Blaine, MN, March 14, 2023 – Red Hawk, a premier supplier of aftermarket golf car parts and accessories, revealed a new look and feel for its family of brands, which, in addition to its self-titled line of repair and replacement parts, includes RHOX accessories, Admiral electrical parts and DoubleTake body sets and color-matched accessories. The quality and depth of product offerings, nationwide distribution network and superior customer service, make Red Hawk the first choice for golf car owners, dealers and end users.

The brand evolution included a modernized visual identity for the parent brand and a separate logo to distinguish the Red Hawk line of replacement parts. “Our new tagline, ‘We drive the golf car experience,’ reflects Red Hawk’s leadership role in the industry and its commitment to pushing the limits of what golf cars can do and how people can use them. We have no plans to slow down. We want to be that one-stop shop for repairing, restoring and re-imagining golf cars from inside out,” said Chera Gibb, senior vice president of marketing at Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead).

Since being acquired by Arrowhead 16 months ago, Red Hawk has experienced unprecedented growth. A sixth warehouse facility was added in Las Vegas, Nevada, giving the company a national footprint. In addition, the acquisition of DoubleTake cemented Red Hawk as an innovative company positioned to dominate the marketplace.

The family of brands provides a wide range of parts and accessories to customize and maintain vehicles used for on-and off-road needs, including:

• Wheels and tires
• Belts, control cables, bearings and hardware
• Chargers, controllers and electrical parts
• Seat kits, utility boxes and custom seat covers
• Steering wheels, diamond plates and brush guards
• Body sets and color-matched accessories
• Lift kits and light kits
• Suspension, steering and brake components
• Tune-up kits, filters and spark plugs
• And much more

Visit www.golfcart.com to shop Red Hawk’s current selection of products or call 1-866-666-PART (7278).

MEDIA CONTACT
Chera Gibb
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, North America
corporatecommunications@arrowheadep.com

New Facility Features Advanced Logistics Technology to Enhance Service and Delivery Capabilities

Blaine, MN – January 16, 2023 – Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), a global leader in aftermarket parts distribution, today announced the opening of its newly constructed 540,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Portland, Tennessee. Arrowhead will create nearly 400 full-time job opportunities at the new facility when it opens in July 2023.

“This move expands on our hub and spoke distribution model that provides the flexibility, 1–2-day shipping delivery times and tailored service our customers enjoy,” said Jason Flagstad, Arrowhead’s executive vice president of operations and IT in North America. “We are excited to join the Portland community and look forward to bringing jobs and investment to the state.”

The addition of the new Portland, Tennessee, warehouse and distribution center enables Arrowhead to more efficiently serve its growing customer base. The company will continue to ship products with affordable rates and speedy delivery with its North American fulfillment and distribution center network that consists of these 22 locations:

Ashley, IN
Baltimore, MD
Blaine, MN
Boise, ID
East Greenville, PA
Elizabethtown, PA
Fresno, CA
Grand Prairie, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Lancaster, TX
Midway, GA
Midlothian, TX
North Las Vegas, NV
Jessup, PA
Henderson, NV
Indianapolis, IN
Ontario, Canada
Peru, ME
Portland, TN
Salisbury, NC
Tangent, OR
Urbandale, IA

The new facility, designed and built for operational efficiency, will provide employees with modern workspaces and leading-edge logistics technology, including advanced storage and conveyance systems and cross-docking capabilities. At the facility, employees will pick, pack and ship customers’ aftermarket parts to maintain, repair and enhance powersports vehicles, golf cars and outdoor power, agricultural and industrial equipment.

“Arrowhead Engineered Products is the perfect addition to our city’s growing industrial base that consists of an excellent variety of manufacturing and distribution facilities,” said Portland Mayor Mike Callis. “We’re proud to have a leading global company like Arrowhead in the community and excited about the nearly 400 full-time jobs that the company will create.”

Robertson County Mayor William Vogle also shared his welcome, “Robertson County is proud to be chosen by Arrowhead for their new location in Tennessee. We appreciate the confidence in our workforce and the unique quality of life our community provides.”

Arrowhead employees receive comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, vision, dental and medical plans and paid time in addition to eight paid holidays. To learn more about working at Arrowhead, visit www.arrowheadepinc.com/careers.

