Brink Group B.V.

What Brink Group B.V. does

Brink Group B.V. (operating as Brink Towing Systems B.V.) is a Netherlands-headquartered manufacturer of towbars (trekhaken) and trailer hitches, founded in 1903 as a blacksmith workshop in Assen and now headquartered in Staphorst. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, a global leader in chassis-related components and systems. Brink's core product portfolio spans five towbar types — fixed (vaste), removable (afneembare), electrically retractable (NEXT elektrisch wegdraaibare), bike carrier (RMC fietsendragerhaak), and flange ball (flenskogel) — complemented by cable sets (kabelset), accessories, and a Trailer Stability Program safety system. Vehicle-specific engineering is a defining technical characteristic, with tailored solutions for major auto brands including Tesla, BMW, Volvo, Toyota, Kia, and VW.

Brink operates a B2B distribution model exclusively, supplying towbars globally to wholesalers, importers, and garages rather than selling directly to end consumers for core hardware. The company maintains a network of more than 200 certified mounting stations that handle professional installation. A second direct customer channel is Original Equipment (OE) supply to international automobile manufacturers, where Brink contributes to vehicle design, innovation, and construction processes for integrated towbar solutions. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (one-time purchases) via distribution partners and direct OE contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based depending on vehicle make and model.

Beyond hardware, the company operates the Brink E-learning platform for professional installer training and the Brink Items e-commerce platform (brinkitems.eu) for direct sales of accessories, replacement keys, and select products. The company is privately held with 501-1000 employees and serves customers worldwide. Brink is positioned as a world market leader in towbars, with over 120 years of operating history and brand heritage.

Name

Brink Group B.V.

Legal name

Brink Towing Systems B.V.

Website

https://brinkgroup.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Brink Group B.V., a Dutch subsidiary of DexKo Global, is a 120+ year-old manufacturer of towbars and trailer hitches. It serves global automotive aftermarket distribution (wholesalers, importers, 200+ certified installers) and Original Equipment automakers via B2B hardware sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Towbar Manufacturing

NAICS

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Towbar manufacturing
• Trailer hitches
• Automotive towing equipment
• Vehicle towbars
• Towbar distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Staphorst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Towbar Hardware Sales: Sale of physical towbar products including fixed, removable, and electric retractable models. Products are sold as one-time purchases through distribution partners, not directly to consumers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brink Group B.V. designs, manufactures, and globally distributes towbars and trailer hitches (fixed, removable, electrically retractable NEXT, bike carrier, and flange ball types) for automotive original equipment manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, and garage installation partners. The company also supplies complementary cable sets, accessories, replacement keys, and a Trailer Stability Program, while supporting installers through an e-learning platform and a dedicated e-commerce shop (Brink Items).

Product overview

Brink Group B.V. is a manufacturer and supplier of tow hooks (trekhaken) for vehicles, operating as part of DexKo Global. The company offers a portfolio of five core tow hook products: fixed tow hooks, removable tow hooks, NEXT electrically retractable tow hooks, bike carrier tow hooks, and flange ball tow hooks. These core products are complemented by accessories (including cable sets and replacement keys), the Trailer Stability Program for safety, and the Brink E-learning platform for professional installer training. The company distributes through a network of over 200 certified mounting stations and serves automotive manufacturers (OE), wholesalers, importers, and garages worldwide. The Brink Items e-commerce platform provides direct consumer access to accessories and replacement parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEXT: Electrically folding/removable towbar solution
• RMC

