Name

Loc Performance Products

Legal name

Loc Performance Products, LLC

Website

https://locperformance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Vehicle Components and Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Off-Highway Vehicle Cabs, Frames & Attachments Manufacturing (Cabs/Booms/Buckets/Implements) (IMACAFAL)

Keywords

• Military track systems
• Driveline and suspension systems
• Armored vehicle components
• Precision machined parts
• Fabricated combat structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Contracts: Revenue from U.S. Department of Defense contracts, serving as a prime OEM and Tier 1 supplier for tracked and wheeled vehicles, components, and systems.
2. Commercial Industrial Sales: Sales to vehicle manufacturers in agriculture, construction, mining, locomotive, mass transportation, and oil & gas industries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Loc Performance Products (now operating as American Rheinmetall) is a full-service Tier 1 supplier and OEM that designs, develops, and produces tracked and wheeled combat vehicles, track systems, driveline and suspension systems, fabricated structures, precision machined components, armored products, and rubber compounding solutions. It serves the U.S. Department of Defense and prime contractors as well as commercial vehicle manufacturers in agriculture, construction, mining, locomotive, mass transportation, and oil & gas industries.

Product overview

Loc Performance Products, now operating as American Rheinmetall, is a diversified full-service vehicle OEM and Tier 1 Supplier delivering cutting-edge tracked and wheeled vehicles, mechanical systems, intelligent systems for ground vehicles and ISR platforms, Soldier lethality enhancements, short range air defense solutions, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems. The portfolio includes core combat vehicle platforms (Wheeled Combat Vehicles like Boxer and RCH155, Tracked Combat Vehicles like Lynx XM30), logistic vehicles (HX CTT), uncrewed ground vehicles, air defense systems, mechanical systems, military track systems, fabricated structures, intelligent vehicle systems, soldier systems, surveillance systems (FIRST), weapon systems, long range precision fires, and armor products. The Trackman sub-brand serves commercial markets with rubber tracks and wheels. With 6 facilities and 1.7+ million sq. ft. of manufacturing space, the company serves both defense and commercial markets (agriculture, construction, mining, locomotive, mass transportation, oil & gas).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wheeled Combat Vehicles Wheeled combat vehicle platforms including the Boxer and RCH155 self-propelled howitzer, built for troop transport, reconnaissance, command and control, and direct combat missions for military customers.
• Tracked Combat Vehicles Armored tracked vehicle systems including the Lynx XM30, designed to support the U.S. Army XM30 Combat Vehicle modernization program for military customers.
• Logistic Vehicles Military support vehicles including the HX Common Tactical Truck (HX CTT), designed for transportation and supply of troops, equipment, and materials for defense customers.
• Uncrewed Ground Vehicles Advanced robotic platforms providing autonomous support in hazardous and demanding military environments, competing in the U.S. Army's Ground Optionally Autonomous Transport (GOAT) program.
• Air Defense Systems Short-range air defense (SHORAD) and Counter-UAS solutions including Skynex systems for military customers facing emerging aerial threats.
• Armor Products Advanced, bolt-on armored products ensuring warfighter and critical subsystem survivability for military vehicles.
• Fabricated Structures Large structure and complex platform manufacturing, from raw plate to finishing, supporting any hull in the U.S. combat vehicle fleet.
• Mechanical Systems Full-service provider of driveline and suspension systems for military and off-highway platforms, including track systems, vehicle structures, tracked vehicle final drive systems, driveline systems, and power transfer systems.
• Military Track Systems Track systems for tracked military vehicles, with American Rheinmetall (formerly Loc Performance) being the only qualified supplier for every major Ground Combat Vehicle platform in the U.S. Army fleet.
• Rubber Compounding and Rubber Products High-quality rubber-to-metal bonded products, rubber liners, and rubber compounds serving agriculture, construction, mining, and defense industries.
• Trackman Sub-Brand Trusted sub-brand for high-performance rubber tracks, wheels, and hay conditioner rolls designed for agriculture, construction, and mining industry vehicle manufacturers.
• Long Range Precision Fires Advanced manufacturing solutions for long range fires, focusing on precision, high-accuracy machining for artillery and missile systems.
• Intelligent Vehicle Systems Advanced AI, automation, and integrated sensors for modern defense and tactical superiority in ground vehicles and ISR platforms.
• Soldier Systems Cutting-edge optics, fire control, and integrated battlefield technology enhancing precision, targeting, and survivability for individual soldiers.
• Surveillance Systems FIRST (Fast InfraRed Search & Track) system providing surveillance solutions for superior detection, tracking, and situational awareness across all missions.
• Weapon Systems Enhanced combat effectiveness with advanced targeting, precision firepower, and seamless integration for multi-domain military operations.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HarbingercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026American Rheinmetall and Harbinger announced a partnership to deliver next-generation Robotics and Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to the Department of War. This collaboration combines Harbinger's robotics expertise with American Rheinmetall's vehicle manufacturing capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BAE Systems: Major U.S. and U.K. defense prime that builds tracked and wheeled combat vehicles (Bradley, CV90, AMPV) and competes head-to-head with American Rheinmetall on U.S. Army vehicle programs including XM30.
• General Dynamics Land Systems: Manufacturer of the M1 Abrams tank, Stryker, and other Ground Combat Vehicles. Direct competitor on Army vehicle modernization programs and a peer in track and suspension systems supply.
• Oshkosh Defense: Producer of tactical military vehicles (JLTV, FMTV, HEMTT, M-ATV). Competes with American Rheinmetall on U.S. Army wheeled and logistic vehicle contracts and shares the off-highway driveline/suspension supply chain.
• AM General: Manufacturer of the HUMVEE and other light tactical military vehicles. Closely comparable in scope as a military-vehicle OEM focused on wheeled platforms and combat fleet sustainment.
• Textron Systems: Subsidiary of Textron producing tactical wheeled vehicles (Tapv, Cottonmouth), armored vehicles, and ship-to-shore connectors. A peer in U.S. military ground vehicle supply with similar end-customer and contracting profile.
• Allison Transmission: Leading supplier of fully automatic transmissions and propulsion solutions for defense and off-highway platforms. Direct peer in drivetrain and power-transfer content for tracked and wheeled combat vehicles.
• Dana Incorporated: Tier-1 supplier of driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies serving defense, off-highway, and commercial-vehicle OEMs. Direct comparable in driveline and suspension component supply for military and heavy commercial platforms.
• Soucy International: Canadian specialist in rubber track systems and undercarriage components for defense, agricultural, and off-road vehicles. Highly comparable as a track-system specialist competing in overlapping defense and commercial end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar: Global leader in construction, mining, and off-highway equipment with significant drivetrain and undercarriage expertise. Comparable in off-highway commercial markets served by Trackman and in heavy-equipment driveline scale.
• CNH Industrial: Manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment (Case, New Holland, CASE CE) and a key buyer of track and driveline components. Comparable as a major customer/peer in the off-highway commercial segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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