About Arrowhead Engineered Products
Based in Blaine, MN, Arrowhead Engineered Products is a leading global engineer and omnichannel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts. The Company leverages data and digital capabilities to provide mission-critical parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, golf cars, specialty vehicles, agriculture, and other diverse markets. With distribution and sourcing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Arrowhead Engineered Products employees service over 100,000 customers globally. Visit www.arrowheadepinc.com for more information. Continue reading “Arrowhead Engineered Products to Open Mega Warehouse Near Nashville” →

ZUR SOFORTIGEN FREIGABE: 21. Oktober

MEDIENKONTAKT
Arrowhead Engineered Products
Chera Gibb
corporatecommunications@arrowheadep.com

MEDIENKONTAKT
Bihr
Thierry Chonglez
thierry.chonglez@bihr.eu
+32 (497) 512 712

MEDIENKONTAKT
Alcopa
Laurent-Paul Van Steirtegem
laurent.vansteirtegem@alcopa.be

Blaine, MN und Kontich, Belgien – 21. Oktober 2022 – Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Vertrieb von Ersatzteilen, und die derzeitigen Aktionäre von Bihr haben heute die Übernahme von Bihr bekannt gegeben, einem führenden europäischen Vertriebsunternehmen für Ersatzteile, Zubehör und Fahrerausrüstung für Motorräder, Quads/ATVs, Fahrräder und Motorroller. Bihr mit Hauptsitz in Kontich, Belgien, ist in 20 Ländern vertreten und vertreibt 350 Marken und mehr als 200.000 Artikel an ein Netz von 15.000 Einzelhändlern.

„Wir sind bestrebt, uns mit äußerst erfolgreichen und angesehenen Unternehmen zusammenzuschließen, jede Akquisition zu einem Erfolg zu machen und unser Wachstum zu beschleunigen, um der größte Anbieter von Ersatzteilen für Geländefahrzeuge der Welt zu sein“, sagte John Mosunic, CEO von Arrowhead. „Der Zusammenschluss von Bihr und Arrowhead schafft einen globalen Marktführer im Bereich Powersports mit einem unbestreitbaren Wertversprechen für Händler.“

Christophe Piron, ehemaliger CEO von Bihr, tritt Arrowhead Engineered Products als Co-President of Europe und President of Powersports Europe bei. Er wird im Executive Committee von Arrowhead tätig sein.

„Bihr und Arrowhead gründen ein Unternehmen, dessen Ganzes größer ist als die Summe seiner Teile“, sagte Piron. „Wir sind darauf vorbereitet, unser gemeinsames Fachwissen zu nutzen, um unser Angebot und unsere Kundenreichweite zu erweitern.“

Alcopa und die anderen Anteilseigner investierten 2010 in Bihr und leiteten von Beginn an die europäische Entwicklung des Unternehmens in Frankreich. Managing Partner Damien Heymans sagte: „Wir sind seit mehr als 10 Jahren stolze Aktionäre von Bihr und überzeugt, dass Arrowhead nun der ideale Partner ist, um das Wachstum des Unternehmens fortzusetzen.“

„Bihrs erstklassige Logistik, sein unerschütterliches Engagement für den Kundenservice und sein wachsendes Portfolio an eigenen Marken werden für Arrowhead starke Vermögenswerte sein. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass beide Parteien intensiv von dieser Übernahme profitieren werden“, sagte Axel Moorkens, Geschäftsführer von Alcopa.

Bihr wird seine Geschäfte wie gewohnt weiterführen und von seinen derzeitigen Standorten aus operieren und liefern.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP hat Arrowhead Engineered Products in Bezug auf diese Transaktion beraten.

Über Arrowhead Engineered Products
Arrowhead Engineered Products, mit Hauptsitz in Blaine, Minnesota, ist ein weltweit führender Hersteller und Omni-Channel-Vertriebspartner für notwendige, markengeschützte Ersatzteile im Aftermarket. Das Unternehmen nutzt Daten und digitale Kapazitäten, um einsatzkritische Teile für motorbetriebene Maschinen für den Außenbereich, Powersports, Golfwägen, Spezialfahrzeuge, die Landwirtschaft und weitere Märkte anzubieten. Mit Vertriebsstandorten und Beschaffungsquellen in Nordamerika, Europa und Asien bedienen Mitarbeiter von Arrowhead Engineered Products global über 100.000 Kunden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf www.arrowheadepinc.com.

Über Bihr
Bihr wurde 1975 gegründet und ist der führende europäische Händler von Teilen, Zubehör und Fahrerausrüstung für Motorräder, Quads/ATVs, Motorroller und Fahrräder. Sein Portfolio von 350 Marken und mehr als 200.000 Artikeln wird über ein wachsendes Netz von mehr als 15.000 Händlern in 20 Ländern vertrieben. Mit einer erstklassigen Logistik und einer Gesamtlagerfläche von mehr als 54.500 Quadratmetern in sieben Lagerhäusern kann Bihr fast alle Händler in Europa innerhalb von 24 Stunden beliefern. Die Stärke und das Fundament des außergewöhnlichen Erfolges von Bihr beruhte von Anfang an auf den umfassenden Dienstleistungen und der erstklassigen Logistik, die durch die mehr als 1.000 Mitarbeiter, darunter 100 Außendienstmitarbeiter und 40 Kundendienstmitarbeiter, ermöglicht werden. Rund ums Fahren ist Bihr die erste Adresse.

