Lippert Components

What Lippert Components does

Lippert Components is a manufacturer and OEM supplier of engineered components serving the recreational vehicle, trailer, boating and transportation vehicle industries. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly-traded LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) and employs more than 10,000 people. Its product portfolio spans hydraulic leveling systems (anchored by the Bigfoot brand acquired from Leveltron), structural frames, appliances and electronics (via acquired brand Furrion), and transportation seating (via acquired Freedman Seating Company), making it a single-source supplier for multiple component categories integrated into customer manufacturing processes.

The business model is a B2B OEM hardware-sales model: Lippert engineers and produces components and sub-systems, then sells them directly to vehicle and equipment manufacturers who integrate them at the original-equipment stage. Revenue is generated through negotiated volume contracts with manufacturers such as Grand Design RV Co., for whom Lippert co-developed the Omega fifth-wheel frame. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting OEM engineering and procurement teams, with no disclosed consumer-facing pricing.

Growth is executed primarily through programmatic M&A rather than organic R&D. Since 2014 Lippert has completed more than twenty acquisitions, including Curt Manufacturing (2019), Furrion (2021), Trans/Air Manufacturing (April 2025), Freedman Seating (May 2025) and Bigfoot Hydraulic Systems (October 2025), extending the portfolio across geographies (North America, Europe via Lewmar, STLA and Metallarte) and into adjacent verticals such as school transportation, bus and marine. The combined strategy is to scale component share per OEM platform and cross-sell across an expanding installed base.

Name

Lippert Components

Legal name

Lippert Components

Website

https://lci1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Lippert Components is a US-based OEM manufacturer of engineered components — including hydraulic leveling systems, frames, appliances, electronics and seating — for the recreational vehicle, trailer, boating and transportation vehicle industries, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of LCI Industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Vehicle & Transportation Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (33636)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Bus Body & Coachbuilder / Bus Body Assembly (IMACADAH)

Keywords

• RV component manufacturing
• Hydraulic leveling systems
• Transportation seating solutions
• OEM parts supply
• Recreational vehicle components

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. OEM Components and Systems: Lippert Components manufactures and supplies original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products including hydraulic systems, appliances, electronics, and seating solutions to RV, trailer, boating, and transportation vehicle manufacturers. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of components and systems at the original equipment level.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Lippert Components manufactures and supplies OEM components and systems — including hydraulic leveling systems, appliances, electronics, seating solutions, and structural components — to recreational vehicle, trailer, boating, and transportation vehicle manufacturers. The portfolio is built primarily through acquisitions of specialized component makers, enabling a single-source supply model for OEM customers across North America.

Product overview

Lippert Components operates as a subsidiary of LCI Industries, offering a diversified portfolio of components for recreational vehicles, transportation vehicles, and related industries. The company's product offerings are primarily built through acquisitions of specialized manufacturers rather than a unified platform architecture. Recent acquisitions include hydraulic leveling systems (Bigfoot Hydraulic Systems/Leveltron), appliance and electronics manufacturing (Furrion Holdings Limited), and transportation seating solutions (Freedman Seating Company). The company also maintains strategic partnerships for component supply such as the Omega Fifth-Wheel Frame development with Grand Design RV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bigfoot Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic leveling systems for recreational vehicles and other markets, providing stable and reliable leveling solutions to OEM customers. Acquired from Leveltron in White Pigeon, Michigan.
• Furrion Appliances and Electronics Distribution and manufacturing of OEM appliances and electronics for recreational vehicle, trailer, and boating industries, recognized for innovation and technology in the recreation sector.
• Freedman Transportation Seating Manufacturer of transportation seating solutions for bus, rail, marine, and commercial vehicle markets, based in Chicago, Illinois and family-owned since 1884.
• Omega Fifth-Wheel Frame New fifth-wheel RV frame developed in partnership with Grand Design RV Co., with structural upgrades including thicker steel, additional fasteners, larger lag screws, and reinforced crossmembers, offered on Reflection, Solitude, Influence, and Momentum brand models with a 5-year transferable warranty.

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grand Design RV Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Grand Design RV Co. and Lippert Components partnered to develop the new Omega fifth-wheel frame, incorporating structural upgrades including thicker steel, additional fasteners, larger lag screws, and reinforced crossmembers. The frame is backed by a 5-year transferable warranty and will be offered on Reflection, Solitude, Influence, and Momentum brand models.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ASA Electronics: ASA Electronics designs and manufactures audio, video, and infotainment systems specifically for the RV, marine, and powersports markets — directly overlapping with Lippert's Furrion-acquired electronics and connected-product portfolio.
• Patrick Industries: Patrick Industries is the closest direct peer to Lippert Components — a diversified OEM component supplier serving the RV, marine, and manufactured housing industries with similar products (cabinetry, electronics, furniture, aluminum, and similar M&A-driven growth model). Both companies compete head-to-head for OEM content share at major RV builders.
• Dexter Axle Company: Dexter Axle is a major manufacturer of axles, brakes, and trailer running gear components for towable RVs, trailers, and utility vehicles — a direct competitor to Lippert's chassis and frame products (including Wolfpack Chassis) serving overlapping towable RV OEM customers.
• Airxcel: Airxcel (parent of Suburban, Atwood, MAXXAIR, and others) manufactures RV HVAC, cooking, water heating, and ventilation products. It is directly comparable to Lippert's appliance and climate-control offerings via Furrion and Trans/Air Manufacturing.
• Dometic Group: Dometic is a leading global supplier of RV appliances, climate control, sanitation, and power solutions — directly competitive with Lippert's Furrion-acquired appliance/electronics product lines. Both target OEM and aftermarket channels in the RV, marine, and commercial vehicle markets.

Broad incumbents

• Winnebago Industries: Winnebago Industries is a major North American RV manufacturer (Winnebago, Grand Design, Newmar) and a significant Lippert customer through the Grand Design partnership that produced the Omega fifth-wheel frame. It is a key adjacent peer shaping Lippert's volume outlook.
• Wabash National Corporation: Wabash National manufactures trailers, truck bodies, and related components for transportation and logistics customers. It overlaps with Lippert's Curt Manufacturing trailer products and broader transportation segment, serving as a relevant adjacent public peer.
• THOR Industries: THOR is the world's largest RV manufacturer (Airstream, Jayco, Keystone, etc.) and a major Lippert customer. While not a component supplier, it is a critical downstream peer shaping Lippert's demand, vertical integration strategy, and pricing dynamics across towable and motorized RVs.
• REV Group: REV Group produces specialty vehicles (ambulances, RVs, buses, fire trucks, and accessible vehicles) including bus brands like Collins and Champion. Its bus business directly interfaces with Lippert's Freedman Seating acquisition and the Trans/Air climate-control portfolio.

Emerging players

• HC Companies (dba Lippert for unrelated), replaced with: Sea Ray / Brunswick RV-adjacent: Removed placeholder; this slot re-rated to Brunswick Corporation's marine propulsion business, which is comparable to Lippert's marine OEM components (Lewmar) and broader boat industry exposure. Both supply OEM component systems to marine OEMs with similar go-to-market motions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A36 records

Investments

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