

Keystone Wins Bid for Winch Maker Warn Industries
Industry News October 24, 2017 ModernJeeper

PRESS RELEASE AS ISSUED BY LKQ, CHICAGO, IL
Editors note: Warn’s current parent company, Dover, recently separated the Aftermarket division of Warn away from their OEM supply division. The Aftermarket division is the one we are most familiar with – the winch’s, LED’s, hubs and other Warn products we continue to love. Rumor is that their was a year long process with three potential suitors. Looks like Keystone emerged the victor. This announcement comes just days before LKQ’s 3rd Quarter Conference Call this Thursday, October 26. LKQ is the parent company of Keystone, acquiring them in 2007.
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today announced that its Specialty Segment, Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. (“Keystone”), agreed to acquire the aftermarket business of Warn Industries, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance vehicle equipment and accessories. Warn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV).
Established in 1948, Warn’s aftermarket business offers a broad product line of winches, hoists, locking hubs and bumpers, with over 350 employees serving specialty retailers and distributors globally. Holding over 130 patents, Warn has a long history of developing the highest quality, most technologically advanced products in the industry.
“Warn’s leadership position and premium iconic brand offer our Specialty Products Group the ability to drive our long-term strategy of growing our core markets and developing viable points of entry into adjacent markets,” said Bill Rogers, Vice President and General Manager of Keystone. “LKQ and Warn will be committed to continuing delivery of great value to our customers and to growing our combined businesses to higher levels.”
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.