The Wheel Group (Wynnchurch Portfolio) Acquires Tuff Stuff Overland

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.

Daystar Products Acquires Tuff Country with Support from Dubin Clark and Midwest Mezzanine

April 3, 2019

Automotive

Daystar Products, a Phoenix-based automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer backed by private equity sponsor Dubin Clark, has acquired Tuff Country, an off-road suspension and accessories maker. Midwest Mezzanine provided subordinated debt and equity to support Dubin Clark and Daystar in the add-on acquisition, and Daystar said it is actively seeking further add-on investments in the automotive aftermarket sector.

Clearlake-backed Wheel Pros Acquires TeraFlex

April 1, 2022

Automotive

Wheel Pros, a designer and distributor of aftermarket vehicle enhancements backed by Clearlake Capital, has acquired TeraFlex, a Utah-based manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket suspensions, shocks and related components. The founders of TeraFlex will remain with the business; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Wheel Pros' suspension and performance shock product offerings and broadens the combined company's distribution footprint.

Wheel Pros (Clearlake-backed) Acquires TSW Alloy Wheels

December 22, 2020

Automotive

Wheel Pros, the Clearlake Capital-backed designer, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket wheels and accessories, acquired Just Wheels & Tires Co., Inc. d/b/a TSW to broaden its luxury and off‑road product offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed; TSW (founded 1991) serves over 5,800 dealers through eight distribution centers.

Storyteller Overland Acquires TAXA Outdoors

April 11, 2024

Manufacturing

Storyteller Overland has acquired TAXA Outdoors, combining Storyteller's Class B RV and expedition vehicle capabilities with TAXA's lightweight, design-forward towable camping habitats. The transaction closed alongside a significant investment from L Catterton, RX3 Growth Partners, Wheelhouse and Virentes; Neil Grimmer will become CEO of TAXA and Chief Strategy Officer of Storyteller Overland.

Caymus Equity Partners Invests in Overland Vehicle Systems

July 1, 2022

Automotive

Caymus Equity Partners has made a platform investment in Overland Vehicle Systems, partnering with founder and CEO Sean Angues to provide capital to support OVS's growth. OVS, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, is a supplier of overlanding and off-road accessories with brands including King 4WD and Up Down Air.