M&A Deal Summary

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing Acquires Truckfitters

On March 28, 2019, Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing acquired automotive company Truckfitters from Kaspar Companies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing’s 2nd transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-03-28
Target Truckfitters
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing
Sellers(s) Kaspar Companies
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Truckfitters

San Antonio, Texas, United States
Truckfitters is a premier provider of truck upfitting products and service and the largest operation in Texas. Truckfitters offers a wide range of products to protect and enhance the truck’s look and performance.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing

Mt. Pleasant, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing is a manufacturer of professional-grade trailers, parts and supplies. Big Tex sells its family of leading trailer brands, including Big Tex Trailers, CM/S&H Trailers, Circle J and CM Truck Beds, through a diversified network of over 400 dealers nationwide. Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing was founded in 1982 and is based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Texas M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-24 American Trailer Works

Sumner, Texas, United States

American Trailer Works is a manufacturer and distributor of utility and cargo trailers in North America. American Trailer Works sells trailers through independent dealers and national retailers under the PJ Trailers, Carry-On Trailer, RC Trailers, Middlebury Trailers and other private-label brand names.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Kaspar Companies

Shiner, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1898
Sector Diversified
DESCRIPTION

Kaspar Companies is a family of business Starting with a single wire basket, Kaspar Companies has since grown to be the parent company of nine subsidiaries: Ranch Hand Truck Accessories, Kaspar Manufacturing, Texas Precious Metals, Bedrock Truck Beds, Truckfitters, Silverback Homes, Espresso, Horizon Firearms and iota Outdoors. A fifth-generation family business headquartered in Shiner, Texas, Kaspar Companies has evolved and expanded into diverse industries while remaining grounded in the founding principles of quality American workmanship and honest business practices.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: Texas M&A 1 of 2
Country: United States M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-19 Ranch Hand

Shiner, Texas, United States

Ranch Hand, a South Texas-based manufacturer of custom bumpers, grill guards, and steps for the automotive aftermarket. The company designs and engineers custom equipment specifically matched to the owners’ vehicles. Ranch Hand’s full line of custom-fit bumpers and accessories accommodate OEM sensors without compromising the truck’s safety features, making it as functional at work as it is on the road.

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