March 18, 2025

New York, NY – Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”) is pleased to announce the sale of Dealer Products Holdings, Inc. (“Vehicle Accessories,” “VAI,” or the “Company”) to RealTruck Group, Inc. (“RealTruck”).  Kinderhook built VAI through eight acquisitions and strong support from its lending partners, Twin Brook Capital Partners and Kayne Anderson.

Vehicle Accessories is an integrated manufacturer of functional vehicle accessories including all-weather floor mats, running boards, protective door edge guards, splash guards, body side moldings, bumper protectors, and door sills. Headquartered in Mesquite, TX, Vehicle Accessories produces accessories for leading automotive brands including Toyota®, Lexus®, Ford®, Subaru®, Nissan®, Infiniti®, Honda®, Hyundai®, and General Motors®.

“Over the past five years, we’ve built something exceptional alongside Kinderhook—a company defined by innovation, customer focus, and strong foundations. Their partnership and resources have been key to our success. Now, as we take this next step with the RealTruck family, we’re eager to build on that legacy,” said J Pearson, Executive Chairman of VAI.

“Partnering with J Pearson and the VAI team has been an incredible journey, and we’re thrilled with this outcome for both Kinderhook and Vehicle Accessories,” said Tom Tuttle, Managing Director at Kinderhook. “The team’s dedication and vision have built something truly exceptional, and we have no doubt that VAI will continue to thrive as part of the RealTruck family.”

“Under Kinderhook’s ownership, Vehicle Accessories has seen remarkable expansion, driven by both strategic growth initiatives and eight complementary acquisitions,” said Nate Druckenmiller, Principal at Kinderhook. “VAI’s growth story exemplifies Kinderhook’s approach—collaborating with top-tier management teams to scale businesses rapidly through both organic development and targeted acquisitions.”

Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel and Piper Sandler & Co. served as financial advisor to VAI in the transaction.

For additional information about this transaction, please contact: 
Thomas Tuttle
Managing Director
(212) 201-6781
[email protected]
 
Nate Druckenmiller
Principal
(212) 201-6791
[email protected]
 
Christopher Flood
Vice President
212-201-6794
[email protected]