Detroit Diesel Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1987

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 6,660

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 1

Detroit Diesel General Information

Description

Manufacturer of diesel engines intended for automotive markets. The company manufactures engines, axles, and transmissions specifically designed for integrated, optimized performance and efficiency inside Freightliner and Western Star Trucks.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 13400 West Outer Drive
  • Detroit, MI 48239-4002
  • United States
Primary Industry
Road
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 13400 West Outer Drive
  • Detroit, MI 48239-4002
  • United States

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Detroit Diesel Valuation & Funding

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Detroit Diesel Acquisitions (1)

Detroit Diesel’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Atlantic Detroit Diesel- Allison. The deal was made on 01-Jan-2002.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Atlantic Detroit Diesel- Allison 01-Jan-2002 Merger/Acquisition Distributors/Wholesale
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Detroit Diesel Exits (1)

Detroit Diesel’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2002 from Atlantic Detroit Diesel- Allison. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Atlantic Detroit Diesel- Allison 01-Jan-2002 Completed
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Detroit Diesel Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Detroit Diesel Specialty Tool Company Byesville, OH 2001
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Redford, MI 1991

Detroit Diesel FAQs

  • When was Detroit Diesel founded?

    Detroit Diesel was founded in 1987.

  • Where is Detroit Diesel headquartered?

    Detroit Diesel is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

  • What is the size of Detroit Diesel?

    Detroit Diesel has 6,660 total employees.

  • What industry is Detroit Diesel in?

    Detroit Diesel’s primary industry is Road.

  • Is Detroit Diesel a private or public company?

    Detroit Diesel is a Private company.

  • What is Detroit Diesel’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Detroit Diesel is .

  • When was Detroit Diesel acquired?

    Detroit Diesel was acquired on 01-Jan-2015.

  • Who acquired Detroit Diesel?

    Detroit Diesel was acquired by Mercedes-Benz Group.

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