B/A Products

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Towing equipment
• Auto transport supplies
• Fire rescue equipment
• Vehicle recovery gear
• Chain and strap systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core 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.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCq5GcKYAIiUEIfnlH_qXiKw
• Facebookfacebook.com/BAProductsCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baproducts
• Instagraminstagram.com/baproductsco
• Xx.com/BAProductsCoUSA

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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