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Tower International now AUTOKINITON! Autokiniton pursues strategic investments in respected Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Through innovative solutions and services, our subsidiaries advance the trends that define the automotive industry of today and tomorrow. In May 2018, Autokiniton was formed by KPS Capital Partners and George Thanopoulos (Autokiniton Chairman & CEO) to acquire L&W Group. L&W Group is a leading Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings, welded assemblies, and tubular products. In September of 2019, Autokiniton acquired Tower International, a leading Tier 1 manufacturer of structural metal automotive components and supplier of metal stampings, welded assemblies, frame structures, and chassis structures. This merger of L&W Group and Tower International has created the No. 2 Body-In-White and vehicle-frame supplier in North America, providing value-driven, sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions for our customers in the mobility industry. Our dedication to teamwork, speed, simplification, performance, and empowering our associates has made us a trusted partner to the worlds top automotive OEMs. Autokinitons legacy of operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service ensures that every project – no matter how challenging -- is in the best possible hands.
Since 1902, BIA is recognized by its customers for the quality of its products and services in the mining and quarrying, construction, transport and energy sectors as exclusive distributor of Komatsu equipment and parts, as well as other reputable manufacturers like Metso, Cummins, Bomag, MAN, Foton, Furukawa, GHH… for complementary products. Today BIA Group has become a well-established, multinational and trusted long-term business partner, operating in more than 20 countries in Africa and in the Benelux regions. The family-owned group distinguishes itself through the extent of its network and state-of-the-art technical facilities to support its clients close to their operations. The group is continuously developing its capabilities and expertise to meet the ever-growing customer needs. BIA provides a wide range of solutions including equipment sales, rental, parts supply, aftersales services as well as support services such as structured financing solutions, supply chain management and training to assist its customers on their projects development. More recently, BIA was pioneer in adopting innovation & technology solutions to increase customers productivity and safety on sites.
MS Transverse Insurance Group is a property and casualty program carrier based in Princeton, New Jersey. As a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group and part of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, it operates as a hybrid fronting carrier. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in program administration, reinsurance partnerships, and alternative capital solutions, serving as a link between reinsurers, program administrators, and Managing General Agents (MGAs). The company offers a range of services, including program administration for niche risks, reinsurance solutions with over 100 reinsurer relationships, flexible risk retention structures, and fronting services that ensure regulatory compliance and claims management. MS Transverse is recognized for its strong financial standing, holding an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best, and has been named Fronting Carrier of the Year in 2022 and 2024. With offices in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, it ranks among the top 10 U.S. fronting carriers by direct premiums written.