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Bell Automotive Products, Inc.

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Location

Emporia KS US

Primary Industry

Consumer Products

About

Based in Kansas, the US, chaired by Kwai Kong as President and CEO, and founded in 1954, Bell Automotive Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Hopkins Manufacturing Corp., offers a line of automotive accessories and interior protection, especially for the racing enthusiasts under the Bell®, Victor®, and Monkey-Grip® brands. In 2015, Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation, a portfolio company ONCAP and Penfund, acquired Bell Automotive Products, Inc., from JH Partners. As of 2021, the company employs 50 employees. The company’s product categories are seat covers with Hyperfit™, and Body Glove, Hyperflex steering wheel covers, Tag Defense™ license plate frames, interior organizers, and accessories with vehicle storage solutions, sun protection, emergency kits, and tire repair with SmartTip™ technology, Backlit digital display, as well as a work light, bleeder valve and tread depth gauge. The acquisition of Bell will expand the company's portfolio and services.
Current Investors
Penfund, ONCAP, Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.

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Primary Industry
Consumer Products
Sub Industries
Consumer Products, Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts
Website
www.bellautomotive.com
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Deals

Deals Type
Add-on, Trade Sale
Add-on, Trade Sale
Add-on, Trade Sale
Secondary Buyout
Buyout
Deal Status Target (s) Deal Date Investor(s) Seller(s) Deal size (Mn) Enterprise value (Mn) Post-money valuation (Mn) EBITDA multiple (x) Revenue multiple (x) Lead partner (s)
Completed Victor Automotive Products 15 May 2015
Completed Bell Automotive Products, Inc. 14 May 2015
Completed Victor Automotive Products 31 Oct 2005
Completed Bell Automotive Products, Inc. 06 Dec 2004
Completed Bell Automotive Products, Inc. 01 Feb 2000
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