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Burnout Brands
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Automotive aftermarket holding company acquiring brands
Burnout Brands
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Automotive aftermarket holding company acquiring brands
Overview
Burnout Brands buys and manages a portfolio of specialized automotive aftermarket brands. Its products include Monster Transmission remanufactured transmissions and torque converters, BD Diesel Performance turbochargers and other diesel parts, D&J Precision Machine high‑performance Cummins engines, and Brian Tooley Racing cams and valvetrain parts; these brands sell directly to enthusiasts and through dealers. The company uses a buy‑and‑build model backed by private equity to expand production capabilities, add services, and grow market share across diesel and pushrod performance niches. Led by Christian Roth (former BD Diesel CEO), the goal is to grow a coordinated portfolio of leading brands under one umbrella.
About Burnout Brands
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Burnout Brands added Brian Tooley Racing on December 5, 2025, expanding camshaft reach.
- D&J Precision Machine joined on January 21, 2025, strengthening internal machining and diesel capabilities.
- Hidden Harbor updated Burnout Brands' portfolio page on August 6, 2026, signaling active ownership attention.
What critics are saying
- Hidden Harbor financed acquisitions with debt, making refinancing critical if rates stay elevated.
- Integrating four specialty manufacturers across Florida, British Columbia, and Kentucky strains margins and execution.
- A severe aftermarket downturn or failed add-on acquisition breaks the platform thesis and kills exit value.
What makes Burnout Brands unique
- Hidden Harbor built Burnout Brands as a 2022 buy-and-build platform around Monster, BD Diesel, D&J, and BTR.
- Burnout Brands sells niche performance parts directly to enthusiasts and through dealer networks.
- Its brands own deep credibility in diesel trucks, camshafts, transmissions, and valvetrain engineering.
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Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
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401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Employee Discount
Company News
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About Burnout Brands
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2023
Burnout Brands is Hiring for 15 Jobs on Simplify!
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