.

The network has partnered with automotive repair and maintenance specialist, Car Quality, in an agreement that includes the integration of the Point S brand in Car Quality’s 30 existing points of sale.

Point S opened its first flagship site in Taiwan on Oct 23 in a ceremony attended by the network’s international CEO Fabien Bouquet and international president Christophe Rollet.

The site is the first of 30 new points of sale in the country, all of which will be solely Point S branded.

Present in Asia since 2016, Point S’s expansion into Taiwan strengthens its operation in the region.

The network already has a strong Asian presence, with points of sale in India, Singapore, and China, as well as the regions of Hong-Kong and Macau.

“Having already visited our first Taiwanese flagship store, I look forward to seeing the network grow with 30 new Point S-branded centres in the near future,” said Bouquet.

"Not only will our 30 points of sale in Taiwan be strengthened owing to our collaboration with Point S, our network of depots will benefit from its international purchasing agreements with leading suppliers of tyres, parts, oils and lubricants, tools, accessories, and consumables," said Car Quality founder Chuo Feng-Min.