Burco Acquires Delta Kits And Appoints Bamidele Ali As CEO To Expand Automotive Glass Aftermarket Business
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Burco Products, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based manufacturer of automotive mirror glass and aftermarket products, has acquired Delta Kits, an Oregon-based provider of professional windshield repair and headlight restoration equipment. The company also appointed Bamidele Ali as Chief Executive Officer, while outgoing President Bill Castleberry will transition to a board position focused on strategic growth.
The acquisition combines two businesses serving automotive glass repair and replacement professionals.
Burco manufactures replacement mirror glass, windshield racks, glass-care products, and related aftermarket supplies.
Delta Kits develops professional windshield repair systems, headlight restoration products, tools, and consumable materials.
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, Delta Kits offers products including repair resins, bridges, injectors, ultraviolet curing lights, and other specialized equipment.
The combination is intended to provide automotive service professionals with a broader range of products through a single supplier.
Burco focuses on replacing damaged mirror glass and related components, while Delta Kits provides technologies for repairing windshields and restoring headlights.
Management believes the complementary product lines can strengthen customer relationships and create additional opportunities for product development.
The companies also expect operational benefits from coordinating sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
These improvements could help increase product availability, reduce operating complexity, and accelerate the introduction of new products.
Delta Kits contributes experience in professional training and support for repair technicians.
Burco intends to combine those capabilities with its established manufacturing expertise to expand services for automotive aftermarket customers.
The acquisition coincides with a leadership transition.
Bamidele Ali has been named CEO, effective immediately, bringing more than 25 years of executive experience in product innovation, commercialization, and mergers and acquisitions.
His previous experience includes leadership positions at GE Healthcare, Danaher, and other businesses.
Most recently, Ali served as Senior Vice President of Commercialization at Origin Materials.
He has also led acquisition integrations and product launches across several industries.
Ali holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky and a certificate in materials science from Virginia Tech.
He is also a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
Castleberry, who previously served as Burco’s President, will join the board and focus on strategic growth initiatives.
The transition is intended to support integration of Delta Kits and development of the combined product portfolio.
Customers of both businesses will continue using existing ordering, support, and service arrangements during the integration.
The companies expect to introduce broader product access and additional offerings over time.
Founded in 1979, Burco operates manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Grand Rapids.
The acquisition expands its capabilities beyond mirror replacement products into professional windshield repair and headlight restoration.
“Delta Kits is a natural fit for Burco. We both serve the professionals who keep drivers’ glass safe and clear — Burco on the replacement side, Delta Kits on the repair side — and together we…
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