Elkhart-based Lippert Components acquires Italian window maker, has sales growth

Lippert, a supplier of components to the recreational vehicle industry and other applications, announced Wednesday evening that they had reached an agreement in principle to acquire Sessa Klein S.p.A., a Varese, Italy-based manufacturer of highly engineered side window systems for both high speed and commuter trains. 

The $8.5 million deal is expected to close within 30 days. Sessa Klein's sales for 2016 were approximately $11 million.