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 1-800-666-PART.

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” →

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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.

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 – January 6, 2022 – Arrowhead Engineered Products, a global leader in aftermarket parts distribution, today announced the acquisition of Custom Golf Car Supply, under the Red Hawk golf parts division. Custom Golf Car Supply’s DoubleTake brand provides quality products and custom styling for customers seeking a unique custom build golf car with color-matched styling.

“This acquisition is an important step in our growth strategy,” said John Mosunic, CEO of Arrowhead. “The combined power of Custom Golf Car Supply’s domestic manufacturing of luxury golf car accessories and Arrowhead’s global distribution footprint and strong financial growth strategy gives dealers and consumers a wider selection of quickly available products.”

Gillet Boyce, golf vertical senior vice president, will take on responsibility for Custom Golf Car Supply as part of Arrowhead’s golf car parts and personal transportation vehicle segment. “Custom Golf’s DoubleTake brand is a natural extension of the Red Hawk family of brands including Red Hawk parts, RHOX accessories and Admiral electrical parts,” said Boyce. Custom Golf’s product line includes top-quality custom build golf cars as well as tops, body kits, headlight kits, enclosures, and rear seat kits and cushions for custom and/or color-matched styling.

“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Custom Golf,” said Janet Martin, Custom Golf Car Supply president. “As part of Arrowhead Engineered Products, we will deliver more value to dealers with Arrowhead’s strong supply chain.”

“Custom Golf Car Supply is a strong strategic fit with a passion for providing great service to dealers and consumers,” said Boyce. “We are excited to welcome the Custom Golf team and start growing our market presence as a combined organization.”

Custom Golf Car Supply was represented by Providence Advisors LLC.

About Arrowhead Engineered Products
Arrowhead Engineered Products is the 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, 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.

Arrowhead Engineered Products is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Red Hawk, a wholesale supplier of high-quality golf car parts and accessories to over 2,200 retail dealers across the US and Internationally.

The acquisition adds to Arrowhead’s global footprint as the largest aftermarket hard parts supplier of mission-critical replacement parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, golf, agriculture,
industrial, and marine end markets. John Mosunic, Chief Executive Officer, stated “We are thrilled to welcome Gillet Boyce and all the Red Hawk employees to the Arrowhead family. Red Hawk is a market leader and has a best-in-class reputation for a superior customer experience with its network of dealers. This combination positions Arrowhead firmly in the golf car parts and accessories segment and we look forward to extending Red Hawk products and service model throughout Arrowhead’s
global network.”

Gillet Boyce, Red Hawk owner commented “We are excited to join forces with Arrowhead. We look forward to being a part of the Arrowhead management team and leveraging its resources to expand Red Hawk through acquisition and accelerated new product development. The priority for both companies is ensuring that employees and customers experience a seamless transition.

About Arrowhead Engineered Products
Based in Blaine MN – Arrowhead Engineered Products is the leading global engineer and omni-channel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts leveraging 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.

SAN FRANCISCO, Genstar Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the industrials, financial services, healthcare, and software industries, today announced the acquisition of Arrowhead Engineered Products, a leading global provider of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of motorized vehicles and equipment.

Based in Blaine, MN, Arrowhead supplies a diverse portfolio of mission-critical replacement parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, agriculture, industrial, golf, and marine end markets. Arrowhead has 23 facilities across North America and Europe that can quickly deliver critical replacement parts to its customers from a selection of over 380,000 SKUs across hundreds of product categories. For more information visit, www.arrowheadepinc.com.

John Mosunic, Chief Executive Officer of Arrowhead, stated, “We look forward to working with our new partners at Genstar. They have significant experience creating growth with companies like Arrowhead. There is tremendous runway for us to continue expanding our quality aftermarket product offering. Listening to our customers is key for the rapid development and commercialization of new products that help advance our brand and relationships across existing and new markets.”

Rob S. Rutledge, Managing Director at Genstar Capital, said, “Our history of investing in industrial aftermarket businesses led us to Arrowhead, which we have been tracking for several years. The company operates in several highly attractive and growing end markets and offers a broad product portfolio from its global footprint. The team has built an impressive business delivering differentiated products and service to its customers across end markets.”

Benjamin Marshall, Director at Genstar Capital, added, “Arrowhead has all the components for continued success and we are excited to begin this new partnership with John and his team. The business is well positioned to grow both organically and through strategic acquisitions and we look forward to providing resources to help the realization of Arrowhead’s growth strategy.”

About Genstar Capital
Genstar Capital (www.gencap.com) is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high quality companies for over 30 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar works in partnership with its management teams and its network of strategic advisors to transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses. 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.

CONTACT: Mike Paxton
Email: mpaxton@arrowheadep.com
Phone: 800.328.5454

Blaine, MN. (July 2021) – Arrowhead Engineered Products today announced that it has acquired the assets of Tiger Lights LLC. Owned by Randy Raschein and, Dana Mikkelsen, Tiger Lights was founded in 2013 and operates out of a single warehouse in Tangent, Oregon, specializing in LED lighting for agricultural and industrial equipment.

“I am thrilled for Tiger Lights to join Arrowhead,” said Raschein. “This will give us the ability to better serve our customers through Arrowhead’s expanded distribution network.”

Arrowhead CEO John Mosunic commented, “We are excited to add the Tiger Lights brand of lighting to our overall product offering to better serve our agricultural and industrial customers but also to continue Tiger Lights’ history of innovative product development while also expanding the offering to our powersports customers. We welcome Randy, Dana and the employees at Tiger Lights to the Arrowhead team.”

Arrowhead will add the Tiger Lights Oregon location to its distribution network giving shipping access of its product offering to 99% of the U. S. population within 2 days.

About Arrowhead Engineered Products
Based in Blaine MN – Arrowhead Engineered Products is the leading global engineer and omni-channel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts leveraging 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 The Riverside Company, an operationally oriented global private equity firm founded in 1988. The firm builds better businesses through operational improvements, professional management practices, global capabilities, and profitable business growth. They have invested in more than 410 transactions and have over $4.4 billion of capital under management. For more information, visit www.riversidecompany.com.

Arrowhead Engineered Products is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of F1 Distribution and EuroGarden, which have grown to become the largest outdoor power equipment (OPE) companies in France and Benelux. F1/EuroGarden distribute a full range of machinery, parts and accessories to serve professionals and consumers who maintain forests, landscapes, lawns and gardens. They are also a premier supplier to the largest French home improvement stores and retailers.

The acquisition adds to Arrowhead’s global footprint as the largest aftermarket hard parts supplier in the outdoor power equipment (OPE) marketplace. The combination of Arrowhead’s world class supply chain, a strong European OPE sales force and the retail presence of F1/EuroGarden will strengthen Arrowhead’s market share in the European OPE sector.

General managers Jean Delhaize and Kurt Van Dyck will join Arrowhead’s European Management Team.