Minimizer Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1984

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 225

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 4

Minimizer General Information

Description

Manufacturer of branded heavy-duty truck aftermarket accessories intended to serve the commercial vehicle industry. The company's products include fenders, brackets, floor mats, seats and several other product lines in and on the truck, which are supplied through their extensive distributor network, enabling clients to get access to poly fenders and integrated bracket kits for their trucks.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Spray Control Systems
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 2701 Southwest 18th Street
  • PO Box 740
  • Owatonna, MN 55060
  • United States
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Road
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 2701 Southwest 18th Street
  • PO Box 740
  • Owatonna, MN 55060
  • United States
+1 (800)

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Minimizer Valuation & Funding

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Minimizer Comparisons

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Details
Manufacturer of branded heavy-duty truck aftermarket accessories intended to serve the commercial vehicle industry. The
Road
Owatonna, MN
225 As of 2023

Round Rock, TX
 

Tualatin, OR
 
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Minimizer Competitors (2)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
FlowBelow Private Equity-Backed Round Rock, TX
Premier Manufacturing Company Private Equity-Backed Tualatin, OR
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Minimizer Patents

Minimizer Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-D735008-S1 Reverse pry tool for mud flap hanger brackets Active 27-Aug-2012

Minimizer Executive Team (6)

Name Title Board Seat
Christopher Thorpe President & Chief Executive Officer
Damon Anderson Chief Financial Officer
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Minimizer Board Members (2)

Name Representing Role Since
Self Board Member
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Minimizer Signals

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Minimizer Investors

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Minimizer Investments (4)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
BettsHD 05-Sep-2024 Other Commercial Products
Dieter's Metal Fabricating 01-Jun-2023 Industrial Supplies and Parts
Viking Sales 25-Aug-2022 Road
Premier Manufacturing Company 14-Jan-2020 Buyout/LBO Road
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Minimizer Subsidiaries (4)

Company Name Industry Location Founded
Dieter's Metal Fabricating Industrial Supplies and Parts Cambridge, Canada 1976
Viking Sales Road Brighton, MI
Premier Manufacturing Company Road Tualatin, OR
BettsHD Other Commercial Products Fresno, CA
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Minimizer FAQs

  • When was Minimizer founded?

    Minimizer was founded in 1984.

  • Who is the founder of Minimizer?

    Dick Kruckeberg and Lorraine Kruckeberg are the founders of Minimizer.

  • Who is the CEO of Minimizer?

    Christopher Thorpe is the CEO of Minimizer.

  • Where is Minimizer headquartered?

    Minimizer is headquartered in Owatonna, MN.

  • What is the size of Minimizer?

    Minimizer has 225 total employees.

  • What industry is Minimizer in?

    Minimizer’s primary industry is Road.

  • Is Minimizer a private or public company?

    Minimizer is a Private company.

  • What is Minimizer’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Minimizer is .

  • How much funding has Minimizer raised over time?

    Minimizer has raised $249K.

  • Who are Minimizer’s investors?

    Churchill Asset Management and Sentinel Capital Partners have invested in Minimizer.

  • Who are Minimizer’s competitors?

    FlowBelow and Premier Manufacturing Company are competitors of Minimizer.

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