Ancra International acquires S-Line Cargo Control

Ancra International, headquartered in Hawthorne, Calif., designs and manufactures restraint-related components and assemblies serving the commercial vehicle market and other industries.

The Trucker News Services

10/27/2008

ERLANGER, Ky. — Load securement equipment manufacturer Ancra International has acquired Dallas-based S-Line Cargo Control and Safety Products. The acquisition is designed to improve Ancra’s position in the North American cargo control products and services arena, the company said.

Founded in 1975 by Jerry Squyres, S-Line includes two Texas facilities encompassing more than 150,000 sq. ft. of space.

“Like Ancra, S-Line has built a reputation for innovation,” said Ralph Abato, director of sales and marketing for Ancra. “With a line-up of nearly 100 products and complementary commercial and consumer-based distribution channels, S-Line provides access to new markets for Ancra’s product lines that only add to the momentum we have been creating in the marketplace. We fully expect to grow our business with existing customers, particularly heavy-duty trucking fleets.”

S-Line supplies cargo control products for flat bed trailers, van trailers and the motor sports industry. The company also manufactures and sells pickup truck accessories and related hardware attachments, as well as a full line of packaged straps and other consumer packaged products. In addition to continuing to house S-Line operations, its Texas-based facilities will provide warehousing capabilities for serving an expanded Ancra customer base in the Southwest.

In addition to S-Line, Ancra’s acquisition includes all other divisions of J.P.S. Corp. Among the acquired divisions are metal fabricating operations offering capabilities such as welding, press break and stamping.

Ancra International, headquartered in Hawthorne, Calif., designs and manufactures restraint-related components and assemblies serving the commercial vehicle market and other industries. Ancra holds 71 domestic and foreign patents and 51 product trademarks, the company said.