Über Alcopa
Alcopa ist eine belgische Investmentgesellschaft in Familienbesitz. Alcopa wurde 1937 gegründet und verkaufte ursprünglich Motorräder und Autos. Heute ist Alcopa ein diversifiziertes Unternehmen mit einem verwalteten Vermögen von 635 Millionen Euro und Beteiligungen an dreizehn Privatunternehmen in Europa. Alcopa ist ein langfristiger Branchenpartner, der bedeutende Positionen in nachhaltigen mittelständischen europäischen Unternehmen einnimmt.

PER RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: 21 Ottobre

CONTATTO MEDIA
Arrowhead Engineered Products
Chera Gibb
corporatecommunications@arrowheadep.com

CONTATTO MEDIA
Bihr
Thierry Chonglez
thierry.chonglez@bihr.eu
+32 (497) 512 712

CONTATTO PER LA STAMPA
Alcopa
Laurent-Paul Van Steirtegem
laurent.vansteirtegem@alcopa.be

Blaine, MN e Kontich, Belgio – 21 ottobre 2022 – Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), leader globale nella distribuzione di ricambi aftermarket, e gli attuali azionisti di Bihr hanno annunciato oggi l’acquisizione di Bihr, il principale distributore europeo di componenti, accessori e attrezzature per moto, quad/ATV, bici e scooter. Con sede a Kontich, in Belgio, Bihr è presente in 20 Paesi e vende all’ingrosso 350 marchi e oltre 200.000 SKU a una rete di oltre 15.000 rivenditori al dettaglio.

“Cerchiamo di unirci a organizzazioni di grande successo e rispettate, rendendo ogni acquisizione un successo e accelerando la nostra crescita per diventare il più grande fornitore di ricambi aftermarket per fuoristrada al mondo”, ha affermato John Mosunic, CEO di Arrowhead. “La combinazione di Bihr e Arrowhead crea un leader globale negli sport motoristici con una proposta di valore innegabile per i rivenditori.”

Christophe Piron, ex CEO di Bihr, entra a far parte di Arrowhead Engineered Products in qualità di co-presidente per l’Europa e presidente di Powersports Europa. Farà parte del comitato esecutivo di Arrowhead.

“Bihr e Arrowhead creano un’azienda in cui l’insieme è maggiore della somma delle sue parti,” ha dichiarato Piron. “Siamo pronti a sfruttare la nostra esperienza condivisa per espandere le nostre offerte e la portata dei clienti.”

Alcopa e gli altri azionisti hanno investito in Bihr nel 2010 e hanno guidato lo sviluppo europeo dell’azienda dalle sue origini in Francia. Il socio dirigente Damien Heymans ha dichiarato: “Siamo orgogliosi azionisti di Bihr da oltre 10 anni e siamo convinti che Arrowhead sia ora il partner ideale per continuare a crescere”.

“La logistica di prima classe di Bihr, l’impegno costante verso il servizio clienti e l’espansione del portafoglio di marchi di proprietà saranno risorse importanti per Arrowhead. Siamo convinti che entrambe le parti beneficeranno significativamente di questa acquisizione”, ha affermato Axel Moorkens, direttore generale di Alcopa.

Bihr continuerà a condurre le attività come di consueto, operando e spedendo dalle nostre attuali sedi.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP ha fornito consulenza a Arrowhead Engineered Products in merito a questa transazione.

Informazioni su Arrowhead Engineered Products
Con sede a Blaine, MN, Arrowhead Engineered Products è uno dei principali progettisti e distributori omni-canale a livello mondiale di parti di ricambio di marca non discrezionali destinate all’aftermarket. La Società si avvale di dati e funzionalità digitali per fornire componenti mission-critical per attrezzature elettriche per esterni, sport motoristici, auto da golf, veicoli speciali, agricoltura e altri mercati. Con sedi di distribuzione e approvvigionamento in Nord America, Europa e Asia, i dipendenti di Arrowhead Engineered Products servono oltre 100.000 clienti in tutto il mondo. Per maggiori informazioni, visitate www.arrowheadepinc.com.

Informazioni su Bihr
Fondata nel 1975, Bihr è il principale distributore europeo di componenti, accessori e abbigliamento per moto, quad/ATV, scooter e biciclette. Il suo portafoglio di 350 marchi e oltre 200.000 SKU è distribuito attraverso una rete in crescita di oltre 15.000 rivenditori in 20 Paesi. Con una logistica di eccellenza e un’area di stoccaggio totale di oltre 54.500 metri quadrati distribuiti su sette magazzini, Bihr può rifornire quasi tutti i rivenditori in Europa entro 24 ore. Fin dall’inizio, la forza e le fondamenta dell’eccezionale successo di Bihr si sono basate su servizi completi e una logistica di prima classe, resi possibili da oltre 1.000 dipendenti, di cui 100 rappresentanti di vendita interni e 40 agenti del servizio clienti. Bihr è il riferimento unico per tutte le due ruote.

