RANDYS Worldwide Acquires BulletProof Hitches

RANDYS Worldwide Acquires Van Compass

January 22, 2025

Manufacturing

Aftermarket parts supplier RANDYS Worldwide has acquired Van Compass, a manufacturer of high-end suspension components for Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster vans. The deal expands RANDYS' portfolio and strengthens its position in the adventure/overlanding and commercial van markets by adding Van Compass's specialty suspension products and expertise.

Greenbriar Equity Group Majority Recapitalizes RANDYS Worldwide

November 2, 2022

Automotive

Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed a majority recapitalization of RANDYS Worldwide Automotive, with existing investor Tailwind Capital and management reinvesting and Tailwind retaining an equity stake. The transaction will support RANDYS' accelerated growth plans—including new technology, expanded product development, and selective add-on acquisitions—while CEO Kevin Kaestner remains in place at the company's Everett, Washington headquarters.

Camping World to Acquire Hitch RV

June 7, 2023

Retail

Camping World Holdings announced it will acquire Hitch RV, a regional RV dealer with three locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The deal — expected to close in Q3 2023 — expands Camping World into Delaware (its 43rd state) and strengthens its market positions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Hitch RV management (including Tim Waters) will join Camping World’s team.

The Yadot Group Acquires Hitch Media

December 6, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

The Yadot Group has acquired Austin-based full-service advertising agency Hitch Media. The acquisition expands Yadot's integrated agency capabilities (creative, production, brand and performance media) and establishes a strategic anchor in the Austin market.

B&R Auto (Highview Capital) Acquires American Auto Recycling, New Way Auto Sales & Parts and Charlie's Towing

January 4, 2024

Automotive

B&R Auto, a portfolio company of Highview Capital, announced the acquisitions of American Auto Recycling, New Way Auto Sales & Parts and Charlie's Towing to expand into Arizona and strengthen its footprint in Oregon. The transactions expand B&R's recycled auto parts and roadside/towing capabilities across the Western U.S.; B&R also announced the hiring of Lance Goeddel as Chief Administrative Officer.

Balmoral Funds Affiliate Acquires R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.

December 20, 2024

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC has acquired R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (a North American subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse). The transaction establishes Sheppard as an independent, PE-backed platform focused on steering technologies for Class 5-8 trucks, with management and operational investment planned to drive growth and innovation.