Curt Manufacturing

The company was founded by Ron Curtis and remains family-owned. Day-to-day operations are managed by the Curtis family and professional management, though specific leadership names beyond the founder are not publicly disclosed (per public record).

No. While trailer hitches are its core product, the company manufactures over 4,000 products including wiring harnesses, cargo carriers, truck toolboxes, and vehicle electronics. The product line covers the automotive aftermarket, OEM supply, and towing accessories (per the firm's website).

Products are sold through major retailers including Amazon, AutoZone, and Walmart, as well as through automotive specialty stores and online marketplaces. The company's distribution network covers the U.S. and Canada (per public retail disclosures).

Yes. In 2018, Curt Manufacturing acquired the Draw-Tite, Reece, and Hidden Hitch brands from Horizon Global, consolidating these trailer-hitch product lines under its own brand (per S&P Global, 2018).

Yes. The company operates its own steel fabrication, assembly, and distribution centers in Wisconsin, Georgia, and Nevada, giving it control over most of its supply chain. This vertical integration allows for faster product development and reduced lead times (per the firm's website).

Curt Manufacturing is one of North America's largest producers of trailer hitches and towing accessories by product count and retail presence. Its acquisition of legacy brands like Draw-Tite strengthened its share in the aftermarket segment (per S&P Global, 2018).

The company's main manufacturing and distribution operations are in the U.S. It uses contract manufacturing partners in Asia for certain components but sells primarily in North America. No publicly disclosed international offices or distribution hubs outside the U.S. exist (per public records).