Prestolite Electric buys alternator designs from Dixie Electric

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Dec. 22) — Prestolite Electric Inc. has acquired rights to three heavy-duty alternator designs from Toronto-based aftermarket supplier Dixie Electric. Prestolite also acquired certain inventory and fixed assets plus the right to use vendor tooling related to these designs, the company said.

The three designs are a 5.75-inch diameter brush-type alternator, a 5.75-inch diameter brushless alternator, and a 180-millimeter-diameter brushless alternator. The alternators will be manufactured at Prestolite’s facility in Arcade, N.Y.

Dixie Electric Ltd. produces starter motors and alternators for automotive, agricultural, industrial, construction, and marine engines.

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Prestolite Electric builds alternators, starter motors, direct current motors, battery chargers, and switching devices under the Prestolite, Leece-Neville, and Butec brand names. The components are produced for original equipment and aftermarket applications.