Updated on June 03, 2026 • 3 min read
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Composite manufacturing startup Layup Parts has secured $42 million in Series A funding as it seeks to modernize one of the most labor-Garage Composites and Livium have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping powersports dealers make faster, more data-driven business decisions.
Under the agreement, Garage Composites will make TrueTrack, powered by Livium, its preferred performance and composite platform. In return, Livium will designate Garage Composites as its preferred 20 Group provider for powersports dealers.
Combining data with dealer coaching
The partnership brings together two core capabilities:
- Garage Composites’ 20 Group programs, advisory services and performance coaching
- Livium’s TrueTrack platform for real-time dealer performance insights
The goal is to give dealers clearer visibility into operations, stronger accountability and more actionable benchmarking.
Why it matters for powersports dealers
Powersports dealerships are facing rising pressure from:
- changing consumer demand
- inventory management challenges
- margin pressure
- service department efficiency
- staffing and operational complexity
By combining peer-group collaboration with real-time performance data, the partnership aims to help dealers improve:
- profitability
- operational discipline
- decision-making speed
- benchmarking accuracy
- long-term growth
Executive comments
Tony Gonzalez, CEO of Garage Composites, said the company selected TrueTrack after reviewing available performance software platforms and plans to integrate it across Garage Composites services.
Bryan Stiekes, President and CTO of Livium, said combining TrueTrack with Garage Composites’ 20 Group services creates stronger value for dealers focused on elite performance.
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Editorial Perspective
This partnership reflects a broader shift in dealership management: experience alone is no longer enough.
Dealers increasingly need structured coaching supported by accurate, real-time operational data. The combination of TrueTrack analytics and Garage Composites’ 20 Group methodology gives powersports dealers a more complete performance improvement system.
For the industry, the move signals that dealer success will depend more on data visibility, peer benchmarking and disciplined execution.
Bruce Zhou is the Founder of Jota Machinery, where he leads the development of equipment for flexible packaging and advanced composite materials. With experience in composite processing since 2011, his work is centered on practical engineering, product reliability, and building long-term value for manufacturing customers worldwide.
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