What Horizon Global does

Horizon Global is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of custom-engineered towing, trailering, cargo management, and related accessory products serving automotive OEMs, retailers, dealer networks, independent installers, and end consumers in the automotive, leisure, and agricultural market segments. The company's product portfolio spans branded lines including BULLDOG (gooseneck hitches), Draw-Tite (custom trailer hitches), Fulton (jacks and winches), REESE (heavy-duty fifth wheels and Towpower accessories), Tekonsha (brake controllers and electrical wiring), Westfalia (European tow bars and carrier systems), Bargman and Wesbar (RV and marine lighting/electrical), and Witter (UK towing accessories). Its underlying technology base is mechanical and electromechanical engineering, with emphasis on vehicle-specific custom engineering, intelligent trailer braking systems, and electrical connection products; manufacturing spans 25 facilities across 17 countries, supporting both low-volume customized and high-volume production.

Horizon operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct OEM supply relationships with diversified aftermarket distribution through mass merchants, e-commerce platforms, dealers, and independent installers, plus brand-owned e-commerce storefronts. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of towing, trailering, and cargo management products; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company traces its history to brands acquired by TriMas Corporation beginning in 1989, was spun off as an independent public company on the NYSE under ticker HZN in June 2015, and was acquired by First Brands Group, LLC in February 2023, becoming a privately held subsidiary.

Name

Horizon Global

Legal name

Horizon Global Corporation

Website

https://horizonglobal.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Horizon Global designs, manufactures, and distributes branded towing, trailering, and cargo management products for automotive OEMs, retailers, dealers, and end consumers across 17 countries, operating legacy brands such as REESE, Draw-Tite, BULLDOG, Fulton, Tekonsha, and Westfalia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Towing and Trailering Equipment

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Towing, Hauling & Utility Accessories Manufacturing (Hitches/Winches/Trailer Wiring/Cargo Carriers) (IMACANAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Exterior Accessories Manufacturing (Body Kits/Grilles/Bumpers/Racks/Tow Hooks) (IMACANAI)

Keywords

• Towing equipment
• Trailering products
• Cargo management
• Automotive hitches
• Aftermarket accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Towing and Trailering Products: Revenue generated from designing, manufacturing, and distributing a wide variety of high-quality, custom-engineered towing, trailering, cargo management and related accessory products. Products are sold through multiple channels including OEMs, retailers, dealer networks, and directly to end consumers.
2. Aftermarket and OEM Sales: Both OEM (original equipment manufacturer) supply relationships and aftermarket sales through mass merchants, e-commerce, distributors, and dealer networks.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Horizon Global designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide variety of high-quality, custom-engineered towing, trailering, cargo management, and related accessory products. Through its portfolio of brands (BULLDOG, Draw-Tite, Fulton, REESE, Tekonsha, Westfalia, Bargman, Wesbar, and Witter), the company supplies vehicle-specific hitches, brake controllers, wiring, lighting, jacks, winches, couplers, and tow bars to automotive OEMs, mass merchants, retailers, dealers, independent installers, and end consumers across North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and Oceania.

Product overview

Horizon Global is a diversified portfolio of high-quality, custom-engineered towing, trailering, cargo management and related accessory products. The company operates as a multi-brand manufacturer and distributor serving automotive OEMs, retailers, dealer networks and end consumers. The product portfolio includes: BULLDOG (gooseneck hitches and couplers), Draw-Tite (custom trailer hitches), Fulton (trailer jacks and winches), REESE (heavy-duty fifth wheels and Towpower products), Tekonsha (brake controllers and electrical wiring), Bargman (RV lighting and electrical), Wesbar (marine lighting and electrical), Westfalia (European tow bars and carrier systems), and Witter (UK towing accessories). These brands collectively provide complete solutions for towing, trailering and cargo management needs across automotive, leisure and agricultural market segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Draw-Tite: Premier brand of custom trailer hitches, established in 1946. Custom-built hitches manufactured to vehicle-specific weight specifications.
• REESE
• BULLDOG
• Fulton
• Tekonsha
• Bargman
• Wesbar
• Westfalia
• Witter

