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VIPAR Heavy Duty announced that

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has joined its distributor network, bringing seven additional U.S. locations to the network. 

The company provides a portfolio of diesel engine products, including turbochargers, fuel systems, exhaust and emission components, electrical parts, filtration products, and charged air products. The company also offers high value technical services, such as machining, diagnostics, DPF cleaning, component repair, remanufacturing, and full service parts distribution,

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Founded in 1950 by World War II veteran Lloyd A. Bailey, Diesel USA Group began as Diesel Injection Service Company in Louisville, Kentucky. Bailey’s technical expertise and early involvement in the postwar diesel service industry — including his participation in the first meeting of the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) in 1956 — helped shape the company’s trajectory and the industry at large.

In 2019, Diesel USA Group was acquired by JASPER Holdings Inc., parent company of Jasper Engines & Transmissions. The company continues to operate as an independent brand within JASPER’s ESOP structure while retaining the leadership team that has guided its long-term growth.

Joining VIPAR Heavy Duty

Jerry Mabis, corporate liaison at JASPER Holdings Inc., said Diesel USA joined

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to leverage its long-standing position as a central distributor of fuel-injection, turbocharger, and engine-related fuel-system component product lines.

“In evaluating the opportunity, we recognized the value-added benefits of aligning with VIPAR Heavy Duty’s established network and expanding access to complementary product lines. As we looked at our existing relationships with leading suppliers within the VIPAR Heavy Duty family, it became clear that joining as a stockholder would deliver significant mutual benefit,” said Mabis.

Customer Base and U.S. Locations

Diesel USA Group serves a diverse customer base across industries that rely on gas and diesel engine systems. Its market reach extends nationwide through locations in Louisville, Kentucky; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Crown Point, Indiana; and Fontana, California.

These facilities enable the company to deliver products and technical expertise to commercial fleets, consumer diesel drivers and equipment owners.

“Diesel USA Group’s decades long commitment to technical excellence, deep industry expertise, and strategically located facilities significantly strengthen our network’s ability to support customers nationwide. By adding their proven capabilities in diesel engine products, diagnostics, and remanufacturing, we are expanding both the depth and reach of the solutions we can offer to end-users,” said Joe Meyer, vice president of business development for VIPAR Heavy Duty.

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