Kinderhook Industries has sold Dealer Products Holdings, Inc. to RealTruck Group, marking a strategic expansion in the automotive accessories market.

Target Information

Kinderhook Industries, LLC announces the successful sale of Dealer Products Holdings, Inc. (operating as "Vehicle Accessories" or "VAI") to RealTruck Group, Inc. This transaction represents a significant development for VAI, which has been nurtured through a series of eight strategic acquisitions facilitated by Kinderhook alongside robust support from its financial partners, Twin Brook Capital Partners and Kayne Anderson.

Vehicle Accessories specializes in the manufacturing of functional vehicle accessories. Its product line includes all-weather floor mats, running boards, protective door edge guards, splash guards, body side moldings, bumper protectors, and door sills. The company, headquartered in Mesquite, Texas, serves several leading automotive brands such as Toyota®, Lexus®, Ford®, Subaru®, Nissan®, Infiniti®, Honda®, Hyundai®, and General Motors®.

Industry Overview

In the United States, the automotive accessories industry has been experiencing steady growth, driven by an increase in vehicle ownership and a rise in consumer demand for personalizing and enhancing vehi