Fox Factory Acquires Custom Wheel House from Thompson Street Capital Partners

Fox Factory Acquires Marucci Sports from Compass Diversified for $572 Million

November 2, 2023

Consumer Products

Fox Factory Holding Corp. completed the acquisition of Wheelhouse Holdings, Inc., the parent of Marucci Sports LLC, from Compass Diversified for an enterprise value of $572 million. The deal, which closed in November 2023, brings Marucci's premium baseball and softball brands into FOX's Specialty Sports Group to drive revenue diversification, engineering and sourcing synergies, and expanded end-market reach.

Cadmus Acquires Wheelhouse Group

November 2, 2022

Professional Services

Cadmus has acquired Wheelhouse Group, a change management and organizational transformation consultancy. The deal adds Wheelhouse's nearly 100 consultants and capabilities in organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and workforce transformation to expand Cadmus' Strategy & Transformation offerings and federal footprint.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires The Wheel Group

February 1, 2021

Automotive

Wynnchurch Capital, a Chicago-area private equity firm, has acquired The Wheel Group, a designer and distributor of branded aftermarket wheels, specialty tires and related accessories based in Ontario, California. Wynnchurch said the investment will be a new platform to accelerate TWG's growth, leveraging the company's portfolio of proprietary brands, sourcing capabilities and 20 U.S. and Canadian sales and distribution centers.

Fox Factory Acquires SCA Performance from Kinderhook

February 12, 2020

Automotive

Fox Factory Holding Corp. agreed to acquire SCA Performance Holdings, Inc. from Kinderhook Industries for $328 million (exclusive of vehicle inventory), with an additional $13 million of contingent retention incentives for key SCA management. The purchase expands FOX's specialty vehicle manufacturing capabilities and North American manufacturing footprint by combining SCA's OEM-authorized upfitting business with FOX's Tuscany operations.

The Wheel Group (Wynnchurch Portfolio) Acquires Tuff Stuff Overland

February 8, 2021

E-Commerce

The Wheel Group (a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital) has acquired Tuff Stuff Overland, a Santa Ana–based direct-to-consumer e-commerce seller of overland/outdoor vehicle accessories. The acquisition expands TWG's product portfolio into rooftop tents, awnings and other overland gear to strengthen its presence in the truck, SUV and car enthusiast markets.

MW Industries Acquires Fox Valley Spring Company

October 29, 2021

Manufacturing

MW Industries announced the acquisition of Fox Valley Spring Company, LLC, which closed October 29, 2021. The purchase brings Fox Valley Spring's precision spring and wire-form manufacturing capabilities into MW Components to expand MW's spring production and engineering expertise for a range of end markets.