Bestop (Kinderhook Portfolio) Acquires Bull Accessories (BullRing)

Bestop (Kinderhook) Acquires Softopper

June 4, 2019

Automotive

Bestop, a Kinderhook Industries portfolio company, has acquired Softopper, a designer and manufacturer of convertible soft tops for light-duty pickup trucks and SUVs. The deal—Bestop's sixth add-on under Kinderhook—expands Bestop's product portfolio in the light-duty pickup truck aftermarket; financial terms were not disclosed.

Bestop (Kinderhook) Acquires Aluminess

July 21, 2021

Automotive

Bestop, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Aluminess, a designer and manufacturer of off-road aluminum products for trucks, vans, and SUVs. The deal is Bestop's ninth add-on acquisition and is intended to combine Bestop's R&D and digital marketplace with Aluminess's premium product line to accelerate product innovation and broaden distribution.

Bestop Acquires myTop and Launches eTop Power-Actuated Soft Top Line

November 5, 2024

Automotive

Bestop, a Kinderhook-backed automotive accessories manufacturer, acquired myTop LLC, the developer of the industry’s first power‑actuated soft tops, and will integrate the technology into a new eTop product line for Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. The deal—Bestop’s tenth add‑on—is intended to expand Bestop’s product capabilities in the aftermarket and broaden its market reach.

Bestop Acquires Precision Designs (sPOD)

June 3, 2021

Automotive

Bestop, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Precision Designs LLC d/b/a sPOD, a manufacturer and distributor of precision power distribution and switch panel systems for off-road and utility vehicles. The transaction is an add-on for Bestop intended to expand product offerings, enable bundled packages with related lighting brands, and drive growth via Bestop's digital and R&D capabilities.

Bestop Acquires MGP (Marshall Genuine Products) Caliper Covers

May 3, 2021

Automotive

Bestop, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Marshall Genuine Products, LLC (MGP Caliper Covers), a maker of high-performance, easy-to-install brake caliper covers. The deal is Bestop’s seventh add-on acquisition and will expand Bestop’s aftermarket product lineup and direct-to-consumer capabilities.

Vehicle Accessories (Kinderhook) Acquires Maxton Group

April 3, 2024

Automotive

Vehicle Accessories, Inc. (a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries) has acquired Maxton Group, a designer and manufacturer of emblem overlays, badging, LED lighting products, tailgate products and other automotive accessories based in Ormond Beach, Florida. The transaction is VAI’s eighth add-on acquisition and expands the platform’s OEM-facing product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.