Home Company News NEWS Take a look at what's happening at Dexter®. JAN 13, 2020 Dexter Axle Company, A Subsidiary of DexKo Global Inc., Acquires Silent Drive NOVI, MICHIGAN (January 13, 2020) – DexKo Global Inc., the global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies, and related components, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Dexter Axle Company (“Dexter”), has acquired Silent Drive, located in Orange City, Iowa. Since 1953, Silent Drive has served the specialty heavy duty suspension market offering air suspensions for liftable tags and pushers, drive axle suspensions, as well as primary and auxiliary lift axles on trailers. Silent Drive is known as an innovative leader in the specialty heavy duty suspension industry, serving customers in the United States and Canada. Dexter, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, employs over 2,400 people in the U.S. and Canada and operates 16 manufacturing facilities. Founded in 1960, Dexter has earned a reputation as a trusted brand serving the utility trailer, recreational vehicle, marine, heavy duty, agricultural, and specialty markets. “The addition of Silent Drive to Dexter’s already-diverse product portfolio will further expand our specialty heavy duty and suspension capabilities, allowing continuous growth for both brands,” said Adam Dexter, President & CEO, Dexter. “Our companies’ core foundations of innovation and delivering a quality product align exceptionally well.” “Silent Drive has built a solid company, growing through product innovation and customer service. We appreciate their focus on industry-leading products and look forward to the continued growth this new partnership provides,” states Fred Bentley, CEO of DexKo Global. “After completing five acquisitions in 2019, this is our first acquisition in 2020. We continue to broaden our industry-leading product offering, expand our geographic reach and diversify our customer base. The acquisition of Silent Drive allows us to do this. The Dexter and Silent Drive teams are committed to building our combined companies and supporting our “Together is Better" culture." Back To News Headquarters 2900 Industrial Parkway East Elkhart, IN 46516 574.295.7888 Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Products Overview Sprung Axles Torsion Axles Heavy-Duty Products Actuation Brakes & Accessories Hub, Drums, & Rotors Suspension Components Door Products Vent Products Fenders Leaf Springs Trailer Parts & Accessories Resources Overview Catalogs Flyers Instruction Sheets Manuals References Videos Warranty Advertisements Glossary Distributors US and Canada International Distributors Company Overview History Leadership Our Brands Events News Media Library Company Apparel Culture Overview Careers Difference Makers Contact Overview Locations Supplier Opportunities Online Store Help Warranty Claims Frequently Asked Questions Copyright 2021 Dexter Axle. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy PO Terms Terms & Conditions Sitemap