Company Overview:

McGard's quality wheel locks and specialty security products are recognized worldwide.  In 1966, Lew McCauley designed and patented a security nut to prevent theft of automobile rims and tires.  From that idea, L. D. McCauley and McGard have become the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical anti-theft and anti-tampering devices.  Highly engineered specialty products are manufactured to meet the needs of a broad range of customers, all of whom are seeking a security solution for their application.  In addition to the McGard locks used extensively in the marine and automotive industries, the Special Products Division of McGard serves a wide cross section of industry and public service entities.  Operating out of a 225,000 square foot facility in Orchard Park, NY, manufacturing is also carried out in Germany utilizing a new 4000 square meter (36,000 sq. ft.) facility.  The Asian marketplace is served by a sales and marketing facility in Japan.  The company is ISO/TS 16949 certified.  More information is available at www.mcgard.com.

McGard operates in the following SIC and NAICS Codes:

Acquisition thinking:

•  Niche automotive aftermarket suppliers and manufacturers that would extend McGard's product offering and market reach.
   
•  Specialty lock or fastener or hardware manufacturers that bring new technology, applications or markets to SPD.