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Dexter^® is the premier supplier of axles, doors, venting products, and related components in the utility trailer, RV, heavy duty, recreational boating, and manufactured housing markets.

Dexter was founded in Elkhart, Indiana by Leonard Dexter in 1960. More than six decades later, Dexter is recognized as a progressive industry leader with nationwide availability and an international distribution network. Dexter currently produces quality products in manufacturing facilities across the US and Canada that employ state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes.

Commitment to the principles of safety, quality, and customer service has resulted in 60 years of excellence and over 50 million Dexter axles installed by OEMs.

Dexter^® is owned by DexKo Global, which was formed in 2015 by combining Dexter and AL-KO VT. This combination created a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear components and systems, with over 130 years of trailer and caravan componentry experience. DexKo Global is managed out of Novi, Michigan by a strategic staff focused on leveraging the resources of the combined companies. With enhanced scale, operating leverage, capital efficiencies, and diversity, DexKo delivers market leadership in product development and innovation, as well as exceptional customer service, increased manufacturing flexibility, and great efficiency through global sourcing. Learn More About DexKo Global

History

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Dexter Axle founded

Philips Industries acquired Dexter Axle

Plant Opened in Albion IN

390 distribution points in North America and internationally

Torflex rubber torsion suspension axles introduced to market

Tomkins acquired Philips Industries

Adam Dexter, assumes the role of President and CEO of Dexter Axle

Dexter Axle acquired Ventline

Dexter Axle, Ventline, and Dexter Door portion of the Tomkins businesses sold to the Sterling Group, L.P.

Dexter Axle ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Dexter Axle acquired UFP

Dexter Axle acquired the North American assets of AL-KO Axis, Inc.

Dexter Axle acquired AL-KO Vehicle Technology from AL-KO Kober SE

Dexter Axle acquired Titan International's brake and actuator business

Dexter Axle acquired Rockwell American

DexKo Global Inc., acquired Melbourne Trailer and Caravan Supplies (MTCS)

Dexter Axle Acquired Ingersoll Axles

Dexter Axle acquired Tie Down Engineering, Inc.

KPS Capital Partners, LP acquired DexKo Global Inc.

Dexter Axle Acquired Henderson Wheel and Trailer Supply Inc.

Dexter Axle acquired Kodiak

Dexter Launched Long-term Brand Strategy

Rockwell American Acquired Fenders N' More

Dexter Axle acquired Silent Drive

Dexter Axle Company Acquires Redneck Inc. and Redline Products, LLC.

DexKo Global Acquires National Trailer Parts Warehouse, Ltd.

DexKo Global Acquires Progress Mfg. Inc.

Dexter, a Subsidiary of DexKo Global Inc., Announces Distribution Brand Strategy

DexKo Global Acquires The Expediter, LLC

Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc.

Dexter Acquires Business of Premium Supply Ltd.

Leadership

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Jeremiah Jacobson

Bryan S. Thursby

Matthew Warrelman

Matthew Warrelman

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