Lippert Components Subsidiary Lci Italy Acquires Window Blind Systems Manufacturer Lavet
June 30, 2019
**Elkhart, Ind. — **LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) of leisure vehicles and mobile transportation, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today announced that its subsidiary, LCI Italy s.r.l. (“LCI”), has acquired Lavet s.r.l. (“Lavet”), a manufacturer of window blind systems located in Siena, Italy, effective June 30, 2019. The acquisition of Lavet allows LCI to expand its product portfolio in key, in-demand categories for LCI’s customers and take advantage of synergies between the companies. LCI and Lavet have worked closely with one another for years to service the OEMs of European leisure vehicles, which has helped LCI gain valuable insight into Lavet’s strong management team and product offerings.
Michele Checcucci, CEO of LCI RV Europe, commented, “We are delighted to have succeeded in bringing Lavet into LCI’s European RV family. The experience and professionalism of Lavet’s Managing Director, Maurizio Pieramici, together with the solidity and dynamism of LCI’s European RV division team, will be the engine to innovate and strengthen this product category for LCI’s European RV division in the years to come.”
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About LCI Industries®
From over 140 manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout North America, Africa and Europe, Lippert™ supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, automobiles, watercraft and prefab homes. It also operates in adjacent markets, including hospitality, transportation, construction and agriculture. Lippert™ serves a wide range of aftermarket segments, providing high-quality products for the recreational vehicle / caravanning, automotive and marine industries. With over 12,500 team members and a diverse portfolio of best-in-class brands, Lippert™ adopts a team-based business philosophy and has proven that, by putting people first, the possibilities for growth and development are truly endless.
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