Informazioni su Alcopa
Alcopa è una società di investimento belga a proprietà famigliare. Fondata nel 1937 e inizialmente attiva nella distribuzione di motocicli e automobili, Alcopa è oggi un’azienda diversificata con 635 milioni di euro di asset in gestione, che detiene investimenti in tredici società private in Europa. Alcopa è un partner industriale di lungo termine che assume posizioni significative in aziende europee sostenibili di medie dimensioni.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Arrowhead Engineered Products
Chera Gibb
corporatecommunications@arrowheadep.com

Bihr
Thierry Chonglez
thierry.chonglez@bihr.eu
+32 (497) 512 712

Alcopa
Laurent-Paul Van Steirtegem
laurent.vansteirtegem@alcopa.be

Blaine, MN and Kontich, Belgium – October 23, 2022 – Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), a global leader in aftermarket parts distribution, and the shareholders of Bihr today announced the acquisition of Bihr, a leading European distributor of parts, accessories and rider equipment for motorcycles, quads/ATVs, bicycles and scooters. Headquartered in Kontich, Belgium, Bihr is in 20 countries and wholesales 350 brands and 200,000+ SKUs to a network of more than 15,000 retail dealers.

“We seek to combine with highly successful and respected organizations, making every acquisition a success and accelerating our growth to be the largest off-road aftermarket parts supplier in the world,” said John Mosunic, CEO of Arrowhead. “The combination of Bihr and Arrowhead creates a global leader in powersports with an undeniable value proposition for dealers.”

Christophe Piron, former CEO of Bihr, joins Arrowhead Engineered Products as co-president of Europe and president of powersports Europe. He will serve on Arrowhead’s executive committee.

“Bihr and Arrowhead create a company where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Piron. “We are geared up to leverage our shared expertise to expand our offerings and customer reach.”

Alcopa and the other shareholders invested in Bihr in 2010 and spearheaded the company’s European development from its origins in France. Managing Partner Damien Heymans said, “We have been the proud shareholders of Bihr for more than 10 years and are convinced that Arrowhead is now the ideal partner to carry on with the company’s growth.”

“Bihr’s first-class logistics, steadfast commitment to customer service and expanding portfolio of owned brands will be strong assets to Arrowhead. We are convinced that both parties will intensely benefit from this acquisition,” said Axel Moorkens, managing director, Alcopa.

Bihr will continue to conduct business as usual, operating and shipping from its current locations.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advised Arrowhead Engineered Products on this transaction.

About Arrowhead Engineered Products
Based in Blaine, MN, Arrowhead Engineered Products is a leading global engineer and omnichannel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts. The Company leverages data and digital capabilities to provide mission-critical parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, golf cars, specialty vehicles, agriculture, and other diverse markets. With distribution and sourcing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Arrowhead Engineered Products employees service over 100,000 customers globally. Visit www.arrowheadepinc.com for more information.

About Bihr
Founded in 1975, Bihr is a leading European distributor of parts, accessories and rider gear for motorcycles, quads/ATVs, scooters and bicycles. Its portfolio of 350 brands and 200,000+ SKUs is distributed through a growing network of more than 15,000 dealers across 20 countries. With first-class logistics and a total storage area of more than 54,500 square meters across seven warehouses, Bihr can supply almost all dealers in Europe within 24 hours. From the outset, the strength and foundation of Bihr’s exceptional success have been based on comprehensive services and first-class logistics made possible by its more than 1,000 colleagues, including 100 in-house sales representatives and 40 customer service representatives. Bihr is a one-stop shop for every riding possibility.

About Alcopa
Alcopa is a Belgian family-owned investment company. Founded in 1937 and initially active in distributing motorcycles and cars, Alcopa is now a diversified firm with 635 million euros of assets under management, holding investments in thirteen European private companies. Alcopa is a long-term industrial partner taking significant positions in sustainable mid-sized European companies.

Blaine, MN – March 7, 2022 Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), a global leader in aftermarket parts distribution, today announced the acquisition of Best4Forst, a firm serving the European market with forestry and outdoor power equipment parts. The product range extends from robomowers to commercial logging equipment. Founded in Austria in 2007, the company has experienced fast growth as a distributor for Husqvarna, Stihl and other well-known manufacturers. Best4Forst is currently headquartered in St. Pölten near Graz in Austria.

This acquisition, combined with Arrowhead’s global distribution footprint and strong financial growth strategy, gives a wider selection of quickly available products to our customers.

About Arrowhead Engineered Products
Arrowhead Engineered Products is the leading global engineer and omni-channel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts. The Company leverages data and digital capabilities to provide mission critical parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, specialty vehicles, agriculture, and other diverse markets. With distribution and sourcing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Arrowhead Engineered Products employees service over 90,000 customers globally. Visit www.arrowheadepinc.com for more information.

Arrowhead Engineered Products is majority owned by Genstar Capital, a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high quality companies for over 30 years. Genstar currently has approximately $33 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the industrials, financial services, healthcare, and software industries.

