Kohlberg & Company has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Parts Authority, a distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, from The Jordan Company. Parts Authority (PA) is a distributor of nearly 500,000 SKUs of automotive and truck parts, tools and equipment, and transmissions to the automotive aftermarket industry. PA’s customers include independent installers, national fleets, […]
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Race Winning Brands Adds-On Again
Race Winning Brands, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Manley Performance Products, a maker of pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, and valvetrain components sold to the automotive aftermarket. Manley Performance Products was founded by Hank Manley in 1966 and today is led by President Trip Manley, the son of the founder. “We are excited […]
CCMP’s Truck Hero Buys Lund from Highlander
Truck Hero, a portfolio company of CCMP Capital Advisors, has acquired Lund International from Highlander Partners, who will remain as a minority investor. CCMP acquired Truck Hero in April 2017 from TA Associates which remains as a minority investor in the company as well. The buy of Lund is Truck Hero’s fifteenth acquisition since its […]
River Associates Acquires GAHH
River Associates has formed TopDown, Inc. to acquire GAHH Automotive, a maker of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, from Argenta Partners. GAHH is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of aftermarket convertible tops, Jeep tops, and other vehicle interiors including seats, carpeting, and door panels. The company’s portfolio of brands includes GAHH, Robbins, and E-Z ON. GAHH’s parts are […]
