Tailwind Capital Acquires RANDYS Worldwide Automotive

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.

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.

RANDYS Worldwide Acquires BulletProof Hitches

May 1, 2025

Manufacturing

RANDYS Worldwide has acquired BulletProof Hitches, a Bradenton, Florida-based manufacturer of heavy-duty trailer hitches and towing accessories. The acquisition expands RANDYS’ product portfolio into towing solutions and will allow BulletProof Hitches to continue operating from its Bradenton headquarters while leveraging RANDYS’ supply chain, distribution and engineering capabilities.

Torque Capital Acquires Remy Aftermarket Light Vehicle Business from BorgWarner

October 31, 2016

Automotive

Torque Capital's investor group has completed the purchase of the North American and European light vehicle aftermarket business of Remy, Inc. from BorgWarner Inc., acquiring Remy's North American rotating electrical remanufacturing business, the Maval power steering business, and Remy Europe rotator remanufacturing operations. The deal creates a standalone Remy aftermarket business with David Nichols named president of the North American company.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires The Wheel Group

February 1, 2021

Automotive

Wynnchurch Capital, a Chicago-area private equity firm, has acquired The Wheel Group, a designer and distributor of branded aftermarket wheels, specialty tires and related accessories based in Ontario, California. Wynnchurch said the investment will be a new platform to accelerate TWG's growth, leveraging the company's portfolio of proprietary brands, sourcing capabilities and 20 U.S. and Canadian sales and distribution centers.

Race Winning Brands (MiddleGround Capital) Acquires TPT Solutions

April 21, 2022

Automotive

Race Winning Brands, a platform company backed by MiddleGround Capital, has acquired TPT Solutions, the owner of TransGo, RevMax and Transmission Specialties. The transaction is an add-on to the Race Winning Brands platform and expands the platform's transmission-focused aftermarket product capabilities; terms were not disclosed. Prestwick served as exclusive advisor to TPT Solutions and its sponsor Five Points Capital.