Oshkosh Corp. to Acquire Spanish Telehandler Maker AUSA
Oshkosh Corp., a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment and the parent company of JLG Industries, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AUSACORP S.L. (AUSA), a privately held international company and manufacturer of wheeled dumpers, rough terrain forklifts and telehandlers for the construction, material handling, agriculture, landscape and specialty equipment industries. Upon closing, AUSA will become part of the Oshkosh Access segment.
“AUSA’s history of producing high-quality, purpose-built equipment aligns with our Innovate. Serve. Advance. strategy, allowing us to broaden our product offerings in both current and adjacent markets,” said John Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corp.’s president and CEO. “We look forward to welcoming the AUSA team into the Oshkosh family.”
AUSA products will enhance the JLG line of telehandlers, as well as Hinowa tracked dumpers and forklifts to strengthen the Access segment’s portfolio of equipment. The companies began working together through a partner agreement in 2020, with AUSA manufacturing the JLG-branded SkyTrak 3013 compact telehandler.
“We are excited to join forces with a proven partner like AUSA,” said Mahesh Narang, executive vice president, Oshkosh Corp., and president, Access. “Combining our advanced technology capabilities and robust training, support and service infrastructures will allow us to better serve customers and enable targeted growth.”
“We constantly pursue excellence in our products, services and business,” said Ramon Carbonell, AUSA’s CEO. “A deeper relationship with Oshkosh will expand the reach of our products, which is an objective our companies share.”
AUSA, which was founded in 1956 in Barcelona, Spain, reported sales of approximately €132 million in 2023. The company has almost 350 team members and 600 dealers, bringing with them a long history of innovation, quality and customer service.
The AUSA acquisition supports the Oshkosh accelerated growth strategy. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close within 90 days.
For more information on JLG products and services, visit JLG.com.
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