M&A Deal Summary

Lippert Components Acquires Star Design

On March 17, 2014, Lippert Components acquired chemicals company Star Design for 12M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lippert Components’ 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Lippert Components’ 8th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Lippert Components’ 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lippert Components’ 4th transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-03-17
Target Star Design
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Lippert Components
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 12M USD

Target

Star Design

Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Star Design is a manufacturer of thermoformed sheet plastic which include thermoplastic polyolefin, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene.

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Buyer

Lippert Components

Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Category Company
Founded 1956
Sector Building Materials
DESCRIPTION
Lippert Components' corporate headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana.
Lippert Components' corporate headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana.

Lippert Components, Inc. is a tier-1 supplier serving the Manufactured Housing (MH), Recreational Vehicle (RV) and Cargo/Horse Trailer industries. LCI is an industry leader in a multitude of products including chassis, fabricated steel parts, entry doors, axles, leveling and stabilization equipment, suspension enhancement products, and accessories that enhance the RV lifestyle. Lippert Components, Inc. is based in Elkhart, Indiana.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 34
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 25
State (Indiana) 4 of 15
Country (United States) 8 of 27
Year (2014) 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-02-27 Innovative Design Solutions

Troy, Michigan, United States

Innovative Design Solutions, Inc. is a designer, developer and manufacturer of electronic systems encompassing a wide variety of RV applications. IDS also manufactures electronic systems for automotive, medical and industrial applications.

Buy $36M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-16 Actuant - RV business

United States

Actuant - RV business manufactures leveling systems, slideout mechanisms and steps, primarily for motorhome RVs, under the Power Gear® and Kwikee® brands.

Buy $36M
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