Race Winning Brands Acquires Victory 1 Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc. (RWB), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, has announced the acquisition of Victory 1 Performance, Inc. (Victory), a leading supplier of manufactured and forged high-performance titanium and alloy valves. Victory represents the eighth add-on acquisition for Race Winning Brands. Headquartered and operating out of a world-class facility in Mooresville, NC,
Holley Acquires AEM Performance Electronics
Holley has announced the acquisition of AEM Performance Electronics, the developer and supplier of electronic control and monitoring systems. “We are very excited to have the vast resources that an industry-leading company like Holley provides to help us accelerate the development of our products, particularly in the EV conversion space,” AEM Division President Greg
Northern Tool + Equipment Acquires Jacks Small Engines
Northern Tool + Equipment, a retailer of high-quality tools and equipment, announced it has acquired Jacks Small Engines, a second generation, family-owned company dealing in online replacement parts for all major brands of engines, tools and power equipment. The move reinforces Northern Tool’s focus on driving growth while serving hard-working trades professionals and serious DIYers with the
Pertronix Acquires Taylor Cable
PerTronix Performance Brands, which is made up of key brands in the ignition, exhaust and fuel delivery segments, has acquired Taylor Cable Products, Inc., located in Grandview, MO. For over 90 years, Taylor Cable Products has provided products to the performance and racing markets, including its line of performance and racing spark plug wires, battery
Cometic Gasket Acquires Klotz Synthetic Lubricants
Cometic Gasket, a supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the automotive, powersports, original equipment and remanufactured engine industries, announced it has acquired Klotz Synthetic Lubricants. Based in Fort Wayne, IN, and founded by John C. Klotz Jr., in 1959, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants specializes in providing superior lubricants to racers, performance enthusiasts, and traditional end-users. For
Xceldyne Looks to Expand with Movaltec Sarl Transaction
Xceldyne, LLC, a titanium valve and valvetrain component manufacturer, has announced it has secured assets of Movaltec Sarl, a steel valve and valvetrain component manufacturer, with the intention to expand their valve and valvetrain reach globally. “This transaction of the France-based company further increases Xceldyne’s global motorsports valvetrain market share. It provides tangible evidence of
F1’s Williams Racing Gets Acquired
Williams Racing, the British Formula 1 team and constructor, has been acquired for $179.5 million by Dorilton Capital, a U.S.-based company known for its long-term approach to investment. “…we are delighted that Dorilton are the new owners of the team. When we started this process, we wanted to find a partner who shared the same
Petersen Fluid Systems Acquired by Specialty Products Company
Specialty Products Company (SPC) of Longmont, CO, has announced the acquisition of Peterson Fluid Systems’ assets and team based in Henderson, CO. As the designer and manufacturer of performance oiling and fluid system components, the Peterson brand offers oil pumps, tanks, filters, and associated plumbing along with fittings and accessories for circle track, drag, rally,
Turn 14 Distribution to Acquire Motovicity
High-performance automotive parts and accessories distributor Turn 14 Distribution has reached an agreement to acquire Motovicity Distribution, a distributor of high-performance automotive parts and accessories based in Madison Heights, MI. Turn 14 Distribution will extend employment offers to a majority of Motovicity’s employees, the company said. Motovicity was founded in 2002 as a high-performance automotive parts and accessories
Melling Acquires Performance Springs UK Ltd.
Melling Engine Parts CEO Mark Melling announced the acquisition of Performance Springs UK Ltd. based in Blackpool, England. Performance Springs specializes in design and manufacturing of springs for the automotive and industrial sectors. Recently Performance started supplying Melling its aftermarket needs from its 20,000 sq.-ft. facility. The acquisition brings together two talented teams focused on providing
Race Winning Brands Acquires Manley Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC has added yet another acquisition, this time of Manley Performance Products, a top-tier manufacturer of high-performance pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, and valvetrain components. “We are excited to join the Race Winning Brands team and partner with a group that leads the racing industry in
Babcox Media Acquires Transmission Digest
For nearly 39 years, Transmission Digest has served as a primary resource for shops seeking the parts, services and supplies necessary to run a successful transmission/powertrain business. Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio of media properties and marketing solutions enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace.
