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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.

DexKo Global (AL-KO) Acquires Nordelettronica S.r.l.

November 30, 2020

Manufacturing

DexKo Global, through its subsidiary AL-KO Vehicle Technology, has acquired Italian electronics specialist Nordelettronica S.r.l., expanding AL-KO’s product portfolio in electronic components for recreational vehicles and industrial electronics. The deal (closed November 30, 2020) brings Nordelettronica’s two development and production sites in Italy and Romania into the DexKo group; financial terms were not disclosed.

DexKo Global / AL-KO International Acquires Preston Chassis Industries (PCI)

February 7, 2019

Automotive

DexKo Global, through its Australian subsidiary AL-KO International Pty Ltd, has signed an agreement to acquire Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd (PCI), a long-established Australian caravan chassis manufacturer based in Campbellfield, Victoria. The founders sought a strategic buyer ahead of retirement; financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval.

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.

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 (AL-KO Vehicle Technology) Acquires Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH

December 23, 2019

Automotive

DexKo Global Inc., via its AL-KO Vehicle Technology business unit, has acquired Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH, a Germany-based designer and manufacturer of seating systems for motorhomes, electric vehicles and specialty vehicles. The transaction was signed in October 2019 and completed December 23, 2019; financial terms were not disclosed and Aguti's existing management team will remain in place.