Phillips & Temro acquires Wolverine Engine Heaters

The acquisition of Wolverine will provide an added online outlet and sales channel.
Nov. 10, 2017
2 min read

Phillips & Temro Industries Inc., a Harbour Group company, acquired the Wolverine Engine Heaters business and related assets of Nine Lives, Inc., Jeff Fox, Harbour Group's chairman and chief executive, announced. 

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

For more than 20 years, Wolverine has offered premium, American-made, silicone heaters for cold- weather vehicle and equipment protection.  The company's core product line of oil pan engine heaters is known for reliability and durability.  Additional products include battery, oil filter and other fluid heaters.  Wolverine, which is based in Yakima, Wash., sells its products globally.

"Wolverine is a clear fit with Phillips & Temro," Mr. Fox said.  "Together the combined businesses will become an even stronger force in the market.  We look forward to supporting their growth."    

"The acquisition of Wolverine strengthens our brand positioning and will provide an added online outlet and sales channel for our broad array of aftermarket cold-weather products," said Tom Moser, President of Phillips & Temro.  "We look forward to working with the Wolverine team to expand their channel and product line."

Kevin Frank, President of Wolverine, added: "We believe joining Phillips & Temro will strengthen our brand and open opportunities for us that we may not have otherwise had.  We also look forward to the operational support the Harbour Group team offers as we grow the business."

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