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Warn Industries Acquires Fab Fours

Clackamas, OR (August 4, 2021) – Warn Industries today announced the acquisition of substantially all of the business and assets of Fab Fours, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fabricated mounting solutions for trucks and Jeeps.

Fab Fours’ product offering includes various metal fabricated truck and Jeep bumper and accessory options. The company was founded in 2004 and is known for its vision, innovation, and willingness to take risks by developing polarizing concept vehicles like “Kymera” and award winning products including the “Grumper” combination grille and bumper, which has received multiple awards, including the “Showstopper” award from SEMA.

Kyle Shiminski, Vice President & General Manager of Warn Industries, stated, “With last year’s acquisition of Factor 55, the recent acquisition of Fabtech, and now Fab Fours, Warn continues its strategy of aligning around premium brands while focusing on operational excellence. We are humbled by our customers’ loyalty and dedication to each of our brands and we are proud to continue our focus on designing and manufacturing in the United States. We have such a talented team that collaboratively works to enhance our offerings across each of our brands. We have long admired the Fab Fours brand and the growth and recognition that Greg and his team have achieved. We are excited to welcome Greg and the entire Fab Fours team to the Warn family.” Fab Fours will operate as a division of Warn Industries.

Fab Fours’ products are designed, tested, and manufactured in South Carolina by a workforce that puts its heart and pride into every product.

Greg Higgs, owner and CEO of Fab Fours, Inc., commented, “We are truly excited to bring Fab Fours into the Warn family. We have built a loyal customer base around great products and now we can combine them with Warn’s offerings. Our products complement each other and our talented resources across the businesses do as well. Aligning our businesses will help us all grow stronger together, and we look forward to introducing innovative new products to our customer base.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Fab Fours
Fab Fours, Inc (www.fabfours.com) is a leading manufacturer of fabricated mounting solutions for trucks and Jeeps. Their product offering includes multiple different metal fabricated truck and Jeep bumper and accessory options. Fab Fours’ products are recognized as a premium offering in the off-road, fleet, and general purpose segments. With headquarters in Lancaster, South Carolina; Fab Fours’ products are designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States.

About Warn Industries
WARN (www.warn.com) is the world’s most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. Warn Industries designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive and powersports vehicles. Warn Industries is headquartered near Portland, OR.

Warn Industries also includes Factor 55 (www.factor55.com), a manufacturer of highly-engineered rigging hardware, and Fabtech (www.fabtechmotorsports.com); a producer of premium suspension systems, shocks, and leveling kits. The Factor 55 and Fabtech brands complement the Warn portfolio of premium branded, best in class, products that customers have come to expect.

August 6, 2021

Warn Industries Releases Bumpers for New Ford Bronco

New front winch bumper offers a rugged style, increased off-road capability, and added protection to Ford’s highly anticipated new SUV.

New bumpers for Ford Bronco are WARN winch-ready, and accept most WARN mid-frame winches up to 12,000 lbs. (5443 kg)
Pull-tested to stringent specifications by WARN engineers
Bumper includes welded eyelets for shackles; ports for OE or auxiliary lights; off-road jack tabs
Two versions available: With or without grille guard tube
State-of-the-art powder-coated finish for long-lasting corrosion/UV protection.

Clackamas, OR (7/21/21) – Hot on the heels of the Ford Bronco’s highly anticipated debut, Warn Industries has released its Elite Series Front Bumpers for the hot new SUV. These rugged bumpers allow Bronco buyers to add a winch for vehicle recovery, add extra protection to guard against trail hazards, and make Ford’s new Bronco even more capable.

Built For Life Off Road

*The WARN Elite Series Front Bumper accommodates a host of WARN mid-frame winches up to 12,000 lbs. (5443 kg) in capacity.*

The new Elite Series bumpers feature advanced geometry specifically made to increase approach angles and articulation further improving the vehicle’s off-road capability. Plus, they’ll accommodate oversized tires. The integrated winch mount is engineered and tested for the high stresses of winching. The mount will allow for mid-frame winches up to 12,000 lbs. (5443 kg) including the WARN® ZEON®, ZEON Platinum, VR EVO, M8, XD9, XD9i, 9.0Rc, and 9.5xp.

