Lippert Components
Lippert is a global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered components and customized solutions for the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Lippert is a global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions for the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. Founded in 1956 by Larry Lippert as B&L Industries, a galvanized and aluminum roofing supplier for the manufactured housing industry, the company has grown into a global leader in components for recreational vehicles, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products. In Europe, Lippert operates as a technical partner for caravan, marine and rail brands, with more than seven decades of engineering components such as slide-outs, entry steps, awnings and leveling systems. The company reports over 14,000 team members globally and 80+ manufacturing facilities, serving 15+ countries worldwide.
History
Lippert was founded in 1956 by Larry Lippert as B&L Industries, initially a galvanized and aluminum roofing supplier for the manufactured housing industry. Over the decades, the company grew into a global leader in high-quality components for the recreational vehicle (RV), marine, automotive, commercial vehicle, and building products industries. In Europe, Lippert expanded through acquisitions: Project 2000, an Italian caravanning components company based in Tuscany, was acquired in 2016; Sessa Klein, an Italian rail glazing specialist based in Lombardy, and Metallarte, an Italian RV accessories manufacturer based in Tuscany, were both acquired in 2017. After a merger in 2019, these companies were rebranded as LCI Lippert Components, and in 2021 as Lippert. Today, Lippert operates as a global manufacturer with over 14,000 team members and 80+ manufacturing facilities, serving 15+ countries worldwide.
Products and positioning
A leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.
LEVEL9 Intuitive Leveling System
An intuitive leveling system listed among Lippert's most popular products.
MOLLA bed plastic spring
A plastic spring for bed slats and support for bed panels, compatible with MOLLA.
R-BIKE van bike carrier
A bike carrier for vans.
Recent events
- Unconfirmed
Lippert completes acquisition of Veada Industries[6]
Reported:
Lippert Components Inc. completed its acquisition of Veada Industries Inc., a manufacturer of boat seating and marine accessories. The financial terms were not disclosed.
Lippert acquires SureShade assets[7]
Reported:
Lippert Components said it acquired SureShade's assets on October 21. SureShade's brand name and Philadelphia headquarters were to be retained, and its 25 staff members were to remain with the company.
Sources9 sources
- 1Caravan, rail & retail components | Lippert Europelipperteurope.com
- 2Company history since 1956 | Lippert Europelipperteurope.com
- 3Lippert - Lippert Europelipperteurope.com
- 4Lippert, Polyplastic & DoubleCOOL | Lippert Europelipperteurope.com
- 5Lippert Componentswikidata.org
- 6Lippert完成对Veada Industries的收购insideindianabusiness.com
- 7Lippert收购SureShade资产southbendtribune.com
- 8Lippert acquires SureShade - Trade Only Todaytradeonlytoday.com
- 9Lippert Components Acquires Philly Company - Inside INdiana Businessinsideindianabusiness.com
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