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Clearlake Capital-Backed Wheel Pros Acquires Teraflex

Apr 01, 2022•over 3 years ago

Acquiring Company

Wheel Pros

Acquired Company

Teraflex

Manufacturing

Description

Wheel Pros, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of proprietary branded aftermarket vehicle enhancements for light trucks, SUVs, passenger cars and ATVs/UTVs backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake") and in partnership with management, today announced it has acquired TeraFlex (or "the Company"), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket suspensions, shocks, and other components for automotive and off-roading enthusiasts. TeraFlex's Founder and CEO Mark Falkner, President Benjamin Falkner, and VP of Organizational Development Ian Falkner will remain with the combined company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company

Wheel Pros

About

Founded in 1995, Wheel Pros serves the automotive enthusiast industry with a wide selection of vehicle enhancements from its portfolio of lifestyle brands, including Fuel-Off-Road, American Racing, KMC, Rotiform and Black Rhino. Utilizing its expanding global network of distribution centers spanning North America, Australia and Europe, Wheel Pros serves over 13,500 retailers and has a growing ecommerce presence to provide enthusiast consumers with access to the products they desire. More information is available at www.wheelpros.com.

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