FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 24, 2016

Southlake, TX – Southlake Equity Group announced today the sale of American Trailer Works to BCD Acquisition, an affiliate of Bain Capital.

Southlake Equity Group built American Trailer Works through the acquisition of three trailer companies:  PJ Trailers, a manufacturer of heavy-duty professional grade trailers; Carry-On Trailer, a manufacturer of light-duty, consumer focused trailers; and RC Trailers, a manufacturer or customized, enclosed trailers.  American Trailer Works also built several greenfield plants under SEG ownership.  At the time of its sale, American Trailer Works was the largest manufacturer of utility trailers in the world, operating 13 plants and manufacturing 250,000 units per year.  Its products were sold through more than 5000 points of sale in the United States and Canada.

In announcing the sale, Tom Keene, Managing Partner at Southlake Equity Group, said:  “It has been privilege for Southlake Equity Group and our investors to partner with the management team of American Trailer Works to build the industry leader in open and enclosed utility trailer manufacturing.  We are confident the company will have a bright future with the leadership of the Bain Capital team.”

About Southlake Equity Group

Southlake Equity Group is a private investment firm focused on acquiring middle market companies in the United States, and building industry-leading manufacturing and business service companies.  The firm partners with management teams to develop and implement long-term strategies to create industry leaders in the middle market.