Adkev Acquires Winzeler Gear
July 16, 2025
Family-owned injection molder Adkev of Goodland, Indiana has acquired Winzeler Gear of Harwood Heights, Illinois. The deal brings Winzeler’s ~40+ employees, 42 injection molding machines and precision plastic-gear capabilities into Adkev’s manufacturing platform to expand capabilities across automotive and non-automotive end markets.
- Buyers
- Adkev
- Targets
- Winzeler Gear
- Sellers
- John Winzeler
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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