Synergie von Marken, globalem Vertrieb und finanzieller Stärke zur Wachstumsbeschleunigung
für Unternehmen und Händlerkunden

Blaine, MN – 6. Januar 2022 – Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), ein globaler Marktführer für den Vertrieb von Aftermarket-Teilen, gab heute die Akquisition von Western Power Sports (WPS) bekannt, einem Powersports-Vertriebshändler, der für sein außergewöhnliches Händler-Servicemodell und seine firmeneigenen Powersports-Marken bekannt ist. WPS unterstützt fast 12.000 Kunden mit mehr als 150 Vertriebsmitarbeitern und sieben US-Vertriebszentren. Da sowohl Arrowhead als auch WPS eine langjährige Tradition im Bereich Powersports und Teilevertrieb haben, können Händler und Verbraucher weiterhin von einem vielfältigen Produktangebot und einem außergewöhnlichen Kundenservice profitieren.

„Diese Akquisition ist ein wichtiger Schritt bei unserer Wachstumsstrategie und unterstützt unsere Mission, „der größte Anbieter von Ersatzteilen für Geländefahrzeuge in der Welt zu sein“. WPS, ein führender Powersports-Vertriebshändler in Nordamerika, genießt einen hervorragenden Ruf in seinem Händlernetzwerk und ich freue mich sehr, dass sein Team unser Powersports-Segment zukünftig leiten wird“, erklärte John Mosunic, CEO von Arrowhead. „Die kombinierte Kraft von Western Power Sports bewährtem Vertriebs- und Händlernetzwerk mit den zusätzlichen Marken, der globalen Vertriebspräsenz und dem erstklassigen Lieferkettennetzwerk von Arrowhead schafft ein leistungsstarkes Team, das Händlern eine größere Auswahl an schnell verfügbaren Produkten bietet.“

„Im Zuge des Verkaufsprozesses haben wir mit verschiedenen hochwertigen Unternehmen gesprochen, die Interesse an WPS gezeigt haben“, so Steve Lester, Chief Operating Officer, Western Power Sports. „Arrowhead war das einzige Unternehmen, dessen Unternehmenskultur ausgezeichnet zu unserem Engagement für Kundenservice passt.“

Bekannte globale Powersports-Marken, die von Arrowhead aufgebaut wurden, beinhalten die Mitglieder der All Balls Racing Group (ABRG): All Balls Racing, Vertex Pistons, Cylinder Works, Hot Cams, Pivot Works und Tiger Lights. Sie beinhalten nicht ein Dutzend Marken in den Bereichen motorbetriebene Outdoor-Ausrüstung, Landwirtschaft, Baumpflege, Golfwägen und andere Spezialausrüstung, die ebenfalls Arrowhead gehören. Weitere Marken, die im Besitz von WPS sind, vom Unternehmen gebaut oder exklusiv vertrieben werden, sind FLY Racing, Sedona Tire & Wheel, Open Trail, Shinko Tires, Fire Power, HardDrive, Highway 21, SP1, LC, GMAX, Rale, ScorpionEXO, Alpinestars, POD und viele mehr.

„Western Power Sports ist ein starker strategischer Partner mit einem komplementären Produktangebot und einer entsprechenden Leidenschaft, Händlern und Verbrauchern einen tollen Service zu bieten“, meinte Mosunic. „Wir werden gemeinsam sicherstellen, dass diese Kombination unsere Kunden unterstützt und der gesamten Branche nutzt.“

Über Arrowhead Engineered Products
Arrowhead Engineered Products ist der weltweit führende Hersteller und Omni-Channel-Vertriebspartner für notwendige, markengeschützte Ersatzteile im Aftermarket. Das Unternehmen nutzt Daten und digitale Kapazitäten, um einsatzkritische Teile für motorbetriebene Maschinen für den Außenbereich, Powersports, Spezialfahrzeuge, die Landwirtschaft und weitere Märkte anzubieten. Mit Vertriebsstandorten und Beschaffungsquellen in Nordamerika, Europa und Asien bedienen Mitarbeiter von Arrowhead Engineered Products global über 90.000 Kunden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf www.arrowheadepinc.com.

Arrowhead Engineered Products ist mehrheitlich im Besitz von Genstar Capital, einem führenden Private-Equity-Unternehmen, das seit über 30 Jahren aktiv in hochwertige Unternehmen investiert. Genstar verfügt derzeit über ein Vermögen von rund 33 Milliarden USD und zielt auf Investitionen ab, die sich auf bestimmte Segmente der Industrie-, Finanzdienstleistungs-, Gesundheits- und Softwarebranche konzentrieren.

