Proven commitment to growth and a strong position in the global marketplace.
Dexter® Axle was founded in 1960 in Elkhart, IN by Leonard Dexter to serve the growing manufactured housing and recreation vehicle markets.
Today, Dexter is an industry leader with a comprehensive product line that includes axles, brakes, suspension assemblies, and axle parts, as well as vents and doors. With seventeen manufacturing facilities and an international distribution network, Dexter is the premier supplier of running gear and components to the trailer and RV industry. Sixty years later, the same principles still drive Dexter: superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
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60+ Years Strong
Dexter® celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2020. Dexter Axle was founded in 1960 in Elkhart, Indiana by Leonard Dexter to serve the growing manufactured housing & recreation vehicle markets. The initial product offering was limited to light duty sprung axles and components, but the company's growth strategy was to continually develop new products to expand the product line while providing the highest level of customer service possible. Today, Dexter remains headquartered in Elkhart, employing over 2,400 people in the U.S. and Canada, operating 18 manufacturing facilities in ten states/provinces. Over 3 million axles are produced annually and over 50 million axles have been installed over the last 60 years.
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Founded in 1960, Dexter® is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, with 17 manufacturing facilities throughout the US and Canada. Dexter is a trusted brand serving the utility trailer, recreational vehicle, marine, agricultural, and specialty markets.
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