Chandler Gear, a Springdale-based producer and provider of truck equipment, introduced Monday (Dec. 15) the acquisition of fifty,000 sq. ft of facility house, a rebranding and management modifications because it invests $14 million into development.
The corporate has modified its identify to Chandler Capital Group to mirror its expanded portfolio of manufacturers and investments throughout the automotive and journey industries. The corporate, which was established in 1978, will stay family-owned and operated.
The brand new identify is the subsequent step within the firm’s long-term imaginative and prescient, uniting its manufacturers beneath one umbrella because it continues to develop. Its manufacturers embrace Chandler Truck Equipment, Backwoods Journey Mods, Chandler Vac and Starwood Customs. The firm acquired car customization providers supplier Starwood Customs earlier this 12 months.
As a part of its development, Chandler Capital Group lately acquired a 30,000-square-foot facility at 682 N. Dixieland St., Suite E, in Lowell that’s devoted to the Chandler Truck Equipment and Chandler Vac divisions. The corporate additionally lately bought a 20,000-square-foot analysis and growth facility at 231 Albano Drive in Tontitown that’s devoted to the Backwoods Journey Mods division.
Chris Chandler, president and CEO of Chandler Capital Group, mentioned the corporate is committing $14 million into its growth of latest house and automatic equipment.
The corporate’s principal campus includes 7 acres and 82,000 sq. ft at 4180 W. Sundown Ave. in Springdale. The corporate’s Starwood Customs division operates in a 15,000-square-foot facility at 411 N. Goad Springs Street in Lowell. Together with all 4 places, the corporate operates in 147,000 sq. ft.
The corporate has additionally made a number of C-suite modifications. Morgan Chandler, proprietor and board member, might be chief visionary officer. Jon Reynolds, vice chairman of operations, has been promoted to chief working officer. Ryan Black, vice chairman of gross sales, has been named chief income officer. Stuart Howard, previously with Tyson Meals, has joined the corporate as chief monetary officer. Throughout its manufacturers and divisions, the corporate has 120 staff, up from 90 in the beginning of 2025.
“This transformation represents each the place we’ve come from and the place we’re headed,” Chris Chandler mentioned. “Our new identify displays the varied portfolio of corporations we’ve constructed and our dedication to investing in our folks, merchandise, and innovation. The brand new services place us to satisfy rising buyer demand and proceed creating world-class merchandise proper right here in Northwest Arkansas.”
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