B/A Products
B/A Products Co. is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1978 and owned by The Heico Companies, that designs and sells OEM-grade towing, auto transport, and fire rescue equipment — including chains, straps, webbing, hooks, and tire skates — to commercial operators and auto transport carriers through a dealer network and direct e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersColumbia, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What B/A Products does
B/A Products Co. is a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of OEM-grade towing, auto transport, and fire rescue equipment, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. The company's product portfolio spans three core categories — Towing (chains in Grades 70/80/100/120, V-chains, coupling links, load binders, shackles, wire rope, winch lines, tow lights, and accessories), Auto Transport (chain assemblies, trailer and E-track straps, gear heads, safety locks, electric/hydraulic motors and pumps, fabricated parts, and truck accessories), and Fire Rescue (chain, hooks, and recovery equipment) — augmented by eight sub-brands including WreckMaster (premium recovery equipment), Turtle Plastics and ITI (tire skates), In The Ditch (dollies and mounting systems), Skookum, Yoke, Collins, and TowMate. Notable proprietary technologies include the Tower's Edge™ PVB-impregnated webbing with modified acrylic coating, the Mini J/R/T Hook Cluster System providing vehicle-manufacturer-specific securement (import, Ford, GM/Chrysler), and the WreckMaster Chevron-pattern interlocking tire skate.
The company sells primarily through an authorized distributor/dealer network serving commercial operators, supplemented by a direct e-commerce storefront (baprod.com) with publicly listed MSRP for retail buyers and dealer-login pricing for trade accounts. Pricing is unit-based with low to mid ticket items (typical SKUs in the $16–$94 range). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of OEM-grade securement, recovery, and accessory products. End customers are segmented by vertical into professional towing companies and operators, auto transport carriers, and fire/rescue departments. The company has been a portfolio company of The Heico Companies, a privately-held diversified conglomerate, since its June 2017 acquisition. B/A Products has between 101 and 250 employees, operates only in the United States, and continues to expand its product line and sub-brand ecosystem.
B/A Products firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- B/A Products
- Legal name
- B/A Products Co.
- Website
- https://baprod.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- B/A Products Co. is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1978 and owned by The Heico Companies, that designs and sells OEM-grade towing, auto transport, and fire rescue equipment — including chains, straps, webbing, hooks, and tire skates — to commercial operators and auto transport carriers through a dealer network and direct e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
B/A Products industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Towing and Recovery Equipment
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4231)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Towing, Recovery & Vehicle Storage (Collision-Related) (TLAKAEAM), Tow Trucks & Recovery Vehicles Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAF)
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Where B/A Products is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Columbia
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
B/A Products business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Towing and Auto Transport Equipment Sales: B/A Products generates revenue through the sale of heavy-duty towing, auto transport, and fire rescue equipment including chains, straps, webbing, ratchets, hooks, skates, and recovery packages. Products are sold through a distributor/dealer network and directly via e-commerce. Pricing is unit-based with MSRP listed for many products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard MSRP pricing for retail customers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
B/A Products product offering
Product offeringCore offering
B/A Products Co. manufactures and distributes OEM-grade heavy-duty towing, auto transport, and fire rescue equipment, including tow chains, straps, webbing, ratchets, hooks, tire skates, wire rope, winch lines, gear heads, and recovery packages. The portfolio is organized into three core product categories (Towing, Auto Transport, Fire Rescue) supported by multiple sub-brands such as WreckMaster, Turtle Plastics, ITI, In The Ditch, Skookum, Yoke, Collins, and TowMate, and is sold to commercial operators through an authorized distributor/dealer network and directly via the company's e-commerce site.
Product overview
B/A Products Co. is a manufacturer and distributor of OEM-grade towing, auto transport, and fire rescue equipment. The product portfolio is organized into three core categories: Towing (chains, straps, wire rope, accessories, lighting), Auto Transport (chains, straps, gear heads, electric/hydraulic systems, aftermarket parts), and Fire Rescue (chain, hooks, recovery equipment). The company also carries multiple sub-brands including WreckMaster (premium recovery equipment), Turtle Plastics (tire skates), ITI (skates and extensions), In The Ditch (dollies), Skookum, Yoke, Collins, and TowMate. Recent additions include the Retractable Ratchet Strap. The company operates under The Heico Companies, acquired in June 2017.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Towing Products
- Auto Transport Products Equipment for vehicle transportation including auto transport chains, straps, gear heads, electric/hydraulic systems, aftermarket parts, and truck accessories, sold to auto transport carriers and dealers.
- Fire Rescue Products Fire rescue equipment including chain, hooks, and recovery solutions engineered for superior strength and durability in critical emergency vehicle extraction situations, sold to fire departments and rescue services.
