CM Trailer Parts

What CM Trailer Parts does

CM Trailer Parts (legal entity CM Trailer Equipment Ltd) is a New Zealand-based wholesale distributor of trailer parts and components, specializing in the light trailer industry. Founded in 1988 and headquartered at 15 Range Street, Ashburton (South Island), the company operates as a B2B distributor selling to dealers, retailers, and trailer manufacturers rather than to end consumers. The product portfolio is comprehensive across 18+ categories — AL-KO European parts, couplings, jockey wheels, hubs and stubs, brakes and hardware (mechanical, hydraulic, electric), suspension, wheels and tyres, mudguards, security, trailer kits, body hardware, winches and ropes, boat rollers, hydraulic hoists, LED lighting, electrical, and spare parts — serving boat trailers, vehicle transporters, domestic trailers, and commercial trailers up to 3500kg tow capacity.

Since 2018, the company has operated as a subsidiary of DexKo Global Inc., the global leader in engineered trailer running gear formed from the merger of Dexter (North America) and AL-KO Vehicle Technology (Europe). DexKo Global reports group sales approaching nearly $1 billion and over 130 years of combined trailer componentry experience, of which CM Trailer Parts is the New Zealand distribution and product assembly arm. Authorized wholesale distribution partnerships with Dexter, Deemax, Kodiak, Elecbrakes, and Victorian Hydraulics extend the brand portfolio beyond core AL-KO lines.

In 2023, CM Trailer Parts consolidated sales and operations with AL-KO New Zealand under one roof to streamline processes, improve customer service, and enhance market competitiveness. The business model is wholesale hardware sales with non-public, quote-based B2B pricing. The company markets primarily through its website (cmtrailer.co.nz), email ([email protected]), and annual printed catalogues (most recently the 2026 CM Trailer Catalogue and 2026 AL-KO NZ Catalogue). Operating geographies are limited to New Zealand / Oceania.

Name

CM Trailer Parts

Legal name

CM Trailer Equipment Ltd

Website

https://cmtrailer.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CM Trailer Parts is a New Zealand wholesale distributor of light-trailer parts and components, serving boat, vehicle-transport, domestic, and commercial trailer builders and dealers under the DexKo Global / AL-KO group since 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Parts Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (423130)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Trailer parts wholesale
• Light trailer components
• Boat trailer parts
• Trailer axles brakes
• Trailer accessories distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Trailer Parts Distribution: CM Trailer Parts generates revenue through wholesale distribution of high-quality trailer parts and components. As a leading wholesale provider in New Zealand, they supply a comprehensive range of products including axles, brakes, couplings, suspension components, lighting, and accessories to dealers, retailers, and trailer manufacturers. The business model focuses on B2B sales with no direct-to-consumer pricing listed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CM Trailer Parts is a New Zealand wholesale distributor of light trailer parts and components, supplying a comprehensive multi-category range covering axles, brakes, couplings, suspension, wheels and tyres, lighting, electrical, body hardware, boat rollers, hydraulic hoists, winches, security and complete trailer kits. The company sells exclusively to B2B customers — dealers, retailers and trailer manufacturers — and distributes branded lines including AL-KO, Dexter, Deemax, Kodiak, Elecbrakes and Victorian Hydraulics. It operates a South Island distribution and product assembly facility in Ashburton and is part of the DexKo Global / AL-KO group.

