The Reading Group Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1955

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 501

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 7

The Reading Group General Information

Description

The Reading Group is a manufacturer of truck equipment, service trucks and truck bodies in the United States. The company's commercial truck bodies utilizes quality materials and precision manufacturing processes, revolutionary and environmentally friendly bare metal zinc phosphate bath that preps the body for E-coat primer and powder coat finish systems enabling distributors, contractors and fleet managers to get better performance.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Reading Truck Body, Reading Equipment Distribution
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 825 East Wyomissing Boulevard
  • Reading, PA 19611
  • United States
Primary Industry
Automotive
Other Industries
Distributors/Wholesale
Other Commercial Products
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 825 East Wyomissing Boulevard
  • Reading, PA 19611
  • United States

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The Reading Group Valuation & Funding

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The Reading Group Comparisons

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The Reading Group is a manufacturer of truck equipment, service trucks and truck bodies in the United States. The compan
Automotive
Reading, PA
501 As of 2015

Quincy, IL
 
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The Reading Group Competitors (1)

One of The Reading Group’s competitors is The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, a Corporation company based in Quincy, IL.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
The Knapheide Manufacturing Company Corporation Quincy, IL
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The Reading Group Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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The Reading Group Investments & Acquisitions (7)

The Reading Group’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Auto Safety House. The deal was made on 24-Aug-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Auto Safety House 24-Aug-2021 Merger/Acquisition Road
Semi Service 12-Aug-2021 Merger/Acquisition Road
Rayside Truck & Trailer 17-Nov-2020 Merger/Acquisition Automotive
Action Fabrication And Truck Equipment 24-Feb-2020 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Products
Palfinger (North American service body business) 10-Feb-2017 Merger/Acquisition Road
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The Reading Group Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Semi Service Salt Lake City, UT 1972

The Reading Group FAQs

  • When was The Reading Group founded?

    The Reading Group was founded in 1955.

  • Where is The Reading Group headquartered?

    The Reading Group is headquartered in Reading, PA.

  • What is the size of The Reading Group?

    The Reading Group has 501 total employees.

  • What industry is The Reading Group in?

    The Reading Group’s primary industry is Automotive.

  • Is The Reading Group a private or public company?

    The Reading Group is a Private company.

  • What is The Reading Group’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for The Reading Group is .

  • How much funding has The Reading Group raised over time?

    The Reading Group has raised $20M.

  • Who are The Reading Group’s investors?

    Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, GoldPoint Partners, and LLR Partners have invested in The Reading Group.

  • Who are The Reading Group’s competitors?

    The Knapheide Manufacturing Company is a competitor of The Reading Group.

  • When was The Reading Group acquired?

    The Reading Group was acquired on 13-Oct-2015.

  • Who acquired The Reading Group?

    The Reading Group was acquired by J.B. Poindexter & Company.

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