DexKo Global has strengthened its European service footprint with the acquisition of Carsten Stäbler GmbH, a well‑established specialist in suspension optimization, vehicle upratings, hydraulic leveling systems, trailer hitches, and motorhome retrofitting. The company, based in Waghäusel, Germany, is known for its deep technical expertise and long‑standing reputation in the motorhome and trailer market.
As part of the acquisition, Carsten Stäbler GmbH will join the AL‑KO Vehicle Technology Group, DexKo’s business unit focused on chassis, suspension and vehicle technology. Carsten Stäbler will remain with the company and, together with his experienced team, will support the next phase of development under the AL‑KO VT umbrella.
DexKo plans to develop the Waghäusel site into a full AL‑KO VT Customer Center, expanding the company’s European network to ten locations. The expansion is designed to enhance service accessibility, technical capabilities, and customer experience across borders. AL‑KO VT already operates customer centers in Italy, France, Austria, the Benelux region, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and multiple locations in Germany.
The acquisition aligns with DexKo’s broader European growth strategy, which focuses on strengthening its accessories and service network to deliver a modern, high‑performance service experience for customers across the continent.
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“With this new customer center, we are strengthening our presence in Germany and creating even closer proximity to our customers. They will benefit from the many years of experience of Carsten Stäbler’s team as well as from the expertise contributed by AL‑KO VT.”
Fred Bentley, President and CEO of DexKo
“The integration of Carsten Stäbler GmbH is an important step within our European growth strategy. We are continuously expanding our accessories and service network to provide customers across Europe with a reliable, modern, and high‑performance service experience.”
Harald Hiller, President and CEO of AL‑KO VT
“I wanted to place my life’s work in the hands of people I trust — and with whom I have built a strong and long‑standing partnership over many years. My team and I will actively shape the transition. The focus will remain on our customers’ needs as well as on a respectful and collaborative partnership — which makes this step particularly meaningful for all of us.”
Carsten Stäbler