Product overview

CM Trailer Parts operates as a wholesale distributor of trailer parts and components in New Zealand, specializing in the light trailer industry. The product portfolio is organized as a comprehensive multi-category offering rather than a unified software platform. The core offering encompasses AL-KO European Parts (including axles, bearings, couplings, jockey wheels, brake hardware, and shock absorbers) alongside 17 additional product categories covering the entire trailer: couplings, jockey wheels & stands, hubs & stubs, brakes & hardware, suspension, wheels & tyres, mudguards, security, trailer kits, body hardware, winches & ropes, boat rollers, hydraulic hoists, LED lighting, electrical, and spare parts. The company serves boat trailers, vehicle transporters, domestic trailers, and commercial trailers through authorized distribution of Dexter, Deemax, Kodiak, Elecbrakes, and Victorian Hydraulics brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AL-KO European Parts Comprehensive range of AL-KO branded trailer components including IRS axle re-rubber service, bearing kits, couplings, jockey wheels, shock absorbers, and brake hardware (brake drums, brake shoe kits, back plates, wheel studs, flange nuts, dust caps, brake cables) for trailer dealers, retailers and manufacturers in New Zealand.
• Towballs and Fittings Towballs and safety chain accessories for trailer towing applications, supplied wholesale to NZ trailer dealers and manufacturers.
• Couplings Trailer couplings including non-braked, braked, fixed ring, goose neck varieties, plus pintle hooks, towing eyes, and mounting plates, with capacity options suitable for light, medium and heavy-duty NZ trailer applications.
• Jockey Wheels and Stands Premium jockey wheels, machinery stands, and corner steadies for trailer support and positioning, distributed wholesale to NZ trailer resellers.
• Hubs and Stubs Hubs and stubs ranging from 1000kg-2750kg to 3000kg-8000kg capacity, plus wheel studs, nuts, dust caps, bearing buddies, drop axle plates, and wheel bearing and seal kits.
• Brakes and Hardware Full brake systems including hydraulic disc brakes (1500kg-2000kg and 2750kg-3500kg), mechanical, hydraulic and electric drum brakes, retro disc brakes, braided brake hoses, brake hoses and fittings, electric hydraulic actuators, electric brake controllers, bearing kits, and hydraulic calipers.
• Suspension Trailer suspension components including single, tandem, and triple axle springs, spring kits, spring fittings, torsion arm suspension, and ubolts and ubolt kits for NZ trailer manufacturers and repairers.
• Wheels and Tyres Complete wheels and tyres along with wheel rims and spare wheel mounts for trailers, supplied wholesale to NZ trailer dealers and manufacturers.
• Mudguards Single axle and tandem axle mudguards for trailer protection, supplied wholesale into the NZ trailer market.
• Trailer Security Trailer security products including coupling locks and wheel locks to prevent theft, distributed wholesale to NZ trailer resellers and end users via the dealer channel.
• Trailer Kits Complete trailer kits for single axle, tandem axle, ATV, and jet ski applications, supplied wholesale to NZ trailer kit assemblers and retailers.
• Body Hardware Trailer body hardware including fasteners, drop locks, hinges, spring bolts, locks and handles, body hardware components, tail door springs, and catches.
• Winches and Ropes Premium winches and winch ropes for trailer cargo handling, distributed wholesale across New Zealand.
• Boat Rollers Boat trailer rollers, fittings, snub blocks, wobble roller kits, and poly skid strips for easy boat loading and unloading, serving the primary NZ boat trailer segment.
• Hydraulic Hoists Hydraulic hoist kits and parts for trailer lifting applications, distributed wholesale to NZ trailer manufacturers and dealers.
• LED Lighting LED trailer lighting including tail lamps and kits, marker lamps, number plate lights, and trailer lighting boards, supplied wholesale to NZ trailer dealers and manufacturers.
• Trailer Electrical Trailer electrical components including flat plugs and sockets, round plugs and sockets, wire and accessories, and wiring diagrams for trailer assembly and repair.
• Spare Parts Comprehensive spare parts including trailer couplings, hose kits, hub and stub assemblies, hydraulic disc brakes, hydraulic calipers, drum brakes, brake disc pads and shoes, springs/rockers/bushes, American trailer spare parts, and Trojan spare parts for trailer repair and refurbishment.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DextercoreTechnology or IntegrationCM Trailer Parts is a New Zealand wholesale distributor for Dexter branded products. Dexter is a leading designer and manufacturer of trailer axles, brakes and related components in North America, now part of DexKo Global.
• DeemaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationCM Trailer Parts is a New Zealand wholesale distributor for Deemax branded products.
• KodiakcoreTechnology or IntegrationCM Trailer Parts is a New Zealand wholesale distributor for Kodiak branded products.
• ElecbrakescoreTechnology or IntegrationCM Trailer Parts is a New Zealand wholesale distributor for Elecbrakes electronic braking solutions.
• Victorian HydraulicscoreTechnology or IntegrationCM Trailer Parts is a New Zealand wholesale distributor for Victorian Hydraulics products.
• AL-KO Vehicle TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationCM Trailer Parts is part of the AL-KO Group. AL-KO Vehicle Technology is a European designer and manufacturer of trailer axles, trailer and caravan components, chassis and motorized chassis, now part of DexKo Global.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dexter Axle: The North American half of DexKo Global and a core brand distributed by CM Trailer Parts (Dexter trailer axles, brakes, components). Comparable as a sister entity serving a parallel channel in the same trailer-component category.
• Blue Ox: US designer and distributor of tow bars, trailer brakes, and towing accessories for RVs and light trailers. Comparable multi-category trailer-parts distributor with adjacent product overlap in brake systems and towing components.
• Demco: US manufacturer and distributor of trailer towing and braking products, lighting, and accessories. Comparable as a North American multi-category trailer-parts supplier with strong dealer/wholesale distribution.
• Towsure: UK-based retailer and distributor of trailer parts, towing accessories, and caravan equipment. Comparable as a multi-category parts distributor serving dealers and end-customers in a defined national market.
• Hayman Reese: Australia-based towbar, trailer brake, and component brand now under the Dometic/Coast Group. Comparable as a regional competitor distributing trailer running gear into Australia, an adjacent market to CM's NZ footprint.
• AL-KO Vehicle Technology: Sister company under DexKo Global and direct parent of the same product lines (axles, brakes, couplings, jockey wheels) that CM Trailer Parts distributes in NZ. Highly comparable as both brands share engineering IP and OEM relationships.
• Trailparts Australia: Australian wholesale and retail distributor of trailer parts, axles, brakes, and couplings. Directly comparable peer: serves the trans-Tasman market with a similar multi-brand product lineup for trailers and tow vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• CURT Manufacturing: North America's largest manufacturer of trailer hitches, towing accessories, and related components. Comparable as a broad incumbent with a much larger product portfolio that overlaps with CM's couplings, towballs, and brake hardware categories.

Regional players

• Coast to Coast Caravan & RV: Australia's largest caravan and RV parts/accessories retailer and distributor operating an extensive wholesale and retail network. Comparable as a regional Oceania channel partner serving trailer and RV dealers with multi-brand componentry.

Others

• Norco (NZ trailer brand): New Zealand trailer manufacturer that sources running gear and components from suppliers like CM Trailer Parts. Comparable as a downstream B2B customer within the same NZ trailer-building ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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