Bestop Acquires MGP (Marshall Genuine Products) Caliper Covers

Bestop (Kinderhook) Acquires Softopper

June 4, 2019

Automotive

Bestop, a Kinderhook Industries portfolio company, has acquired Softopper, a designer and manufacturer of convertible soft tops for light-duty pickup trucks and SUVs. The deal—Bestop's sixth add-on under Kinderhook—expands Bestop's product portfolio in the light-duty pickup truck aftermarket; financial terms were not disclosed.

Bestop (Kinderhook Portfolio) Acquires Bull Accessories (BullRing)

February 21, 2019

Automotive

Bestop, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Bull Accessories, LLC (BullRing), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of patented tie-down anchors and ratchet straps for light-duty pickup trucks. The deal is Bestop's fifth add‑on acquisition (Kinderhook's 68th automotive-related transaction); financial terms were not disclosed and BullRing's operations will be overseen by PRP Seats' CEO Aaron Wedeking.

Bestop Acquires myTop and Launches eTop Power-Actuated Soft Top Line

November 5, 2024

Automotive

Bestop, a Kinderhook-backed automotive accessories manufacturer, acquired myTop LLC, the developer of the industry’s first power‑actuated soft tops, and will integrate the technology into a new eTop product line for Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. The deal—Bestop’s tenth add‑on—is intended to expand Bestop’s product capabilities in the aftermarket and broaden its market reach.

Bestop (Kinderhook) Acquires Aluminess

July 21, 2021

Automotive

Bestop, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Aluminess, a designer and manufacturer of off-road aluminum products for trucks, vans, and SUVs. The deal is Bestop's ninth add-on acquisition and is intended to combine Bestop's R&D and digital marketplace with Aluminess's premium product line to accelerate product innovation and broaden distribution.

Bestop Acquires Precision Designs (sPOD)

June 3, 2021

Automotive

Bestop, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Precision Designs LLC d/b/a sPOD, a manufacturer and distributor of precision power distribution and switch panel systems for off-road and utility vehicles. The transaction is an add-on for Bestop intended to expand product offerings, enable bundled packages with related lighting brands, and drive growth via Bestop's digital and R&D capabilities.

Genuine Parts Company Acquires Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation (MPEC)

April 30, 2024

Automotive

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has acquired Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation (MPEC), the largest independent owner of NAPA Auto Parts stores in the U.S. The acquisition, effective April 30, 2024, adds 181 NAPA locations across six Midwest states and expands GPC’s retail footprint in priority markets.