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    DexKo Global expands its New Zealand operations with the acquisition of CM Trailer Parts

    Châssis, solutions de suspension et accessoires pour des besoins variés

    AL-KO développe une technologie de véhicule fiable pour caravanes, camping-cars, fourgons, remorques, véhicules utilitaires ainsi que pour les mobil-homes et tiny houses. Des solutions de châssis et de suspension innovantes, des systèmes de sécurité intelligents et des accessoires adaptés contribuent à rendre les véhicules plus confortables, plus sûrs et plus flexibles.

    Que ce soit en voyage, pour le transport ou dans un contexte professionnel : AL-KO allie de nombreuses années d’expérience à une technologie moderne et des solutions spécifiquement adaptées à chaque type de véhicule et à chaque exigence.

    DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CM Trailer Parts to expand its New Zealand operations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    CM Trailer Parts is a privately owned New Zealand business and leading supplier of caravan and trailer axles, leaf springs, couplings and other trailer components, serving multiple market segments across New Zealand since 1988.

    Fred Bentley, CEO at DexKo Global, said: "We are excited to welcome the CM Trailer Parts team to the DexKo organization. This acquisition brings a South Island distribution and product assembly facility into our New Zealand business footprint; and will help the company service the whole market better with our range of axle and brake products. We truly believe together is better for all of our businesses and this is our next step toward obtaining our DexKo 2020 vision."

    The transaction has the strong endorsement of the owners of CM Trailer Parts including James Taylor who will remain within the business as General Manager, along with co-owners Alasdair Cleland and Mark Havis and other members of the leadership team.

    "At CM Trailer Parts, we are very proud of the legacy we have built. Becoming part of the DexKo family will allow the business to continue to grow with the backing of the industry leader," said Mr Taylor. "I am confident that uniting with DexKo will be very beneficial for both our customers and employees."

    Harald Hiller, Global President and CEO of AL-KO Vehicle Technology emphasized the benefits for customers: "We continue to add strong brands to our global portfolio and offer additional quality products to our customers. This integration will further expand our core business, which will allow us to service our customers with an even broader range of solutions."

    "I am excited by the opportunity to integrate CM Trailer Parts into the DexKo organization," said AL-KO’s Australia & New Zealand Managing Director Peter Mannfolk. "I look forward to the already successful CM Trailer Parts business continuing to service customers, whilst adding the additional support of AL-KO in New Zealand and the global expertise and resources of DexKo. Together is better and I look forward to giving our customers CM’s strong presence in the aftermarket combined with AL-KO’s strength in supplying manufacturers."

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