For even more vehicle recovery options, the bumper showcases ultra-strong precision-welded eyelets to accommodate shackles. There are also integrated jack points for lifting the vehicle using an off-road jack.

Additionally, the Elite Series bumper has recessed light buckets for either the OE fog lights or aftermarket units.

Two Versions

WARN Elite Series Front Bumper without Grille Guard Tube for Ford Bronco. The bumper is equipped with a WARN ZEON 10-S winch with a relocated control pack, WARN Epic Shackles, Factor 55 FlatLink E Shackle Mount, and Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead.

Warn is offering these Elite Series bumpers in two versions: One with a welded-on grille guard tube, and one without the tube. The stout tube offers additional protection to the winch as well as an aggressive look. However, Bronco owners with the forward-facing camera will probably want to opt for the version without the tube. They’ll also likely want to use one of the company’s winch control pack relocation kits (for ZEON and VR EVO). The sleek no-bar bumper and winch control pack relocation will keep that camera free from obstruction as the factory intended.

No matter which version buyers opt for, the Elite Series bumpers wear a state-of-the-art powder-coated finish with a five-step pre-treatment process and zirconium nanotechnology. This lets the bumpers stand up to rigorous 408-hour salt-spray tests and provides excellent UV protection to keep the product looking great for years.

The new Ford Bronco is one of the most highly anticipated 4WD vehicles to be sold in recent memory. Warn Industries’ dedication to durability, quality, and innovation ensures the company’s Elite Series front bumpers will give Bronco buyers the features they need and a look to complement the rig’s rugged style.

About Warn Industries

Warn Industries (warn.com) is the world’s most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. The company designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive and powersport vehicles. Warn Industries is headquartered near Portland, OR.

July 26, 2021

Warn Industries Acquires Fabtech Industries, Inc.

Clackamas, OR (June 1, 2021) – Warn Industries today announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Fabtech Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aftermarket suspensions for light trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs.

Fabtech’s product offerings include suspension systems, shocks, and leveling kits. The company was founded in 1989 as a custom fabrication firm specializing in racing suspension systems and Prerunner builds, cages, bumpers, and other products. Today, the company has over 2,000 SKUs in their portfolio and the Fabtech brands, which include Dirt Logic and Stealth Shocks, are recognized as premium offerings in the off-road and performance segments.

Kyle Shiminski, Vice President & General Manager of Warn Industries, stated, “With strong brands and complementary categories to Warn’s truck, off-road, and overlanding segments, this partnership provides an opportunity to combine the premium brands of WARN, Factor 55 and Fabtech into a more all-encompassing solution for end-customers.” Shiminski added, “We have admired the Fabtech brand heritage and made in the USA mindset and are extremely excited to be able to align together. We look forward to working closely with the entire Fabtech team, and continuing their history of premium, innovative products while adding another premium brand to the Warn family.” Fabtech will operate as a division of Warn Industries.

Fabtech’s products are designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States, and utilize proprietary technology to fully integrate vehicles’ electronics and sensors with their systems.

Dave Winner, Founder and CEO of Fabtech Industries, Inc. commented, “We are excited to be part of the Warn Industries family, joining a company with highly-recognized, premium brands and a storied history. We are proud of what we have accomplished over our 30-plus year history, and we look forward to continuing our traditions, now as part of Warn and as such, being able to leverage resources available as part of a larger entity. We will continue to focus on developing innovative solutions for the off-road segment.” Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Fabtech Industries

Fabtech Industries (www.fabtechmotorsports.com) is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket suspensions for light trucks and SUVs. The Fabtech product offering includes suspension systems, shocks, and leveling kits. Fabtech brands, which include Dirt Logic and Stealth Shocks, are recognized as premium offerings in the off-road racing and performance segments. Fabtech’s products are designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States, and utilize proprietary technology to fully integrate vehicle’s electronics and sensors with their systems. Fabtech is headquartered in Chino, CA.

