Race Winning Brands (RWB), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has announced the acquisition of Victory 1 Performance, the supplier of manufactured and forged high-performance titanium and alloy valves. 

Headquartered and operating out of Mooresville, North Carolina, Victory 1 has been a provider of valvetrain components for engine builders, cylinder head manufacturers, and racers for nearly three decades. The company manufactures titanium and Inconel valves, custom machined retainers, lash caps, valve locks, and stainless steel intake and exhaust valves. 

“The Victory valve is synonymous with strength, quality, and reliability,” Victory 1 CEO Derek Dahl said. “We look forward to working closely with the team at RWB to continue to serve the community of enthusiasts that have relied on and enjoyed our products for nearly three decades. We are also excited about the prospect of reaching new customers through RWB’s extended platform.”

Victory 1 represents the eighth add-on acquisition for RWB and Kinderhook’s 111th automotive transaction. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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