DPI Off-Road Brands Acquires JT's Parts and Accessories

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.

Burnout Brands (HHCP Portfolio Company) Acquires D&J Precision Machine

January 21, 2025

Automotive

Burnout Brands, a Hidden Harbor Capital Partners portfolio platform, has acquired D&J Precision Machine, a precision machining specialist serving the diesel and automotive aftermarket. The add-on deal is intended to expand Burnout Brands’ production capabilities and service offerings for its BD Diesel and Monster Transmission brands.

High Bar Brands Acquires Dieter's Accessories

May 17, 2023

Manufacturing

High Bar Brands, a portfolio company backed by Heartwood Partners, acquired Dieter's Accessories, a Canadian manufacturer of aftermarket and OEM heavy-duty truck parts and stainless-steel accessories. The deal adds manufacturing capability and a complementary brand to High Bar's platform, supporting cross-selling and growth across Canada and the United States.

Polaris Industries Acquires Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP)

October 14, 2016

Automotive

Polaris Industries Inc. agreed to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts Co. (TAP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, retailer and installer of off‑road Jeep and truck accessories, for an aggregate $665 million (subject to customary adjustments). The acquisition adds TAP's proprietary brands and multi‑channel retail and e‑commerce capabilities to Polaris' aftermarket portfolio to accelerate growth and cross‑sell products to a larger combined customer base.

Investcorp Acquires S&S Truck Parts

March 8, 2022

Transportation

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, has acquired S&S Truck Parts, a long-established independent distributor of private-label and branded aftermarket truck parts. The partnership will support S&S's organic growth through new product introductions and North American geographic expansion while pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions; DJ Hoffman will retain a significant ownership stake.

Transtar Holding Company Acquires PPi Automotive

June 4, 2024

Automotive

Transtar Holding Company, a NexaMotion Group portfolio company backed by Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired PPi Automotive, a family-owned automotive parts wholesale distributor based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The add-on acquisition expands Transtar/NexaMotion's general repair and aftermarket distribution footprint in the Greater Pittsburgh area; terms were not disclosed.