Thule is a wholly owned subsidiary within the Thule Group. It manufactures car rack products in the United States, with production sites in Seymour, Conn., and Chicago. Thule s product line features multipurpose roof racks, roof top boxes, rear mount racks, and accessories for outdoor equipment that include bikes, skis, snowboards, kayaks, canoes and surfboards. The company also offers snow chains, trailers, towing systems, as well as accessories for motor homes and caravans. Some of its brands include Omnistor, Brenderup, Thule Rental, Thule, K nig, Brink and Valley. Its products are mainly distributed through the car industry after market. Thule is headquartered in Franklin Park, Ill.