Dorman Products Acquires Dayton Parts for Approximately $338M

Dayton Parts (AEA Investors portfolio) Acquires Security Steel Supply Co.

October 1, 2018

Manufacturing

Dayton Parts, LLC — a portfolio company of AEA Investors LP — has acquired Security Steel Supply Co., a family-owned supplier of 5160H alloy spring steel and automotive leaf spring suspension components based in Kankakee, Illinois. BDO Capital Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Security Steel on the transaction, which expands Dayton Parts' product offerings and distribution footprint in the leaf-spring and undercarriage parts market.

Parts Town Acquires Dayton Appliance Parts

April 22, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Parts Town, the global leader in foodservice equipment parts distribution, has acquired the assets of Dayton Appliance Parts Co., a family-owned Midwest distributor of residential appliance OEM parts. The acquisition brings Dayton’s 12 locations and experienced team into the Parts Town family, with Tim and Bub Houtz remaining in leadership roles to support growth and customer experience expansion in the residential appliance parts market.

Aetna Truck Parts Acquires Douglas Truck Parts

September 18, 2025

Automotive

Aetna Truck Parts has acquired Douglas Truck Parts, combining two Chicago-based truck-parts firms. The deal will expand Aetna’s inventory, distribution network and service capabilities to improve product availability and support for commercial-truck customers.

Fenix Parts Acquires Assets of Reno Auto Parts

October 4, 2022

Automotive

Fenix Parent LLC (operating as Fenix Parts) has completed the acquisition of the assets of Reno Auto Parts, a full-service automotive recycler in Hillsboro, Ohio. The deal expands Fenix's Midwest footprint and production capacity, growing its network of full-service and self-service locations.

Kohlberg & Company Acquires Majority Stake in Parts Authority

October 1, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Kohlberg & Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Parts Authority. Parts Authority's existing management team, led by CEO Randy Buller, will continue to lead the business and remain significant owners, and The Jordan Company will retain a significant ownership position; financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Lake Success, New York, Parts Authority operates more than 200 locations across the U.S., distributes nearly 500,000 SKUs, and serves independent installers, national fleets, jobbers and e-tailers.

Cummins Completes Acquisition of Meritor

August 3, 2022

Automotive

Cummins Inc. has completed its acquisition of Meritor, Inc. for approximately $3.7 billion (including assumed debt and net of acquired cash). The deal strengthens Cummins' components and ePowertrain capabilities, accelerating development of electrified powertrain solutions and is expected to be immediately accretive with roughly $130 million of annual pre-tax run-rate synergies by year three.