Stan’s NoTubes Founders retire, Zabel Companies partners for future

Stan’s NoTubes, a leading brand in the tubeless technology marketplace, has announced the retirement of Founders Stan and Cindy Koziatek.

Under Stan and Cindy’s guidance, the company grew from a simple idea to solve the problem of flat tires, to a global brand with distribution in nearly seventy countries. In the UK that partner is Paligap.

Company president and long-time partner in the brand’s growth, Mike Bush, will continue as president and CEO, with support from Stan’s NoTubes’ new investment partners, Zabel Companies.

Bush’s leadership and engineering expertise have been pivotal in amplifying Stan’s creation of tubeless tire sealant, helping develop tubeless-specific rim designs, and bringing innovative solutions for riders, like the DART system, to market over the last seventeen years.

Based in North Carolina, Zabel Companies owns a diverse portfolio of successful, brand-driven companies in a variety of industries. Zabel’s expertise in investing in and strengthening core business operations will enable Stan’s to focus energy into developing and improving the high-quality products and excellent customer service it’s known for. 

“We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Zabel Companies after a diligent search for the right fit,” said Bush. “Their emphasis on sustainable, long-term growth, building a strong brand, and preserving company staff and culture are values Stan, Cindy, and I have long shared. Zabel’s expertise and experience building businesses for long-term, sustained growth are a perfect fit for the continued growth of Stan’s.”

Rich Jones, Partner with The Zabel Companies noted, “Stan and Cindy created a category, built a market leader, and have the preeminent brand in the industry; most importantly they surrounded themselves with great people and a strong leader in Mike Bush.”  Rich added, “We look forward to preserving Stan’s and Cindy’s legacy and what has made the business successful to date as we partner with and provide support to Mike and the Stan’s team to continue building and growing this great business.”

Mike continues: “I’m incredibly happy that Stan and Cindy were able to exit the business on their terms and they leave behind an amazing team to continue their legacy. That team includes not just our outstanding employees, but our incredible distributors, dealers, OEM partners, our talented athletes, and most of all, our dedicated customers. We are so grateful for the support that has allowed us to grow the brand, celebrate so many athletic achievements, and save countless rides over the past twenty-plus years. We are also more excited than ever about the future as we start this new chapter together with Zabel.”