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Company Name |
Dometic Group AB (Front Runner) |
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Website |
www.frontrunneroutfitters.com www.dometicgroup.com |
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Established Date |
2001 |
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Headquartered |
Sweden, Europe |
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Market Position/ History |
Dometic Group AB (Front Runner) is based in Sweden. The company was started by the two engineering students such as Baltzar von Platen and Carl Munters. Later in 2001, the Dometic was established independently in the market. In 2002, the Dometic Group AB acquired TME. In 2004, the company acquired several companies such as TUS, Polar Bay, and Oyster, which expanded its presence in Germany, USA, and Spain. The company has 23 manufacturing and assembling sites in 11 countries. The company has a distribution network across the globe. |
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Sales Area |
Worldwide |
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Manufacturing Location |
Sweden |
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Competitors |
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CEO |
Juan Vargues |
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Ownership Type |
Public |
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Contact Information |
Hemvärnsgatan 15, SE-171 54 Solna, Sweden Tel: +46 73 056 97 35 |
Dometic offers branded mobile living solutions in food & beverage, climate, power & control, and other applications. Dometic operates in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, providing products for use in recreational vehicles, pleasure and workboats, trucks, premium cars, and a variety of other uses. The company sells the products in approximately 100 countries. The company built a robust distribution and dealer network in place to serve the aftermarket. Dometic employs approximately 6,500 people worldwide, had net sales of approximately SEK 16.2 billion in 2020, and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Dometic Group AB offers a wide range of products through its brands, which focus on vehicles, and other products. The brands offered by the company include Front Runner, which specializes in offering durable vehicle-based adventure gear. The brand offers a wide range of outdoor equipment, including modular roof racks, water tanks, awnings, drawer systems, camping gear, and a vast range of accessories to accompany their roof racks. The other brands include Go Power Fometic, Enerdrive Dometic HDS Dometictwin Eagles, Valtera Dometic, and Zamp Solar Domestic. The other brands are igloo, kampa, mobicool, and others.
Dometic acquired Front Runner company, which resulted in rising penetration of product across several locations.
Front Runner was started between 1988 a Land Cruiser 70 and a 1992 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen in Botswana. Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters is privately owned and has approximately 320 full-time employees with the headquarters and manufacturing near Johannesburg, South Africa. Front Runner Outfitters, a brand of Dometic Grpu AB specializes in designing and manufacturing off-road vehicle gear and adventure equipment. Renowned for their lightweight, modular, and durable roof racks, they cater to overlanders, campers, and off-road enthusiasts by offering a range of products, including vehicle accessories like load bars and cargo carriers, along with brackets for securing outdoor gear. Additionally, Front Runner provides innovative storage solutions such as drawer systems, water tanks, jerry cans, and boxes to ensure safe and convenient travel. Their camping gear lineup features portable items like roof-top tents, awnings, tables, and chairs, all designed for compact storage and easy setup. The company also offers various adventure essentials, including recovery gear, gas bottle holders, and portable braai grills, supporting an outdoor lifestyle. Known for its product versatility, durability, and global reach, Front Runner Outfitters appeals to those seeking reliable equipment for rugged adventures.
Research and development costs incurred and charged to income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and 2023 were USD 52.56 million and USD 55.55 million respectively. 1 Dometic Group AB (Front Runner) R&D Investment (USD Million) (2022-2023)
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Source: Secondary Research, Interviews, and Expert Analysis |
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Product |
Product Description |
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Shoe Bag for Roof Top Tent |
Price: USD 22 Product Description:
Specification:
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Roof Top Tent Annex |
Price: 296 Product Description:
Specification:
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Roof Top Tent Cover / Tan |
Price:139 Product description:
Product Dimensions:
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Roof Top Tent Cover / Black |
Price:139 Product description:
Specification:
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Dometic TRT 140 AIR Inflatable Roof Top Tent |
Price: USD 2,500 Product Description:
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Dometic Group AB (Front Runner) focuses to expand its business in mobile living, investment for development of smart product designs. The expansion of, mobile living and innovation in product design results in expansion of outdoor business and boosts profitability in business operations. The Dometic Group AB acquired Front Runner to expand the presence of rooftop tent and vehicles in the market. Furthermore, the Dometic Group AB engaged in acquisition of Treeline Capital LLC, which results in expansion of products across North America. Dometic Group AB increase its presence in the service and aftermarket business with purpose-built products, and by expanding the business into new areas.
Juan Vargues was appointed as a CEO since 2018. The Juan Vargues educated from Lunds University (EFL). He held degree in Management Education IMD Lausanne (CH), Executive MBA Lunds University (EFL), High School Degree in Mechanical Engineering Tekniska Vuxengymnasiet, Gothenburg.
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Latest News |
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May 20, 2021 |
Dometic Group AB acquired Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters Dometic Group AB engaged in acquisition of Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters. This transaction strengthens Dometic’s product offering and distribution network for the vehicle based outdoor market. |
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