Atlas Holdings Launches RESRG Automotive with Acquisitions of REHAU Automotive and SRG Global
RESRG (“Resurge”) Automotive Becomes a Leading Global Automotive Supplier of Coated Exterior Systems and Components
Automotive Supply Industry Veteran Jeff Stafeil to Lead Combined Business
GREENWICH, Conn. and LONDON — April 3, 2025 — Atlas Holdings announced today the formation of RESRG Automotive (“RESRG”), a global supplier of coated exterior systems and components to automotive OEMs established with the closing of Atlas’ previously announced acquisitions of REHAU Automotive and SRG Global. The REHAU Group, the former parent of REHAU Automotive, will partner with Atlas in the new company through a minority ownership stake in RESRG.
RESRG will be led by Chief Executive Officer Jeff Stafeil, a 30-year veteran of the automotive supply industry. Stafeil previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Tenneco. Prior to that role, he served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Adient PLC. Atlas Operating Partner Fritz Henderson, who has extensive senior management experience across the automotive and manufacturing industries, will serve as Chairman of the Board. Atlas Operating Partner Gurminder Bedi, a 30-year veteran of Ford, has also been named to the Board.
With 10,000 associates across 22 production sites worldwide, RESRG combines SRG Global’s leading integrated, functional decorative systems for the automotive, mobility, and commercial truck industries with REHAU Automotive’s high-quality exterior, bumper, and polymer functional systems.
“The automotive industry remains an area where we see continuing opportunity, especially during this current period of uncertainty and volatility,” said Atlas Managing Partner Jacob Hudson. “We have a long history of investing in automotive suppliers and working with talented and experienced business leaders to position these companies for long-term growth, and that is our intention with REHAU Automotive and SRG Global through the creation of RESRG Automotive. The formation of RESRG will honor the proud histories of these two great companies and build upon their legacies as suppliers of choice to automakers globally.”
“The combination of REHAU Automotive and SRG Global creates a leading global supplier with a highly complementary footprint, unique set of capabilities and trusted customer relationships, which, together, position RESRG for long-term success. REHAU and SRG bring a combined 160 years of experience to their work, serving the world’s leading automakers with unparalleled capabilities. I’m honored to lead RESRG, and look forward to getting started,” said Jeff Stafeil, CEO of RESRG Automotive.
“The REHAU Group is proud of the reputation REHAU Automotive has earned and we look forward to seeing the business thrive as partners with Atlas Holdings in this endeavor,” said Dr. Veit Wagner, Chairman of the REHAU Group.
About RESRG Automotive
Meeting at the intersection of design, engineering, and delivery, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to become RESRG – a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined footprint spanning over 160 years of success across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG’s 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world’s leading automakers. For more information, please visit resrgautomotive.com.
About Atlas Holdings
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut and founded in 2002, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate 27 companies, which employ more than 57,000 associates across more than 350 facilities worldwide. Atlas operates in sectors such as automotive supply, building materials, capital equipment, construction services, food manufacturing and distribution, metals processing, packaging, paper, power generation, printing, pulp, supply chain management and wood products. Atlas’ companies together generate approximately $18 billion in revenues annually.
About REHAU Group
The REHAU Group unites companies from the construction, furniture, industrial technology, materials, medical, and mobility sectors under one roof. The globally active and family-owned company generates an annual turnover of around 3 billion EUR with polymer-based solutions. A pioneering spirit and visionary strength drive more than 13,000 employees to improve the lives of people all over the world through the use of innovative technologies. Engineering progress. Enhancing lives.