Arrowhead Electrical Products

Blaine, Minnesota
Acquired: October 2011
Divested: August 2015
Industry: Aftermarket Replacement Parts for Mobile Equipment

While under Pfingsten’s ownership, Arrowhead was a distributor of non-discretionary parts and components for the mobile equipment marketplace. For over 45 years, Arrowhead distributed a broad range of rotating electrical parts and components for the outdoor power, agricultural, construction, on-highway truck, automotive, light truck, marine and power sports replacement markets. Arrowhead Electrical Products was headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota and had additional facilities in California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Maine and Canada.

Acquisitions

Outdoor Power Equipment Distributors, Inc. d/b/a Outdoor Power Xtreme Equipment – Boca Raton, FL
Winderosa Manufacturing and Distributing Company, USA, Inc. – Peru, ME
1665432 Ontario Inc. d/b/a Boston Auto Electric – Downsview, ON, Canada
Atlantic International Distributors, Inc. d/b/a Atlantic Quality Parts – Jacksonville, FL
Power Sport Industries, Inc. d/b/a All Balls Racing – New Berlinville, PA
Superior Distribution Center, Inc. – Modesto, CA
Hi-Level Enterprises Limited – Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK

Bailey International
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Arrowhead Electrical Products

Arrowhead was a distributor of non-discretionary parts and components for the mobile equipment marketplace. For over 45 years, Arrowhead distributed a broad range of rotating electrical parts and components for the outdoor power, agricultural, construction, on-highway truck, automotive, light truck, marine and power sports replacement markets.

Jim Wisnoski, CEO, Arrowhead Electrical Products
Company Profile
Headquarters: Blaine, MN
Industry: Distribution
Previous Owner: Entrepreneur
Seller Re-investment: Yes
Employees: 189 (added 149 employees)
Pfingsten Value Creation:
  • Transformed a regional distributor of starters and alternators into a global specialty distributor of non-discretionary, mission-critical aftermarket replacement parts
  • Acquired seven companies to expand and broaden product offering
  • Grew e-commerce revenue by $13 million through product line expansion
  • Utilized Pfingsten’s representative offices to establish China sourcing organization and supplier base
  • Established European footprint through add-on acquisition
Jim Wisnoski Founder & CEO, Arrowhead