DexKo Global Acquires Cerka Industries Ltd.

DexKo Global Acquires Cerma Srl

December 10, 2024

Manufacturing

DexKo Global Inc., through its AL-KO Vehicle Technology unit, has acquired Cerma Srl, a family-owned Italian manufacturer of high-precision hydraulic valves, manifolds and turned components based in Vezzano sul Crostolo, Emilia-Romagna. The purchase strengthens DexKo/AL‑KO’s hydraulics value chain and expands its product range for off‑highway and industrial end markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

DexKo Global (Dexter) Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc.

March 15, 2022

Automotive

DexKo Global Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Dexter Axle Company, acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc., a Mishawaka, Indiana designer and supplier of aluminum and steel wheels, tires and related accessories for RV, trailer and transportation markets. The acquisition expands Dexter/DexKo's product offering and strengthens its position in safety-related towing products and OEM/distribution channels.

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.

Dexter Axle (DexKo Global) Acquires National Trailer Parts Warehouse, Ltd.

October 18, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

DexKo Global's wholly-owned subsidiary Dexter Axle Company acquired National Trailer Parts Warehouse, Ltd., a trailer-parts distributor based in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The acquisition expands Dexter's distribution coverage in Western Canada and integrates National Trailer Parts' ~20 employees and local fleet into Dexter's distribution network.

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.

Dexter Axle Company (DexKo) Acquires Redneck Inc. and Redline Products, LLC

January 19, 2021

Manufacturing

Dexter Axle Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DexKo Global Inc., has acquired 100% of the equity interests in Redneck Inc. and Redline Products, LLC, both headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The acquisition expands Dexter/DexKo's geographic footprint and distribution capabilities across North America by adding Redneck's ~20 locations and nearly 400 employees and broad parts inventory to its trailer component platform.