Dexter Axle (DexKo Global) Acquires National Trailer Parts Warehouse, Ltd.

DexKo Global Acquires Cerka Industries Ltd.

January 16, 2024

Automotive

DexKo Global Inc. has completed the acquisition of Cerka Industries Ltd., a Milton, Ontario-based manufacturer of trailer axles and distributor of trailer components to dealers and OEMs across Canada. The deal integrates Cerka into DexKo/Dexter’s distribution and manufacturing network to expand DexKo’s reach and service capability in the Canadian trailer market.

Dexter Axle Company (DexKo) Acquires Redneck Inc. and Redline Products, LLC

January 19, 2021

Manufacturing

Dexter Axle Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DexKo Global Inc., has acquired 100% of the equity interests in Redneck Inc. and Redline Products, LLC, both headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The acquisition expands Dexter/DexKo's geographic footprint and distribution capabilities across North America by adding Redneck's ~20 locations and nearly 400 employees and broad parts inventory to its trailer component platform.

DexKo Global (Dexter) Acquires Progress Mfg. Inc.

December 9, 2021

Automotive

DexKo Global's wholly owned subsidiary Dexter Axle Company has acquired Progress Mfg. Inc., a Provo, Utah-based maker of integrated sway control hitches and towing accessories (brands include Equal-i-zer and Fastway). The deal expands Dexter/DexKo's portfolio of towing and trailer safety products and broadens its offering to OEM and dealer channels across North America.

DexKo Global (Dexter) Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc.

March 15, 2022

Automotive

DexKo Global Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Dexter Axle Company, acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc., a Mishawaka, Indiana designer and supplier of aluminum and steel wheels, tires and related accessories for RV, trailer and transportation markets. The acquisition expands Dexter/DexKo's product offering and strengthens its position in safety-related towing products and OEM/distribution channels.

Dexter Axle (DexKo Global) Acquires Silent Drive

January 10, 2020

Manufacturing

DexKo Global Inc.'s subsidiary Dexter Axle Company has acquired Silent Drive, a long-established maker of specialty heavy-duty trailer air suspensions based in Orange City, Iowa. The acquisition expands Dexter/DexKo's specialty suspension capabilities and broadens its product portfolio and end-market reach across the United States and Canada.

Brookfield Business Partners Acquires DexKo Global from KPS Capital Partners

October 4, 2021

Automotive

Brookfield Business Partners L.P., together with its institutional partners, agreed to acquire DexKo Global Inc. from KPS Capital Partners for $3.4 billion. DexKo, a Novi, Michigan–based manufacturer of chassis technology and trailer/RV components employing more than 6,000 people with global production and distribution footprint, was transformed under KPS via 15 acquisitions and operational improvements prior to the sale.