Tower International Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1993

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 5,700

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 19

  • Investments
  • 7

Tower International General Information

Description

Tower International Inc is a manufacturer of structural metal components and assemblies used in the automotive industry. The company offers body-structure stampings, frame and other chassis structures, complex welded assemblies, and suspension components for small and large cars, crossovers, pickups, and sport utility vehicles. Tower International supplies its products directly to original equipment manufacturers.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Tower Automotive, Tower Automotive, Llc
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 17672 North Laurel Park Drive
  • Suite 400 East
  • Livonia, MI 48152
  • United States
Primary Industry
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Other Industries
Other Commercial Products
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 17672 North Laurel Park Drive
  • Suite 400 East
  • Livonia, MI 48152
  • United States

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Tower International Valuation & Funding

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Tower International Comparisons

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Tower International Inc is a manufacturer of structural metal components and assemblies used in the automotive industry.
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Livonia, MI
5,700 As of 2018

Columbus, OH
 

Pinheiros, Brazil
 
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Tower International Competitors (24)

One of Tower International’s 24 competitors is Worthington Enterprises, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Columbus, OH.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Worthington Enterprises Formerly PE-Backed Columbus, OH
Metalurgica Gerdau Corporation Pinheiros, Brazil
ZF Friedrichshafen Private Debt Financed Friedrichshafen, Germany
VDM Metals Formerly PE-Backed Werdohl, Germany
Cooper Standard Private Equity-Backed Northville, MI
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Tower International Patents

Tower International Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20020170766-A1 Vehicle frame cross-member construction Inactive 21-May-2001
US-20020100158-A1 Method and system for efficient assembly of automotive components Inactive 26-Jan-2001
US-20020063145-A1 Reinforced hydroform tube Inactive 29-Nov-2000
US-6619533-B1 Multi-piece extruded link arm Inactive 22-Sep-2000
AU-2065401-A Control arm for use in vehicle suspension system Inactive 07-Dec-1999 B60G3/28
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Tower International Former Investors

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Tower International Investments & Acquisitions (7)

Tower International’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Herrajes y Acabados Metálicos for . The deal was made on 24-Jul-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Herrajes y Acabados Metálicos 24-Jul-2015 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Supplies and Parts
W Industries (Michigan) 11-Apr-2011 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Seojin Industrial 24-Feb-2004 Corporate Road
Seojin Industrial 31-Oct-2000 Debt Conversion Road
Seojin Industrial 29-Oct-1999 Corporate Road
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Tower International Exits (4)

Tower International’s most recent exit was on 24-Feb-2004 from Seojin Industrial. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Seojin Industrial 24-Feb-2004 Completed
Seojin Industrial 31-Oct-2000 Completed
Seojin Industrial 29-Oct-1999 Completed
Metalsa 09-Oct-1997 Corporate Completed
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Tower International Pension Plan New Boston, MI 1997
Herrajes y Acabados Metálicos Mexico City, Mexico 1960

Tower International FAQs

  • When was Tower International founded?

    Tower International was founded in 1993.

  • Where is Tower International headquartered?

    Tower International is headquartered in Livonia, MI.

  • What is the size of Tower International?

    Tower International has 5,700 total employees.

  • What industry is Tower International in?

    Tower International’s primary industry is Industrial Supplies and Parts.

  • Is Tower International a private or public company?

    Tower International is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Tower International?

    The current valuation of Tower International is .

  • What is Tower International’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Tower International is .

  • How much funding has Tower International raised over time?

    Tower International has raised $2B.

  • Who are Tower International’s investors?

    Cerberus Capital Management, Credit Suisse, Dean Capital Management, First Heartland Consultants, and Onex (Private Equity) have invested in Tower International.

  • Who are Tower International’s competitors?

    Worthington Enterprises, Metalurgica Gerdau, ZF Friedrichshafen, VDM Metals, and Cooper Standard are some of the 24 competitors of Tower International.

  • When was Tower International acquired?

    Tower International was acquired on 30-Sep-2019.

  • Who acquired Tower International?

    Tower International was acquired by Autokiniton Global Group.

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