Über All Balls Racing Group
All Balls Racing Group (ABRG) bietet sämtliche Motoren, Antriebs- und elektrischen Teile, die UTV-/ATV-Händler, Instandsetzer und Besitzer benötigen, in einem praktischen Paket zu bezahlbaren Preisen, um ihre Maschinen Woche für Woche am Laufen zu halten. ABRG bietet in der gesamten Branche das umfassendste Sortiment an Lager- und Dichtungssets, Antriebs-, Fahrzeug-, Motor- und Fahrwerksets. ABRG, das ein Tochterunternehmen von Arrowhead Engineered Products ist, ist ein sogenanntes House of Brands mit den Marken All Balls Racing, Vertex Pistons, Cylinder Works, Hot Cams, Hot Rods, Pivot Works und Tiger Lights, um Powersports-Händlern, -Instandsetzern und -Liebhabern alles Erforderliche für ihre Geländefahrzeuge anzubieten.

Über Western Power Sports
Western Power Sports (WPS) mit Sitz in Boise, Idaho wurde 1960 gegründet und vertreibt mehr als 150.000 Produkte, darunter motorbetriebene Gelände- und Straßenfahrzeuge, ATV, Schneemobile sowie Wasserfahrzeugteile und -zubehör an tausende von Händlern im ganzen Land. WPS ist derzeit landesweit das am schnellsten wachsende Liefersystem für Powersports-Produkte und stellt diese Produkte über sein regionales Warenlagernetzwerk mit Standorten in Idaho, Kalifornien, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Indiana und Texas bereit. WPS verfolgt das Ziel, Powersports-Händlers optimalen Service, optimale Produkte und eine optimale Zustellung zu bieten – eine Formel, die sich in den vergangenen 61 Jahren überaus erfolgreich bewährt hat.

Sinergia di marchi, distribuzione globale e solidità finanziaria per potenziare la crescita
per aziende e clienti rivenditori

Blaine, MN – 6 gennaio 2022 – Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), leader globale nella distribuzione di componenti per l’aftermarket, ha annunciato oggi l’acquisizione di Western Power Sports (WPS), distributore per powersport, rinomato per il suo eccezionale modello di servizio per rivenditori e marchi di powersport di proprietà. WPS serve circa 12.000 clienti con oltre 150 rappresentanti di vendita e sette centri di distribuzione negli Stati Uniti. Con Arrowhead e WPS radicati sia nel settore del powersport che nella distribuzione di componenti, rivenditori e consumatori continueranno a godere dell’offerta diversificata di prodotti e dell’eccezionale servizio clienti.

“Questa acquisizione è un passo importante nella nostra strategia di crescita ed è perfettamente in linea con la nostra missione, ‘Essere il più grande fornitore di componenti per l’aftermarket di veicoli fuoristrada al mondo’”. WPS, distributore leader per powersport in Nord America, gode di un’enorme reputazione con la sua rete di rivenditori e sono entusiasta di poter contare sul fatto che il suo team diriga il nostro segmento powersport”, ha dichiarato John Mosunic, CEO di Arrowhead. “La potenza combinata dell’affidabile rete di distribuzione e di rivenditori di Western Power Sports con i marchi aggiuntivi di Arrowhead, l’impronta di distribuzione globale e la rete della catena di approvvigionamento migliore della categoria creano un team potente che offre ai rivenditori una selezione più ampia di prodotti rapidamente disponibili.”

“Durante il processo di vendita, abbiamo parlato con diverse società di qualità che hanno espresso interesse per WPS, ha affermato Steve Lester, direttore operativo di Western Power Sports. “Arrowhead era l’unica società con un’eccellente adeguatezza culturale che corrisponde al nostro impegno per il servizio clienti.

I famosi marchi globali di powersport creati da Arrowhead includono quelli appartenenti all’All Balls Racing Group (ABRG): All Balls Racing, Vertex Pistons, Cylinder Works, Hot Cams, Pivot Works e Tiger Lights. Questi non includono una dozzina di marchi anch’essi di proprietà di Arrowhead per attrezzature elettriche per esterni, agricoltura, potatura, golf cart e altre attrezzature speciali. Allo stesso modo, i marchi di proprietà, creati o esclusivamente distribuiti da WPS includono FLY Racing, Sedona Tire & Wheel, Open Trail, Shinko Tires, Fire Power, HardDrive, Highway 21, SP1, LC, GMAX, Rale, ScorpionEXO, Alpinestars, POD e altri.

“Western Power Sports è una soluzione strategicamente efficace con un’offerta di prodotti complementari e la passione per la fornitura di un servizio eccellente a rivenditori e consumatori”, ha affermato Mosunic. “Lavoreremo insieme per garantire che questa combinazione supporti i nostri clienti e offra vantaggi all’intero settore.”
Wells Fargo Securities è stato consulente finanziario esclusivo di Western Power Sports.