About Warn Industries

WARN (www.warn.com) is the world’s most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. Warn Industries designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive and powersports vehicles. Warn Industries is headquartered near Portland, OR.

Warn Industries also includes Factor 55 (www.factor55.com), a manufacturer of highly-engineered rigging hardware for CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING™, a technique that uses rigging comprised entirely of closed link hardware to provide an additional layer of safety when operating a winch. The Factor 55 product offering includes: winch line and splice-on shackles, fairleads, pulleys, vehicle recovery kits and bags, recovery straps, rope, and other specialty products. Factor 55 is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, and their products are designed and manufactured in Idaho.

June 3, 2021

Warn Industries Expands its Bumper and Mounting System Line; Offers All-New Forged Offset Hawse Fairleads

Clackamas, OR (3/18/21) – Oregon-based Warn Industries has released a number of exciting new products into its ever-expanding lineup of truck accessories. This includes new applications in the company’s growing array of bumpers and mounting systems as well as a new line of ultra-rugged forged offset fair leads in the company’s expansive Epic line of accessories.

Added Ascent Applications

Warn Industries is continuing to expand its offerings of Ascent XP front bumpers. These bumpers are for truck buyers who want the aggressive style and rugged protection of a one-piece welded steel bumper, but don’t need to mount a winch.

Remarkably durable, Ascent XP has one-piece construction made from 11 gauge and ¼” steel for extra front-end protection. There’s a built-in slot to accommodate a 30” light bar (not included). Additionally, there are integrated dual light ports to mount auxiliary flood or spot lights (not included). For even more front-end resilience, Ascent XP showcases a welded-on Baja style grille guard tube. New applications include:

Ascent XP for 2017–2020 Ford Raptor
Ascent XP for 2020–Current GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500
Ascent XP for 2019–Current Ram HD 2500/3500

Additionally, there is a new Ascent Rear bumper application for the 2020–current Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 2500/3500. Ascent Rear Bumpers feature a low-profile design and help to maximize departure angles when off road. They have integrated corner steps for easy access to the truck’s bed, mounts for auxiliary lights, and accommodate sensors where applicable. They also retain the factory tow hitch, electrical plugs, and license plate lights.

All Ascent bumpers wear a durable black textured powder coat over 11-gauge steel that also withstand rigorous 408-hour salt spray testing, delivering up to 2X corrosion protection. They’re designed, tested, and precision made in the USA.

Epic Offset Forged Billet Aluminum Hawse Fairlead

Certain bumper applications require the use of an offset fairlead in order to run synthetic rope. Warn Industries now has fairleads to address this issue and they’re part of the company’s Epic line of accessories.

Made from exceedingly durable forged 6061-T6 billet aluminum, these unique offset fairleads are corrosion, impact, salt, weather, and UV-resistant for the ultimate in strength. Buyers can choose between a black or gunmetal type-III hard-anodized finish for years of good looks. The fairleads have a smooth, large radius to help maximize the life of the winch’s synthetic rope, and are for use with mid-frame winches that mount in a feet-forward position. The design language also matches existing items in the WARN Epic array of accessories.

New Trans4mer Gen III Application Rounding out Warn’s latest products is a new application in the ever-popular modular Trans4mer® Gen III mounting system line. Owners of 2020–current Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks can now equip their rigs with this versatile mounting system.

The new application is designed to accommodate mid-frame WARN winches up to 12,000 lbs. in capacity including the popular VR EVO, ZEON®, or ZEON Platinum winches as well as a host of the company’s Classic Series products.

The Trans4mer Gen III system is a simple, customizable, and modular way to attach a winch to a pickup. Buyers can customize the product to add optional brush guards (sold separately). This application includes heavy-duty brackets and a mid-frame winch carrier, provisions to mount 3″ cube lights, J-hooks for recovery, and a durable, high-tech powder-coated finish to stand up against corrosion. Like all WARN mounting systems, Trans4mer has been thoroughly tested and is made in the USA.

