Oshkosh Corporation, a global maker of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AUSA, a privately held international 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 company’s Access segment, which also includes access equipment major JLG.
Speaking about the move, John Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corporation’s president and chief executive officer, said: “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. We look forward to welcoming the AUSA team into the family.”
AUSA products will enhance the JLG line of telehandlers, as well as Hinowa tracked dumpers and forklifts to strengthen the portfolio of equipment in the Access segment. The companies began working together through a partner agreement in 2020, with AUSA manufacturing the JLG-branded SkyTrak 3013 compact telehandler.
Oshkosh targets growth with acquisition
Mahesh Narang, Executive Vice President, Oshkosh Corporation, and President, Access, said: “We are excited to join forces with a proven partner like AUSA. Combining our advanced technology capabilities and robust training, support and service infrastructures will allow us to better serve customers and enable targeted growth.”
Ramon Carbonell, AUSA’s Chief Executive Officer, added: “We constantly pursue excellence in our products, services and business. 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 Euros in 2023. The company’s near-350 team members and 600 dealers bring with them a long history of innovation, quality and customer service, said Oshkosh’s announcement, adding that the acquisition supports its accelerated growth strategy, it added. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close within 90 days.