Products and services

• Draw-Tite custom trailer hitches Premier brand of custom trailer hitches established in 1946; manufactures vehicle-specific custom-built hitches to weight specifications and model year requirements for dependable towing performance in OEM and aftermarket channels.
• REESE heavy-duty towing products Heavy-duty towing industry brand founded in 1952, offering fifth wheels and the REESE Towpower line of security accessories, lighting, and electrical products for recreational and agricultural users.
• BULLDOG gooseneck hitches and couplers Specializes in gooseneck hitches, gooseneck couplers, trailer couplers, and wedge-latch elements for heavy-duty applications, favored by military and demanding organizations since 1920 for high-strength performance design.
• Fulton trailer jacks, winches, and couplers With over 100 years of performance, Fulton trailer jacks, winches, and couplers serve as the industry standard in light/medium duty trailering for recreational and marine applications.
• Tekonsha intelligent trailer braking products Intelligent trailer braking products including brake controllers, electrical wiring, and trailer brakes; evolved from a 1964 RV stairs and steps manufacturer into a trusted name in towing safety.
• Bargman RV lighting and electrical connection products Lighting and vehicle electrical connection products for the recreational vehicle industry, founded in 1931 for U.S. military electrical connection products; also serves commercial truck and light-duty trailer manufacturers.
• Wesbar marine lighting and electrical products Lighting and vehicle electrical connection products for the marine vehicle industry since 1934; products are waterproof, sealed, submersible, and shock-resistant for extreme environments.
• Westfalia tow bars, wiring kits, and carrier systems World-leading designer and manufacturer of tow bars, wiring kits, and carrier systems for cars and sport utility vehicles; credited as the inventor of the original European ball tow bar in 1932 with more than 1,700 different tow bar types.
• Witter UK towing accessories Tow bars, wiring kits, towing accessories, and load carrying solutions for motorists, formed in 1950 by Colin Witter in post-war Britain.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CURT Manufacturing: CURT Manufacturing is one of the largest North American manufacturers of custom trailer hitches, vehicle-specific wiring, brake controllers, and towing accessories, directly competing with Horizon's Draw-Tite, REESE, and Tekonsha brands across the same OEM, retail, and e-commerce channels.
• B&W Trailer Hitches: B&W is a US-based manufacturer of gooseneck, fifth wheel, and custom trailer hitches with strong presence in heavy-duty and agricultural towing, overlapping directly with Horizon's BULLDOG, Draw-Tite, and REESE product lines.
• Blue Ox: Blue Ox designs and manufactures towing products including baseplates, tow bars, and accessories primarily for RV and flat-towing applications, competing with Horizon's towing and trailering portfolio in the recreational vehicle segment.
• Husky Towing Products: Husky Towing Products produces trailer hitches, brake controls, jacks, wiring, and related towing accessories, directly competing with Horizon across both OEM and aftermarket retail channels in North America.
• Buyers Products: Buyers Products manufactures a broad portfolio of truck and trailer equipment including towing products, hitch components, and accessories, competing with Horizon in the work truck, agricultural, and commercial towing segments.

Emerging players

• Andersen Hitches: Andersen Hitches is a niche manufacturer focused on innovative gooseneck and fifth wheel hitches, offering design-driven alternatives that compete with Horizon's BULLDOG and REESE heavy-duty product lines in the premium segment.
• Gen-Y Hitch: Gen-Y Hitch is an emerging manufacturer specializing in adjustable and high-capacity gooseneck and fifth wheel hitches, competing with Horizon's heavy-duty BULLDOG and REESE offerings with a focus on engineering innovation.

Broad incumbents

• Truck Hero (Truck Accessories Group): Truck Hero is a diversified truck accessories platform covering tonneau covers, bed liners, running boards, and towing-related accessories, overlapping with Horizon in tow hitches, trailer brake products, and cargo management through shared retail channels.
• LKQ Corporation: LKQ is one of the largest North American distributors of aftermarket vehicle parts and accessories, serving as both a customer and competitor to Horizon by distributing its brands and competing in collision, mechanical, and towing product categories.
• Dometic Group: Dometic is a global supplier of RV and outdoor products including lighting, electrical systems, and towing-adjacent accessories, overlapping with Horizon's Bargman and Wesbar brands in RV and marine lighting and electrical product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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