Informazioni su Arrowhead Engineered Products
Arrowhead Engineered Products è il principale progettista e distributore omni-canale a livello mondiale di parti di ricambio di marca non discrezionali destinate all’aftermarket. La Società si avvale di dati e funzionalità digitali per fornire componenti mission-critical per attrezzature elettriche per esterni, powersport, veicoli speciali, agricoltura e altri mercati. Con sedi di distribuzione e approvvigionamento in Nord America, Europa e Asia, i dipendenti di Arrowhead Engineered Products servono oltre 90.000 clienti in tutto il mondo. Per maggiori informazioni, visita www.arrowheadepinc.com.

Arrowhead Engineered Products è in maggioranza di proprietà di Genstar Capital, una delle principali società di private equity che investe attivamente in aziende di alta qualità da oltre 30 anni. Genstar ha attualmente un patrimonio gestito di circa 33 miliardi di USD e si concentra su segmenti mirati di industria, servizi finanziari, sanità e software.

Informazioni su All Balls Racing Group
All Balls Racing Group (ABRG) fornisce tutti i motori, le sospensioni e le parti elettriche UTV/ATV di cui i rivenditori, ricostruttori e proprietari hanno bisogno in un unico pratico pacchetto a prezzi accessibili per mantenere le loro macchine in funzione nel tempo. ABRG offre la più completa gamma di kit di cuscinetti, guarnizioni, trasmissione, veicolo, motore e sospensioni del settore. Di proprietà della società madre, Arrowhead Engineered Products, ABRG è un insieme di marchi che racchiude All Balls Racing, Vertex Pistons, Cylinder Works, Hot Cams, Hot Rods, Pivot Works e Tiger Lights per fornire tutto ciò che può servire a un rivenditore, ricostruttore o appassionato di powersport e per i loro veicoli fuoristrada.

Informazioni su Western Power Sports
Con sede a Boise, Idaho, Western Power Sports (WPS) è stata costituita nel 1960 e distribuisce oltre 150.000 prodotti tra cui e componenti e accessori per motociclette fuoristrada e da strada, ATV, motoslitte e moto d’acqua a migliaia di rivenditori in tutto il Paese. WPS è attualmente il sistema di fornitura di prodotti per il settore dei powersport che vanta la crescita più rapida a livello nazionale e fornisce questi prodotti attraverso la sua rete di magazzini regionale, con sedi in Idaho, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Indiana e Texas. WPS si impegna a offrire ai rivenditori di powersport i migliori servizi, prodotti e consegne: una formula che si è dimostrata molto efficace negli ultimi 61 anni.

Synergy of brands, global distribution and financial strength to fuel growth
for companies and dealers

Blaine, MN – January 7, 2022 – Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), a global leader in aftermarket parts distribution, today announced the acquisition of Western Power Sports (WPS), a powersports distributor known for its exceptional dealer service model and owned powersports brands. WPS serves nearly 12,000 customers with more than 150 sales reps and seven US distribution centers. With both Arrowhead and WPS rooted in powersports and parts distribution, dealers and consumers will continue to enjoy the diverse product offering and exceptional customer service.

“This acquisition is an important step in our growth strategy and aligns with our mission, ‘To be the largest off-road aftermarket parts supplier in the world.’” WPS, a leading powersports distributor in North America, has a tremendous reputation with its dealer network and I’m thrilled to have their team lead our powersports segment,” said John Mosunic, CEO of Arrowhead. “The combined power of Western Power Sports’ trusted distribution and dealer network with Arrowheads additional brands, global distribution footprint, and best in class supply chain network creates a powerful team giving dealers a wider selection of quickly available products.”

“Through the sale process, we spoke with several quality companies that expressed interest in WPS, said Steve Lester, chief operating officer, Western Power Sports. “Arrowhead was the only company with an excellent cultural fit and matched our commitment to customer service.

Familiar global powersports brands built by Arrowhead include those under the All Balls Racing Group (ABRG): All Balls Racing, Vertex Pistons, Cylinder Works, Hot Cams, Pivot Works and Tiger Lights. These do not include a dozen brands also owned by Arrowhead for outdoor power equipment, agriculture, arborist, golf cars and other specialty equipment. Likewise, brands owned, built or exclusively distributed by WPS include FLY Racing, Sedona Tire & Wheel, Open Trail, Shinko Tires, Fire Power, HardDrive, Highway 21, SP1, LC, GMAX, Rale, ScorpionEXO, Alpinestars, POD and more.

“Western Power Sports is a strong strategic fit with a complementary product offering and a passion for providing great service to dealers and consumers,” said Mosunic. “We will work together to ensure this combination supports our customers and benefits the entire industry.”

About Arrowhead Engineered Products
Arrowhead Engineered Products is the leading global engineer and omni-channel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts. The Company leverages data and digital capabilities to provide mission critical parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, specialty vehicles, agriculture, and other diverse markets. With distribution and sourcing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Arrowhead Engineered Products employees service over 90,000 customers globally. Visit www.arrowheadepinc.com for more information.

Arrowhead Engineered Products is majority owned by Genstar Capital, a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high quality companies for over 30 years. Genstar currently has approximately $33 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the industrials, financial services, healthcare, and software industries.

