OEM Components and U.S.A. Switch, Inc. Acquire Rostra Precision Controls

WIXOM, Mich., OEM Components and U.S.A. Switch Inc., specializing in the manufacture and distribution of automotive transmission and engine management electronics and controls, have announced the acquisition of Rostra Precision Controls, Inc., a leading supplier of transmission components, cruise control systems, rear obstacle sensing systems and electronic controls to the automotive and heavy truck aftermarket as well as to original equipment producers.

Thomas P. Petrillo, founder of OEM Components and U.S.A. Switch Inc., teamed with the private equity firm Superior Capital to form Aftermarket Controls Corporation and purchase Rostra Precision Controls. Aftermarket Controls Corp. will be the parent company of OEM Components, U.S.A. Switch Inc. and Rostra Precision Controls.

The synergies between OEM Components' and U.S.A. Switch's deep understanding of the transmission and engine management aftermarket teamed with Rostra's world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities will allow us to expand our product line, better serve our customers and develop new, exciting opportunities for our supply partners, said Thomas P. Petrillo, President and CEO of Aftermarket Controls Corp.

OEM Components and U.S.A. Switch, both located in Wixom, Mich., operate several distribution facilities in North America and an international sales office near Miami, Fla. Since its founding in 1992, the company has expanded its product line to more than 2,000 part numbers for both original equipment and aftermarket underhood and drivetrain products.

Rostra's 77,000-square-foot manufacturing facility produces transmission solenoids and sensors, rear obstacle sensing and park assist systems, cruise controls, comfort products, electronic controls and other automotive accessories. Brand names include RearSight®, ROSS®, ParkPilot®, Comfort Heat® and Comfort Seat™.

?We have a great history with Rostra as a customer and partner, and we are enthusiastic about combining all three companies' strengths to benefit our common customer base with enhanced distribution, improved opportunity to produce engine management components and new OEM relationships, Petrillo added.

About OEM Components and U.S.A. Switch

Headquartered in Wixom, Mich., the companies manufacture and distribute a variety of automotive and heavy truck switches, sensors, solenoids, actuators and more. For additional information, write to OEM/USA at 47119 Cartier Court, Wixom, MI, 48393; call 248.960.8500; or visit usaswitch.com.

Rostra Precision Controls Inc., headquartered in Laurinburg, NC, is an international supplier of universal and customized cruise control systems, rear obstacle sensing systems, transmission components and vehicle comfort seating systems to the global automotive and truck aftermarket industry. The company is also a leading manufacturer of electronic controls, systems and components for the original equipment automotive industry. It holds ISO 9001 quality certification.

For more information, call (800) 782-3379 or visit rostra.com.