Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Acquires Snorkel Your ATV LLC

Nivel Acquires UTV Accessories Maker High Lifter Products

January 19, 2021

Automotive

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co. LLC acquired High Lifter Products, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of ATV/UTV performance accessories headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana. The deal expands Nivel’s UTV division product portfolio and technical capabilities — High Lifter brings lift kits, tires/wheels, axles, snorkels, a strong premium brand and the Mud Nationals event to Nivel’s portfolio. High Lifter operated ~95 employees at a 52,000 sq. ft. facility prior to the transaction.

Nivel Acquires UTV Accessories Maker Seizmik

May 6, 2020

Automotive

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co. LLC acquired Seizmik, a Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina-based maker of aftermarket UTV (utility-terrain-vehicle) accessories. Seizmik will operate as an independent subsidiary within Nivel’s new Specialty Vehicles division and CEO Steve Shankin will become Executive Vice President of that division. The acquisition expands Nivel’s product and distribution footprint in the UTV aftermarket and complements its recent Side By Side Stuff purchase.

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Acquires System 3 Off-Road

March 2, 2022

Automotive

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing (Nivel) has acquired System 3 Off-Road, a UTV tire and wheel brand, combining Nivel's manufacturing, sourcing and distribution capabilities with System 3's design and engineering expertise. The deal will integrate System 3's talent, vendor relationships and distribution partnerships (including ties with Tucker Powersports) to accelerate product innovation and expand Nivel's presence in the UTV tire & wheel aftermarket.

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Acquires EPI Performance

April 13, 2022

Manufacturing

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co., LLC (Nivel) has acquired EPI Performance, a long-standing designer and manufacturer of UTV/ATV CVT clutch kits, drive belts, and driveline components. The acquisition brings EPI's product innovation and distribution relationships into Nivel's manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution platform to accelerate growth in the UTV aftermarket segment.

Nivel Acquires Side By Side Stuff (and subsidiary Octane Ridge)

March 3, 2020

Automotive

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co LLC (Nivel) has acquired Side By Side Stuff and its subsidiary Octane Ridge, bringing Nivel into the growing UTV aftermarket parts and accessories market. The deal combines Nivel’s distribution and manufacturing scale with Side By Side Stuff’s brand, marketing reach and e-commerce presence; Side By Side Stuff and Octane Ridge will operate as independent subsidiaries within Nivel Specialty Vehicles and Scott Harper will continue to lead the business.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Completes Investment in Nivel Parts & Manufacturing

May 21, 2021

Automotive

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners completed an investment in Nivel Parts & Manufacturing, acquiring the company from funds managed by Kelso & Company. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Nivel is a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded aftermarket parts for niche vehicles and heavy-duty equipment; MSCP will partner with CEO Brent Moore to scale the business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.