Dexter Axle acquires Unique Functional Products

Dec. 27, 2013

Trailer axle and brake manufacturer Dexter Axle has acquired the assets of Unique Functional Products (UFP).

UFP has been a leading innovator and provider of trailer axles and brake system components to the recreational boating trailer market since 1963. The company has locations in in San Marcos, California and Winchester, Tennessee.

“We are very excited about this acquisition, and what it means to our company, our customers and our industry,” said Adam Dexter, president and CEO of Dexter Axle. “Our organizations have shared the same values, and we look forward to combining forces in order to better serve our combined customers.”

Dexter products are American made in automated facilities in Indiana, Georgia, and Oklahoma.  They are distributed throughout North America and several other countries.

“We have already begun to implement plans to leverage the best of these two organizations to give our customers the best service and most comprehensive product line in the industry.” Dexter said.