Lippert, has announced the acquisition of Kaspar Ranch Hand Equipment LLC – known as Ranch Hand – a South Texas-based manufacturer of custom bumpers, grill guards and steps for the automotive aftermarket.
Prior to the sale, Ranch Hand was a subsidiary of the Kaspar Companies, a fifth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Shiner, Texas, since 1898.
Founded in 1986, Ranch Hand pioneered the heavy-duty truck accessory market by being one of the first manufacturers that designed and engineered custom equipment specifically matched to the owners’ vehicles, Lippert said.
“The CURT Group acquisition in 2019 began our official entry into the automotive accessory aftermarket, and with the Ranch Hand acquisition, we are further supporting our dedication to becoming a large player in this space,” said Jamie Schnur, group president of Lippert’s aftermarket business. “Ranch Hand’s brand presence in the space is well-respected. Its front bumpers are viewed by consumers as a premium accessory, in large part due to the added level of safety for the truck owner.”
Rock Lambert, president of CURT, added: “We are extremely pleased to add Ranch Hand to our portfolio of premium brands. Ranch Hand is synonymous with front-end protection and has enjoyed a leadership position in the automotive accessory aftermarket industry for years. We believe that our design, manufacturing, and distribution expertise will help the brand to continue to expand its reach and pursue long-term success. We are very excited to add the Ranch Hand team to our existing group of outstanding team members.”