About Warn Industries

April 21, 2021

Bumper Blitz: Warn Industries Introduces All-New Ascent XP; New Applications for Ascent HD, Trans4mer Gen III, and Powersports

*WARN Ascent XP front bumper for 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500.*

Clackamas, OR (12/22/20) – Warn Industries is expanding its bumper offerings for both truck and powersports applications. This includes the release of the all-new Ascent XP bumper line. This lineup caters to truck owners who want the look and protection of a welded truck bumper, but don’t need a winch. Additionally, Warn has released new applications in its rugged Ascent HD series, versatile Trans4mer Gen III offerings, and a new powersports bumper for the Polaris General. All bumpers offer the exceptional durability, uncompromised quality, and rugged designs buyers expect from the Oregon-based company.

Ascent XP – Rugged Style and Added Protection
The all-new Ascent XP bumpers are ideal for the buyer who’s looking for rugged looks and added front-end protection, yet isn’t looking to mount a winch. Like Warn’s standard Ascent™ bumpers, the XP has a low-profile look, welded one-piece construction, and a state-of-the-art powder-coated finish.

Remarkably durable, Ascent XP has one-piece construction made from 11 gauge and ¼” steel for extra front-end protection. There’s a built-in slot to accommodate a 30” light bar (not included). Additionally, there are integrated dual light ports to mount auxiliary flood or spot sights (not included). For even more front-end resilience, Ascent XP showcases a welded-on Baja style grille guard tube. And like all Ascent bumpers, this product accommodates oversized tires and wears a durable black textured powder coat over 11-gauge steel that also withstands rigorous 408-hour salt spray testing, delivering up to 2X corrosion protection. Made in the USA.

Ascent XP is currently available for the following applications:2020–Current Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/35002011–Current Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550

Ascent HD – Heavy-Duty Performance and Design

*Ascent HD front bumper for 2020 GMC 2500/3500.*

Warn Industries now offers its heavy-duty Ascent HD front bumper for more full-size pickup trucks. These stout bumpers debuted with Ford Super Duty and Ram HD applications, and they’re now available for more trucks. These new versions have three grille guard options to suit any need and style. New applications include:

2020 Silverado HD 2500/3500 Ascent HD Bumper with Full Guard
2020 Silverado HD 2500/3500 Ascent HD Bumper with No Guard
2020 Silverado HD 2500/3500 Ascent HD Bumper with Baja Bar
2020 GMC HD 2500/3500 Ascent HD Bumper with Full Guard
2020 GMC HD 2500/3500 Ascent HD Bumper with No Guard
2020 GMC HD 2500/3500 Ascent HD Bumper with Baja Bar

The Ascent HD front bumpers are made with more metal than the standard Ascent bumpers offering a more robust product for heavier trucks. Built with 1/4″ and 3/16″ steel, these stout bumpers have the ability to accommodate mid-frame winches up to 12,000 lbs. (5443 kg), such as WARN® VR EVO, ZEON®, and ZEON Platinum, and also now Warn’s large-frame Heavyweight Series winches up to 16,500 lbs. (7484 kg) including the M12, M15, and 16.5ti. Ascent HD bumpers let truck buyers equip their pickups with a much broader range of winch products to get the exact setup they need. Their extra-stout construction also offers additional front-end protection from trail hazards. Made in the USA.

Trans4mer Gen III – Strong, Durable, Configurable: New Applications

*Trans4mer Gen III Mounting System with bolt-on full grille guard headlight bundle.*

The modular Trans4mer® mounting system has been a popular choice for truck owners of all types for years. The latest applications in the Trans4mer Gen III lineup are now available. This includes:

2020 Super Duty Trans4mer Gen III Large Frame Mounting Kit: This kit allows the largest WARN truck winches, such as M12, M15, and 16.5ti to mount to new Ford Super Duty applications.
2020 Super Duty and 2019+ Ram HD Gen III Trans4mer Series Mounting Kit: For owners of WARN Industrial Series winches, this Trans4mer kit lets work trucks get more done.