Products and services

• Vaste trekhaak (Fixed Towbar) A fixed towbar permanently attached to the vehicle, providing a durable and reliable connection point for towing trailers, caravans, and accessories. Sold to wholesalers, importers, garages, and OE manufacturers worldwide.
• Afneembare trekhaak (Removable Towbar) A removable towbar that can be detached from the vehicle when not in use, offering flexibility and a clean vehicle appearance. Distributed through Brink's wholesale, importer, and certified installer channels.
• NEXT elektrisch wegdraaibare trekhaak (NEXT Electric Retractable Towbar) An electrically retractable towbar that can be folded away when not needed, providing seamless integration with modern vehicles. Sold through the same B2B distribution network to OE manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, and certified installers.
• Fietsendragerhaak (Bike Carrier Towbar - RMC) A specialized towbar purpose-designed for mounting bike carriers, enabling secure transportation of bicycles. Distributed via Brink's wholesale and installer network to end consumers through certified mounting stations.
• Flenskogel trekhaak (Flange Ball Towbar) A flange ball type towbar solution designed for specific vehicle applications requiring this configuration. Sold through Brink's B2B distribution network to wholesalers, importers, garages, and OE manufacturers.
• Kabelset (Cable Set) Electrical wiring cable sets required for proper connection between a vehicle and trailer, ensuring correct lighting and signaling functions. Sold alongside towbars through wholesale, importer, and garage channels.
• Accessoires (Towbar Accessories) A range of accessories for towbar systems, including replacement keys and other complementary products, sold through wholesale and installer channels and via the Brink Items online shop.
• Brink E-learning An online learning platform that provides training and education on towbar installation and usage for professional installation partners operating within Brink's certified mounting station network.
• Brink Items (Online Shop) An e-commerce platform (brinkitems.eu) for purchasing Brink accessories, replacement keys, and related towbar products, supporting direct consumer and partner replenishment demand.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DexKo GlobalcoreOthersBrink Towing Systems B.V. is a member of DexKo Global, a global leader in chassis-related components and systems. This membership provides the company with global scale, resources, and operational capabilities that strengthen its market position as a world market leader in towbars.
• Certified Mounting Stations (200+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 200 certified installation partners who professionally install Brink towbars for end consumers. These partners receive training, certification, and access to Brink products and support services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Westfalia-Automotive (Horizon Global): One of the most direct competitors to Brink in European towbars and trailer hitches. Both companies serve OE automakers, wholesalers, and certified installer networks with comparable fixed, removable, and detachable towbar product lines.
• Bosal Group: Bosal is a major European manufacturer of towbars (under Oris and other brands) alongside exhaust systems. It directly competes with Brink across OE and aftermarket towbar channels in Europe.
• Reese Towpower (Horizon Global): Reese is a Horizon Global-owned aftermarket towing brand with broad product overlap to Brink (hitches, wiring, accessories). Strong in North American aftermarket; some overlap with Brink in European OE-adjacent markets.
• GDW Group: Belgian towbar manufacturer competing directly with Brink in fixed and detachable towbars across European OE and aftermarket channels. Similar product specialization and customer base.
• CURT Manufacturing: CURT is a leading North American manufacturer of towing products including aftermarket towbars and hitches. Comparable product portfolio, comparable B2B/aftermarket go-to-market, though focused primarily on the U.S. market.
• Auto-Hak: Polish towbar manufacturer with broad European OE and aftermarket presence. Competes directly with Brink on standardized towbar product lines and price-sensitive distribution channels.
• Oris (Bosal subsidiary): Oris is a Bosal-owned brand specializing in towbars and trailer hitches for European vehicles. Directly comparable to Brink in product scope and customer base (OE and aftermarket).

Broad incumbents

• Thule Group: Thule is a global leader in towbars and roof racks/towbar-mounted carriers (bike carriers, cargo boxes). It overlaps with Brink on towbar-based bike carrier products (RMC) and competes in the active-lifestyle end-consumer segment.

Emerging players

• Hazet-Werk (towing division): European manufacturer with a towbar and trailer coupling product line that competes with Brink in select European markets, particularly Germany. Smaller scale but overlapping product scope.

Others

• DexKo Global (parent context): DexKo Global is Brink's corporate parent and a global leader in chassis-related components and trailer running gear. Not a competitor but a closely related ecosystem player whose strategy directly impacts Brink's growth and capital access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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