Operating Company Manufacturing

DexKo Global

Novi, Michigan, United States

DexKo Global is a global manufacturer of highly engineered running gear. Through its primary subsidiaries—Dexter in the U.S. and AL-KO Vehicle Technology in Europe—it provides axles, chassis, suspension components, and related systems for trailer, RV, and towable equipment manufacturers worldwide.

Focus Areas
Trailer running gear, Axles, Chassis assemblies
Website
dexko.com

Tracked deals

6

6 tracked deals across 2019-2021.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

4 buyout · 2 addon

DexKo Global Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for DexKo Global. 3 2019 2 2020 1 2021

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    DexKo Global Inc., Dexter Axle Company
    Target
    Progress Mfg. Inc.
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    DexKo Global, AL-KO Vehicle Technology, KPS Capital Partners
    Target
    Nordelettronica S.r.l.
    Seller
    Nordelettronica shareholders
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Veneto, Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    DexKo Global, through its subsidiary AL-KO Vehicle Technology, has acquired Italian electronics specialist Nordelettronica S.r.l., expanding AL-KO’s product portfolio in electronic components for recreational vehicles and industrial electronics. The deal (closed November 30, 2020) brings Nordelettronica’s two development and production sites in Italy and Romania into the DexKo group; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    DexKo Global Inc., Dexter Axle Company
    Target
    Silent Drive
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    DexKo Global Inc.'s subsidiary Dexter Axle Company has acquired Silent Drive, a long-established maker of specialty heavy-duty trailer air suspensions based in Orange City, Iowa. The acquisition expands Dexter/DexKo's specialty suspension capabilities and broadens its product portfolio and end-market reach across the United States and Canada.

  • Buyer
    DexKo Global Inc., AL-KO Vehicle Technology
    Target
    Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH
    Industry
    Automotive
    Location
    Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    Type
    Addon

    DexKo Global Inc., via its AL-KO Vehicle Technology business unit, has acquired Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH, a Germany-based designer and manufacturer of seating systems for motorhomes, electric vehicles and specialty vehicles. The transaction was signed in October 2019 and completed December 23, 2019; financial terms were not disclosed and Aguti's existing management team will remain in place.

  • Buyer
    DexKo Global Inc.
    Target
    Safim S.p.A.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Emilia-Romagna, Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    DexKo Global Inc., a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, acquired Safim S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of highly engineered hydraulic braking system components for off‑highway vehicles. The acquisition expands DexKo's product capabilities and end‑market reach, combining Safim's engineering expertise and manufacturing footprint in Modena and Pune with DexKo and AL‑KO's global platform.

  • Buyer
    DexKo Global Inc., AL-KO International Pty Ltd
    Target
    Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd
    Seller
    Fernando "Fred" Pasquale, Orazio "Ozzie" Mammola
    Industry
    Automotive
    Location
    Victoria, Australia
    Type
    Addon

    DexKo Global, through its Australian subsidiary AL-KO International Pty Ltd, has signed an agreement to acquire Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd (PCI), a long-established Australian caravan chassis manufacturer based in Campbellfield, Victoria. The founders sought a strategic buyer ahead of retirement; financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval.

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