About All Balls Racing Group
All Balls Racing Group (ABRG) provides every engine, suspension and electrical part UTV/ATV dealers, rebuilders and owners need in one convenient package at affordable prices to keep their machines running and riding week in, week out. ABRG offers the industry’s most comprehensive line of bearing and seal kits, drive line, vehicle, engine and suspension kits. Owned by parent company, Arrowhead Engineered Products, ABRG is a house of brands including All Balls Racing, Vertex Pistons, Cylinder Works, Hot Cams, Hot Rods, Pivot Works and Tiger Lights to provide everything a powersports dealer, rebuilder and enthusiast could ever possibly need for their off-road machines.

About Western Power Sports
Based in Boise, Idaho, Western Power Sports (WPS) was incorporated in 1960 and distributes over 150,000 products that include off-road and street motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and watercraft parts and accessories to thousands of dealers nationwide. WPS is currently the fastest growing nation-wide delivery system of powersports industry products and delivers these products through its regional warehouse network, with locations in Idaho, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Texas. WPS strives to bring powersports dealers the best in service, product, and delivery—a formula that’s proven very successful over the last 61 years.

Minneapolis, MN – 6. Januar 2022 – Arrowhead Engineered Products, ein globaler Marktführer für den Vertrieb von Aftermarket-Teilen, gab heute die Akquisition von Custom Golf Car Supply im Rahmen der Red Hawk Geschäftsbereich Golfwagenersatzteile bekannt. Custom Golf Car Supply DoubleTake bietet hochwertige Produkte und individuelles Styling für Kunden, die einen einzigartigen, nach eigenen Wünschen gebauten Golfwagen mit farblich angepasstem Styling suchen.

„Diese Akquisition ist ein wichtiger Schritt bei unserer Wachstumsstrategie“, erklärte John Mosunic, CEO von Arrowhead. „Die kombinierte Kraft von Custom Golf Car Supplys Inlandsproduktion von Luxusaccessoires für Golfwägen in Verbindung mit der globalen Vertriebspräsenz von Arrowhead und der starken finanziellen Wachstumsstrategie bietet Händlern und Kunden eine größere Auswahl an schnell verfügbaren Produkten.“

Gillet Boyce, Senior Vice President von Golf Vertical, wird die Verantwortung für Custom Golf Car Supply als Teil des Arrowhead-Segments Golfwagenteile und Persönliche Transportfahrzeuge übernehmen. „Die Marke DoubleTake von Custom Golf ist eine natürliche Erweiterung der Red Hawk Markenfamilie, darunter Red Hawk Teile, RHOX-Zubehör und elektrische Teile von Admiral“, so Boyce. Das Produktangebot von Custom Golf Car Supply beinhaltet hochwertige, nach eigenen Wünschen gebaute Golfwägen sowie Verdecke, Karosseriesets, Scheinwerfersets, Gehäuse und Rücksitzsets sowie Polster für ein individuelles und/oder farblich passendes Styling.

„Der heutige Tag ist der Beginn eines aufregenden neuen Kapitels für Custom Golf“, sagte Janet Martin, Präsidentin von Custom Golf Car Supply. „Als Teil von Arrowhead Engineered Products werden wir Händlern dank der starken Lieferkette von Arrowhead einen noch höheren Mehrwert bieten können.“

„Custom Golf Car Supply ist ein starker strategischer Partner mit einer entsprechenden Leidenschaft, Händlern und Verbrauchern einen tollen Service zu bieten“, meinte Boyce. „Wir freuen uns, das Custom Golf Team begrüßen zu dürfen und damit zu beginnen, unsere Marktpräsenz als neu entstandenes Unternehmen auszubauen.“

Über Arrowhead Engineered Products
Arrowhead Engineered Products ist der weltweit führende Hersteller und Omni-Channel-Vertriebspartner für notwendige, markengeschützte Ersatzteile im Aftermarket. Das Unternehmen nutzt Daten und digitale Kapazitäten, um einsatzkritische Teile für motorbetriebene Maschinen für den Außenbereich, Powersports, Spezialfahrzeuge, die Landwirtschaft und weitere Märkte anzubieten. Mit Vertriebsstandorten und Beschaffungsquellen in Nordamerika, Europa und Asien bedienen Mitarbeiter von Arrowhead Engineered Products global über 90.000 Kunden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf www.arrowheadepinc.com.

Arrowhead Engineered Products ist mehrheitlich im Besitz von Genstar Capital, einem führenden Private-Equity-Unternehmen, das seit über 30 Jahren aktiv in hochwertige Unternehmen investiert. Genstar verfügt derzeit über ein Vermögen von rund 33 Milliarden USD und zielt auf Investitionen ab, die sich auf bestimmte Segmente der Industrie-, Finanzdienstleistungs-, Gesundheits- und Softwarebranche konzentrieren.