Rostra Precision Controls bought by U.S.A. Switch and OEM Components

OEM Components and U.S.A. Switch Inc. have purchased Rostra Precision Controls Inc.

“The synergies between OEM Components’ and U.S.A. Switch’s deep understanding of the transmission and engine management aftermarket teamed with Rostra’s world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities will allow us to expand our product line, better serve our customers and develop new, exciting opportunities for our supply partners,” says Thomas P. Petrillo, president and CEO of Aftermarket Controls Corp.

Petrillo, who founded both OEM Components and U.S.A. Switch in 1992, teamed with the private equity firm Superior Capital to form Aftermarket Controls and make the Rostra purchase for an undisclosed sum. Aftermarket Controls Corp. will be the parent company of OEM Components, U.S.A. Switch and Rostra.

“We have a great history with Rostra as a customer and partner, and we are enthusiastic about combining all three companies’ strengths to benefit our common customer base with enhanced distribution, improved opportunity to produce engine management components and new OEM relationships,” Petrillo says.

Rostra’s 77,000-square-foot plant in Laurinburg, N.C., produces transmission solenoids and sensors, rear obstacle sensing and park assist systems, cruise controls, comfort products, electronic controls and other automotive accessories. Brand names include RearSight, ROSS, ParkPilot, Comfort Heat and Comfort Seat. It holds ISO 9001:2000 certification and has nearly 150 years experience in global precision manufacturing for the aftermarket and related service industries.

OEM Components and U.S.A. Switch, both located in Wixom, Mich., operate several distribution facilities in North America and an international sales office near Miami, Fla. Since 1992 the company has expanded its product line to more than 2,000 part numbers for both original equipment and aftermarket underhood and drivetrain products such as switches, sensors, solenoids and actuators.