Monday, September 12, 2011

(Demco) announced that it has bolstered its RV line by acquiring the complete Hijacker product line of fifth wheel hitches from Victoria Industries

(Demco) announced today (Sept. 7) that it has bolstered its RV line by acquiring the complete Hijacker product line of fifth wheel hitches from Victoria Industries.

The addition of the Hijacker product line – which includes fifth wheel hitches, hydraulic jacks and camper steps – will complement the existing Kar Kaddy and complete line of tow bar systems currently offered by Demco, according to the company. “We’re excited to have them, primarily because we’ve been looking to expand Demcos' product offerings and grow our customer base,” said Doug Northcutt, national sales manager for RV products. “Hijacker is a very well-respected name in the industry and we hope to grow that piece of the business in the United States and Canada.” Victoria Industries is closing down its business with the retirement of its president and CEO, Diane Watt. She will retire when the business ceases all activity, according to Wayne Mitchell, the operations manager for Hijacker. “We’re also on an island, which makes it more and more challenging all the time with overseas competition,” Mitchell said. “This was a good fit. Demco is a very honest, hardworking company and we were very happy when they had decided to approach us and take the line over. We feel that they’ll do a very good job at taking that line on and moving it forward to the place that it should be.” Victoria Industries has been manufacturing RV products and accessories since 1967. It began by making camper jacks and aftermarket camper steps and eventually transitioned into manufacturing its fifth wheel hitches in 1983. Demco occupies more than 320,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Boyden, Iowa, and employs more than 300 people. Demco serves the agricultural industry, trailer products industry as well as the printing industry, in addition to a strong presence in the RV market.