
Together. Carrying what matters most.
Founded: 1960 (Leonard Dexter)
Headquarters: Elkhart, Indiana
What they do: Supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts/accessories, and towing components
Markets served: Commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, manufactured housing
Scale: Operates ~20 manufacturing facilities and 50+ company-owned distribution locations in the U.S. and Canada
Corporate status: Subsidiary of DexKo Global
Supplying reliable mechanical components and aftermarket parts for trailers, recreational vehicles, heavy-duty applications, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing.
1960
AL-KO Kober Group became a shareholder in Dexter Axle as part of acquisition of AL-KO Axis North American assets.
DexKo Global formed in 2015 through the combination of Dexter and AL-KO Vehicle Technology.
KPS Capital Partners announced it signed an agreement to acquire DexKo Global Inc. and its affiliates.
Dexter acquired heavy and light duty axle assets from the IMT Group.
Dexter acquired The Expediter, LLC.
Dexter acquired the business and assets of Premium Supply.
Dexter (a subsidiary of DexKo Global) announced a brand strategy update for recently acquired businesses (Premium Supply and HiSpec Wheel & Tire).
“Owned by DexKo Global; AL-KO Kober Group became a shareholder in 2014; KPS Capital Partners announced an agreement to acquire DexKo Global in 2017; DexKo Global and Dexter have been described as majority-owned by a fund managed by The Sterling Group.”