TopDown

TopDown, Incorporated (“TopDown” or the “Company”) is a premier designer, manufacturer, and supplier of branded automotive aftermarket products. TopDown is the industry leader in replacement convertible tops while also offering a variety of interior soft good products including seat covers, headliners, carpet and door panels, and Jeep tops. The full product portfolio includes almost every vehicle make, model and production year.

Valesco is supporting a majority recapitalization, partnering with the existing management team and our co-investors, Brookside Capital Partners, Patriot Capital, Tecum Capital, and a Valesco Limited Partner, to capitalize on the Company’s strong business model. Subordinated debt was provided by Valesco and its co-investors, and a senior term loan and revolver were funded by Enterprise Bank who is also an investor in Valesco Fund II.

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  1. “We are thrilled to partner with the talented team at Valesco Industries. TopDown’s experienced leadership team and market leading brands are well-positioned for continued growth which we are confident we can accelerate with the support of our partners at Valesco Industries.”

    Rodney Wells, CEO