TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF RUBICON EXPRESS
Leading Off-Road Parts Supplier Continues Growth
May 2, 2011(Compton, CA) – TransAmerican Auto Parts, the nation’s
leading retailer and supplier of off-road truck & Jeep accessories, has
announced the purchase of Rubicon Express.
President and CEO Greg Adler stated, “This acquisition is a perfect
fit for TransAmerican. Rubicon Express is the leader in the Jeep
suspension category. Their heritage, founded on the famous Rubicon
trails of Northern California, is deep in the hard core suspension
performance. Jeep enthusiasts have come to know Rubicon Express as the
ultimate system for their vehicles. Our 4Wheel Parts stores and our
4Wheel Drive Hardware business serve these enthusiasts and the Rubicon
brand will strengthen this core segment. Our 25 years of experience in
suspension manufacturing at Pro-Comp will help in the integration of the
Rubicon business”.
“TransAmerican has made a number of strategic acquisitions to grow
the business” Adler explained. “As the economy improves and our
business continues to strengthen, it will allow us to look at more
strategic opportunities such as Rubicon Express”, he added.
Founded in 1961, TransAmerican Auto Parts is the leading participant in
the aftermarket parts and accessories for light trucks, Jeeps, sport
utility vehicles, and other four-wheel drive vehicles. The Company sells
tires and wheels, suspension systems, drive trains, accessories, and
other products to consumers through 55 retail locations in 17 states
under the 4 Wheel Parts Performance Centers name, to more than 4,000
wholesale customers, including specialty auto parts stores, tire and
wheel stores, repair and garage shops, internet retailers and jobbers
under the TransAmerican Wholesale name. It also sells to consumers and
businesses through mail order and internet operations under the 4 Wheel
Parts Wholesalers name. In addition, the Company operates a
manufacturing business that sells tires and wheels, suspension systems
and accessories under the Pro Comp and Smittybilt brand name, both
through the Company’s own distribution channels as well as through
third parties."
