DexKo Global acquires CBE s.r.l.
DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, has signed an agreement to acquire CBE s.r.l. (“the CBE Group”), headquartered in Trento, Italy. The goal is to expand the core business of AL-KO Vehicle Technology by including system solutions for electronics. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.
The CBE Group is a leading European manufacturer and distributor of electronic components and wiring harnesses for motorhomes. In addition to its central location in Trento, CBE operates plants in Arco, Italy and in Soliman, Tunisia. The company develops and manufactures electronic solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of leisure vehicle manufacturers. Founded more than 40 years ago, the CBE Group offers customers high product quality and extensive expertise as an electronics system supplier. CEO and founder Bruno Conci plans to retire from the company and had therefore sought a strategic buyer for CBE.
Fred Bentley, CEO at DexKo Global: “We are delighted that CBE will become part of the DexKo Global Group. CBE enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry and is characterised by quality and reliability – the same values that DexKo and AL-KO Vehicle Technology represent. We are confident that, together with CBE and its product portfolio, we will be able to even better serve our customers in the leisure vehicle and light commercial vehicle segments.”
Harald Hiller, President and CEO AL-KO Vehicle Technology: “We are pleased that Bruno Conci is handing over his life’s work to us, and we will continue the business in his spirit. With CBE, we gain further access to the electronics
sector and the integration into AL-KO Vehicle Technology will enable us to open up new product segments. At the same time, the acquisition helps us to expand our position as a leader in innovation and quality. I am particularly pleased that we were able to retain Paolo Moiola and Dorian Sosi, who already hold leadership positions, as future managing directors.”