PR: Sold—Tucker Powersports!

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Welp—this is potentially very interesting news for a lot of our readers. While the Tucker Powersports might not mean a lot to readers outside the US, inside the borders of the States, it’s a very big deal. Tucker distributes a lot of street and off-road riding gear, along with extensive parts and accessories. Many of the brands it sells are names actually owned by Tucker, such as Pro Taper. So while nothing may change on the surface, not immediately, we’d expect some differences in the American aftermarket scene in coming months or years as a result of this big sale. Having an experienced distributor buy Tucker should be good for the business, even if that distributor comes from the world of auto parts. At least, that’s what we hope…—Ed.

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Press release

Tucker Powersports To Be Acquired by Turn 14 Distribution

Fort Worth, TX – August 14, 2023 – Tucker Powersports announced today that its business will be acquired by Turn 14 Distribution, one of the largest automotive aftermarket distributors in the United States. The purchase includes certain assets of Tucker and all of its private label brands, which include well-known brands such as Kuryakyn, Answer Racing, Pro Taper, and QuadBoss.

“The change in ownership will provide a huge injection of resources to better serve Tucker dealers around the country,” said Marc McAllister, President and CEO of Tucker Powersports. “I am confident that Turn 14 will have a significant impact on the powersports industry with its approach to inventory and its high-quality customer service.”

Turn 14 Distribution is noted for its customer-first approach, proprietary technology, and logistics efficiency in the automotive industry. Turn 14 Distribution is a sixteen-year-old, national, B2B only distributor based outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates facilities in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, and Nevada, and has over five hundred employees across three distribution centers and two office locations. The company, named after the 14th turn in the legendary Road America racecourse, was awarded SEMA’s Warehouse Distributor of the Year in 2016, 2018, and 2021. In 2022 it was awarded SEMA Channel Partner of the Year, previously the Warehouse Distributor of the Year award, for excellence in distribution. It will apply to the powersports industry many of the principles the company was founded upon and is known for, including building favorable relationships with partners and employees and leveraging the company’s strengths in operations, technology, and customer service.

“We understand the importance of the dealer in the motorcycle and UTV owner experience,” said Jon Pulli, CEO of Turn 14 Distribution. “We are confident that powersports dealers will benefit from working with us, and we are excited to continue the legacy of Ed Tucker and others who have played an important role in this company’s history.”

Piper Sandler & Company is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Tucker.

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ABOUT TURN 14 DISTRIBUTION

Turn 14 Distribution is an award-winning national warehouse distributor that exclusively sells vehicle parts and accessories into the automotive aftermarket through the business-to-business channel. With distribution centers in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Nevada, the company boasts ground shipping coverage to 43% of the U.S. population in one day and 100% within two days. Turn 14 Distribution leverages proprietary technology and innovative logistics solutions to drive growth while simultaneously developing robust, symbiotic relationships up and down the supply chain to accelerate that growth. Turn 14 Distribution is privately owned and operated.

 

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