- In March 2024, EZ Loader Boat Trailers Inc. entered into a strategic partnership with a leading boat manufacturer to develop custom-fit trailers tailored for electric boats. This collaboration focuses on integrating innovative features such as automated launch and retrieval systems, aiming to streamline the boating experience and support the growing shift toward eco-friendly marine transportation. By combining EZ Loader’s expertise in trailer engineering with the evolving needs of electric boat platforms, the partnership enhances both efficiency and sustainability in recreational boating
- In March 2024, Koda Enterprises Group, a private investment firm, acquired Load Rite Trailers Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of marine trailers, to expand its manufacturing and distribution capabilities. This strategic acquisition enhances Load Rite’s ability to deliver custom-engineered boat trailers across a broader customer base, particularly along the U.S. eastern seaboard and into eastern Canada. The move builds on Koda’s existing marine trailer portfolio—through its holding company Waterland, LLC—and positions the combined entity as one of the largest non-OEM marine trailer manufacturers in North America
- In January 2024, Karavan Trailers Inc. introduced a new line of lightweight, eco-friendly boat trailers at the North American Boat Show in Miami. Engineered with advanced aluminum alloys, these trailers are designed to reduce overall weight, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency during towing and minimizing environmental impact. The launch reflects Karavan’s commitment to sustainable innovation, catering to the growing demand for green marine transport solutions without compromising durability or performance
- In November 2023, Lippert Components, Inc., through its subsidiary Kinro Texas, Inc., acquired Marine Trailer Performance (MTP), a Houston-based manufacturer specializing in marine axles, hydraulic brake actuators, and performance disc brakes for boat trailers. The acquisition, which officially closed in May 2023, significantly expands Lippert’s axle portfolio, enabling it to offer marinized axle solutions to a broader range of OEMs and aftermarket distributors. This strategic move enhances Lippert’s ability to serve the recreational boat trailer market, leveraging its coast-to-coast manufacturing and warehousing capabilities to deliver greater value and service
- In October 2024, EZ Loader Boat Trailers partnered with a prominent marine dealership network across North America to expand its distribution and service footprint. This strategic collaboration enhances customer access to premium trailer models and introduces on-site maintenance services, improving convenience and support for boat owners. By leveraging the dealership network’s regional reach, EZ Loader strengthens its brand presence in key boating markets, aligning with its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the recreational marine industry
