Driverge Vehicle Innovations Acquires NorCal Van Conversions
January 18, 2021
Driverge Vehicle Innovations, a U.S. vehicle upfitter based in Richfield, Ohio, has acquired California-based NorCal Van Conversions to add West Coast manufacturing and distribution capabilities. NorCal owners Todd and Laurie LaPant will remain with the business as part of Driverge's leadership team, and the deal expands Driverge's product offerings and geographic footprint to better serve healthcare, fleet and vocational markets on the West Coast.
- Buyers
- Driverge Vehicle Innovations
- Targets
- NorCal Van Conversions
- Sellers
- Todd LaPant, Laurie LaPant
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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