- WreckMaster Recovery Equipment Premium recovery and towing equipment brand featuring tire skates, straps, V-straps, ratchets, recovery equipment packages, and heavy-duty securing solutions for professional vehicle recovery operations.
- Turtle Plastics Tire Skates Durable tire skate products including single, double, and quad tire skates designed for safely loading vehicles onto flatbed trailers, sold to towing and transport operators.
- ITI Vehicle Loading Products Individual tire skates, container skates, control arm skate extensions, and car carrier starter ramps for vehicle loading and transport applications.
- In The Ditch Towing Products X-Series dollies, axle racks, mounting systems, and accessories designed for professional towing operations and sold via B/A Products' distributor network.
- Retractable Ratchet Strap Newest product featured on the B/A Products Co. website, a retractable ratchet strap designed for vehicle securement applications.
- Skookum Industrial Hardware Industrial hardware products for towing and transport applications sold under the Skookum sub-brand through B/A Products' distribution network.
- Yoke Chain and Hook Products Premium chain and hook products including trigger kits, eye foundry hooks, sling hooks, grab hooks, and self-locking hooks, sold under the Yoke sub-brand.
- Collins Industrial Hardware Industrial hardware products for towing and transport applications sold under the Collins sub-brand through B/A Products' distribution network.
- TowMate Towing Lighting and Electrical Towing lighting and electrical products sold under the TowMate sub-brand through B/A Products' distribution network.
Companies that use B/A Products
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
B/A Products technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
B/A Products partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
B/A Products competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Buyers Products: Manufacturer and distributor of truck, trailer, and towing equipment including chains, tie-downs, and hardware — directly comparable product portfolio and channel model to B/A Products.
- Kinedyne: Manufacturer of cargo securement products including tie-down straps, chains, and winch straps for the towing, trucking, and auto transport industries.
- Reese Towpower (Horizon Global): Major branded manufacturer of towing products including hitches, balls, and related towing/transport hardware, serving a similar towing aftermarket.
- Ancra International: Supplier of cargo securement and load handling systems including straps, chains, and tie-downs for transport, automotive, and recovery applications.
- Curt Manufacturing: Manufacturer of towing products — hitches, balls, mounts, and electrical components — competing in the same towing and trailer equipment aftermarket.
- Dutton-Lainson Company: Manufacturer of winches, jacks, couplers, and tie-down hardware with overlapping product categories in towing, recovery, and securement.
- Warn Industries: Manufacturer of winches, recovery gear, and off-road towing equipment — comparable in the recovery and vehicle securement category.
- US Cargo Control: Distributor and manufacturer of tie-down straps, ratchet straps, and cargo securement hardware for the towing and transport markets.
- Camco Manufacturing: Manufacturer of towing, RV, and outdoor accessories including straps, levels, and hardware; overlapping distribution and customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Velodyne / Miller Industries (towing/recovery equipment): Larger public company (Miller Industries) manufacturing towing and recovery vehicles and equipment, providing a broader incumbent benchmark for the category.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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B/A Products leadership team
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B/A Products funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about B/A Products
What does B/A Products do?
B/A Products Co. manufactures and distributes OEM-grade heavy-duty towing, auto transport, and fire rescue equipment, including tow chains, straps, webbing, ratchets, hooks, tire skates, wire rope, winch lines, gear heads, and recovery packages. The portfolio is organized into three core product categories (Towing, Auto Transport, Fire Rescue) supported by multiple sub-brands such as WreckMaster, Turtle Plastics, ITI, In The Ditch, Skookum, Yoke, Collins, and TowMate, and is sold to commercial operators through an authorized distributor/dealer network and directly via the company's e-commerce site.
Is B/A Products a public or private company?
B/A Products is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was B/A Products founded?
B/A Products was founded in 1978. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is B/A Products based?
B/A Products is headquartered in Columbia, United States, in the North America region.
How does B/A Products make money?
One revenue line is on record: towing and Auto Transport Equipment Sales.
Who are B/A Products's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Buyers Products, Kinedyne, Reese Towpower (Horizon Global), Ancra International, Curt Manufacturing, Dutton-Lainson Company, Warn Industries, US Cargo Control and Camco Manufacturing. Velodyne / Miller Industries (towing/recovery equipment) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does B/A Products have an API?
No public API is recorded for B/A Products.
What industry is B/A Products in?
B/A Products's product category is Towing and Recovery Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAJ, Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging), with a secondary code of TLAKAEAM, Towing, Recovery & Vehicle Storage (Collision-Related). Its NAICS code is 4231 and its SIC code is 3790.