The Trans4mer Gen lll retains the factory front bumper, and uses extra welds and fewer bolts than previous models for a clean, easy install without cutting, drilling or grinding. They’re also easy to order, with kits that have no more than two part numbers. Constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a durable black powder coated finish to protect against corrosion, these kits are made in the USA.

Trans4mer Gen III kits allow for customization. Required is the base winch mounting kit. This includes brackets and a winch carrier. They also include J-hooks for increased recovery options and provisions to mount lights.

Next, there’s an optional center grille guard constructed of 2″ tubular cross members. There are also tabs to mount auxiliary lights. The grille guard has replaceable rubber trim for added style and protection.

For buyers who want the most complete system, they can opt for the full grille guard bundle. This includes welded uprights as well as headlight guards. The combo of a grille guard and headlight guards adds the most protection in the Trans4mer Gen III lineup.

Bumper for Polaris General UTVs: Performance and Protection

*WARN 2016-2021 Polaris General 1000 and 2020-2021 Polaris General XP 1000 bumper.*

For the Polaris General owner looking to add vehicle recovery as well as added front-end protection, Warn Industries released this new bumper.

Built from tough 1/8” steel and powder coated for exceptional durability, this sturdy bumper will allow WARN VRX and AXON powersports winch models to be mounted on the General 1000 and General XP 1000 for increased front end protection and recovery duty. The bumper also showcases welded recovery points ready for shackles (sold separately), and the design helps to maintain the General’s factory lines while sitting high to provide ground clearance and off-road performance. For maximum corrosion protection, this bumper wears a durable black textured powder coat which withstands rigorous salt spray testing, delivering up to 2X corrosion protection

About Warn Industries
Warn Industries (warn.com) is the world’s most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. The company designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive and powersport vehicles. Warn Industries is headquartered near Portland, OR.

January 7, 2021

Factor 55 Joins Warn Industries

Clackamas, OR (March 18, 2020) – Warn Industries (WARN) today announced the acquisition of Factor 55, a manufacturer of highly engineered rigging hardware for CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING™, a winching technique that uses rigging comprised entirely of closed link hardware.

Similar to WARN, Factor 55 is a premium brand operating in the vehicle recovery market. The Factor 55 product offering includes: winch line and splice-on shackles, fairleads, pulleys, vehicle recovery kits and bags, recovery straps, rope, and other specialty products.

Factor 55 was founded in 2012 by Michael Costa, Factor 55’s President. Michael and his team will continue their focus on designing and developing new products and disruptive technology to bring to market. Factor 55 will operate as a division of Warn Industries. Kyle Shiminski, Vice President & General Manager of Warn Industries, stated, “Given their premium brand, experienced engineering design capabilities, and specialization in CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING products, we feel strongly about the complementary nature of the Factor 55 product offering and realizing the benefits this partnership brings.” Shiminski added, “We look forward to working closely with Michael and the entire Factor 55 team, and continuing their history of premium, innovative products for more secure winch and rigging operation.”

Costa commented, “We are excited to be part of the Warn Industries family, joining forces with a company with a rich history of market leadership, innovation, and a highly-recognized, premium brand. We are very proud of what we have accomplished over these eight-plus years at Factor 55, and partnering with another premium brand where our products accompany one another so well is a great feeling. Our team will maintain their focus on designing and introducing the high-level of product ingenuity Factor 55 customers have grown accustomed to. We look forward to continuing that tradition in addition to drawing upon resources available as part of Warn Industries.”

About Factor 55
Factor 55 (factor55.com) is a manufacturer of premium, highly-engineered rigging hardware for CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING, a winching technique that uses rigging comprised entirely of closed link hardware. The Factor 55 product offering includes: winch line and splice-on shackles, fairleads, pulleys, vehicle recovery kits and bags, recovery straps, rope, and other specialty products. Factor 55 is headquartered in Boise, ID.

About Warn Industries
Warn Industries (warn.com) is the world’s most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. The company designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive and powersport vehicles. Warn Industries is headquartered near Portland, OR.

March 18, 2020